By Kamalesh (KP) Patel, AAHOA Chairman (2025-2026)
Following the tremendous success of AAHOACON25 in New Orleans, I am deeply honored to begin my term as your 2025-2026 AAHOA Chairman. The excitement, connection, and innovation we experienced at AAHOACON perfectly reflected the spirit of this year’s convention theme: New Ideas. New Connections. New Orleans.
Our industry is evolving, and so must we. My vision centers on Strengthening AAHOA Through Member Empowerment – focusing on delivering tangible value to every member through initiatives that prioritize Profitability First.
New, High-Impact Initiatives
At AAHOACON25, we unveiled a powerful slate of new programs designed to help hotel owners run smarter, spend less, and boost their bottom line. These initiatives represent a critical step in ensuring AAHOA remains your strongest advocate and most valuable resource. Among the highlights:
- AAHOA Marketplace: This members-only platform, launched in partnership with Avendra International, harnesses the collective buying power of AAHOA Members to reduce costs on hotel supplies and services. It’s about ensuring you can access high-quality products at a fraction of the cost, protecting your margins, and strengthening your bottom line.
- AAHOA Lending, Powered by Bridge: This new lending platform connects hotel owners with over 150 lenders, offering competitive financing options and simplifying the loan application process. Whether you’re looking to expand or refinance, AAHOA Lending is here to make securing capital easier and more transparent.
These initiatives reflect our core mission: Ensuring your business thrives and your profitability soars. Learn more about these exciting programs here.
A Commitment to Our Core Values
Guided by eight key priorities, my commitment to you is clear:
- Profitability First: Prioritizing member ROI in every initiative
- Stronger Advocacy: Amplifying our voice at every level of government
- Member Engagement: Creating more ways for you to get involved
- Open Dialogue: Tackling tough conversations with brands and policymakers
- One Team, One Vision: Driving unity across AAHOA leadership
- Investing in the Future: Elevating next-gen and leadership programs
- Transparency & Accountability: Keeping members informed and empowered
- Giving Back: Mobilizing through the AAHOA Charitable Foundation
A Family, A Community, AAHOA
AAHOA has always been about community. It shaped my path, and now it’s my privilege to give back with dedication and heart. As we move forward, it’s crucial that we not only talk about change but actively take action. Our initiatives are designed to empower you to make real, measurable improvements in your business – today, not tomorrow. Each one of us plays a role in shaping the future of AAHOA, and I encourage you to engage with these opportunities and take the steps that will move us all forward. Your voice matters, your success matters, and AAHOA will continue to stand as your unwavering partner in this ever-changing industry.
Let’s take action, and together, let’s build a stronger tomorrow.
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