By Rahul Patel, AAHOA Chairman (2026-2027) Ten years ago, Today’s Hotelier published its first issue under the leadership of Past Chairmen Jay (Jimmy) Patel (2015-16) and Bharat (Bruce) Patel (2016-17). In a joint editorial, they wrote: “Where our predecessors were united by nationality and culture, the AAHOA of today rests upon the bedrock of unified vision and common … [Read more...] about The Work Outlasts the Title
A Legacy to be Most Proud Of
By Laura Lee Blake, ESQ., AAHOA President & CEO When Abraham Lincoln delivered his first inaugural address in March of 1861, the United States stood at a crossroads so severe that many doubted the nation would survive it. He did not minimize what lay ahead. He did not pretend the road would be easy. But he called the American people forward with a conviction that the … [Read more...] about A Legacy to be Most Proud Of
5 Things to Know About AAHOA This August
By AAHOA Staff Image: NeoLeo/stock.adobe.com … [Read more...] about 5 Things to Know About AAHOA This August
From Goalkeeper to the World Cup
A lifelong dream comes full circle By Jodi Scott For many soccer fans, attending a FIFA World Cup match is a dream. For AAHOA Lifetime Member Raman (RP) Rama, serving as a volunteer at the FIFA World Cup in Miami represented something even more meaningful – the fulfillment of a lifelong passion that began decades ago on the soccer fields of India. Long before he … [Read more...] about From Goalkeeper to the World Cup
Ten Years of Today’s Hotelier
A look back at this magazine's first decade By Cathleen Draper A little over 10 years ago, AAHOA was at an inflection point. The association had grown from a community connected by its shared heritage into something much larger and more ambitious – an industry-leading organization comprised of entrepreneurs, innovators, and industry leaders. AAHOA leadership felt … [Read more...] about Ten Years of Today’s Hotelier