By Rahul Patel, AAHOA Chairman (2026-2027) There is a difference between reading about a new policy and sitting at your kitchen table trying to figure out what it could mean for your business. As a hotelier, I know the challenges our industry is facing right now. Rising costs. Workforce pressures. Increasing insurance expenses. The constant need to protect … [Read more...] about When Policy Hits Home
The Work of Being Heard
By Laura Lee Blake, ESQ., AAHOA President & CEO Long before the United States became a nation, Americans were already arguing about a fundamental question: What happens when the people affected by government decisions have no meaningful voice in them? The answer helped shape the American Revolution. Among the principles that emerged from that struggle was the … [Read more...] about The Work of Being Heard
5 Things to Know About AAHOA This October
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10 Ways to Get Involved with AAHOA Advocacy
For hotel owners, advocacy isn’t optional – it’s essential. AAHOA works year-round at the local, state, and federal level, protecting members’ interests on the issues that matter most to their businesses. From quick actions to hands-on engagement, there are a number of ways for members to make their voices heard through AAHOA. Ready to get involved? Here are 10 ways to … [Read more...] about 10 Ways to Get Involved with AAHOA Advocacy
On the Hill
AAHOA's National Leadership & Advocacy Conference brought hospitality's priorities to Washigton By Jodi Scott In September, AAHOA Members put the hospitality industry’s priorities directly in front of policymakers, holding hundreds of meetings with members of Congress and their staff during AAHOA’s 2026 National Leadership & Advocacy Conference. The conference, … [Read more...] about On the Hill