An asset-light pivot is compressing your margins – here’s what the new wave of conversion brands means for what’s left By Sumit Dalwadi, DBA There is a version of hotel franchising that most of us bought into. The brand brings the flag, the loyalty program, the reservation system, and the marketing muscle. You bring the capital, the land, the debt, and the operational … [Read more...] about The Brands Went Asset Light. Your Costs Didn’t.
The American Dream We Already Built
To get the next generation in the door, hoteliers must first open it By Aaryan Patel & Jin Laxmidas For generations, hotel ownership has represented one of the purest examples of the American Dream. Many AAHOA Members arrived in this country with little more than determination, worked tirelessly, made sacrifices, and built businesses that now support their families … [Read more...] about The American Dream We Already Built
The Generation That Follows
Today's most motivated business owners build for what comes next By Kristie Kalinowski Ask most people to describe the American Dream and they will reach for the language of independence and financial security. These are real motivations, and they have driven business ownership for generations. But spend time with the people entering service-based business ownership … [Read more...] about The Generation That Follows
Built in Hospitality, Competing on the Fairway
Manav Shah's journey to the U.S. Golf Open By Jodi Scott For Manav Shah, the road to professional golf began long before his first tournament tee time. It started inside his family’s Bakersfield, CA, hospitality business – an entrepreneurial upbringing that instilled the discipline, drive, and attention to detail that now define his game. “My parents (Sanjay and Bela … [Read more...] about Built in Hospitality, Competing on the Fairway
Planting the Seeds for Growth
Opportunity is the center of the modern American Dream By Robert Krzak For generations, the American Dream in hospitality followed a familiar blueprint: Work harder, grow the business, acquire the next property, and keep moving forward. Across the hotel industry, countless owners built successful businesses through persistence, long hours, and personal sacrifice. Many … [Read more...] about Planting the Seeds for Growth