By Laura Lee Blake, ESQ., AAHOA President & CEO History reminds us that greatness is never accidental; it is the inevitable result of preparation. President Dwight D. Eisenhower, the architect of some of the 20th century’s most complex logistics, famously noted: “Plans are nothing; planning is everything.” The same is true for revenue. Profitability is not a stroke of … [Read more...] about Revenue is Leadership: Lessons from History and the Road Ahead
5 Things to Know About AAHOA This March
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The Industry’s Future Is Here
The AAHOACON Collegiate Championship prepares the next generation of hotel owners By Shannon Stevens In April, Philadelphia will welcome the next generation of hotel owners. At AAHOACON26, student teams will compete in the AAHOACON Collegiate Championship: Hotel Turnaround Competition, powered by Russell Partnership Technology, stepping into the shoes of hotel owners to … [Read more...] about The Industry’s Future Is Here
Destination: Profitability
AAHOA's Member Benefits help hoteliers chart the course to long-term success By Cathleen Draper Hotel ownership has always demanded resilience, vision, and adaptability. Today’s operating environment only raises the stakes as rising costs, evolving guest expectations, uncertainty, and technological change leave owners navigating more with less. In the modern … [Read more...] about Destination: Profitability
Striking Balance
Building a resilient booking ecosystem through both direct bookings and OTAs By Amy King For much of the past two decades, hotel distribution strategy has been framed as a tugof-war. On one side stood online travel agencies (OTAs), powerful demand engines with global reach but also rising commission costs. On the other side sat direct bookings, prized for their … [Read more...] about Striking Balance