The next generation of hospitality leaders gathered in Miami for the 2026 HYPE Conference By AAHOA Staff In February, AAHOA brought its 2026 Helping Young Professionals Evolve (HYPE) Conference to the vibrant city of Miami, gathering young hospitality leaders for two days of education, networking, and professional development. Against the backdrop of Miami’s dynamic … [Read more...] about Feel the HYPE
10 Songs to Get You Hyped for AAHOACON26
It’s time to turn up the volume on AAHOACON. This year’s AAHOA Convention & Trade Show is more than a gathering for the nation’s hotel owners and hospitality leaders – it’s a commemoration of “America the Beautiful” as the country turns 250. AAHOACON26 won’t just offer education, networking, and opportunities for “Celebration” – it’ll showcase how members “Don’t Stop … [Read more...] about 10 Songs to Get You Hyped for AAHOACON26
Bold Leadership in Action
A conversation with AAHOA's leadership ahead of AAHOACON26 By AAHOA Staff As AAHOACON26 approaches amid the celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, this year’s theme – “Liberty, Leadership & Legacy” – carries added weight. It reflects AAHOA’s commitment to supporting the freedom members have earned, the leadership they bring, and the legacy they’re building. … [Read more...] about Bold Leadership in Action
Liberty, Leadership, Legacy
A preview of what’s to come at AAHOACON26 By Cathleen Draper From April 8 to 10, hotel owners, future hospitality professionals, and industry leaders will convene in Philadelphia for the 2026 AAHOA Convention & Trade Show. AAHOACON26 coincides with the country’s semiquincentennial. In the city where our nation declared independence – and where the foundation of … [Read more...] about Liberty, Leadership, Legacy
A Historic City in a Historic Year
AAHOA Members reflect on the significance of AAHOACON26 By AAHOA Staff As hoteliers and industry leaders convene in Philadelphia – the city where our nation was born – for AAHOACON26, they do so at a landmark moment in American history. In 2026, the United States marks its 250th anniversary, a milestone that invites reflection on the role AAHOA Members play in the … [Read more...] about A Historic City in a Historic Year