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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
Flipping the Script
Social media, not search, is now the springboard to travel discovery By A.D. Thompson Hotel research used to be highly active, said Cassady Quintana, but in 2026, as cross-generational guests scroll their social media feeds, the process has evolved considerably. “They’re saving things – destinations, hotels, restaurants – months before they book a trip,” she said. … [Read more...] about Flipping the Script
The AI Advantage
Turning guest insights into smart marketing By Amy King Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping marketing in the hotel industry. While much of the attention has focused on AI’s ability to generate emails, social posts, and promotional copy in seconds, the technology’s greatest value comes before the first word is written. Effective hotel marketers are using AI to … [Read more...] about The AI Advantage