Preserving the legacy of Asian American hotel owners By AAHOA Staff Independent hoteliers are the backbone of our industry, and their story is inseparable from the legacy of the early Asian American Indian pioneers who first carved a path into hospitality. These families arrived in the United States with few resources but an extraordinary work ethic. They purchased and … [Read more...] about From Pioneers to Hoteliers
Independent Hoteliers
The Business of Independence
How One Hotelier Converted Two Franchise Properties Into Profitable Independent Hotels By Nicole Needles In the bustling hospitality landscape, Prativ Patel stands out as a beacon of entrepreneurial success. Having initially franchised both a Super 8 and a Howard Johnson by Wyndham, Patel boldly transitioned to independence when his franchising contracts expired. … [Read more...] about The Business of Independence