Why many hotels are one resignation away from operational risk By Robert Krzak While hospitality’s workforce conversation often centers on frontline staffing shortages, another operational challenge is quietly emerging across the industry: The shrinking leadership bench. Many hotels today operate with lean management structures. A single general manager may oversee … [Read more...] about The Leadership Bench Problem
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Weathering the Storm
What independent hoteliers need most when conditions change fast By Aaryan Patel & Jin Laxmidas Disruption rarely arrives with a clear warning or a convenient timeline. It can take the form of labor shortages, inflation, severe weather, technology failures, brand competition, shifting guest expectations, or sudden changes in travel demand. Independent hotel owners … [Read more...] about Weathering the Storm
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
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
Hospitality’s 2026 Headwinds
Hospitality industry faces intensifying risk this year By Kim Gore Headwinds have been buffeting the hospitality industry from every direction during this decade. They’re not about to die down in 2026. Consumer confidence is declining amidst economic uncertainty and rising costs of goods and services. Continuing labor shortages are aggravated by … [Read more...] about Hospitality’s 2026 Headwinds