Women in Hospitality Offer Advice and Insights for Success By AAHOA Staff Every woman in hospitality has a unique journey, shaped by experiences, lessons, and the people who inspired them along the way. In this special feature, we asked women in the industry to share the advice that’s stuck with them, the strategies that have helped them grow, and how they balance the … [Read more...] about Women to Women
Leadership
Not One Leader, But Thousands
AAHOA's Strength Is Its Members, and Kamalesh (KP) Patel Will Ensure They Lead the Way By AAHOA Staff When Kamalesh (KP) Patel stepped into AAHOA leadership, he wasn’t seeking a title – he was answering a call to serve. His journey to becoming the 2025-2026 Chairman of AAHOA was shaped by his deep roots in hospitality, firsthand experience as a hotel owner, and a firm … [Read more...] about Not One Leader, But Thousands
New Challenges, New Opportunities, Brighter Future
A Conversation with AAHOA’s Leadership Ahead of AAHOACON25 By AAHOA Staff With AAHOACON around the corner, AAHOA’s elected volunteer leadership is more engaged than ever in shaping the future of hospitality. This year’s convention theme – “New Ideas. New Connections. New Orleans.” – reflects AAHOA’s commitment to innovation, collaboration, and progress. With a new … [Read more...] about New Challenges, New Opportunities, Brighter Future
Leading by Example: How Two Young Professionals Are Elevating Tampa’s Future
The Story Behind TEDxTampa and the Leaders Driving Change By AAHOA Staff Leadership isn’t about age – it’s about initiative, vision, and the willingness to step up. Krishna Patel and Harikrishna Patel, two young professionals and AAHOA Members from Tampa, FL, are proving exactly that. At just 20 and 23 years old, respectively, they have taken on the ambitious task of … [Read more...] about Leading by Example: How Two Young Professionals Are Elevating Tampa’s Future
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