By Laura Lee Blake, ESQ., AAHOA President & CEO Lessons from Philadelphia Hosting AAHOACON26 in Philadelphia carried special meaning. As the nation approaches its semiquincentennial, gathering in the birthplace of American democracy offered a fitting backdrop for conversations about leadership, service, and legacy. Throughout history, moments of transition have … [Read more...] about Momentum and Mission: Leadership for the Year Ahead
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The Business of Hotels Comes Down to This
By Kamalesh (KP) Patel, AAHOA Chairman (2025-2026) Let’s talk about what owners care about most: Profit. I don’t mean profit as a corporate buzzword, but as a hard-earned reality. Profitability is the engine that provides us with flexibility; it’s the fundamental resource that allows an owner to reinvest in their property, survive the inevitable market downturns, and … [Read more...] about The Business of Hotels Comes Down to This
In the City Where America Began, We Look Forward
By Laura Lee Blake, ESQ., AAHOA President & CEO There is something extraordinary about gathering in Philadelphia this April. It is a city that represents beginnings – the very place where a nation’s future was debated, shaped, and set into motion. As America approaches its 250th anniversary, it feels especially meaningful for AAHOA to come together in the cradle of … [Read more...] about In the City Where America Began, We Look Forward
Revenue Is a Result of Ownership, And Your Benefits Are the Blueprint
By Kamalesh (KP) Patel, AAHOA Chairman (2025-2026) Revenue doesn’t respond to hope. It responds to action. As owners, we often find ourselves waiting for market conditions to “normalize,” but the highest performers in our industry don’t wait – they stay engaged, informed, and relentlessly accountable. In today’s environment, strong revenue performance is not a passive … [Read more...] about Revenue Is a Result of Ownership, And Your Benefits Are the Blueprint
Revenue is Leadership: Lessons from History and the Road Ahead
By Laura Lee Blake, ESQ., AAHOA President & CEO History reminds us that greatness is never accidental; it is the inevitable result of preparation. President Dwight D. Eisenhower, the architect of some of the 20th century’s most complex logistics, famously noted: “Plans are nothing; planning is everything.” The same is true for revenue. Profitability is not a stroke of … [Read more...] about Revenue is Leadership: Lessons from History and the Road Ahead