Today's Hotelier Chairman's Desk

By Kamalesh (KP) Patel, AAHOA Chairman (2025-2026) We Don’t Just Follow the Rules, We Help Shape Them When it comes to safety, regulations, and compliance, hoteliers are on the front lines. We know what works, what doesn’t, and what just adds red tape. That’s why AAHOA doesn’t sit back and wait for decisions to be made – we advocate. We speak up at city halls, state … [Read more...] about Safety, Smarts, and Standing Up for Hoteliers

By Kamalesh (KP) Patel, AAHOA Chairman (2025-2026) At AAHOA, we’re building something bigger than just programs or events – we’re building a movement rooted in member empowerment. That’s the foundation of everything we do. As I lead our association this year, I’m focused on eight key priorities that all ladder up to one central goal: Putting Profitability First and … [Read more...] about The Power of Partnership: Strategic Collaboration Drives Success

By Kamalesh (KP) Patel, AAHOA Chairman (2025-2026) Following the tremendous success of AAHOACON25 in New Orleans, I am deeply honored to begin my term as your 2025-2026 AAHOA Chairman. The excitement, connection, and innovation we experienced at AAHOACON perfectly reflected the spirit of this year’s convention theme: New Ideas. New Connections. New Orleans. Our industry … [Read more...] about Strengthening Our Foundation, Empowering Our Future

By Miraj S. Patel, MBA, CHO, CHIA, AAHOA Chairman (2024-2025) The Next Generation of Leaders As I enter my last days as AAHOA Chairman, I can’t help but reflect on the journey that brought me here – not just my own, but that of AAHOA as an organization. Serving as the youngest chairman in AAHOA history was never just about breaking records; it was about setting the … [Read more...] about Building Tomorrow, Today: A Reflection on Leadership and Legacy

By Miraj S. Patel, MBA, CHO, CHIA, AAHOA Chairman (2024-2025) Profitability remains the cornerstone of success for hotel owners, yet today’s hospitality outlook presents unprecedented financial challenges. Rising labor, utility, insurance, and supply costs continue to squeeze margins. Studies from CBRE Group show that hoteliers’ costs have steadily risen since 2019: 241 … [Read more...] about Future-Proofing Hospitality: Managing Costs and Ensuring Sustainability