Today's Hotelier Chairman's Desk

By Kamalesh (KP) Patel, AAHOA Chairman (2025-2026) A Stronger Voice in Washington Advocacy is not a buzzword. It’s an action. In mid-September, AAHOA Members from across the country gathered in Washington, D.C., for our Fall National Advocacy Conference (FNAC). We showed up in full force, with hundreds of hotel owners meeting face-to-face with lawmakers and … [Read more...] about Advocacy Is Action: Standing Up for Hotel Owners

By Kamalesh (KP) Patel, AAHOA Chairman (2025-2026) Let’s be honest: The way we define leadership is changing, and for the better. The hospitality industry doesn’t just need more leaders. It needs leaders who are collaborative, emotionally intelligent, and adaptable. In other words, it needs more women in charge. For years, women have driven this industry forward. … [Read more...] about Leadership Looks Different Now, and That’s a Good Thing

By Kamalesh (KP) Patel, AAHOA Chairman (2025-2026) The Reality Check If you’re struggling to staff your hotel, you’re not alone. Across the country, our members face the same challenge: Open jobs, limited applicants, and a workforce that looks very different from just a few years, or even months, ago. The old ways of hiring and managing no longer apply. As owners, many … [Read more...] about Workforce Woes? Let’s Talk Solutions

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