Today's Hotelier President's Desk

By Laura Lee Blake, ESQ., AAHOA President & CEO A Revolutionary Heritage When our nation declared independence in 1776, it established a principle that still resonates in hospitality today: The right to shape your destiny. AAHOA Members – whether running independent properties or brand-affiliated hotels – embody this spirit, charting their own course while … [Read more...] about Hospitality by the People, for the People

By Laura Lee Blake, ESQ., AAHOA President & CEO Building a Legacy of Leadership In mid-September, hundreds of AAHOA Members traveled to Washington, D.C., for our Fall National Advocacy Conference (FNAC). Together, we met with policymakers, shared our stories, and advocated for the best interests of America’s hotel owners. The presence of Small Business … [Read more...] about The Power of Advocacy:  Shaping the Future Together

By Laura Lee Blake, ESQ., AAHOA President & CEO At AAHOA, we are not content simply celebrating the “firsts.” We are committed to shaping a future where women’s leadership in hospitality is no longer the exception, but the expectation. For too long, women in our industry have had to break barriers just to enter the room. But what happens after you get there? What … [Read more...] about From Firsts to Forevers: Cementing Women’s Place at the Table

By Laura Lee Blake, ESQ., AAHOA President & CEO Lincoln’s Wisdom for Modern Hoteliers President Abraham Lincoln once declared, “Labor is prior to, and independent of, capital. Capital is only the fruit of labor.” That sentiment is more relevant today than ever. In the hospitality industry, we often focus on the bottom line and return on investment, but we might … [Read more...] about The Backbone of Hospitality: Investing in People