Today's Hotelier

A little over 10 years ago, AAHOA was at an inflection point. The association had grown from a community connected by its shared heritage into something much larger and more ambitious – an industry-leading organization comprised of entrepreneurs, innovators, and industry leaders. AAHOA leadership felt compelled to create a publication that embodied the same spirit of progress.

Ten years ago, Today’s Hotelier published its first issue under the leadership of Past Chairmen Jay (Jimmy) Patel (2015-16) and Bharat (Bruce) Patel (2016-17). In a joint editorial, they wrote:

For many soccer fans, attending a FIFA World Cup match is a dream. For AAHOA Lifetime Member Raman (RP) Rama, serving as a volunteer at the FIFA World Cup in Miami represented something even more meaningful – the fulfillment of a lifelong passion that began decades ago on the soccer fields of India.

When Abraham Lincoln delivered his first inaugural address in March of 1861, the United States stood at a crossroads so severe that many doubted the nation would survive it. He did not minimize what lay ahead. He did not pretend the road would be easy. But he called the American people forward with a conviction that the bonds holding them together were stronger than the forces pulling them apart.

The Curious, Quirky, and Occasionally Hilarious World of Hotel Law

Before Rep. Mark Alford (R-MO) was elected to Congress, he spent nearly three decades connecting with thousands of Missourians and their families through his role as a news anchor. His reporting provided a front-row seat to the issues that matter most to everyday Missourians, as well as the struggles they faced.

Building Strong Foundations for Long-Term Success Every successful hotel begins with a strong foundation.

Every hotel owner facing a major PIP eventually asks the same question: Is this the investment that finally gets the returns where they need to be. Or, is it the investment that keeps the property treading water under a brand that no longer fits the market? For a growing number of owners, the honest answer is neither, and that realization is reshaping how the industry treats underperforming assets.

There is a difference between reading about a new policy and sitting at your kitchen table trying to figure out what it could mean for your business.

Long before the United States became a nation, Americans were already arguing about a fundamental question: What happens when the people affected by government decisions have no meaningful voice in them?