AAHOA Broadcast

As we near the end of Women’s History Month, AAHOA is thrilled to continue to celebrate the achievements of women hoteliers. Today, we spotlight AAHOA Member Komal "Tina" Patel. Tina and her husband moved to the West Coast from India in the late 80s. Now, over 28 years later, Tina owns and operates multiple hotels in Oregon. What does it mean to you to be a woman hotelier? ...

After years of advocacy, SB 53 – the Hotel Safety Act became law last week. On behalf of hotel owners across the state, the North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (NCRLA), alongside the Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA) led efforts to clarify when a hotel guest has rights under the landlord-tenant act. “NCRLA worked directly with business owners, legislators, and Governor ...

We continue to celebrate Women’s History Month with AAHOA Member Shila Patel, a hotel general manager and owner for 30 years. Throughout her hospitality career, she has been honored to advocate for women hoteliers as a speaker at AAHOA events and on various industry panels. In fact, Shila encouraged women hoteliers to attend AAHOA’s first-ever HerOwnership Conference & Retreat in October ...

During Women’s History Month, AAHOA has paid tribute to women hoteliers changing the face of the industry. AAHOA Member Nila Patel is one of the many women taking charge of her ownership journey and inspiring the younger generation along the way. Nila is a second-generation hotel owner who also acts as the manager and sales director for one of her properties. She has been an AAHOA Member ...

AAHOA is excited to announce that Swami Brahmaviharidas, BAPS, will be the keynote speaker during the AAHOACON23 General Session on Thursday, April 13, in Los Angeles, CA. An inspiring leader and relentless champion of humanitarian causes worldwide, he spearheads the Global Outreach of BAPS to spread harmony and collaboration of all generations and backgrounds. He has played a key role in some ...