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AAHOA Members: According to the Employment Policies Institute, minimum wage increases are taking effect July 1 across 26 states and cities.

Several markets have enacted wage ordinances specifically for hotel and lodging employees:

🏨 Los Angeles, CA — $25/hr (hotels with 60+ rooms)
🏨 Long Beach, CA — $26.50/hr (hotel & concessionaire employees)
🏨 Santa Monica, CA — $25/hr (hotel & hotel property workers)

Click to read the full report: https://www.aahoa.com/file-manager/MzEwMg==

AAHOA celebrates the fathers and father figures in our community who lead with strength, dedication, and heart.

Happy Father’s Day! 💙

Join us on June 23 and learn how AI is reshaping the guest journey.

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AI is transforming how guests discover and book hotels. Are you keeping up?

Join us on Tuesday, June 23, to explore how AI is reshaping the guest journey and learn practical strategies to boost visibility, increase direct bookings, and stay competitive in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Register now: https://aahoa.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_H2mpCkXUS_mj6ZQ3FSXc-w #/registration

In honor of Juneteenth, AAHOA commemorates the end of slavery in the United States and celebrates the ongoing pursuit of freedom and equality for all.

AI is transforming how guests discover and book hotels. Are you keeping up?

Join us on Tuesday, June 23, to explore how AI is reshaping the guest journey and learn practical strategies to boost visibility, increase direct bookings, and stay competitive in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Register now: https://aahoa.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_H2mpCkXUS_mj6ZQ3FSXc-w #/registration

✨ Registration is NOW OPEN for the 5th Annual HerOwnership Conference! ✨

Join us September 27-28 in Nashville, TN, for two days of education, networking, inspiration, and empowerment designed specifically for women in hospitality.

Created by women, for women, HerOwnership brings together hotel owners, industry leaders, and rising professionals for meaningful conversations, valuable insights, and a community that supports one another's success.

🎓 Premier education
🤝 Powerful networking
💡 Fresh ideas and inspiration
💜 An empowering community

This milestone year is one you will not want to miss.

Stay tuned for exciting announcements about this year's agenda and keynote speaker.

Register today and secure your spot in Nashville! https://bit.ly/4vSlLnA

From giving back on the golf course to tackling the industry's biggest challenges in the conference room, it was a strong week for the Washington DC Area Region.

Following the Charity Golf Tournament at Belmont Country Club, hoteliers gathered at the Washington DC Area Hotel Owners Conference & Trade Show (HOC) in Herndon, VA, for a day focused on advocacy, education, and business growth.

Attendees heard from Congressman Suhas Subramanyam and State Delegate JJ Singh during the General Session, gained valuable market intelligence and profitability strategies from Mark Mazzocco of Kalibri, and participated in a critical discussion on human trafficking awareness led by investigators from the Prince William County Special Victims Unit.

Thank you to Washington DC Area Regional Director Priyank Patel and the Ambassador team for bringing the region together and helping make the conference a success.

The conversations, connections, and insights shared throughout the day are what make the HOC Series such an important resource for hotel owners across the country.

🏌️‍♂️ A fantastic day on the course at the 2026 AAHOA Washington DC Area Charity Golf Tournament!

Held at Belmont Country Club in Ashburn, VA, the tournament brought together hoteliers, industry partners, and community leaders for a day of networking, friendly competition, and giving back.

Hosted by AAHOA Washington DC Area Regional Director Priyank Patel, the tournament raised funds to support the AAHOA Charitable Foundation and local charities, helping make a meaningful impact both within and beyond our industry.

Thank you to everyone who participated, sponsored, and volunteered to make this tournament a success. Your generosity and support continue to strengthen our community and advance the mission of giving back.

We look forward to seeing you at future AAHOA Charity Golf Tournaments!

The South Carolina Hotel Owners Conference & Trade Show is a wrap. 🏨

A full day of high-level conversation, industry expertise, and meaningful connections, made possible by Regional Director Fenil Desai and his Ambassador team.

Highlights from the day:
→ Senator Thomas Alexander and Jay Burnett, EVP of Investments & Development at Auro Hotels, brought candid insights to the General Session
→ Kevin Sloan of Gauthier, Murphy & Houghtaling LLC led a practical deep-dive into insurance essentials every hotelier needs to know

Thank you to every attendee who showed up, engaged, and invested in the future of our industry. The HOC Series continues — find your next stop at AAHOA.com/HOCs.

Registration is officially open for the 2026 AAHOA Fall National Advocacy Conference (FNAC)

Join fellow hoteliers and industry leaders in Washington, D.C., as we take our message directly to Capitol Hill. This year’s conference will take place September 15–16 at The Royal Sonesta Washington, D.C., Dupont Circle.

Every year, AAHOA Members from across the country walk the halls of Congress, meet face-to-face with elected officials, and make their voices impossible to ignore. The policies being shaped right now will define the future of our industry, and you deserve to be in that room.

Spaces are limited and fill quickly. Reservations are honored on a first-come, first-served basis, so don't wait.

Register Now: https://www.aahoa.com/events-details/2026-aahoa-national-leadership-and-advocacy-conference