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Texas voters approved Proposition 4, a constitutional amendment reducing property taxes this year. AAHOA and the Texas Hotel & Lodging Association, which collaborated to support the amendment, said Proposition 4 ensures property tax relief for commercial hotel properties. The amendment allocates $12.6 billion in state funds for public education, lessening reliance on local property taxes, ...

In a testament to the invaluable connection between elected officials and the hospitality industry, AAHOA Vice Chairman Miraj Patel recently hosted U.S. Congressman Brian Babin for an insightful Back-of-the-House tour at Extended Stay America Suites – Baytown in Baytown, TX. During the Back-of-the-House tour, Congressman Babin received a firsthand look at hotel operations within his district ...

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts announced Tuesday that its Board of Directors received a letter from Choice Hotels International on November 14, 2023. Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Board of Directors, together with its financial and legal advisors, closely reviewed Choice Hotels International’s letter and determined that it represents a step backwards and that the terms Choice outlined are not in the best ...

Insightful article from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Georgia’s employment. The AJC reached out to AAHOA’s very own Young Professional Director Eastern Division Dylan Patel, CHO for his industry perspective. Dylan shared his key insights on the recent jobs report from the U.S. Department of Labor and what it means for Georgia and the industry at large. "Even with the recent ...

Here's an excerpt from the article: "There has been a lot of buzz about Choice International’s offer to buy Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, which, in turn, has generated some uncertainty and confusion. Choice keeps pushing its position publicly but is not in current negotiations with Wyndham. Through PR, interviews, and public filings, it is trying to push Wyndham to a deal." Read more here: ...