NEW ORLEANS, APRIL 21, 2025 – The 2025 AAHOA Convention & Trade Show delivered on its theme of "New Ideas, New Connections, New Orleans," as attendees gathered in the Crescent City to explore fresh perspectives, build meaningful industry relationships, and engage with cutting-edge solutions for hotel owners. This year's event included the launch of new initiatives to benefit AAHOA Members and the hotel industry, welcomed the return of major hotel brands, and featured an expanded lineup of educational sessions, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities.

NEW ORLEANS, APRIL 19, 2025—Kitchenless took home the top prize in the AAHOA (Asian American Hotel Owners Association) 2025 Tech Pitch Competition, Co-Powered by HFTP (Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals), held at AAHOACON25. The company was recognized for its food platform, which uses proprietary steam technology to cook ready-to-serve chef-curated Kitchenless dishes. The system operates through QR code intelligence, offering an efficient way to access meals without relying on traditional kitchen infrastructure and its equipment.

NEW ORLEANS, April 17, 2025 – The Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA), the world's largest hotel owners association, proudly announces the appointment of Kamalesh (KP) Patel as its 35th Chairman of the Board for the 2025–2026 term.

NEW ORLEANS, Apr. 17 – AAHOA (Asian American Hotel Owners Association) is pleased to announce its new Board of Directors for the 2025-26 term, elected at the 2025 AAHOA Convention & Trade Show in New Orleans. These leaders, which include newly elected Secretary Vimal (Ricky) Patel, will guide AAHOA's mission to advocate for and empower its more than 20,000 members nationwide.

NEW ORLEANS, APRIL 17, 2025 – Kennesaw State University took home the People's Choice Award, and Virginia Tech received the Judges Championship Trophy at the AAHOA Second Annual Hotel Turnaround Collegiate Championship.

NEW ORLEANS, APRIL 17, 2025 – On the final day of the 2025 AAHOA Convention & Trade Show, AAHOA (Asian American Hotel Owners Association) honored excellence within the hospitality industry by recognizing hoteliers and properties through its annual awards program.

WASHINGTON, D.C., April 10, 2025—AAHOA, the world's largest hotel owners association, has entered into a strategic partnership with Kalibri Labs, the leading authority on hotel performance analytics.

ATLANTA, GA, MARCH 25, 2025—With less than a month to go, AAHOA, the world's largest hotel owners association, is set for AAHOACON25, the must-attend event for the hospitality industry, which will be held April 15-17, 2025, in New Orleans.