HOUSTON, TX - October 3, 2024 – AAHOA (Asian American Hotel Owners Association) congratulates Chairman Miraj S. Patel on being named Businessperson of the Year by the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Houston. Patel is the youngest person in the organization's history to receive the award.

ATLANTA, GA - September 25, 2024 – AAHOA, the world's largest hotel owners association, welcomes OYO's recent acquisition of G6 Hospitality, which includes Motel 6 and Studio 6 brands. This acquisition signals a new chapter in the U.S. hospitality landscape. With an estimated 98% of G6 Hospitality properties owned by AAHOA Members, this landmark deal marks a promising opportunity for continued growth, collaboration, and innovation in the budget hotel sector.

WASHINGTON, D.C., September 25, 2024 – With 468 seats in the U.S. Congress (33 Senate seats and all 435 House seats) and the U.S. presidency up for grabs this November, the stakes have never been higher for the hotel industry. This year's AAHOA (Asian American Hotel Owners Association) Fall National Advocacy Conference (FNAC) underscored hoteliers' critical role in shaping policies impacting their businesses and the broader hospitality sector.

ATLANTA, GA, September 19, 2024—Vimal (Ricky) Patel, who serves on the AAHOA Board of Directors, has been appointed to the Louisiana Economic Development Corporation Board (LEDC). Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry made the appointment.

REDONDO BEACH, CA, September 17—Women hoteliers from across the nation converged at the 2024 HerOwnership Conference by AAHOA, a dynamic two-day event crafted by women for women in the hospitality industry. Centered around the empowering themes of executive presence, hotel ownership, and mental health and wellness, the conference inspired attendees to connect, lead, and thrive in an industry where their voices and leadership are more important than ever.

NEW YORK CITY, September 12, 2024—The Safe Hotels Act, proposed by the New York City Council, would negatively impact the city's hotel industry, which contributes millions annually to the local economy, according to speakers at an industry rally held Thursday, September 12, at New York City Hall. AAHOA (Asian American Hotel Owners Association) joined other industry associations and organizations to oppose the proposed Safe Hotels Act (Int. No. 991).