On Friday, June 30, North Pacific Regional Director Ankit Panchal hosted a Town Hall meeting in Las Vegas, NV, the ultimate epicenter of hospitality. 120+ attendees attended the meeting!

After opening remarks, Panchal introduced the former President & CEO of AAHOA and the current CEO of the American Hotel & Lodging Association, William "Chip" Rogers. Rogers addressed AAHOA Members as long-standing friends and gave updates on the industry and AHLA’s The Hospitality Show.

The following segment was a panel discussion on the past, present, and future of AAHOA. It included Past Chair Hitesh (HP) Patel (2018-2019), Past Chair Jagruti Panwala (2019-2020), Treasurer Kamalesh (KP) Patel, and moderated by Ankit. Attendees were in for an insightful discussion as these AAHOA leaders covered several topics, such as AAHOA’s member engagement, vendor partner relationships, advocacy at the state and federal levels, and the newly launched AAHOA Foundation.

Afterward, Larry Cuculic, CEO of Best Western, addressed AAHOA Members as crucial allies and emphasized the collaborative partnership between the brand and members. Cuculic wrapped up his remarks with resounding support for AAHOA, mentioning that nobody did a better job than AAHOA. 

With the star power of Las Vegas and the diversity of natural settings, the hospitality industry is a major economic engine in Nevada. AAHOA thanks everyone involved in bringing hoteliers together for a productive town hall meeting in one of the country’s top cities.

Check out photo moments from this Town Hall meeting: