GUJARAT, INDIA, January 9 – AAHOA, the world’s largest hotel owners association with nearly 20,000 members who own 60% of hotels in the U.S., announced today a strategic partnership to create workforce opportunities at India-based hospitality schools and to actively promote “Made in India” products for U.S.-based hospitality businesses. 

AAHOA leadership, including AAHOA Chairman Bharat Patel, held recent meetings with Indian dignitaries and government officials, including the Honorable Chief Minister of Gujarat Shri Bhupendrabhai Patel. As a result, AAHOA is committing to:

1. Partnering with India-based educational institutions to implement training programs and skill-development initiatives that will equip young individuals to pursue successful and global careers in hospitality; and

2. Actively promoting, prioritizing, and providing support for the sourcing of “Made in India” products, including textiles, furniture, and plumbing fixtures, for U.S.-based hospitality businesses. 

“With strong family ties and a significant footprint in the United States encompassing more than 36,000 properties, the AAHOA community is uniquely positioned to showcase the best of India to the world,” said AAHOA Chairman Bharat Patel. “Our new initiatives aim to not only fuel economic and workforce development and progress, but to create a stronger platform for the exchange of ideas and innovation between the world’s leading democracies.”

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