AAHOA North Pacific Regional Director Ankit Panchal participated in the Asian Pacific American Public Affairs (APAPA) 2025 California Educational Gubernatorial Forum, which brought together candidates and community leaders to discuss the issues shaping the state's future.

The forum featured candidates Steve Hilton, Butch Ware, Tony Thurmond, Loe Zacky, Xavier Becerra, Betty Yee, and Katie Porter, along with California State Controller Malia Cohen. Discussions centered on priorities for California voters and small business owners, with topics such as economic growth, workforce challenges, and support for local businesses taking the spotlight.

By engaging in these conversations, AAHOA ensured that hotel owners' perspectives were included in the broader dialogue about California's business and policy landscape.