AAHOA Greater Los Angeles Area Regional Director Naresh (ND) Bhakta joined Craig Sullivan, Founder and President of the California Lodging Investment Conference (CLIC), for an interview on the CLIC Connect podcast on December 14, 2023.

The conversation covered various topics, including the impact of ​A​AHOA in California, legislative matters, union discussions, and labor issues in the hotel industry. ​Bhakta emphasize​d the importance of educating lawmakers about the challenges hoteliers face, particularly in California. He also shared statistics about the economic contributions of ​A​AHOA Members in the state.

​Bhakta also discussed the creation of the Greater Los Angeles​ Area region within ​A​AHOA, the challenges faced by hoteliers in Los Angeles, and the efforts to engage with city councils to address industry concerns.

Watch the full interview with Mr. Sullivan and Mr. Bhakta to hear everything that was discussed.

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