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AAHOA Launches AAHOA Marketplace in 

Collaboration with Avendra International at AAHOACON25

ATLANTA, GA - May 6, 2025 – The Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA) officially launched AAHOA Marketplace at AAHOACON25 in collaboration with Avendra International, a Club Blue Industry Partner. This exclusive, members-only purchasing platform offers hotel owners a centralized destination for trusted, high-quality products and services, all at reduced costs, made possible by AAHOA's unmatched collective buying power.

With the theme "Your Business, Your Buying Power," AAHOA Marketplace is designed to help hoteliers save money, streamline procurement, and strengthen their operations in an increasingly competitive and cost-sensitive environment.

"AAHOA Marketplace is a game-changer for our members," said AAHOA Chairman Kamalesh (KP) Patel. "Our owners work hard every day to deliver excellence to their guests. This platform gives them the tools to operate more efficiently, improve their margins, and reinvest in their properties and people."

By leveraging its strategic collaboration with Avendra International, a leader in procurement services, AAHOA has created a platform that delivers cost savings and simplifies the purchasing process with curated, hotel-specific solutions.

"Avendra International is proud to collaborate with AAHOA on this advanced procurement platform, demonstrating our commitment to their hoteliers' success," says Walt Sheffler, President, Avendra International – North America. "AAHOA Marketplace serves as a valuable tool for members to connect with our robust supplier network, creating a seamless experience to enable their growth."  

"AAHOA Marketplace represents the power of unity and vision," said AAHOA Vice Chairman Rahul Patel. "By coming together and harnessing our collective strength, we're giving members access to the kind of buying power typically reserved for the largest hotel groups. This initiative is a direct reflection of AAHOA's mission to uplift and empower every hotelier in our community."

In addition to the current suite of offerings, AAHOA also announced plans to launch its private-label line of products, which will provide members with even deeper discounts and exclusive deals.

"This is about power in numbers and value in every purchase," said AAHOA President & CEO Laura Lee Blake. "With AAHOA Marketplace and our new private-label line, we are unlocking exclusive deals, slashing costs, and putting profits back where they belong - in the hands of our hotel owners. It's smart buying for a stronger bottom line."

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About AAHOA

AAHOA is the largest hotel owners association in the nation, with Member-owned properties representing a significant part of the U.S. economy. AAHOA's 20,000 members own 60% of the hotels in the United States and are responsible for 1.7% of the nation's GDP. More than 1 million employees work at AAHOA member-owned hotels, earning $51.3 billion annually, and member-owned hotels support 4.2 million U.S. jobs across all sectors of the hospitality industry. AAHOA's mission is to advance and protect the business interests of hotel owners through advocacy, industry leadership, professional development, member benefits, and community engagement.

About Avendra International

Avendra International is a leading strategic procurement and supply chain partner to a wide range of hospitality organizations worldwide. Avendra leverages $20.5 billion in procurement power across our 40+ country global footprint. We understand that every business has distinct goals and challenges. Whether you seek to reduce costs, boost efficiency, drive innovation, or meet sustainability targets, our tailored solutions and advanced technology – backed by our industry expertise and customer service – will empower your business to thrive.