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Registration Opens for AAHOA's 2025 HYPE Conference in Mexico City and the New "35 Under 35" Awards

ATLANTA, GA, NOVEMBER 4, 2024 — Registration is now open for AAHOA's 2025 HYPE (Helping Young Professionals Evolve) Conference, taking place February 6-7, 2025, at the Andaz Mexico City Condesa in Mexico City, Mexico. This year, AAHOA is introducing its new HYPE "35 Under 35" Awards, honoring outstanding young leaders shaping the future of hospitality. Nominations are now open, and industry members are encouraged to recognize young trailblazers in hotel ownership, management, branding, associations, and beyond.

Building on the success of the 2024 inaugural event, the 2025 conference promises young hospitality professionals opportunities for education, networking, and career advancement. Complete details and registration are available at AAHOA.com/HYPE. AAHOA recommends registering soon, as spots are filling quickly, with 100 young professionals already signed up.

The HYPE Conference brings together the rising hospitality stars to learn, connect, and shape the industry's future. The 2024 conference in New Orleans welcomed hundreds of attendees, featuring interactive sessions, networking activities, and a keynote by Michael Hyatt, serial entrepreneur, investor, and executive chairman of DataStealth.

"AAHOA is deeply committed to empowering the next generation of hospitality leaders," said AAHOA Chairman Miraj S. Patel. "HYPE provides young professionals with mentorship, resources, and the chance to advance their careers. It's about helping them make a lasting impact on our industry while inspiring them to explore its limitless potential."

"Hosting the second annual HYPE Conference reflects AAHOA's dedication to nurturing young professionals who are crucial to shaping the hospitality industry's future," said AAHOA President & CEO Laura Lee Blake. "We are thrilled to provide this platform for growth and connection."

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About AAHOA | AAHOA is the largest hotel owners association in the world, 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 $47 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.