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For additional resources for #eventprofs visit www.productionvaluematters.comWhat if your event tech worked like a personal concierge? Akshar Patel of eShow joins Matthew to reveal how smarter tools are streamlining planning, slashing stress, and leveling up the attendee experience.What you'll learn:Strategies for integrating systems and breaking down data silosCommon blind spots in operational planningThe balance between AI innovation and personal touchPost-event technology strategiesAkshar Patel brings more than 20 years of experience spanning event management, hospitality, and strategic planning. Prior to joining eShow, he held key leadership roles at AAHOA, the Obesity Society, and Meeting Advice, where he consistently delivered results through operational excellence and innovation.If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Instructions on how to do this are here.Host LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/matthewbyrnecsepGuest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/akshar-patel-360887116Production Value Matters: The Business Event Podcast is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.soPrevious guests include: Nick Borelli of Zenus Inc, Jonathan Kazarian of Accelevents, Mahoganey Jones of Event Specialists Inc, Sarah James of Live Nation, Kim Washington of NBA, Jacob Zucker of Morgan Stanley, Carrie Davenport of Altria and Catherine Chaulet of Global DMC PartnersCheck out our three most downloaded episodes:Measuring Value in Your Events: Insights from Jodi Collen, Director of Meetings and Events at Great ClipsEducating Clients and Managing Expectations in Event Production with Fransiska WeckesserThe Intersection of Event Planning and Psychology with Victoria Matey of Matey EventsFor additional resources for #eventprofs visit www.productionvaluematters.comCheck out our 3 most downloaded episodes:Measuring Value in Your Events: Insights from Jodi CollenEducating Clients and Managing Expectations in Event Production with Fransiska WeckesserThe Intersection of Event Planning and Psychology with Victoria Matey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last week while #NoVacancyNews was at AAHOA's #aahoacon25 I spoke with Chris Guimbellot, President & CEO of HI Hotels (Hospitality International).

Why stay at a hotel when you can live in one with loyalty perks? Last week during AAHOA's hashtag#AAHOACON25, I spoke with Bhavin Patel of Spark GHC to explore a bold new concept: Project Scarlet, where branded residences meet boutique hospitality.

Catch this exclusive AAHOA floor interview with Red Roof President Zack Gharib where we discuss his first year in this role and where Red Roof is headed next!  

#novacancynews is at AAHOA's #AAHOAcon25 with Brian Quinn, Chief Development Officer of Sonesta International Hotels, to discuss the brand-new Sonesta Simply Suites prototype to new game-changing AI development tools.

Tune in to this quarterly episode to hear from Chirag Shah of the American Hotel & Lodging Association to get the state of the hospitality industry. As EVP, Federal and Political Affairs & Counsel, Chirag, gives immense insight into challenges, patterns, and trends impacting the hotel industry and how the AHLA is helping hoteliers overcome the economic environment. Ryan Embree: Welcome to Suite Spot, where hoteliers check in, and we check out what's trending in hotel marketing. I'm your host, Ryan Embree. Hello everyone. Welcome to another episode of the Suite Spot. This is your host, Ryan Embree. As you can see, we are here with another industry check-in with AHLA. And we have a first time guest with us Chirag Shah, Executive Vice President, Federal and Political Affairs & Council at the American Hotel and Lodging Association. Chirag, thank you so much for joining me on the Suite Spot today. Chirag Shah: Absolutely. Thanks Ryan. Appreciate you having me. Ryan Embree: Well, welcome to the Suite Spot. This is your first time. Before we get rolling, talk about some of the topics that AHLA and issues that AHLA is obviously advocating so ferociously for hotels all around the country. Maybe give us a little bit of background, your journey to AHLA and give our Suite Spot audience, just a brief glimpse of the role that you do there. Chirag Shah: I appreciate it. So I've been in the lodging industry, lobbying on behalf of hotels and hoteliers for about a decade and some change, 12-13 years. And previously my background is actually as a campaign and elections attorney. It's what my training is, and not perhaps a skill that folks are, a ton of folks are always looking for especially when you get relatives that want help getting outta a speeding ticket or something. But I spent time on Capitol Hill, worked on a number of political campaigns, and 2012, 2013 after finishing up my last campaign, got a call from a group. They were looking to open a DC office. And when I was on Capitol Hill, I used to meet with them quite frequently, and it was a group called AAHOA And, uh, they were looking to, to open their DC office. And it was great because I, uh, literally spoke the language that many hoteliers speak and, and figuratively spoke the language, of Washington DC. And so, uh, it, it was a, it was a great fit. And I came in and opened their DC shop and worked there for, for eight years. And, uh, then came over to AHLA and has been fantastic to represent a lot of the same people physically, actually the same people, but also the industry. It's such a wonderful industry where hotels, everybody loves going to hotels. Most public officials don't fully understand what the hotel industry is all about, but they love talking about their travel experiences. And so now at AHLA, I get to oversee the federal affairs shop, the political shop where we meet with members of Congress, have got one of the greatest jobs where we tell the story of the lodging industry to members of Congress, their staff, the presidential administration, every single day. And so getting time to understand what the challenges are that hotel leaders are facing, where the industry is going, what the economic footprint is, that's what we do. And so it's been a lot of fun. Ryan Embree: You know it's funny, Chirag, we have so many industry leaders on this podcast, and we talk to them about their kind of beginnings and they talk about maybe jumping from brand to brand and still having that tight-knit family. Because it all comes back to hospitality. It seems like a very similar path with you and the associations, right, starting with the AAHOA and then transitioning to AHLA. But at the very end of the day, it's all about hospitality and the hotels that you're advocating for from those small, independent hotels all the way up to the major brands. And here we are at the Q1, beginning of, 2025. Great time to reflect on,

Laura Lee Blake is the president and CEO of AAHOA, the largest association for hotel owners in the U.S., representing nearly 20,000 members. With a background in law and extensive experience in industry advocacy, she returned to AAHOA in 2022 to champion issues like the LIONs Act. Susan and Laura Lee talk about advocacy, innovation, and Oscar the ghost. What you'll learn about in this episode: From Journalism to Hospitality: Laura Lee Blake shares her unique journey from aspiring journalist to law, then leading AAHOA, the U.S.'s largest hotel owners association. Breaking Barriers for Asian American Hoteliers: Laura discusses AAHOA's history, from fighting discrimination against immigrant hotel owners to helping them thrive in the industry. Lobbying for the LIONs Act: Laura explains AAHOA's push for legislation to increase SBA 7(a) loan caps, essential for hotel owners adapting to rising operational costs. Advocacy Tips: Laura shares practical advice for newcomers to advocacy, emphasizing the power of personal storytelling to make a lasting impact on elected officials. Ghostly Encounters at the Columbia Gorge Hotel: Just in time for Halloween, Laura recounts eerie experiences during a recent AAHOA women's event at a famously haunted Oregon hotel, complete with mysteriously appearing cigar smoke and ghostly fingerprints on mirrors. Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts "I love Top Floor!" If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing the show! This helps other people like us find the show and makes our guests feel good about being on it.  Tap to give us five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Be sure to let me know what you liked most about the episode! Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast or restart automatic downloads. It's the best way to make sure you don't miss out.

Last week during AAHOA's hashtag#AAHOAcon24 I spoke with Patty Jefferson, CDO with Visual Matrix about the state of hotel technology and how to think about what tech is the right tech to invest in. Where do you see the smart money in tech going?

We're with AAHOA at AAHOACON24 where I spoke with Matthew Hostetler of Red Roof Franchising about the importance of the Indian American community to the hotel industry's success and how this community's success is tethered to companies like Red Roof. No Vacancy News, Podcasts and Videos is proud to be the official podcast of AAHOACON24!

We're at AAHOACON24 and celebrating tomorrow's workforce! Did you know AAHOA is hosting a student competition? It's a Hotel simulation competition called the Turnaround and our very own Doctor Producer Suzanne, who is a professor at FIU, has students competing. She's gives us the scoop. No Vacancy is proud to be the official podcast of AAHOACON24!

Hello from AAHOAcon24 where No Vacancy News, Podcasts and Videos is the official podcast. We've got Chris Guimbellot, President and CEO of hihotels by Hospitality International who shares the secret to hosptiality branding success in concert with the AAHOA community.

We're at AAHOACON24 and a top issue here is how independant minded hoteliers can create more revenue opportunity in a market that might be getting resistent to higher room rates. Our friend Mike Chuma, VP Global Marketing at IDeaS and I discuss this issue as we tour the AAHOA tradeshow floor. No Vacancy is proud to be the official podcast of AAHOACON24!

In this episode, Rupesh "Rup" Patel shares his story from the early days of his family's first motel to becoming a renowned hospitality owner, operator, and now, a DJ.How He Got Started: The story of entering the hospitality industry with no prior knowledge and the challenges of operating their first 50-room motel in South Florida.Transition from Reluctance to Passion: Hear about Rupesh's initial reluctance about the hotel business when he was young and how his perspective shifted after joining the family business.The Power of Networking: Learn how Rupesh leveraged his LinkedIn connections to transition from owning and operating motels and hotels to fulfilling his dream of becoming a DJ, performing at top venues worldwide.Balancing Business with Passion: How Rupesh managed to find the freedom of time to pursue his love for music while growing a successful hospitality portfolio.Informed by Hospitality: Get a sneak peek into Rupesh's upcoming DJ performance at the AAHOA conference and how his hospitality background influences his approach to creating memorable experiences through music.Community and Teamwork: Understand the importance of community and teamwork in both the hospitality industry and in pursuing personal passions, as emphasized by Rupesh's collaborative efforts.Whether you're a hospitality professional, an aspiring entrepreneur, or someone looking to balance career with personal passions, this episode offers valuable lessons on growth, networking, and the pursuit of dreams. Rupesh's story is a testament to the power of hard work, community building, and never giving up on what you love. Music by Clay Bassford of Bespoke Sound: Music Identity Design for Hospitality Brands

Rachel Humphrey was a trial attorney who was certain she would spend her entire career in front of judges and juries and eventually retire in a courtroom. After relocating from Virginia to Atlanta with her husband, she took a job at a firm where she represented clients in the hospitality industry, and that sparked a passion she didn't know she had. The hospitality industry was interesting to her, and she thought that becoming involved with the associations that help the industry might be a great next step, but she had no real business experience at all. Prompted by the unexpected departure of the nanny who took care of her children, Rachel decided to leave her job to be there for her young family. This also allowed her to do some serious soul searching and figure out what would come next. A serendipitous conversation with Cati Stone, then the executive director of Komen Atlanta, opened Rachel's eyes in ways she never could have imagined. As fate would have it, and what Rachel didn't know, was that Cati happened to be a former trial attorney who moved into a role as an association executive. The advice Rachel got from Cati showed her that there was a viable – and possible - path to follow her passion. Rachel networked her way into an executive role with AAHOA, the largest hotel owners association in the country, eventually ascending to the role of Interim CEO. After realizing a need for more diversity in the hospitality, she later founded the Women in Hospitality Leadership Alliance. In this episode, Rachel shares her path from fighting legal battles to advocating for women, and all the trials that went along with her journey. If you like this episode, you may also enjoy these episodes featuring former attorneys with incredible second act careers: Stuckey's Gamble: Stephanie Stuckey Cashes in Her Future to Revive Her Family's Iconic Roadside Brand, from February 2024 Lawyer to Clown to Children's Musician: Robert Markowitz's Unusual Journey, from September 2023 From Big Law to Methodist Minister, from January 2018 Second Act Stories theme music: "Between 1 and 3 am" by Echoes

Rachel Humphrey is a trailblazer in the hospitality industry, dedicated to advancing women in leadership roles. She is the Founder of the Women in Hospitality Leadership Alliance and serves as a Board Member, Principal, and Interview Host for DEI Advisors. Prior to her retirement in August 2021, Rachel served as the EVP & COO of AAHOA, the nation's largest hotel owners association. She was also the Interim President & CEO in 2019, after spending over 20 years as a trial lawyer before joining AAHOA in 2015. Widely recognized for her leadership and impact, Rachel has been named one of the most "Influential Women in Hospitality," "Top 50 Women in Travel," "100 Most Powerful People in USA Hospitality," and "100 Most Inspirational People in Hospitality."Today we'll hear her insights on the necessity of allies in career advancement, the value of public speaking, and how mentors and leadership roles can transform the hospitality landscape, particularly for women. Rachel's vision for the growth of women in leadership positions within this industry is grounded in the data: women comprise half of our workforce and control a significant portion of consumer spending.Prepare to be inspired as she shares her reflections on life, career development, and her invaluable advice for maintaining a positive attitude and work ethic. It's time to learn, grow, and get a glimpse of the future of hospitality leadership. Stay tuned as we explore the paths and perspectives shaping the industry with Rachel Humphrey.In this episode, you'll discover:How to identify the gap in female leadership within the hospitality industry.The importance of self-advocacy and network building, especially for women.How to overcome challenges and career development.The Future of Female Leadership in Hospitality.Join the conversation on today's episode on The Modern Hotelier LinkedIn pageThe Modern Hotelier is produced, edited, and published by Make More MediaLinks:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-a-humphrey/Women in Leadership Alliance: https://whlalliance.org/DEI Advisors: https://www.deiadvisors.org/For full show notes head to: https://themodernhotelier.com/episode/60Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-...Connect with Steve and David:Steve: https://www.linkedin.com/in/%F0%9F%8E...David: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-mil...

This week, Teague sits down with the one and only Rachel Humphrey, Founder of Women in Hospitality Leadership Alliance. While many know Rachel for her incredible impact on the industry, few know her story and what led her to hospitality. After an impressive 20-year career as a trial lawyer, Rachel shares what led her to AAHOA, what she spends her time on today, and what she's looking forward to at the upcoming Hunter Conference.

Sponsored by Otelier - the software behind every great host.Sima Patel is one of the most widely respected leaders in hospitality, earning recognition as Hotelier of the Year by AAHOA and becoming the first board-elected Chair of Visit California, among other recognitions. Sima is the co-founder and CEO of Ridgemont Hospitality, a San Francisco Bay Area-based hospitality development and management company and in this episode, you'll hear her story of grit, resilience, and success in hospitality, which will inspire you to be your best and empower others.Do you want your teams to make better decisions and free them up to provide the best hospitality? You should meet Otelier - the software behind every great host. Otelier brings together the best features and functionality from MDO, Datavision, inTouch, HelloGM, Focal Revenue Solutions, and Broadvine to deliver a unified platform that meets the evolving needs of today's hotelier. Their product suite is built to optimize your portfolio's performance and make work more rewarding for both you and your teams - presenting the right information at the right time to make the best decisions more quickly and improve operational efficiency. Check out my interview with their CEO Vic Chynoweth and learn more at Otelier.io Music by Clay Bassford of Bespoke Sound: Music Identity Design for Hospitality Brands

AAHOA President and CEO Laura Lee Blake explains hotel owners' worries over a combined Choice-Wyndham hotels company and how that may limit their options. 

Jagruti Panwala has a fascinating story of reaching the highest levels of success in hospitality, from being the President & CEO of a hotel ownership group to becoming the chair for AAHOA to her work today on the board of directors for AHLA. You can watch our entire conversation on the Hospitality Daily YouTube channel, but a recurring theme throughout her story was her emphasis on relationship building. I want you to listen to her talk about this today because wherever you are in hospitality, relationships are the foundation of not only getting things done with your teams and partners but also the key to living a life of meaning.What did you think about this episode? Join the Hospitality Daily community on LinkedIn and share your thoughts. If you care about hospitality, check out the Masters of Moments podcast where Jake Wurzak interviews top leaders in hospitality. His conversations with Bashar Wali and Matt Marquis are a great place to start, but also check out his solo episodes such as how he underwrites investment deals and a deep dive into GP fees you know about. Music by Clay Bassford of Bespoke Sound: Music Identity Design for Hospitality Brands

On this week's episode, Teague catches up with the one and only Jagruti Panwala, President and CEO of Wealth Protection Strategies. From immigrating to the U.S. at age fifteen and becoming an "accident hotelier" by age twenty-two, Jagruti reveals how her passion for the hospitality industry served as a driving force behind her commitment to advocacy work and her roles as the first Chairwoman at AAHOA and Director at AHLA.

Celebrating our relationship with our own branded partnership, Glenn hosts this Hot Topics session for our friends at Hotel Business Magazine. Learn why pairing up with the right brands helps hoteliers increase revenue while simultaneously lowering operating costs. Glenn Haussman hosts along with our expert panel featuring Red Roof's Matthew Hostetler, AAHOA's Heather Carnes, Red Roof's Robert Goad, Hotel Owner Mayuri Patel and Lodging Econometrics' Bruce Ford.  

OK!! I had the chance to connect with AAHOA Chairman Bharat Patel and President/CEO Laura Lee Blake as promised on how they view bill (A1958/S3165) in NJ. Here's how they see it. How do you see it?

Today, Laura Lee Blake brings her expertise to the table regarding Fair Franchising. She discusses 6 points every hotel owner needs to be aware of before they sign their Hotel Franchise Agreement. We hope you enjoy! Laura Lee Blake, Esq., serves as the President & CEO of AAHOA, the foremost resource and advocate for America's hotel owners. A highly accomplished attorney with more than 25 years of experience, Blake most recently served as a partner at Connor, Fletcher, and Hedenkamp LLP in Irvine, California. Blake brings decades of experience in the fields of law, government, business, and academia to AAHOA.Blake previously worked for AAHOA for nearly 10 years, from 2005 to 2014, as General Counsel & Vice President of Fair Franchising and Government Affairs. As President and CEO, Blake is focused on promoting fair franchising and franchise advocacy, evaluating the franchisor-franchisee relationship in an effort to improve the ROI, and helping to educate members about the legal aspects of their franchise agreements. Blake also is prioritizing strategies for legislative advocacy and building alliances with those who support the travel industry. If you'd like to connect with Laura Lee Blake on LinkedIn you can find her at https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauraleeblake/ You can also follow AAHOA (Asian American Hotel Owners Association) on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/aahoa/ If you're interested in being a guest on our podcast go to thehotelcollectivepodcast.com and apply now.

In today's episode, we talk about the dynamic world of hotel ownership, fair franchising, and legal advocacy in the travel industry. We have an amazing guest speaker, Laura Lee Blake, as she shares her wealth of knowledge and expertise accumulated over her impressive 25-year career.Laura Lee Blake is the President & CEO of AAHOA, the leading resource and advocate for Asian American hotel owners. Her diverse expertise spans the realms of law, government, business, and academia, making her an invaluable asset to AAHOA.In this episode, you'll learn about: The dynamic world of hotel ownership, fair franchising, and legal advocacy. The insights into the challenges and opportunities for hotel owners in a rapidly evolving industry. What role AAHOA plays as the leading resource and advocate for America's hotel owners The strategies and tips to succeed in the dynamic field of hotel ownership? Tune in now to gain invaluable insights into hotel ownership, fair franchising, and legal advocacy. Join us as we explore the challenges and opportunities facing hotel owners and the strategies to succeed!The Modern Hotelier is produced, edited, and published by Make More Media: https://makemore.media/For full show notes head to: https://themodernhotelier.com/episode/35Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-...Connect with Steve and David:Steve: https://www.linkedin.com/in/%F0%9F%8E...David: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-mil...

Women overcome many challenges in the hospitality industry on the journey to success. Join us as we have a chat with Laura Lee Blake, President at AAHOA, and Casi Johnson, Chief Operations Officer at M3, to discuss HER Ownership by AAHOA and insights on how to advance women in the industry.

Co-Founder and CEO, Dhaval Chokshi loves actionable insights that improve business. That's why he helped create HelloGM, a data analytics platform. i spoke with him during AAHOA's tradeshow at #aahoacon23.

hihotels by Hospitality International is rolling out new franchisee success programs, announced this past week at AAHOA's #aahoacon23. I spoke with Chris Guimbellot, Pres/ CEO to get the details you need to know.

Bhavesh Patel -CHO shares his insider POV he's seeing asa a hotel owner, immediate past chair of the NJ Restaurant & Hospitality Association (NJRHA Association) and past chair of AAHOA. And yes, we discuss that imfamous kerfuffle causing NJ legislation.

Bhavesh Patel -CHO shares his insider POV he's seeing asa a hotel owner, immediate past chair of the NJ Restaurant & Hospitality Association (NJRHA Association) and past chair of AAHOA. And yes, we discuss that imfamous kerfuffle causing NJ legislation.

Thomas Magnuson of Magnuson Hotels shares why he thinks empowering communities is the way forward for successful hotels. Here's what he said during AAHOA #aahoacon23.

Red Roof Inn has made a serious development move bringing in hotel owner and AAHOA insider Lina Patel, CHO. Glenn chats with both CDO Matthew Hostetler and her about this development team development, where she'll serve as director, Strategic Franchise Initiatives and strive to bring more diverse and underrepresented communities to the Red Roof owner family.

I caught up with AAHOA CEO Laura Lee Blake during #aahoacon23. Here's what she had to say about the event.

Episode 206 talks about how to become a hotel owner, featuring Davonne Reaves. Listen now!Hospitality trailblazer Davonne Reaves is the Founder of The Vonne Group, an award-winning hotel consultant, asset manager, owner of 3 hotels, and the Founder of Vesterr, the first crowdfunding platform for hotel investments.After starting as a front desk agent in the hospitality industry 15+ years ago, Davonne held various positions in the hospitality industry, including in asset management at CHMWarnick, where she managed portfolios totaling over $1 billion in hotel assets.Today, she uses that experience to teach the Black community how to become successful hotel investors and owners.Reaves makes hotel ownership tangible by providing education and resources on the hotel acquisition process. She has educated over 4,000 people and provided a path to hotel ownership to many individuals across the U.S.You can follow Davonne on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn & her website.For full episode show notes, visit here.Resources mentioned in this episode:LHANABHOODAAHOAAHLALoving episode 206? Leave us a review if you're listening on Apple podcasts and be sure to follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube!Until next time, stay empowered, stay inspired and #staypoderosa ✨  Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/YoQuieroDinero. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode we hear from Rachel. A lawyer by profession, she started her career as a trial lawyer, but then entered the hospitality industry by representing franchise owners and helping negotiate contracts. She began her second career as association executive with AAHOA. The opportunity came at a time where they needed exactly the skills sets that she had to offer and she also took on several c-suite roles during her tenure. It was during this time that she realised that female representation at the c-suite level was very sparse. After her retirement she formed the Women in Hospitality Leadership Alliance to bring together various organisations that are doing great work in increase gender diversity at all levels and amplify our messages. We also discussed how women need to get better at advocating for themselves and not being afraid to acknowledge their leadership roles.

Industry veteran Dennis Smith discusses his new ventures as incoming Chair of IAEE and Vice President of Business Development at AAHOA, the Asian American Hotel Owners Association, and what plans he has in leading both in the upcoming year. 

Rachel Humphrey likes to pretend that she is retired, but a quick glance at LinkedIn makes it clear that she is staying very busy. A former trial attorney and past CEO of AAHOA, Rachel now spends her time giving back to the hospitality industry through DEI Advisors and the Women in Hospitality Leadership Alliance. Susan and Rachel talk about left turns, broken rungs, and the quest to visit all 50 states in this episode recorded live at the 2022 Cayuga Hospitality Consultants Annual Conference.

Story of failure: Striking out in the best comeback I've ever been a part of.Jeremy Wells is a Partner at Longitude°. In 2020, he authored the book “Future Hospitality” – focused on how branding can create more impactful guest experiences. This book is used at Cornell University's Vision & Concepting graduate course. He's also an honored member of the Boutique & Lifestyle Leaders Association (BLLA) Education Committee and has spoken at industry events and associations including AAHOA, Global Hospitality Summit, Hospitality Talks, and more.In today's episode, Jeremy talks about:only lasting in college for a year and then getting a job offerstarting his last year as an employee in 2013 and getting let gostuck in the hamster wheeljoining as a partner at Longitudeº in 2018closing on a hotel project in Branson, MOthinking through different real estate projects through the yearsDarren Pierce, owner of Pinnacle Sign Group as a mentorstory of when he first met his first mentorgratitude when thinking of a mentorsuccessful people being protective of their timeputting mentor's words into actionlessons learned helping him avoid misstepsreading books and gaining insightBrandon Goodwin as a mentorthe limit put on you as an employee and the multiple bosses of entrepreneursis it more safe to control your own business or work for someone else?the biggest failures of his life leading to the next phase of his lifeGod opening new doors if you allow him tofailures are launchpads to the next big thingstory of a personal failure during his power lifting daysbeing physically fit, but not being there for his familyhis first book about training, diet, and exercisestarving himself to get in shape for showsbeing stressed out on a body building trip in Columbus, Ohiobreaking down mentally during a show and then quitting on the spotrealizing the importance of not being consumed with himself and his own desiresnot losing site of God's plan in his liferededicating his life to God and his familywhen good things become bad thingsencouraging others through stories of his mistakesbeing an overly optimistic personno one wants to failfailure is an event, not a personcontinuing to grow his perspectiveintimidation of the hotel project coming updelivering on promises and expectationsJames 4 - not boasting about the futurework like it depends on you, and trust like it depends on GodLinkedIn - Jeremy Wellswww.longitudedesign.com 8 Valuable Lessons I Learn From Buying My First Hotel Future Hospitality Podcast

Today we're featuring AAHOA's new CEO Laura Lee Blake, as well as Chairman Neal Patel. We'll hear about the association's latest news and strategy as they begin a new era.

We are honored to be joined by two of the most inspirational female leaders in travel, Silvia Camarota and Rachel Humphrey, as they share a behind-the-scenes look at the networking & mentorship organization Women in Travel Thrive. Founded to propel women closer to equality in the travel industry, this organization provides connections, education, and tangible resources designed to support women in their travel careers. Silvia leads Expedia as the Senior Director for North America Market Management, and is a founding member of Women in Travel Thrive. Before retiring in August of 2021, Rachel served as the EVP & COO of AAHOA, the nation's largest and most influential hotel owners association and is a board member of Women in Travel Thrive. CONTACT SILVIA & RACHELSilvia CamarotaSenior Director for North America Market Management, Lodging at Expedia GroupFounding Member Women in Travel Thrive LinkedInRachel HumphreyFormer  EVP & COO of AAHOA Board Member, Speaker, Hospitality Industry Executive, and CounselLinkedInCONTACT ALEX & ANNIEAlexandAnniePodcast.comLinkedIn | Facebook | InstagramAlex Husner - LinkedinAnnie Holcombe - Linkedin

We speak to Vinay Patel about his year as Chairman, and then speak with Neal Patel on the even of his ascension to Chair.

We speak to Vinay Patel about his year as Chairman, and then speak with Neal Patel on the even of his ascension to Chair.

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With 20,000 hotel owners as members, AAHOA is the largest hotel owners group in the world. But it's not exercised the power that comes with size. Until now, that is. A new study by Oxford Economics reveals the membership's combined economic strength, including the fact that members own 60 percent of America's hotels. AAHOA Chairman Vinay Patel and other AAHOA leaders say the association plans to wield its might in forging a post-pandemic recovery that ensures everyone a more profitable future.

This episode is brought to you by Wheelhouse - the best revenue management platform for vacation and short term rentals.  Learn more about Wheelhouse here ➡️ https://usewheelhouse.com Use code KNOWINGHOSPITALITY for 50% off your first month with Wheelhouse. --- Tejal is a third-generation hotelier and Founding CEO of Neem Tree Hospitality based in the greater Houston area. I first got to talking with Tejal on Clubhouse where we would discuss the culture in hospitality and how we can move the needle as the industry reopens. Now that that is happening, I wanted to have her on the show to expand on some of those earlier discussions, but perhaps more importantly, since she's on the cusp of opening her own hotel, dive in to bridge the theory discussions of the past several months with the realities of a working asset. We're both very cognisant that discussions about work culture can come across as nothing more that complaining so we try to keep this discussion constructive with concrete examples that hopefully inspire new thinking and actions. About Tejal Tejal Patel CHO, CHIA is a third-generation hotelier based in Texas' greater Houston area. She has held multiple positions in different areas of the industry, such as hotel operations, restaurants, events, and consulting prior to becoming Founding CEO of Neem Tree Hospitality in 2019. She serves as an Ambassador for the Southeast Texas region of the Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA) for 8 years. Since her early involvement with AAHOA, Tejal has developed a passion for advocating on behalf of the hotel industry. She is committed to creating a more inclusive industry for all hospitality professionals. Additionally, she serves her local community as a Board Member of the League City Convention & Visitors Bureau Advisory Board, and a Board Member for the League City Regional Chamber of Commerce. Beyond her community, she serves the industry as a member of organizations such as the Small and Independent Motel Association, the Texas Hotel & Lodging Association, and the International Hospitality Institute as a Board Member/Global Partner. Tejal holds a Bachelor of Science from the Conrad N. Hilton School of Hotel and Restaurant Management at the University of Houston and is completing an MBA with a concentration in Finance and Investment Management. Links Website: https://tejalpatel.co/ (https://tejalpatel.co) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tejalpatelhotelier/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/tejalpatelhotelier/)

The U.S. hotel industry is hanging on by a thread. According to research from the American Hotel & Lodging Association, two thirds of the nation's 57,000 hotels will close without federal government relief. Experts Lodging Leaders interviewed say hotel businesses are on the precipice of failure, and if they fall they're taking more than 5 million jobs with them. In this episode of Lodging Leaders we talk to Cecil Staton, president and CEO of AAHOA in Atlanta, Georgia, and Chip Rogers, president and CEO of AHLA in Washington, D.C., who update the associations' efforts to save hotels from rack and ruin as a result of the business downturn caused by the coronavirus pandemic. We also hear from Girish Patel, principal and managing director at NewGen Worldwide, a commercial real estate organization in Phoenix, Arizona, that has been spearheading advocacy efforts in Washington, D.C., on behalf of owners and investors.

The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted the global supply chain. With most whole goods and components coming from China, the U.S. hospitality industry began to scramble in January to keep the supplies coming. Manufacturing has resumed in China as the crisis has reportedly eased there, but the outbreak has yet to reach its peak in the U.S. As COVID-19 continues its rampage across the country, factories are closing or retooling to make medical supplies. It's a fluid situation that changes day by day and hospitality procurement specialists have been working to stay ahead of the COVID-19 wave and find manufacturers and suppliers that can deliver goods to hotels throughout the country. In this episode, which is part of Lodging Leaders' special report on the coronavirus crisis and its impact on the U.S. hospitality industry, we interviewed Alan Benjamin, a procurement specialist with Benjamin West, and Darlene Henke, a shipping and logistics expert with Audit Logistics. We also feature sound bites of Anu Saxena of Hilton Supply Management who participated this week in an AAHOA webcast.

We broadcast live during #AAHOACON19. Here's some more interviews from the record-breaking conference. Check out all our video podcasts on the No Vacancy Facebook page. Please give us a like when you visit. First, we speak with Dave Eisen of HotStats to learn about the state of the hotel industry from a new set of stats; comparing P&L statements against the competition. Then, we have two separate interviews. First, Glenn speaks with then AAHOA Chairman HP Patel about AAHOA & Emerald Events and Exhibitions reinventing HX: The Hotel Experience to be ‘Powered by AAHOA'. Here's why we love this deal for all involved. Then, #AAHOA Interim #CEO Rachel Humphrey stops by the No Vacancy #podcast studio and shares stories from #AAHOACON19, membership, political involvement, both in the organization and on #TheHill, young professional development, the new HX Experience Powered by AAHOA, and lots more. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Text hotel to 66866. Visit www.novacancynews.com Send us your thoughts and comments to Glenn@rouse.media, or via Twitter and Instagram @TravelingGlenn. LIKE us on Facebook! Visit our sponsor: Red Roof, Almo Hospitality Subscribe on iTunes: No Vacancy with Glenn Haussman Subscribe on Android: https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Ifu34iwhrh7fishlnhiuyv7xlsm Send your comments and questions to Glenn@rouse.media.  Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/novacancy Follow Glenn @TravelingGlenn Learn more at www.novacancynews.com Produced by Jeff Polly: http://www.endpointmultimedia.com/

We broadcast live this week from #AAHOACON19. Check out all our video podcasts on the No Vacancy Facebook page. Please give us a like when you visit. First, we celebrate #AAHOA on it's 30th anniversary with Bruce Ford of Lodging Econometrics and Craig Sullivan, founder of the CLIC conference. Then, Red Roof president Andy Alexander, and Phil Hugh, Red Roof CDO launch a new construction Home Towne Studios prototype and we get about all their brands. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Text hotel to 66866. Visit www.novacancynews.com Send us your thoughts and comments to Glenn@rouse.media, or via Twitter and Instagram @TravelingGlenn. Visit our sponsor: Red Roof, Almo Hospitality Subscribe on iTunes: No Vacancy with Glenn Haussman Subscribe on Android: https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Ifu34iwhrh7fishlnhiuyv7xlsm Send your comments and questions to Glenn@rouse.media.  Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/novacancy Follow Glenn @TravelingGlenn Learn more at www.novacancynews.com Produced by Jeff Polly: http://www.endpointmultimedia.com/

Hubert Viriot, CEO of the innovative brand Yotel on building this brand that's in airports, big cities and soon residences!! First, Glenn speaks with Jagruti Panwala, who's about to become chairperson of #AAHOA. They discuss the upcoming annual conference in San Diego and her journey as an AAHOA board-member. And for some reason we totally blow off celebrating our 150th episode!! Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Text hotel to 66866. Visit www.novacancynews.com Our New Orleans Jazz Fest is over. However, learn more about the Mista Big Stuff Fest Experience package here Send us your thoughts and comments to Glenn@rouse.media, or via Twitter and Instagram @TravelingGlenn. Visit our sponsor: Red Roof, Almo Pro AV Subscribe on iTunes: No Vacancy with Glenn Haussman Subscribe on Android: https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Ifu34iwhrh7fishlnhiuyv7xlsm Send your comments and questions to Glenn@rouse.media.  Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/novacancy Follow Glenn @TravelingGlenn Learn more at www.novacancynews.com Produced by Jeff Polly: http://www.endpointmultimedia.com/