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NOVEMBER 2011 AAHOA Lodging Business
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On The Cover37Leading Together,
Taking Action: AAHOA Chairman Hemant Patel looks back on his first 100 days and previews the association’s exciting future
Features43Bringing It All Back
Home: A celebration of Diwali and its significance to people all over the world
45PLUS: Current AAHOA Officers reflect on what Diwali means to them
68Let’s Get The Picture: Leading cable and satellite providers explain the market and how hoteliers
can bring HD to their properties
Notes From The Road49Good Times in the Gulf: Many prominent elected
officials greet AAHOA for the association’s first Regional in Little Rock while members raise funds for the AAHOA PAC
51Ready For Prime Time: In the heart of Silicon Valley, AAHOA and the California Hotel &
Lodging Association had much to be proud of during the North Pacific Regional
53California Dreaming: The South Pacific Regional attracted hundreds of attendees with informative
Educational Seminars, a large Trade Show and a Business Meeting featuring compelling guest speakers with positive messages
55Blooming In The Garden State: While learning techniques to grow their businesses, AAHOA
members also picked up tips for staying healthy physically and mentally during the Mid East Regional
58Building The Foundation For the Future: AAHOA continues educating members on new
initiatives designed to save everyone money, presenting strategies for avoiding financial headaches and pushing many legislative priorities at all levels of government
61A View From the Top: Lodging gurus grapple with uncertainty during annual Lodging
Conference in Phoenix
65Texas Holds ‘Em: More than 100 AAHOA members flocked to Houston for an exciting Southeast Texas
Regional, where membership has exploded
Volume 10, Issue 11NOVEMBER 2011
A View From the Top: p.61
Leading Together, Taking Action: p.37
Blooming In The Garden State: p.55
Bringing It All Back Home: p.43
VOLUME 10, ISSUE 11
NOVEMBER 2011
The AdvocateHemant Patel On His Vision For A More Political Association
PLUS: Special Diwali Coverage
NOVEMBER 2011 AAHOA Lodging Business
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The information and opinions contained in AAHOA Lodging Business are solely those of the author and are not intended to reflect, and do not reflect, the thoughts and opinions of AAHOA, its Board of Directors, staff, members, representatives, agents or any persons working or acting on AAHOA’s behalf. Nothing contained herein is intended to provide legal, financial , business, or other advice, or to serve as a recommendation or endorsement of any kind. Neither AAHOA, its Board of Directors, staff, members, representatives, agents or those acting on its behalf assume any responsibility for the accuracy, legality, content, or any other aspect of the materials contained herein.
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Guest Columns32Building For Success: New ADA standards will
enhance safety and overall usability while enabling more guests to enjoy the full range of hotel amenities
34Mobile Convenience: Changing the way hotels conduct business and attract guests through smart
phone technology
From AAHOA20Board of Directors Bios: AAHOA spotlights 10
Regional Directors from across the country
24AAHOA Advocacy in Action: New episodes of “AAHOA Educational Experience;” AAHOA
raises funds for Senate candidate; delay on Fitted Sheets legislation and much more
28The 2011 AAHOA Progress Report: In this month’s installment, InterContinental Hotels Group shares
their accomplishments and priorities moving forward
Each Month in AAHOA Lodging Business6 Chairman’s Letter8 Vice Chairman’s Letter10 Treasurer’s Letter12 Secretary’s Letter14 President’s Letter16 Editor’s Letter18 AAHOA Board of Directors72 AAHOA Calendar73 AAHOA Membership Applications79 Founding Members81 News & Notes
Volume 10, Issue 10NOVEMBER 2011
Mobile Convenience: p.34