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AAHOA Supports Los Angeles City Council Effort to Potentially Delay Hotel and Airport Wage Mandate Implementation
ByCrystal ODonnell May 14, 2026May 14, 2026

ATLANTA, May 14 – AAHOA (Asian American Hotel Owners Association) today expressed support for the Los Angeles City Council’s move to potentially delay implementation of the city’s proposed hotel and airport worker wage mandate. AAHOA Members own more than 1,100 hotels in Greater Los Angeles. The Council voted Wednesday to advance an ordinance that would potentially postpone implementation…

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Hotel Franchise “Standard Creep” and PIPs: Why Owners Push Back
ByGlenn Haussman April 19, 2026April 19, 2026

Chris Guimbellot, President and CEO of Hospitality International, says some franchisees have stayed with the company 40+ years—so he built a Legacy Club to recognize them. During AAHOACON 2026, where No Vacancy was the official podcast, we talked about what keeps owners in the system and why “standard creep” pushes some of them away from…

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Extended Stay Wins in Volatility: High Occupancy, Lean Model
ByGlenn Haussman April 12, 2026April 12, 2026

Greg Juceam is President and CEO of Extended Stay America as and he’s successfully scaling Premier Suites in the middle of one of the hardest building environments we’ve seen in years. 🏗️ Greg launched Extended Stay America Premier Suites in 2021, and the company invested in the first 15 hotels as proof of concept—then built…

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1019: SBA Loans for Hotel Owners: AAHOA Pushes From $5M To $10M
ByCrystal ODonnell March 6, 2026March 7, 2026

AAHOA puts profitability front and center this year—because owners feel the squeeze. Glenn Haussman and Dr Producer Suzanne Bagnera talk with Laura Lee Blake (President & CEO, AAHOA) about what’s coming at AAHOACON in Philadelphia and what AAHOA is pushing on Capitol Hill. Profitability theme: protect and advance profitability Cost pressure: expenses up 7–10% while…

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AAHOA Statement on Passing of Ravi Patel
ByCrystal ODonnell January 21, 2026January 21, 2026

ATLANTA (January 21, 2026) — AAHOA extends condolences following the passing of Ravi Patel, who served as AAHOA Chairman from 1992-93. Ravi was a founding member of the association and the Chairman of Charlotte-based SREE Hotels. “The AAHOA family is deeply saddened by the loss of a true visionary and a foundational pillar of our association,” said AAHOA…

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AAHOA Applauds Reintroduction of the Credit Card Competition Act in Congress
ByCrystal ODonnell January 14, 2026January 14, 2026

ATLANTA, GA, January 13, 2026 — AAHOA (Asian American Hotel Owners Association) applauds the bipartisan reintroduction of the Credit Card Competition Act in Congress. The legislation was reintroduced in the Senate by Sens. Roger Marshall (R-KS) and Richard Durbin (D-IL), and in the House by Reps. Lance Gooden (R-TX) and Zoe Lofgren (D-CA). The bill was endorsed today…

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AAHOA Applauds One-Year Delay of Tariff Increases on Furniture and Cabinetry
ByCrystal ODonnell January 2, 2026January 2, 2026

ATLANTA, GA, January 2, 2026 — AAHOA welcomes President Donald Trump’s decision to delay the scheduled increase in tariffs on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets, and bathroom vanities for an additional year. The tariff hikes, originally set to take effect on January 1, 2026, were postponed as the Administration continues negotiations with trade partners to address trade reciprocity and…

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AAHOA Supports Introduction of the Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2025
ByCrystal ODonnell September 26, 2025September 26, 2025

Washington, D.C. – September 26, 2025 – The Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA) today announced its support for the Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2025, introduced by Representatives Mike Collins (GA-10), Brandon Gill (TX-26), Tom Tiffany (WI-07), and Harriet Hageman (WY-AL). This legislation aims to deter frivolous lawsuits and restore accountability to the legal system —…

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San Diego Minimum Wage: AAHOA Secures Huge Win for Hotels
ByCrystal ODonnell September 17, 2025September 17, 2025

SAN DIEGO, CA, September 16, 2025 — The Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA), which represents nearly 60% of the hotel industry nationwide, announced a significant win for its members as the San Diego City Council approved a carve-out for hotels with fewer than 150 rooms in its new minimum wage ordinance. The ordinance, which establishes…

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National Hotel Employee Day Celebrates Millions of Workers
ByCrystal ODonnell August 31, 2025August 31, 2025

Sept. 1 event honors hotel employees

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