It is a new season at AAHOA. A new Board, a change in leadership, and a new and improved AAHOA team.
AAHOACON23 was a great success, and I want to give a warm welcome and a huge congratulations to our new Secretary and Board Members.
As this association evolves and time goes by, the long-held traditions are steadfast, one of which is the ongoing support and encouragement of our young leaders.
The future, the next generation, is going to be the face of AAHOA one day, and it is important that we make a steadfast effort to ensure our young professionals are getting involved. During the next few months, AAHOA will be launching a new initiative for young professionals. The idea is to help pave the way for these young professionals, the next generation of hoteliers, in the hospitality industry.
We must continue to advocate for our members, and ensure the next generation is equipped with the tools they need to continue the momentum we have already started.
The leaders of today were once young professionals. We all had to start somewhere, and it is our job to be a support system and sounding board for tomorrow’s leaders. It is amazing to see the young professionals running for board seats, winning awards at AAHOACON, and showing up at the various YP events to network, learn, and begin their journey as leaders of AAHOA.
AAHOA has a rich history and a growing membership that relies on the leadership team, who makes decisions that affect their livelihoods. Whether it is at an AAHOA event, at advocacy summits on Capitol Hill, or at private meetings with lawmakers, we are implementing changes that directly impact our members and the hospitality industry as a whole.
We must continue to advocate for our members, and ensure the next generation is equipped with the tools they need to continue the momentum we have already started.
AAHOA, and the hospitality industry, need young professionals to continue the essential work AAHOA already has in progress today. We depend on them to be prepared to confront future challenges.
Without these YPs and without the next generation, this important work would be in jeopardy.
Let us continue to provide career and educational opportunities, advocacy-related information, and a support system that holds no bounds. Then one day, when we look back on this time, we can rest assured that we did our part to help the next generation thrive.
