As we celebrate AAHOA’s 35th anniversary, we are reminded AAHOA was founded to give Asian American hoteliers a unified voice, amplifying our message and strengthening our influence.
Our influence extends to significant bargaining power with vendors, government entities, commercial institutions, and private companies, making AAHOA a crucial platform for businesses to connect with our network.
To echo a longstanding slogan, AAHOA best serves its members by “Making Money, Saving Money, and Protecting Your Investments.” I encourage all our members to fully utilize these advantages.
Here are a few key benefits worth mentioning:
MAKING MONEY
- Supporting the LIONS Act to raise SBA 7(a) loans from $5M to $10M
- Supporting short-term rental legislation to level the playing field with Airbnb/Vrbo
- Meeting with brands to address concerns about diminishing NOI and support revenue growth
- Partnering with Kalibri Labs to teach commercial strategy to deliver profitable revenue sources
- Providing educational and networking opportunities to increase revenue, streamline operations, and diversify income streams
SAVING MONEY
- Working with leading industry partners that offer discounts
- Supporting federal credit card swipe fees legislation to introduce competition and reduce expenses
- Supporting state regulations to clarify hotel “guests” are not “tenants,” swallowing for prompt removal of non-paying guests
- Fighting minimum wage increases to prevent skyrocketing labor costs
- Offering BookItNGo services with 10% commissions to save money on your OTA fees
- Exposing members to the reality that 90% of hotel owners overpay in property taxes by at least 25%
- Offering educational resources to reduce the incidence of credit card chargebacks and provide effective OTA billing reconciliation procedures and options
PROTECTING YOUR INVESTMENTS
- Using PAC to support AAHOA’s voice with federal and state elected officials
- Addressing the negative impact of mergers to protect against antitrust concerns
- Fighting mandatory hotel voucher programs for unhoused residents
- Offering claim representation after a natural disaster to ensure recoup of losses
- Offering free BEST Inhospitable to Human Trafficking Training as well as ADA compliance training
- Raising awareness of unfair practices in the industry through educational tools
LEVERAGING THE ADVANTAGES OF AAHOA
AAHOA remains steadfast in its mission to support members. From advocating for favorable legislation and providing educational resources to negotiating discounts with industry partners, we ensure our members have the tools and opportunities needed for success.
We encourage all members to fully leverage the advantages of AAHOA membership, ensuring their businesses thrive now and in the future.
