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The CFA Day Forum brings franchisees from 23 different brands to meet with lawmakers and discuss policies that impact small business owners. This event includes a full day of learning about legislative issues specific to franchising, meeting with members of Congress, and sharing your voice on the Hill.
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During AAHOACON22, AAHOA introduced its updated 12 Points of Fair Franchising (the “12 Points”) as an educational primer. Did you miss the 12 Point panel conversation that took place on the General Session mainstage? You can now watch the full panel session and get the latest updates from franchise experts and hospitality leaders.
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Yesterday, the Senate confirmed the nomination of Alvaro Bedoya to serve as one of the five Commissioners for the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Bedoya is the Founding Director of the Center on Privacy & Technology at Georgetown Law and is an exceptional choice to serve as a Commissioner for the Federal Trade Commission.
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On Thursday, May 12, AAHOA leaders gathered in force in Trenton, New Jersey, to testify and support a fair franchising bill known as Assembly Bill 1958 (A1958) introduced in the New Jersey legislature. The hearing on the A1958 bill was before the New Jersey Assembly Judiciary Committee.
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AAHOA Greater Los Angeles Regional Director Naresh (ND) Bhakta was recognized this week by Inglewood Mayor James T. Butts, Jr. for his outstanding leadership, dedication, and community service.
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This week, American Hotel & Lodging Association’s 2022 ForWard Annual Conference took place at the Hilton Chicago, with more than 500 in attendance. The event recognizes women in the hospitality industry and aims to champion the next generation of leaders.
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AAHOA has an inspiring history. Founded initially to fight racism, this association has grown significantly over the years and represents the entrepreneurial spirit of many generations.
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Colliers International Senior Vice President Helen Zaver is a third-generation hotel owner with over 20 years of hospitality experience in the Southeast. Zaver has owned, managed, developed, and rebranded hotel properties across Atlanta and Nashville. To Zaver, relationships are at the heart of her successful career in hotel ownership and brokerage.
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“Rates are through the roof. People want to travel. And so instead of going abroad - they're really enjoying the beaches and the national parks and state parks. And, you know, people just want to get out,” said AAHOA Vice Chairman Bharat Patel.
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Today, AAHOA officially submitted written comments to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). For months the FTC has “launched a proceeding to challenge bogus money-making claims used to lure consumers, workers, and prospective entrepreneurs into risky business ventures that often turn into dead-end debt traps.”
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Last week, AAHOA signed a letter lead by the U.S. Travel Association encouraging the Biden Administration “ to expeditiously terminate the inbound testing requirement for vaccinated air travelers.”
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The Baird/STR Hotel Stock Index rose 0.7% in April to a level of 5,925. Year to date through the first four months of 2022, the stock index increased 3.1%.
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Today, AAHOA celebrates the career of J.W. “Bill” Marriott, Jr., as he retires as Marriott International Executive Chairman and Chairman of the Board. As stated by Marriott International, “he leaves the company after 66 years of unparalleled service and leadership.”
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AAHOA and the hospitality industry at large are deeply saddened to learn of the recent passing of Ray Bennett, President, U.S. and Canada, Franchising and Managed by Marriott (MxM) Select Brands.
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Back in April, AAHOA and hundreds of other member in the the H-2B Workforce Coalition sent a letter to the heads of the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Labor requesting the release of additional H-2B visas for the fiscal year in response to the program’s unprecedented demand.
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Women in Travel Thrive is hosting its 2022 Day of Impact event at 11 a.m. EDT on May 17. This is a free, virtual event open to everyone, including AAHOA Members.
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AAHOA Lifetime Member Prakash Saraf was recently recognized by Maryland Governor Larry Hogan, Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger, Maryland’s Legislative Assembly, and Baltimore County for his longtime service and advocacy work in helping people experiencing homelessness.
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U.S. hotel occupancy improved from the previous week, while average daily rate decreased slightly, according to STR‘s latest data through April 30 (percentage change from comparable week in 2019*).
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Hotec Operations 2022 will be at the Ritz-Carlton Sarasota on June 12-15. This event brings together senior executives of leading hotel chains, top hotel management companies, and purchasing companies face-to-face with innovative suppliers for three
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AAHOA’s franchise relations update for April is now available. This recent franchise relation communication contains insightful updates.