AAHOACON25 to Bring 6,000 Industry Participants and Exhibitors from Across the World

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 10, 2025

WHO/WHAT
AAHOA (Asian American Hotel Owners Association) Members are predominantly first—and second-generation South Asian immigrants from India who have risen in the U.S. hospitality industry. AAHOA Members own more than 36,800 properties across the country, amounting to 60% of all hotels, employ 1 million workers accounting for over $51.3B in annual payroll, and contribute 1.4% to the U.S. GDP annually.

AAHOA's national convention showcases partner organizations, educates members about important public policy issues (continued rebound from COVID-19, labor shortages, the need for additional Small Business Administration loans, and credit card transparency), and uncovers investment opportunities.

AAHOACON25 will feature high-profile speakers, including prominent hospitality industry leaders, influential policymakers, and motivational keynote speakers featuring critical discussions and announcements about the hospitality industry's economic recovery, workforce development, and innovation.

The AAHOA Charitable Foundation will be accepting donations to help those in need. The ACF, launched in 2023, aims to support humanity, providing disaster relief, educational scholarships and grants, charitable initiatives for worthy causes, and humanitarian aid. Most recently, the ACF held a Hope & Haven: California Wildfire Recovery Initiative to support communities devastated by the ongoing wildfires in California. Additionally, AAHOA is partnering with Shepard GO (Giving Outwardly).  As part of the partnership, exhibitors donate items upon move out such as linens, furnishings, etc.

WHERE
New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center

WHEN
April 15-17, 2025

MEDIA CONTACT

AAHOA: Jodi Scott, Director of Communications, 678.516.1207, jodi@aahoa.com

  • To get registered/credentialed: Contact Jodi Scott at PR@aahoa.com
  • Executive spokesperson available to be interviewed by the media: Chairman Miraj S. Patel, Vice Chairman Kamalesh (KP) Patel, and President & CEO Laura Lee Blake
  • Press rooms: Rooms 221/222

New Orleans & Company: Kelly Schulz, kschulz@neworleans.com, 504.421.0962
Rhonda Cook, rcook@neworleans.com, 504.616.6161

SOCIAL MEDIA
Website: https://aahoacon.com/
Facebook: #AAHOACON25
LinkedIn: X: AAHOA
YouTube:   @AAHOA
Instagram: aahoaofficial