AAHOA is the largest hotel owner’s association in the nation, with Member-owned properties representing a significant part of the U.S. economy. AAHOA’s 20,000 members own 60% of the hotel in the U.S. and are responsible for 1.7% of the nation’s GDP. Earning $47 billion annually, more than one million employees work at AAHOA Member-owned hotels, which supports 4.2 million U.S. jobs across all sectors of the hospitality industry.

The month of September featured Bob Henriquez, Hillsborough County Property Appraiser. This gave AAHOA members the opportunity to learn more about topics of interest, ask questions, voice opinions, and discuss specific upcoming issues or concerns.