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February 2025 | Issue 233
AHOA's Political Action
Committee raised $1 million
in 2024, bringing its total to
$1.5 million during the 2023-2024
PAC fundraising period. This reflects
AAHOA members' advocacy efforts to
ensure hotel owners' voices are heard at
all levels of government.
The AAHOA PAC supports legislative
and regulatory initiatives impacting
hotel owners nationwide, the
association said in a statement.
"Reaching the $1 million mark
is a significant achievement, and I
want to personally thank our AAHOA
members for their contributions and
participation in the AAHOA PAC," said
Miraj Patel, AAHOA’s chairman. "The
funds raised will help AAHOA further
its mission of advocating for hotel
owners and supporting policies that
promote growth and protect owner
investments."
Patel, also chair of the 2024-25 PAC
fundraising, said this reflects AAHOA
members' understanding of the
importance of investing in advocacy to
shape hospitality's future.
"By 'Building Tomorrow Today,' we
are positioning AAHOA to advocate
effectively for the issues that matter
most to our members now and in the
years ahead,” he said.
The increased funding allows
AAHOA to strengthen its advocacy
for policies that support a favorable
business environment, including
access to capital, fair labor practices,
tax reform, and advancing industry
priorities at all levels, the statement
said.
Laura Lee Blake, AAHOA president
and CEO, said that the record PAC
support reflects the strength of
AAHOA's collective voice.
"As an organization, we are not
just advocating for hotel owners; we
are standing up for the future of the
hospitality industry as a whole," said
Blake. "Together, we will continue to
make an impact for future generations
of hotel owners."
The AAHOA PAC is backed by
voluntary contributions from
members, ensuring AAHOA's
continued influence in policy making,
the association said.
AAHOA and the AAHOA Charitable
Foundation recently launched the
"Hope & Haven: California Wildfire
Recovery Initiative" to support affected
communities through room-night
donations, fundraising, and community
engagement.
“Hoteliers across the state are opening
their doors to provide shelter for families
displaced by these fires,” said Miraj Patel,
AAHOA’s chairman. “True hospitality
plays a vital role in offering safety, care,
and hope, and this initiative highlights
the compassion and leadership of AAHOA
members and hotel owners.”
Read more on the wildfire response
on p. 20.
AAHOA PAC raises
$1.5 million for advocacy
The committee supports legislative and regulatory initiatives for
hotel owners nationwide
AAHOA's Political Action Committee raised $1 million in 2024, totaling $1.5 million for the 2023-
2024 PAC period, reflecting members' efforts to make hotel owners' voices heard at all government
levels.