AAHOA members interact with lawmakers to identify viable solutions to the industry’s biggest challenges
Members of the Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA) interacted with lawmakers, including Indian American Congressmen, Ro Khanna and Shri Thanedar, as part of its 2024 Spring National Advocacy Conference (SNAC) in Washington, DC.
The two-day conference attended by 200 AAHOA members last week, opened with a legislative learning session at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, followed by an evening Congressional reception at the Cannon House Office Building, and then a full day of Congressional meetings, according to a press release.
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AAHOA wrapped up SNAC with an active day on Capitol Hill, where AAHOA leaders participated in nearly 160 in-person Congressional meetings with US Senators, Representatives, and their staff, across all party lines, the release stated.
SNAC provides the opportunity for AAHOA to work with elected officials to identify viable solutions to the industry’s biggest challenges, it said. Through education, advocacy, and connecting AAHOA Members with their elected officials, SNAC continues to be an integral part of AAHOA’s advocacy plan.
About 30 key members of Congress attended the organization’s congressional reception and offered their insights regarding the important role AAHOA and its members have in shaping the agenda of national policies and leading the industry in ensuring the voices of hoteliers are being heard.
Elected officials also spoke one-on-one with their AAHOA member constituents to build and strengthen their relationships for ongoing and future impact.
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