This story, which appeared in the Dec. 2011 issue of AAHOA Lodging Business, showcases highlights of the association for 2011.

1. Year In Review
Education, Empowerment, Enlightenment
During a year to remember, 2011 saw AAHOA launch its own online
travel agency and eMarket, open new doors with lawmakers at all
levels of government and drive membership to 11,000
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2. Year In Review
January AAHOA Returns to India
AAHOA, the OTAs and the C.K. Patel Appointed to
U.S. Travel and Tourism
Fight Over Occupancy Taxes Advisory Board
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3. Year In Review
February AAHOA Joins Coalition
of Franchise Associations
AAHOA and BP Oil Spill Claims
Congress Repeals
1099 Requirement
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4. Year In Review
March AAHOA Tells Texas
“Travel Matters”
First D.C. Meeting Paves Way
For Legislative Success
Women and Young Professionals Shine in Texas
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5. Year In Review
April On The Hill With AAHOA
The Challenge of Debt Restructuring
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6. Year In Review
Catching Up With The
May Independent Analyst
AAHOA Joins “Pool
Safely” Campaign
“AAHOA Educational Experience” Goes Live
June Hemant Patel
Takes Charge
Getting Up To Code
AAHOA, the NLRB and EFCA
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7. Year In Review
The 2011 AAHOA Annual Convention & Trade Show
June 15-18, 2011
Las Vegas, Nevada
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8. Year In Review
July AAHOA Opposes Proposed
“Fitted Sheets Law”
BirchStreet and the AAHOA eMarket
Board Approves Charitable Fund
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9. Year In Review
August A Special Interview
with Mike Leven
Chairman, Vice Chairman Participate
in Job Discussions
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10. Year In Review
September Off The Menu,
At The Table
AAHOA Raises
Funds for U.S.
Senate Candidate
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11. Year In Review
October AAHOA’s Online Reservation
System Goes Live
AAHOA Turns Out for NAIRA Event
AAHOA Lifetime
Member Named
to Prestigious
Board
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12. Year In Review
November Chairman Reflects
On First 100 Days
Another D.C. Visit Nets Key Endorsement
AAHOA Women Host National Conference
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