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Your Daily AAHOA Update for Monday, Oct. 26, 2020

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Pelosi ‘Optimistic’ Congress Can Pass COVID-19 Relief Package Before Election Day

With only days until Election Day, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Sunday she's still “optimistic” that Congress can pass a coronavirus relief package before Nov. 3. She said a relief bill could be passed as soon as this week in the House, but that it's up to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell whether it would go to the Senate floor. The COVID RELIEF NOW Coalition continues to put pressure on both Congress and the White House to come to an immediate agreement on a relief package ahead of the election. Last week, the coalition released an ad highlighting this critical need. We urge you to help us keep up the momentum. It is vital that we are as loud as possible in our demands for action.

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Join Us Friday for a Town Hall Meeting with the Trump Campaign

As a follow-up to the Biden event last week, AAHOA is hosting a Trump Campaign Town Hall at 2 p.m. ET Friday, October 30. Mick Mulvaney, Former White House Chief of Staff, and Danny Gaekwad, AAHOA Government Affairs Committee member, will be providing remarks as campaign surrogates. AAHOA has not endorsed Donald J. Trump for president, but we provide a platform for any candidate who wishes to speak to our membership. Have questions for the Trump campaign? Submit your questions at least 24 hours in advance here. (Call access: 646-558-8656; meeting ID: 970 0044 6870; passcode: 664274).

AAHOA has not endorsed Donald J. Trump for president but is providing a platform for the Trump and Biden campaigns to help educate AAHOA Members.

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Coalition of AAHOA Members Share Concerns, Experiences with Ohio Rep. Wenstrup

Female Director Eastern Division Lina Patel and 10 other AAHOA Members met with U.S. Rep. Brad Wenstrup (R-OH-2) on Tuesday to press for immediate COVID-19 relief and also to educate the congressman on what it means to be a hotel owner. The group addressed five main topics: a second round of PPP and EIDL, banking relief for hoteliers, troubled debt restructuring, CMBS loans, and the Main Street Lending Program. They also shared their personal stories of hardship because of the coronavirus pandemic, while the congressman apprised them of happenings on Capitol Hill.

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Upcoming AAHOA Events & Webcasts

Virtual Event

AAHOA South Carolina Virtual Meeting: Region Update

Join us as South Carolina Area Regional Director Chetan (Chet) Patel, CHO, hosts an AAHOA virtual meeting. Joined by AAHOA Chairman Biran Patel, Female Director Eastern Division Lina Patel, CHO, Douglas O'Flaherty, Vice President of Operations at South Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association, and AAHOA Director, State & Local Government Affairs Eric Reinarman, attendees will learn the latest related to their region, including advocacy at the state level.

4 p.m. EDT, Tuesday, October 27

Join by Phone: 646-558-8656 | Meeting ID: 993 3850 9534

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Virtual Event

AAHOA Women Hoteliers Virtual Event: The Importance of Women’s Political Engagement

In advance of a historic presidential election, AAHOA Female Director Western Division Nimisha Patel and Female Director Eastern Division Lina Patel, CHO, will host an upcoming virtual event for women hoteliers to discuss the importance of political and advocacy engagement in their communities and beyond. Join to learn more about AAHOA’s latest efforts and how you can get involved and make your voice heard.

4 p.m. EDT Thursday, October 29

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Upcoming Industry Events & Webcasts

Webinar

STR: U.S. Hotel Industry Update

Join STR's Jan Freitag, SVP, Lodging Insights, on Tuesday as he discusses the current state of the lodging industry, including areas of concern and emerging "green shoots."

11 a.m. ET Tuesday, October 27

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Virtual Event

2020 Best Western Virtual Convention Begins Tomorrow

Beginning tomorrow, Tuesday, October 27 through Thursday, October 29, Best Western Hotels & Resorts will host its annual virtual convention. At no cost to participate for Best Western hoteliers, you don’t want to miss this event, where you can discover what the brand is doing to recover from COVID-19 and learn about the actions you can take on property to drive more business in the upcoming months, and learn about the latest updates and industry trends from prominent experts and brand leaders.

October 27-29

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Virtual Event

CYBER HITEC —The World’s Largest Hospitality Technology Event Has Gone Virtual in 2020

CYBER HITEC offers a program covering the biggest challenges the hospitality technology industry is facing. Here is your opportunity to hear from 50+ expert speakers representing a range of perspectives, plus an exhibit hall featuring 90+ companies. The virtual event gives you access to this valuable knowledge base from anywhere in the world. Join the event live from October 26-27, and continue to have access through November 25.

October 27-29

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