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From his parents' motel parking lot to the U.S. Open. ⛳

AAHOA is proud to celebrate Manav Shah, son of AAHOA Members Sanjay and Bela Shah, as he prepares to tee off at his first U.S. Open Championship.

Raised in Bakersfield, CA, Manav developed his game on local public and municipal courses before playing collegiate golf at UCLA. Now, he is stepping onto one of golf's biggest stages — an inspiring milestone for his family, his hometown, and the AAHOA community.

Read our exclusive interview with Manav: https://bit.ly/4fVulNG

The 2026 Southern California Hotelier Conference & Trade Show, co-hosted with California Hotel & Lodging Association, brought hoteliers together for a full day of education, networking, and industry insights.

Thank you to Greater Los Angeles Area Regional Director GJ Zala and South Pacific Regional Director Nilesh (Neil) Bhakta for their leadership, and to all our dedicated AAHOA Ambassadors for helping make this conference a success.

The day featured education sessions on important industry topics, followed by opportunities for attendees to connect with exhibitors and fellow hoteliers on the Trade Show floor.

Thank you also to Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer for joining us as a guest speaker and sharing his perspective on issues impacting the region.

Lifetime Members, this one’s for you!

Register and attend an AAHOA Hotel Owners Conference & Trade Show, and you’ll receive an exclusive AAHOA quarter-zip pullover as a token of our appreciation for your continued support.

Supplies are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis—register today!

Explore upcoming HOCs and register today at AAHOA.com/HOCs.