2024 Editorial Calendar*
Our editorial philosophy is focused on helping industry professionals do their jobs more effectively, efficiently and profitably by providing a balance of business-and technical-related content.
*Editorial Calendar is tentative and subject to change.
January
Technology
- Pulse Check: Examining the latest advancements in hotel technology, such as mobile check-ins, AI-powered chatbots, and smart room features. What’s out there, and is it necessary?
- Tech Tips: Using technology to improve operational efficiency and guest satisfaction.
- Risk Reduction: Best practices for safely implementing new technology.
Bonus Distribution:
- ALIS (Jan 24-25, 2024)
Content deadline: November 3, 2023
Materials deadline: November 3, 2023
Ships: December 2023
February
Young Professionals
- Leaders of Tomorrow: Profiling some of the younger innovators within the AAHOA ranks.
- Expert Advice: What advice can industry veterans offer to those newer to the industry?
- Who Do You Know? Best practices for young professionals and industry vets alike to get better connected in the industry.
Content deadline: December 14, 2023
Materials deadline: December 14, 2023
Ships: January 2024
March
Safety and Security
- Safety First: Ensuring the safety of workers and guests while on property including ADA compliance.
- Tech Trepidation: How can hoteliers ensure they aren’t leaving themselves vulnerable to back-door attacks like ransomware and phishing?
- Human Trafficking Update: Are the trends shifting, or is there still much work to be done?
Bonus Distribution:
- California Lodging Investment Conference (March 6-7, 2024)
- Hunter Hotel Conference (March 19-24, 2024)
- NABHOOD (March 19-21, 2024)
Content deadline: January 11, 2024
Materials deadline: January 11, 2024
Ships: February 2024
April
AAHOACON24/
Membership
- Expert Advice: The 2023-2024 AAHOA Officers on the state of the industry and AAHOA’s future.
- Pulse Check: An overview of AAHOA’s growth during its history as well as its plans for continued evolution and expansion.
- Partnership Profiles: Members helping members: How does the AAHOA network provide support to one another?
Bonus Distribution
- AAHOACON24 (April 2-5, 2024)
Content Deadline: February 6, 2024
Materials deadline: February 6, 2024
Ships: March 2024
May
Leadership
- Leadership Best Practices: Strategies for managing workers from different generations and the commonalities between them.
- Expand Your Impact: How can hoteliers move into leadership roles on government bodies to impact the industry?
- Morale Boost: How to instill leadership skills in current employees instead of looking externally for your next great manager.
- Q&A: Meet 2024-2025 AAHOA Chairman Miraj S. Patel.
Content deadline: March 7, 2024
Materials deadline: March 7, 2024
Ships: April 2024
June
Workforce
- Team Building: Strategies for attracting and retaining top performers.
- Operational Excellence: Best practices for streamlining hotel operations, managing staff, and optimizing workflow.
- Expert Advice: Examining the habits of successful properties that have managed to keep their employee ranks filled and properties operating at maximum capacity.
Bonus Distribution
- HITEC (June 24-27, 2024)
Content deadline: April 11, 2024
Materials deadline: April 11, 2024
Ships: May 2024
July
The Guest Experience
- Build Your Brand: Enhancing guest satisfaction and loyalty through exceptional service, personalized experiences, and innovative amenities.
- Property Protection: Insights into guest feedback and online reputation management to improve online ratings and reviews.
- A Closer Look: Showcasing properties with strong online reviews, exceptional guest experiences, and unique offerings.
- Best of the Best: Profiling the AAHOA Award winners unveiled at AAHOACON.
Content deadline: May 9, 2024
Materials deadline: May 9, 2024
Ships: June 2024
August
Revenue
- Making Sense of Insurance: Between rate hikes and providers pulling out of certain markets, how can hoteliers find adequate coverage without facing bankruptcy?
- Spending Money to Make Money: Investing in a property to see an increased return on investment.
- Saving Money to Make Money: Making the best use of every dollar that comes through the door.
Content deadline: June 6, 2024
Materials deadline: June 6, 2024
Ships: July 2024
September
Advocacy
- A Closer Look: Examining AAHOA’s legislative priorities, activity, and past achievements in seeking legislative and policy changes.
- Sidebar: Examining AAHOA’s strong working relationships with state associations like THLA and CHLA.
- Operational Excellence: Updates on relevant laws, regulations, and compliance requirements (pending and passed) affecting the industry.
- The Outside Perspective: Highlighting other industries that are intentional about legislative involvement and exploring their strategies.
Bonus Distribution:
- The Lodging Conference
Content deadline: July 11, 2024
Materials deadline: July 11, 2024
Ships: August 2024
October
Women Hoteliers
- Pulse Check: Examining the continued expansion of opportunities for women in the industry and discussing the progress yet to be made.
- Expert Advice: Several key industry experts offer their thoughts on the obstacles they faced throughout their careers.
- Leading from Within: Get to know AAHOA’s Women Hoteliers Directors.
Content deadline: August 8, 2024
Materials deadline: August 8, 2024
Ships: September 2024
November
Independent Hoteliers (Diwali Issue)
- Differentiate Yourself: Creating a unique identity for your property.
- First Steps: For those just starting out in the industry, is it more appealing to go independent or operate under the umbrella of a brand?
- Expert Advice: Profiling several successful independent hoteliers and examining the keys to their success.
Bonus Distribution
- Boutique Design New York Conference
- HX: The Hotel Experience
Content deadline: September 7, 2024
Materials deadline: September 7, 2024
Ships: October 2024
December
Forecasting
- State of the Industry: How are various segments of the market (business/group/leisure/bleisure/etc.) currently performing and how are they expected to perform during the coming year?
- Trend Watch: Technology advancements and AI, sustainability initiatives, and changing guest preferences.
- Predictions and Past Performance: Is the industry stable enough to allow for reliable predictions of short- and long-term future?
Content deadline: October 9, 2024
Materials deadline: October 9, 2024
Ships: November 2024