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