AAHOACON25
New Ideas. New Connections. New Orleans.
The largest gathering of hotel owners in the country may be behind us, but the energy, insights, and new connections we brought back will keep inspiring us long after the event.
(L-R) This year’s hihotels’ team was comprised of President & CEO Chris Guimbellot, Franchise Development Directors Vic Vescovo, Pat Cheedie, and Ron Lohnes. Not Pictured: Assurance & Marketing Program Director Penny Duelk.
Kicking off the 2025 AAHOA Convention & Tradeshow in style!
Franchise Development Director Ron Lohnes with Hanif Khimani, Red Carpet Inn—Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Pat Cheedie agrees, our future’s so bright, we gotta wear shades!
Ken Patel, owner of several Red Carpet properties in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, speaking with Franchise Development Directors Vic Vescovo and Ron Lohnes.
Tejal Patel, Advisory Council Member and Owner, Scottish Inns & Suites—Hitchcock Texas, and Franchise Development Director Pat Cheedie.
Chris Guimbellot with Tejal Patel, celebrating her well-deserved award in recognition of her hard work and dedication to the Advisory Council.
Raj Patel, Red Carpet Inn—Hot Springs, Arkansas, spending some time with Vic Vescovo at the hihotels’ booth.
Chris Guimbellot being interviewed by Glenn Haussman, host of the Hospitality Industry’s #1 podcast, No Vacancy, about several progressive programs developed by our franchisee-led Advisory Council and the new Best of the Best program designed to help owners enhance guest services.
Raj Patel, Red Carpet Inn—Hot Springs, Arkansas, and Chris Guimbellot.
Penny Duelk and Vic Vescovo cheesin’ it up!
Vic Vescovo and Chris Guimbellot chatting with Clint Crouse of Nuitee.
An excited convention goer taking a spin on our wheel-o-prizes.
Penny Duelk and Chris Guimbellot, always making friends wherever they go.