Ashwin 'Ash' Patel

While the stimulus package may help other areas of the economy, it fails to mention the hospitality industry, which is being hit hard by the recession.

On the national front, there are several issues that have the attention of the hospitality industry, including the Employee Free Choice Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment. Although these federal-level issues have an unquestionable effect on the hospitality industry, it is...more >>

Many people all over the world have become conscientious of their impact on the planet.Whether it is recycling or going solar, you will find individuals are taking small steps toward going green.

Many people all over the world have become conscientious of their impact on the planet.Whether it is recycling or going solar, you will find individuals are taking small steps toward going green.

Recently, there has been a significant amount of media attention on the credit crunch, namely on how it has impacted corporate conglomerates. But smaller businesses also are affected because of their reliance on outside sources of financing. And use of personal credit to maintain their day-to-day...more >>

To a certain extent, the link between efforts and results in the hotel business is rather direct. Add a breakfast, add a pool, and ceteris paribus your profits should increase. In a business seemingly driven by efforts alone, it is easy to overlook that we often rise or fall according to the...more >>

As many of you already know, the Asian American Hotel Owners Assn. held its Annual Convention & Trade Show March 26-29 in San Antonio. Keynote speakers Jimmy Johnson, representatives from Afterburner and columnists from USA Today's "Common Ground" rounded out a very busy schedule of 15 professional...more >>