The Asian American Hotel Owners Association launches AAHOALending.com powered by Bridge. The organization also names Bridge as its newest Club Blue Industry Partner. Club Blue is the highest level of partnership in AAHOA's Industry Partner program, with only 12 of the association's 300 partners qualifying for this status.
"We are excited to welcome Bridge as our newest Club Blue Industry Partner," AAHOA Chairman Miraj S. Patel said in a statement. "Their innovative platform and extensive expertise in providing debt capital solutions will be an invaluable resource for our members. This partnership will be featured prominently at AAHOACON25, April 15-17, in New Orleans."
Bridge is a fintech platform that connects hotel owners and developers with a network of debt capital providers. Using advanced AI and data-driven screening and underwriting, Bridge creates a transparent, competitive, and efficient platform for financing. This streamlined platform simplifies access to funding, allowing businesses to secure financing faster while lenders expand their reach to new clients.
"We're thrilled to partner with AAHOA to bring innovative lending solutions to their 20,000+ members," said Rohit Mathur, co-founder and CEO of Bridge. "This partnership highlights the strength of our technology and reinforces our commitment to continuously evolving our platform to better serve the needs of AAHOA's members."
In response to the growing challenges in securing financing, AAHOA is also launching AAHOALending.com, powered by Bridge. This hospitality-focused digital lending platform will offer AAHOA Members access to more than 150 lenders, with plans to add more lenders regularly to maintain a competitive edge. The platform will allow users to compare financing options side-by-side, find the best rates, and secure funding faster—all in one place.
"AAHOA is dedicated to ensuring our members have access to the best resources available, and AAHOALending.com is a direct result of that commitment," said AAHOA Treasurer Rahul Patel. "Through our member-centric vision, we are continuously working to provide solutions that address our members' most pressing challenges. By partnering with Bridge, we are delivering a transparent, user-friendly platform that empowers our members to secure capital more efficiently in today's evolving market."
Rahul Patel also noted that AAHOA IT Consultant Shehul Patel has been instrumental in working with counterparts at Bridge to ensure a seamless integration of the platform with AAHOA's existing digital infrastructure.
A recent AAHOA survey revealed that over 90 percent of hoteliers reported that market conditions are more challenging than in previous years, with 95 percent stating they would benefit from the ability to compare financing terms in a standardized format. AAHOALending.com is designed to meet these needs, offering a more competitive way to secure financing and helping members make informed decisions.
"The launch of AAHOALending.com is a game-changer for AAHOA Members," said AAHOA President and CEO Laura Lee Blake. "Bridge's commitment to innovation aligns perfectly with AAHOA's mission to support our members with the best resources available. We are excited to see how this new platform will empower our members to access the capital they need to succeed."
Bridge's participation in AAHOA's Vendor Partner program gives the company direct access to the association's 20,000 members, all 100 percent qualified buyers. AAHOA Members will have opportunities to engage with Bridge at more than 200 events each year, including AAHOACON, Town Halls, and Hotel Owners Conferences & Trade Shows.