The Top Keys Interviews Bharat Patel AAHOA Past Chairman (2023-2024)

The Top Keys (www.TheTopKeys.com) interviews Bharat Patel AAHOA Past Chairman (2023-2024) of Asian American Hotel Owners Association (www.AAHOA.com). AAHOA, the foremost resource and advocate for America’s hotel owners.

Bharat has served as a board member in many organizations like:
1) Appointed by Florida Governor – Vice Chairman of Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation (DBPR) Hotel Advisory Council
2) Appointed by Sarasota County Tourism Development Council with a budget of over $33M.
3) Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association – Board Member
4) Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office – Advisory Board
5) Sarasota Police Department – Advisory Board

Bharat’s Achievements:
1) Secretary at AAHOA since 2020
2) Florida Regional Director since 2018 – Every year under his leadership, Florida has been in the country’s “top 5” regions in membership & in PAC contributions
3) Served on 4 AAHOA COMMITTEES – Franchise, Govt Affairs, PR, & Convention
4) Served on 2 AAHOA Task Forces – OTA & Banking
5) Active AAHOA Ambassador 2009 – 2017
6) Recognized for Outstanding Performance:
– Chairman’s Award : 2010 & 2011
– Premier Ambassador : 2015 & 2016