Alicia Maddox

The Asian American Hotel Owners Association, Inc. is the largest hotel owners association in the United States, with nearly 20,000 members who own almost half of the hotels in the country. The non-profit company is based in Atlanta, GA. The company's member-owned properties represent a significant part of the economy, responsible for 1.7% of the nation's GDP and supporting 4.2 million jobs across all sectors of the hospitality industry. The association's mission is to advance and protect the business interests of hotel owners through advocacy, industry leadership, professional development, member benefits, and community engagement. The company was founded by Michael Alan Leven.