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Honored to Be Recognized Among Industry Leaders: Hotel Management’s 2026 Forty Over 40
With over 40 years in hospitality, MZ Patel shares his journey, leadership, and commitment to hotel owners after being named to Hotel Management’s 2026 Forty Over 40 list.
Servant Leadership in Action: What I Learned Behind the Front Desk
True leadership in hospitality starts at the front desk. Lessons from service, ownership, and action show how servant leadership strengthens hotels and AAHOA from the ground up.
Education and Profit: How Smart Training Builds Stronger Hotels
Smart training builds stronger hotels. Education improves service, reduces costs, and protects profit. When owners invest in learning, teams perform better and properties grow stronger.
The Four-Year Journey of Service: What It Means to Serve as Secretary
The four-year path from Secretary to Chairman is a journey of listening, learning, and steady leadership — built on service, trust, and a commitment to every AAHOA member.
Improving Professional Education Offerings
Technology is transforming hospitality — but only through smarter learning can every hotelier keep pace. MZ Patel champions modern, accessible education to help owners run more efficient, profitable, and future-ready hotels.
Servant Leadership in Action
When hospitality leaders serve with humility and integrity, teams thrive. Servant leadership builds trust, empowers staff, and creates exceptional guest experiences from the inside out.