I’m MZ Patel. For 44+ years, I’ve turned challenges into opportunities.
Now I’m ready to do the same for you.

Asian American hotel owners started as industry outsiders.

Now, we ARE the industry.

We deserve financial respect that matches the income we generate for brands, OTAs, insurance companies, and government.

It’s time to claim what’s ours.

No Broken Promises or Old Clichés

No Broad Generalities or Sugarcoating

Set Specific Challenges and Goals while Delivering Results

Making an Impact on the Bottom Line

Detailed, Realistic and Achievable

MAKE YOUR MEMBERSHIP MORE VALUABLE

Establish a buying cooperative to lower purchasing costs by 15-20%

DEVELOP AN EXCLUSIVE ROOM BOOKING PLATFORM

Reduce OTA costs from 16-25% down to just 15%

IMPROVE FRANCHISE PARTNERSHIPS

Fight for fair rebates and loyalty points, fewer mandated items and new fees — using our N.J. legislative model nationwide

DEVELOP AND PROVIDE PMS TO INDEPENDENT HOTELS

Affordable technology to increase profits for 30% of members who are independents.

MAKE 'ALLIED MEMBERSHIP' MORE VALUABLE

Give vendors real incentive to offer exclusive benefits to members

IMPROVE PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION OFFERINGS

Modern e-learning focused on revenue optimization and technology

AAHOA members are in business to make money. It feels good to make money, so I will never stop pursuing more profits for YOU

WHO IS MZ PATEL?

Why My Experience Matters

AAHOA LEADERSHIP

  • Regional Director
    (Current, since 2021)
  • Ambassador
    (2009-2015, 2019-2021)
  • 5 Major Committees (2012-2025)
  • Lifetime Member since 1999

INDUSTRY INNOVATION

  • Led N.J. Franchise Practice Act (2022) – now a model for other states
  • President, EconoLodge Franchise Association (2x)
    • First-ever TV advertising campaign for brand
    • Achieved 100% ELFA membership (first time ever)
    • Arranged CHO designation as management training equivalent
    • Secured Gujarati language training materials

BUSINESS SUCCESS

  • Founded MHO Hotels (12 properties and growing)
  • Developed/managed 20 hotels across 6 states
  • Turnaround specialist: increasing occupancy, revenue, and profits
  • Multiple hospitality businesses: restaurants, banquets, nightclubs

COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP

  • Sardar Patel University Board Trustee (since 2003)
  • South Brunswick Library Foundation President (since 2014)
  • Economic Development Committees (multiple cities)
  • Founded Tri State Business Association

WHAT MAKES ME DIFFERENT

It isn’t the brands we own or the temple we attend. It’s VISION and VALUES. It’s TRACK RECORD, PASSION, and AVAILABILITY.

PROVEN EXPERIENCE

Getting my hands dirty and getting things done

UNMATCHED PASSION

Combined with backbone and guts

TIME AND STAMINA

Being an AAHOA officer is a full-time job. I’m at the stage of my career where I can fully throw myself into this responsibility

I’ve had a blessed life and now I want to make it easier for others to have a blessed business life.

YOUR VOTE IS THE ESSENTIAL FIRST STEP

Together, I’m confident we can solve problems, not just treat symptoms.

But there is more than one formula for success, so please share your ideas and concerns with me.

I respectfully welcome your trust and your vote to be AAHOA Secretary.”

  • 44+ Years in Hospitality

  • 35+ Properties Operated

  • 100% Turnaround Success Rate

  • Never Submitted AAHOA Expense Reports 

  • First Gujarati Franchisee in New Jersey

  • Technology Pioneer Since 1984

I will never stop pursuing more money for YOU

609-240-5014

mz.aahoa@gmail.com