AAHOA 2025
The Asian American Home Owners Association (AAHOA) is hospitality’s largest hotel owners association in the world, with nearly 20,000 members. Each year, the organization hosts the largest hospitality convention in the world and is a central hub for networking, learning, and connecting with hoteliers across the globe. This year, RevPar Media’s founder, Calvin Tilokee, will be moderating a panel on Wednesday, April 16th. Here’s a sneak peek of what you’ll see at the upcoming panel.
PANEL OVERVIEW: Turn Up the Heat on Hotel Sales
Date: April 16th
Time: 3 PM
Moderator: Calvin Tilokee (Founder, RevPar Media)
Meet the Panelists:
DON FARRELL Chief Cultivating Officer, Fresh Revenues
- With 30+ years in hospitality, Don specializes in driving revenue growth through innovative client and employee training programs. In 1986, Farrell started the largest sales service training company with more than 10,000 hotels, resorts, and convention center clients before successfully selling it in 2007. This paved the way for Fresh Revenues, where Don has since led 500+ training events and delivered 300+ keynote speeches, helping hotels unlock revenue potential and foster customer loyalty.
JASON LEE Chief Technology Officer, Travel Media Group
- As a 28-year hospitality aficionado, Jason Lee leads a team of software developers and product managers. By bridging the gap between sales and development, he crafts innovative strategies to sell digital products that drive results for hoteliers. Lee also holds a Certified Hospitality Sales Professional (CHSP) certification from the American Hotel and Lodging Association, combining his industry knowledge with technical expertise to drive success.
MELANIE CALCAGNO Partner Vice President of Sales, Jacaruso Enterprises, Inc.
- Melanie’s 15 years of expertise has spanned operational and sales expertise. Calcagno uses a relationship-driven approach to help major brands like Marriott, Hilton, and IHG drive revenue through remote sales services. Her deep sales experience and commitment to excellence have empowered her team to develop award-winning sales strategies.
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