How AAHOA and Avendra International Are Transforming Procurement for Select Service Hotels
Key Takeaways
AAHOA partnered with Avendra International to launch AAHOA Marketplace, a white‑label e‑procurement platform designed exclusively for AAHOA member hotel owners operating select service hotels.
AAHOA Marketplace streamlines hotel procurement by providing a single login, automated purchasing tools, inventory controls, and access to more than 300 vetted suppliers with negotiated pricing.
Select service hotels—65.9% of which are owned by AAHOA members—benefit from collective buying power, leveraging Avendra’s $20.5 billion global procurement network to improve operating efficiency and profit margins.
In today’s fast-paced hospitality landscape, hotel owners need smart, scalable solutions to streamline operations and enhance profitability–especially for select service hotels, where tight margins and rapid turnaround times demand operational excellence.
With 65.9% of select service hotels in the U.S. owned by members of the Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA), this segment is vital to the industry and serves as the backbone of American hospitality. AAHOA members represent over 3.2 million guest rooms and account for 60% of all U.S. hotels, collectively spending $51.3 billion annually with suppliers which brings both opportunities and complexities.
Managing Multiple Vendors Shouldn’t Be This Time Consuming
Working with a variety of suppliers often involves managing multiple logins and contracts shared across the procurement team. This makes it difficult to track whether each supplier is providing the agreed-upon prices. Such a fragmented approach to procurement creates inefficiencies, increases costs, and limits visibility—particularly for select service hotel owners who must operate lean and quickly.
Built for Hoteliers Who Need to Move Fast
Recognizing these challenges, AAHOA partnered with Avendra International to launch the AAHOA Marketplace—a custom-built, white-label e-procurement platform unveiled at AAHOACON25. Designed exclusively for AAHOA members, this platform is a significant innovation.
Key features include:
One login for all procurement needs
Time-saving automation tools
Access to over 300 vetted suppliers
Negotiated contract pricing
Inventory tracking and purchasing controls
“AAHOA Marketplace is a game-changer for our members,” says AAHOA Chairman Kamalesh (KP) Patel. “It provides our members with the tools to operate more efficiently, improve their margins, and reinvest in their properties and people.”
With the theme “Your Business, Your Buying Power,” the AAHOA Marketplace reflects the strength of AAHOA’s collective purchasing power and Avendra’s $20.5 billion global procurement network.
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HOW AAHOA AND AVENDRA INTERNATIONAL ARE TRANSFORMING PROCUREMENT FOR SELECT SERVICE HOTELS
FAQs
What is the AAHOA Marketplace?
The AAHOA Marketplace powered by Avendra International is a custom-built, white‑label e‑procurement platform created through a partnership between AAHOA and Avendra International. It enables AAHOA members to manage hotel purchasing through a single, centralized system.
How does AAHOA Marketplace help select service hotel owners and operators?
AAHOA Marketplace powered by Avendra International helps select service hotel owners and operatorsreduce procurement complexity by consolidating suppliers, automating purchasing processes, providing inventory tracking, and ensuring access to negotiated contract pricing.
Why is the AAHOA and Avendra partnership important to the U.S. hospitality industry?
The partnership is significant because AAHOA members own 60% of U.S. hotels and collectively spend $51.3 billion annually with suppliers. By leveraging Avendra’s global procurement network, the partnership delivers scalable operational efficiencies and stronger margins for hotel owners.
