Arkansas Hospitality Association

The love for the Natural State knows no bounds! Landis Wayne Shook has taken a piece of Arkansas across the globe to Taiwan with his Arkansas Diner, proving that the charm and flavors of our home state are truly universal.

Arkansas man opens Natural State-themed diner across the globe in Taiwan Landis Wayne Shook opened 'Arkansas Diner' in Taiwan to fill a craving for a taste of home. Now he's providing traditional American food to people across the globe.

Don't miss our Digital Marketing Refresh seminar next Tuesday! We're so excited to kick off our collaboration with the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center (ASBTDC). You can click our link to RSVP and register. https://web.arhospitality.org/atlas/events/digitalmarketing%20refresh%20for%20restaurants%20and%20tourismbased%20businesses-8669/register

Happy Membership Monday to our fantastic AHA members! We're grateful to serve the second-largest industry in Arkansas: Hospitality.

What an empowering week participating in the CTE and ProStart teacher training in Arkansas! We've had the privilege of leading and engaging with educators from across the state, diving deep into ProStart, sharing essential resources, and gearing up for national competitions. The discussions and learning experiences have been incredibly valuable and inspiring!

Today marks our first Membership Monday.
We'll be highlighting some of our newest members alongside our valued current members. Stay Tuned!

Congratulations to Janis Alexander on her promotion to Chief Operating Officer (COO) of North Little Rock Tourism.

North Little Rock Tourism Promotes Alexander to COO Janis Alexander was promoted last month to Chief Operating Officer (COO) of North Little Rock Tourism. Prior to her promotion, she

ASAE Emerging Leaders Council members (L to R: B.J. Matthews, with Arkansas Realtors; Shay Stout, with Arkansas Hospitality Association; Todd Gerdes, with Arkansas Homefurnishings Association; and Will Hopkins, with Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation) are spending the day at Winthrop Rockefeller Institute participating in the Walks with the Governor program.

Walks with the Governor is a leadership development program that, using lessons drawn from the life and legacy of Gov. Winthrop Rockefeller, encourages participants to carry forward his approach to changing the world through collaboration. Thank you to WRI for sponsoring ASAE's ELC program and providing this opportunity for the ELC members and other ASAE leaders.

Today, we had another fantastic Central Arkansas Chapter Meeting here at AHA. Our guest speakers, Mike and Jeff Davidson from Leadershift shared invaluable insights into leader development and provided clarity to our hospitality related teams we collaborate with.

Yesterday's Central Arkansas Chapter meeting was a hit, thank you to our fantastic guest speakers and engaged members who made it a memorable event.

To nominate a finalist for the 2024 Food Hall of Fame, please click our link below. Best of luck to all the finalists and to our members who are among them!

Serving the Story The Arkansas Food Hall of Fame is the perfect place to honor our unique foods, legendary restaurants, remarkable cooks, and influential food entrepreneurs, as well as culturally significant festivals and events.

Exciting News! American Heritage announced the finalists for the 2024 Arkansas Food Hall of Fame! Among the esteemed nominees are some of our very own members: Tusk & Trotter American Brasserie, Doe's Eat Place Little Rock, AR, The Faded Rose Restaurant, Hugo's, and Brave New Restaurant. Congratulations to all the incredible businesses named finalists. Your dedication to excellence and passion for culinary innovation continues to enrich Arkansas's vibrant food scene.

Finalists announced for 2024 Arkansas Food Hall of Fame The Division of Arkansas Heritage is sharing a taste of the 2024 Arkansas Food Hall of Fame.

Arkansas Hospitality Association has partnered with the leading class action claims management company, Financial Recovery Strategies (FRS) to help our members get back as much money as possible for the $5.54 Billion Payment Card Interchange Fee (PCIF) Class Action Settlement that closes on May31st.

If your business accepted Visa/Mastercard branded cards in the United States anytime between January 1st, 2004, and January 25th, 2019, you are likely eligible to recover money. Even if your business is no longer operating you can still file a claim and get money back.

There is absolutely no out of pocket costs or fees for you as they only get a percentage of whatever amount they win on your claim.

All you need to do is click our link www.frsco.com/ArkansasHospitalityAssociation and fill in your company information and our specialist, Sean Ryan will contact you to answer all of your questions or you can call him direct at: (201) 853-1241.

Guess the secrets out.

Arkansas BBQ joint takes top spot in U.S., according to Yelp Americans are suckers for barbecued meats we barely need to chew.

BREAKING: AAHOA Engages Arkansas Insurance Commissioner to Tackle Insurance Challenges Facing Hoteliers

On Wednesday, AAHOA hosted a Hospitality Insurance Forum centered on developing creative strategies to alleviate the burden of insurance premiums, facilitating greater access to insurance resources, and fostering an environment of increased accessibility.

Among those in attendance included Alan McClain, the 24th Insurance Commissioner of Arkansas.

AAHOA extends a heartfelt thank you to AAHOA Arkansas Regional Director Danny Patel for his incredible leadership in bringing together industry stakeholders to address the ongoing insurance crisis in our industry.

While there is a long way to go in solving insurance challenges, Wednesday’s forum is a testament to AAHOA taking action and leading the way on behalf of America’s hospitality industry.

As AAHOA Chairman Miraj S. Patel said, “AAHOA … remains committed to championing the interests of its members and advocating for solutions that promote sound policy and growth… Our recent meeting with Commissioner McClain showcases AAHOA's resolve to address industry challenges head-on.

Today's Central Arkansas Chapter Meeting was truly fantastic. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Conway ManagementTeam for graciously hosting us at the Wingate by Wyndham property. Our agenda featured insightful presentations from Arlene Green, Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund and Renee Smith, our Director of Education at AHA. Overall, the event was nothing short of wonderful.

Yesterday, we had the pleasure of hosting our Annual Membership and Executive Committee Meeting at Topgolf. It's safe to say we won't be quitting our day jobs anytime soon, but we had a fantastic time. Thank you to all who came to join us.

We had a fantastic time at the Greater Hot Springs Chapter meeting last night. Thank you to everyone who came out and to The Gangster Museum of America for Sponsoring this months meeting.

Yesterday we had the pleasure of hosting our Legislative Reception & Crawfish Boil. None of it would have been possible without the support of our sponsors, The River Company, Hiland Dairy and AHIIP. Thank you so much to everyone who came out and to our state legislators for all the work they do.

Our Central Arkansas Chapter meeting will be on Wednesday, April 24th at the Wingate by Wyndham in West Little Rock. To RSVP, please click our link below: https://web.arhospitality.org/.../centralarkansa.../register

It's Eclipse Week! 😎 We are officially 𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞 away from totality in Little Rock! 🥳

Use now through April 8th! We want to see your excitement for the 2024 Great American Eclipse! ☀️🌑

To learn more about the total solar eclipse and events leading up to it, visit the link below! ⬇️

https://www.littlerock.com/eclipse/

This past Saturday we had the pleasure of supporting one of Arkansas' rising stars as they released their first bottle of "Arkansas Brown".
Congratulations to the Delta Dirt Distillery!

There’s still time to get your certified eclipse glasses! Order yours today! https://web.arhospitality.org/atlas/ecommerce/item/1

Discover Pine Bluff as a culinary destination like never before. Local leaders like Michael McCray and Todd Gold are spearheading efforts to stimulate economic growth and revitalize downtown Pine Bluff.

Live to Eat, Eat to Live: Officials Seeking to Make Pine Bluff A Culinary Hub The farms of Jefferson County stretch for thousands of acres over hundreds of square miles in south central Arkansas, row