Belmonte to Speak at AAHOA Conference
Franchising Challenges
AUGUST 20, 2007. If you want to better understand the intricacies of franchising, Steve Belmonte is the man to go to. And that's exactly what Asian American Hotel Owner's Association (AAHOA) did when they decided to host a workshop titled The Ins and Outs of Franchising: What You Really Need to Know.
Speaking at the AAHOA Mid East Regional Conference in Cherry Hill, NJ on Wednesday, August 22 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Belmonte will draw upon his 35 years of experience in the lodging and franchising industries.
Belmonte is CEO & President, Partner of The Lexington Collection, an innovative and affordable alternative to franchising, and CEO & President of Hospitality Solutions, LLC, a full-service, nationwide consultation firm specializing in the negotiations of licensed agreement terminations (liquated damage claims) as well as negotiations of new license agreements.
"The franchising industry has been growing exponentially in the past few years making the risks and rewards even more tenuous," Belmonte explained. "I'm looking forward to this workshop because done correctly, franchising can be a great venture."
For more information on the AAHOA workshop, please contact the AAHOA offices at 404-816-5759.
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) is a global leading lodging company based in Bethesda,Maryland, USA, with more than 4,200 properties in 80 countries and territories. Marriott International reported revenues of nearly $14 billion in fiscal year 2014. The company operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts under 19 brands, including: The Ritz-Carlton®, BVlgari®, EDITION®, JW Marriott®, Autograph Collection® Hotels, Renaissance® Hotels, Marriott Hotels®, Delta Hotels and Resorts®, Marriott Executive Apartments®, Marriott Vacation Club®, Gaylord Hotels®, AC Hotels by Marriott®, Courtyard®, Residence Inn®, SpringHill Suites®, Fairfield Inn & Suites®, TownePlace Suites®, Protea Hotels® and MoxyHotels®. Marriott has been consistently recognized as a top employer and for its superior business ethics. The company also manages the award-winning guest loyalty program, Marriott Rewards® and The Ritz-Carlton Rewards® program, which together surpass 50 million members. For more information or reservations, please visit our website at 
