Rahul Patel (CHO)

Rahul Patel serves as a Secretary and Regional Director at AAHOA since August 2020. In addition, Rahul holds the position of Tourism Development Advisory Board Member for Manatee County Government and has been the Principal at Holiday Inn Express Inn & Suites since February 2021. As Operations Manager at Quality Inn Sarasota - Siesta Key since February 2013, responsibilities include overseeing hotel operations, managing renovations, and ensuring budget compliance. Rahul has also been an Account Executive for Asian American Nations Insurance Group since July 2012, specializing in hotel insurance marketing. Previously, as Area Manager for TIP Management and Principal at Jay Gopal LLC & Wisdom Group Inc, comprehensive management of the Days Inn in Bradenton, FL, was executed, including human resources and budgeting. Experience as General Manager at Days Inn Bradenton and Comfort Inn Warren further highlights expertise in hotel operations, guest satisfaction, and marketing. Educational qualifications include a Master of Information Systems from Griffith University and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Horticulture from The University of Queensland.