Join host Isaac Weinberger on The Stage Debate Podcast for a special election-focused episode featuring a debate between candidates running for Secretary of AAHOA, the Asian American Hotel Owners Association. This episode features Dhiren Masters, Partner at The Lion Group DFW, and Mahendra (MZ) Patel, Founder of MHO Hotels and AAHOA Regional Director, as they share their backgrounds, leadership experience, and vision for the future of AAHOA and the hospitality industry. The conversation covers key topics including hotel profitability, rising operating costs, franchising challenges, legislative advocacy, member engagement, and the evolving role of first- and second-generation hotel owners. With perspectives rooted in both decades of experience and next-generation thinking, this episode offers valuable insights for hotel owners, real estate investors, and hospitality professionals looking to understand the future of the industry.