# AAHOA Launches Folio-Powered Marketplace

The Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA), in collaboration with Folio and Avendra International, officially launched the Folio-powered AAHOA Marketplace to modernize and simplify procurement for its hotel owner members. This new platform offers a mobile-optimized, AI-enhanced purchasing experience that enables members to access negotiated savings, streamline order management, and reduce implementation burdens. The Marketplace is available free to eligible AAHOA members and supports both independent operators and larger organizations with customizable procurement services.

- This initiative introduces advanced procurement technology tailored to the hospitality sector, enhancing efficiency and cost savings for hotel owners.
- Procurement professionals should note the integration of AI-powered features that can optimize purchasing workflows and supplier negotiations.
- Vendors and contractors serving the hospitality industry may find new opportunities to engage with AAHOA members through this streamlined platform.
- The Marketplace's mobile and customizable design indicates a shift toward more flexible, user-centric procurement solutions in hospitality supply chains.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Professional Services
**Topics:** Digital Infrastructure
**Published:** September 14, 2026

### Vendors
- Folio (technology provider)
- Avendra International (partner and sourcing expert)

### Key Quotes
> When we announced our partnership with AAHOA in April, our goal was to bring the power and efficiency of modern procurement technology to a much broader segment of the hotel industry.
> — Kate Adamson, CEO of Folio

> This launch represents exactly the kind of practical member benefit AAHOA is committed to delivering.
> — Rahul Patel, Chairman of AAHOA

> Working with Folio and Avendra has allowed us to create an experience that combines purchasing power with ease of use.
> — Laura Lee Blake, President & CEO of AAHOA

### Sources
- [AAHOA Officially Launches New Folio-Powered Marketplace to Simplify Purchasing for Members - Hospitality Net](https://www.hospitalitynet.org/news/4134344/aahoa-officially-launches-new-folio-powered-marketplace-to-simplify-purchasing-for-members) - Hospitality Net