Virdee wins AAHOA inaugural tech pitch competition

AAHOA, the nation’s largest hotel owner’s association, wrapped its most successful annual convention yet. AAHOACON 23, which unfolded in Los Angeles from April 11-14 of this year, had a ton of innovation showcased, and the excitement ramped up at their annual AAHOA Tech Pitch Competition. A panel of five judges well-versed in technology and hospitality had their work cut out for them with a plethora of fantastic ideas. Still, in the end, the winning pitch came from Virdee, and their guest experience technology platform. Virdee’s platform aims to help hotels free up staff resources and increase profitability and guest satisfaction.

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