AAHOACON25, hosted by the Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA), stands as hospitality’s premier event, connecting industry leaders, innovators, and influential entrepreneurs. With 20,000 members managing over 36,000 hotels, AAHOA members represent over 60% of all hotels in the United States.
At AAHOA, we took the opportunity to showcase Devicethread’s AI-native product suite, purpose-built to manage smart infrastructure for hotels and the broader hospitality industry.
Our main objectives at AAHOACON25 were clear: to connect deeply with hoteliers and showcase how devicethread® is redefining hospitality by elevating guest experiences, streamlining operations, and maximizing operating margins through smarter infrastructure.
devicethread's® Exhibit – Booth #1901
Booth #1901 was where the magic happened. Our founders, Swamy Viswanathan and Sandeep Bhat, gave hands-on demos of devicethread®'s SmartAccess and SmartEntertainment solutions. We had a constant stream of visitors — owners, property managers, tech partners, and the simply curious. Not a single dull moment — just the way we like it.
SmartAccess
Appless, Keyless and Contactless Access
At our booth, we showed how SmartAccess makes check-in and access simple and secure. Guests and staff can use PIN codes sent by email or text, or just a browser — no app needed — to unlock rooms and amenities. Learn more about SmartAccess here.
SmartEntertainment
Infotainment for ALL
Our second core solution, SmartEntertainment, drew significant attention by showing how hotels can bring the home streaming experience to the guest room. Properties can replace costly cable or satellite services with a superior, guest-friendly streaming setup. Guests can log into their favorite services with confidence, knowing their credentials are securely erased at checkout to protect privacy. Properties can also customize branding and messaging throughout the guest journey for a more personalized experience. To see what the excitement was about, click here.
Key Takeaways
AAHOACON25 offered tremendous insights into the evolving hospitality landscape. Dominant themes such as automation, sustainability, and innovation were apparent throughout the event. Notably, the industry continues to shift rapidly towards more personalized and technology-driven guest experiences, emphasizing both operational efficiency and profitability.
devicethread® aligns perfectly with these industry trends by delivering AI-native solutions that simplify operations, significantly enhance guest experiences, and reduce costs for hoteliers.
We are grateful to visitors to our booth for their enthusiastic response to our solutions and are looking forward to seeing our solutions live in their properties shortly.
At devicethread® we’re driven by building exactly what our customers need and nothing energizes us more than the enthusiastic response we received from attendees, hotel owners, and property managers. Their excitement validated our direction and reaffirmed our commitment to shaping the future of smart hospitality.
What's Next from devicethread®
The future is moving fast and so are we. Behind the scenes, we’re expanding SmartSuite with bold new capabilities across SmartEnergy, SmartLighting, and more. Our mission is simple: make the complex simple, empower properties to move faster, and strike the perfect balance between unforgettable guest experiences and unbeatable operational efficiency. With SmartOperations real-time analytics and control included by default at no extra cost, we’re raising the bar for what hospitality technology can and should deliver.
And this is just the beginning.
Watch this space as AI reshapes what’s possible. We’re building solutions that don’t just automate tasks. They anticipate needs, simplify decision-making, and unlock entirely new ways to run smarter, leaner, and more guest-focused operations. Complexity becomes simplicity. Ambition becomes reality.
A huge thank you to all our visitors—you’re the reason we keep pushing the limits.