2026 Congressional Black Caucus: ABC’s of African American Hotel Ownership
Hospitality Ownership: The Next Frontier
Saturday, September 19, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Washington, DC
Are you interested in hotel ownership, hotel investing, hospitality development, commercial real estate, or building generational wealth through hotel ownership?
Join the National Association of Black Hotel Owners, Operators & Developers (NABHOOD) during the 2026 Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative Conference (CBC ALC) in Washington, DC for our signature ABC’s of African American Hotel Ownership workshop.
This FREE hotel ownership and investment workshop is designed for aspiring and first-time hotel owners, African American investors, real estate entrepreneurs, hospitality professionals, developers, and anyone interested in learning how to buy, develop, finance, franchise, or invest in a hotel.
What You’ll Learn
Industry leaders, hotel owners, developers, tourism executives and major hotel brand representatives will provide practical insight into:
ABC’s of Hotel Ownership: A roadmap for new and prospective African American hotel owners
Hotel Feasibility Studies: What they are, why investors need them and how to use them
Hotel Data & STR/STAR Reports: Understanding hotel performance data and how it impacts investment decisions
Hotel Financing: Financing the next generation of minority-owned and Black-owned hotels
Capital 101: Structuring hotel and commercial real estate investments using equity and debt
Public-Private Partnerships & Opportunity Zones: Identifying resources and incentives that can support hotel development
Hotel Franchising: Choosing the right hotel brand, franchise partner, market and concept
Hotel Brand Incentives: Learning about incentives hotel companies may provide to help qualified development projects move forward
Attendees will hear from an exceptional lineup of executives and industry leaders representing NABHOOD, Hilton, Marriott International, Choice Hotels International, AAHOA, Donohoe Hospitality, Thompson Hospitality, Capstone Development, Visit Baltimore, Virginia Tourism Corporation and other leaders across the hospitality and tourism industries.
Whether your goal is to own your first hotel, expand your real estate investment portfolio, become a hotel developer, understand hotel financing or explore opportunities in the hospitality industry, this is one Congressional Black Caucus event worth putting on your Washington, DC schedule.
Admission is FREE, but space is limited.
📍 Event Details
Event: ABC’s of African American Hotel Ownership – Hospitality Ownership: The Next Frontier
Presented by: National Association of Black Hotel Owners, Operators & Developers (NABHOOD)
Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Courtyard by Marriott Washington Downtown/Convention Center – Shaw Ballroom
Address: 901 L Street NW, Washington, DC 20001
Held During: 2026 Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative Conference
🎟️ FREE REGISTRATION
Space is limited. Reserve your seat today:
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