Sean P Tibbetts

About Sean P Tibbetts

With over 30 years in the hospitality industry, including two decades in learning and development, I lead impactful educational initiatives as Senior Director of Education at AAHOA. My mission is to empower hotel owners and professionals with knowledge and tools to excel in an evolving market. Through AAHOA’s Hotel Owners Academy, I oversee the creation of dynamic learning programs, including webinars, certificate courses, and workshops, ensuring accessibility and relevance for a diverse membership. By collaborating with industry leaders, vendors, and educators, our team curates high-value content for events like AAHOACON and regional meetings. My expertise lies in designing tailored training experiences, fostering engagement, and driving operational excellence. Dedicated to advancing hospitality standards, I am passionate about enabling sustainable success across the community.

Experience

1. Senior Director of Education

   Aahoa

   Feb 2025 — Present

   Empowering Hotel Owners Through Education & Engagement As Senior Director of Education at AAHOA, I design and lead industry-transforming learning experiences that empower hotel owners and professionals to succeed in an evolving hospitality landscape. Building Impactful Learning Programs | From live events and digital education to on-demand resources, I drive AAHOA’s Hotel Owners Academy to deliver cutting-edge content, certificate programs, webinars, and workshops that equip members with the tools they need to thrive. Curating High-Value Speaker & Industry Engagement | I collaborate with top hospitality leaders, vendors, and educators to create engaging, results-driven content for AAHOACON, regional meetings, and professional development programs. Championing Data-Driven Learning & Innovation | By leveraging content management systems, audience insights, and tech-driven solutions, I ensure AAHOA remains the go-to resource for hotel industry education.

Education

• Duncan U Fletcher High School

  General, General Studies

  1992 — 1995

• Florida State College at Jacksonville

  Hospitality Administration/Management

  1995 — 1997