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August 27, 2026
3:00PM - 5:00PM
HSMAI Ohio Event - Budgets & Brews
COhatch Westerville
240 S State St, Westerville, OH 43081
Please note: This is not an OHLA event. This event is hosted by HSMAI Ohio Chapter.
Though OHLA supports HSMAI Ohio, these are two different entities. HSMAI Ohio is the Ohio Chapter for the Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International. It is an organization for individuals in specifically hospitality sales, marketing, & revenue positions that helps with education, networking, and career development. You can find more info here: https://hsmaiohio.org/
| Event Description |
Join fellow hospitality sales, marketing, and revenue leaders for an engaging evening focused on building smarter, more strategic budgets for 2027. Set in a relaxed brewery atmosphere, this event blends expert insights, peer discussion, and real-world tactics to help you navigate shifting demand, pricing pressures, and growth opportunities. Sip, connect, and leave with actionable ideas to strengthen your planning and drive performance in the year ahead.
| Speakers |
Nick Janysek, Director of Sales & Marketing
Westin Cleveland
HSMAI Ohio Chapter Past President
Nicholas Janysek is a seasoned hospitality sales and marketing executive with more than a decade of experience leading high-performing commercial teams across full-service hotels, resorts, and complex urban markets. He currently serves as Director of Sales & Marketing at The Westin Cleveland Downtown, where he leads the property’s commercial strategy, team development, and market repositioning following an ownership and management transition.
Throughout his career with HEI Hotels & Resorts, Hyatt Hotels & Resorts, and Marriott International, Nicholas has consistently driven revenue growth through data-driven strategies, proactive sales cultures, and collaborative leadership. His background includes opening new hotels, restructuring sales organizations, elevating brand positioning, and delivering sustained gains in group, transient, and event performance across multiple markets.
An active industry leader, Nicholas currently serves on the HSMAI Ohio Chapter Board of Directors as Immediate Past President, having concluded his term as Board President in December 2025. He remains deeply committed to advancing the hospitality sales and marketing profession through mentorship, advocacy, and strategic collaboration within the industry.
Dena St. Clair, Corporate Director of Digital Marketing & E-Commerce
Stonebridge
HSMAI Ohio Chapter President
With over 20 years of experience in the industry, Dena has held roles in the digital marketing space for hospitality since 2009. Technology-minded and not afraid to take risks, she has helped multiple management companies evolve their digital footprint, such as Concord Hospitality, Prospera Hospitality Services, Real Hospitality Group, and Stonebridge, where she is the Corporate Director of Digital Marketing and E-Commerce. Dena sits on the HSMAI Ohio Chapter Board and has been a founding member of multiple pioneering hotel brand committees for digital marketing.
| Agenda |
3:00pm - 5:00pm
3:00 PM - Welcome & Networking
3:15 PM - Program Begins
4:30 PM - Audience Q&A
5:00 PM- Happy Hour at North High Brewing
| Registration |
Members - $45
Non-Members - $65
| Nearby Parking |
Complimentary parking lot on site.
| Food & Beverage |
Light refreshments will be available after the education session at North High Brewing, which is a quick walk across the parking lot.
| Recommended Attire |
Business Casual
Relating to or denoting a style of clothing that is less formal than traditional business wear, but is still intended to give a professional and businesslike impression.
| Cancellation Policy |
No refunds after August 20. No shows will be billed.
Interested in sponsoring an event like this one? Contact HSMAI Ohio President, Dena St. Clair, at dstclair@sbcos.com
