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| | Our 2026 Sponsorship & Advertising Guide is almost here! This will be distributed very soon and Sara will be scheduling appointments to review engagement opportunities this year. |
| | The 2026 OHLA Sponsorship Guide is here! Showcase your brand, connect with key decision-makers, and position your company as a leader in our state’s hospitality industry. Sponsorships are selling quickly, so don’t miss your chance to secure your preferred events and opportunities. Reach out today to reserve your spot and be part of a standout year ahead. |
Top | | What a day of excitement, camaraderie, and competition! Central Ohio teams duked it out with one another on Feb. 24 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. 11 teams participated in challenges that included Human Ring Toss, Linen Shot Put, Roll Away Relay, Plunger Skiing Relay, Pineapple Hockey Relay, and our favorite Columbus Trivia. Click Read More to see who took home the Gold! |
| | Join us for Hospitality Appreciation Night with the Columbus Fury Women’s Volleyball team on March 24! The Fury will face the Orlando Valkyries at Nationwide Arena at 7:00 PM. Join fellow hospitality professionals for an exciting night of volleyball and networking. |
| | Your property’s OHLA membership provides access to one of our most valuable benefits for your organization and your team members—the Stars of the Industry Awards program.
OHLA’s Star Awards give you an easy, free way to provide prestigious recognition to your employees. Awards and recognition opportunities are an important part of validating, thanking, encouraging, and retaining your best performers and boosting morale within your staff. Experts agree that adding industry recognition to your employee programs can help improve team culture, increase performance, and even reduce turnover.
Submissions open April 1, 2026, but it's never too early to begin writing those nominations! Will you help us recognize our industry’s best by nominating candidates from your property? |
Top | | Mobility City of Columbus, along with its MCity Rentals division, is proud to join OHLA. Serving Ohio hotels since December 2020, Mobility City has delivered rental mobility scooters to visitors throughout the region. To meet growing demand, MCity Rentals launched a Mobility Scooter Amenity Program designed to provide guests with immediate, short-term mobility solutions. |
Top | | As part of continuing efforts to address the crisis-level problem of break-ins and auto thefts targeting hotel parking facilities, OHLA appeared at the Ohio Statehouse today to provide testimony in favor legislation which would require juvenile judges to impose secure confinement on repeat felony offenders.
See more details in the full report. |
Top | | We’re pleased to recognize and welcome the new members who joined OHLA in the first quarter of 2026. We’re excited to have these outstanding hotels, lodging professionals, and industry partners as members. Their involvement strengthens our collective voice and supports a thriving hospitality industry across the state. We look forward to connecting and collaborating.
Hampton Inn & Suites Cleveland/Mentor
VFP Fire Systems
Citrin
Villa Chiaroscuro
INSPIRE
Great Wolf Lodge, Mason
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Top | | You’re invited to join nearly 1,000 women in hospitality (and allies!) for two immersive days of leadership development, authentic connection, and conversations you won’t find anywhere else, taking place on April 16-17, 2026, in Atlanta, GA at Signia by Hilton Atlanta.
It’s an experience designed especially for hospitality leaders who are serious about solving one of our industry's most critical challenges: attracting, developing, and retaining exceptional women talent in an increasingly competitive landscape. |
Top | | Build momentum this March with OHLA’s Emerging Professionals (EP) program—connecting rising talent in Ohio’s lodging industry through networking, growth, and leadership opportunities.
Emerging Professionals Third Thursday Networking
March 19
3:00 - 5:00PM
Hilton Columbus at Easton |
Top | | What Cogwheel’s Saying: Smart Takes Worth Reading
For years, Return on Ad Spend (ROAS) has been the go-to metric for measuring hotel marketing success. But as traveler behavior evolves and trip planning becomes longer and more complex, ROAS no longer tells the full story.
In this article, Stephanie Smith explores why hotels must adopt a full-funnel strategy that aligns marketing, revenue management, and sales to drive long-term growth. From the rise of AI trip planning to the importance of brand.com contribution and market share, she outlines the key metrics and strategies that matter most in today’s landscape. |
| | Tune into the Conscious Check-In with Amy to explore how Hans Pfitser President of Cayuga Collection has created a sustainable luxury operations model that continues to deliver ROI and exceed guest expectations. They unpack how small, remote, sustainable luxury hotels can thrive operationally and deliver unforgettable guest experiences. They explore Cayuga’s management model, “luxury rewilded” philosophy, passive wellness, and concrete tactics for reducing waste without sacrificing service. |
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2025 was a year that proved what steady leadership and teamwork can accomplish. Across HotelPro's markets, associates strengthened client relationships, improved performance, and supported one another with consistency and accountability. As they move into 2026, they are proud to recognize those who helped set that standard.
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| | March Workers' Compensation & Safety Updates
This month, Sedgwick highlights key compliance and safety topics, including how to identify and report suspected workers’ compensation claim fraud and important OSHA and PERRP severe injury reporting requirements. The latest articles outline warning signs, reporting steps, and critical deadlines to help employers stay compliant, reduce risk, and promote workplace safety.
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| | How Eco-Friendly Practices Are Driving Guest Expectations and Boosting Ohio’s Hospitality Industry
As travelers become increasingly eco-conscious, sustainable lodging has evolved from a trend to a business necessity in the hospitality industry. Across generations, guests now expect hotels to implement visible, effective green practices such as energy conservation, waste reduction, and local sourcing. In Ohio, this shift presents a significant opportunity for hotels to gain a competitive edge by adopting environmentally responsible measures, improving guest loyalty, and supporting the state’s booming tourism economy.
Keep Ohio Beautiful highlights the crucial role of sustainability in attracting today’s mindful travelers and offers resources to help Ohio’s lodging sector lead the way in green hospitality.
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Top | | On the Road with OHLA: Empowering Hospitality Students
In an effort to build stronger connections to the colleges and universities in Ohio with hospitality programs, OHLA began visits to the programs this Fall, meeting with Baldwin Wallace and Lorain County Community College in November. At the meetings, the schools shared that their priorities are increasing enrollment, developing and strengthening relationships with industry partners, and training career-ready students.
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Top | | Save the date for the 2nd Annual OHLEF Golf Classic, taking place on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at the beautiful Golf Club of Dublin.
Join industry colleagues, partners, and supporters for a day of friendly competition, networking, and community impact as we come together to support OHLEF’s mission. More details, including registration and sponsorship opportunities, will be shared soon! |
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Upcoming Events
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March 18, 2026
10:00AM - 11:00AM | Online Webinar |
| March 19, 2026
3:00PM - 5:00PM | Hilton Columbus at Easton3900 Chagrin Dr, Columbus, OH 43219 |
| March 24, 2026
7:00PM - 9:00PM | Nationwide Arena200 W Nationwide Blvd, Columbus, OH 43215 |
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