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| | November is here and so is OHLA's Annual Conference & Gala! Happening November 24–25, 2025, hospitality leaders from across the state gather at the Hilton Columbus at Easton for the must-attend event for anyone in the lodging industry.
Why Attend?
Unmatched Networking: Connect with hotel owners, managers, and vendors from every corner of Ohio.
Actionable Insights: Sessions focus on leadership, operations, F&B innovation, and public policy — giving you strategies you can apply immediately.
Cutting-Edge Solutions: Explore the Allied Network Tradeshow and discover tools to boost revenue, enhance guest experiences, and streamline operations.
Celebration & Recognition: The annual Gala honors the best in Ohio's lodging industry
Make It Count
Come ready to learn, connect, and celebrate what makes Ohio hospitality thrive. Leave inspired, informed, and equipped to elevate your property in 2026 and beyond.
Join us in Columbus, Nov 24–25 — where the future of Ohio lodging comes together.
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| | Room Block Cut off is Friday, November 7
November will be here before you know it! Reserve your hotel room in our block for Sunday, November 23 & Monday, November 24.
Property: Hilton Columbus at Easton
🌐Book Online Here
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Top | | Secure Your Spot at Conference
Join us as we bring together lodging professionals, decision-makers, and industry leaders for two days of education, networking, and business-building opportunities. As an Allied Member, this is your opportunity to:
Showcase your products and services to top hotel and lodging decision-makers,
gain brand visibility and recognition through sponsorship and build valuable relationships with current and prospective clients.
Exhibitor spaces are limited and filling fast — don’t miss out! Register today. |
Top | | Celebrate with Us Before Conference
As a ULO member, we’re delighted to invite you to our Keys to Connection dinner, held just before the start of our Annual Conference.
Details to Know:
📅 November 23 from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
📍Fado Irish Pub at Easton |
Top | | This month’s legislative activity centers on the redraft of short-term rental tax legislation applying state and local sales taxes but missing key definitional updates. OHLA continues to advocate for true tax parity and balanced local regulation across the lodging industry. Lawmakers are also considering increases to liability caps, which business leaders warn could raise costs and hinder investment. Rising property taxes remain a major concern, prompting renewed efforts to pursue long-term reform and potential constitutional changes.
🌐Click here to read the full Government Affairs Update
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Top | | At the Ohio Hotel & Lodging Association (OHLA), we believe that professional growth drives stronger teams, better guest experiences, and a more successful industry overall.
As we plan our 2026 event calendar, we want your input to ensure our programs meet the real needs of Ohio’s lodging professionals.
By taking just a few minutes to complete the survey you’ll help guide the topics, formats, and opportunities we offer in the year ahead. Your feedback directly shapes workshops, webinars, and conference sessions that make a difference for your property and team.
🌐Complete the Survey
Thank you for sharing your voice — and for continuing to elevate Ohio hospitality through your partnership and participation. |
| | If you love connecting with people and have ideas about how we can grow and engage our association, this is a great way to get involved. If you are interested and want to learn more, or if you have a suggestion of potential committee member, please reach out to Sara@ohla.org |
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November 5 –
Sweets and Thrills Social
📅 Tonight from 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
📍InterContinental Cleveland Table 45
🌐Click here to register.
Save the Date: Public Speaking Workshop facilitated by speaker coach Brandi Lust
📅 Tuesday, December 9 from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
📍Columbus Location TBD
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| | OHLA’s Women In Lodging (WIL) invite you to join them in supporting the American Red Cross’s Totes of Hope initiative. Totes of Hope is a nationwide campaign led by the American Red Cross’s Service to the Armed Forces (SAF) program.
Volunteers collect personal-care items, pack them into totes or backpacks, and deliver them directly to veterans in hospitals, shelters, or outreach centers. These kits serve as both a practical lifeline—providing toiletries and warm accessories and a heartfelt reminder that someone cares. |
Top | | Step into your future with OHLA’s Emerging Professionals (EP) program—your pathway to meaningful connections, career growth, and leadership opportunities, built specifically for rising talent in Ohio’s lodging industry.
This vibrant community brings together ambitious young professionals who are ready to make an impact, broaden their skills, and shape the next generation of hospitality leaders. Whether you’re seeking mentorship, professional insight, or chances to lead and collaborate, EP gives you the network and support to grow, succeed, and stand out.
Emerging Professionals Third Thursday Volunteer with NNEMAP Food Pantry
Join fellow emerging hotel professionals in making a meaningful impact by volunteering at NNEMAP Food Pantry, where you’ll help distribute food, organize supplies, and support neighbors facing food insecurity. It’s a powerful way to give back, build community connections, and live out the spirit of hospitality beyond the workplace.
📅 November 20 | 3:00 - 6:00 PM
📍NNEMAP Food Pantry (Columbus, OH)
🌐Click here to register.
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Effective Stress Management Tips for Hotel Managers During High-Demand Periods
Hotel managers face constant challenges navigating fluctuating occupancy and unpredictable demands, which can lead to significant stress and burnout.
This article offers practical strategies—such as prioritizing clear communication, leveraging checklists, encouraging breaks, delegating tasks, and securing reliable staffing support—that help managers maintain focus, reduce pressure, and lead their teams more effectively.
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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. |
| | Have You Checked In?
We’re thrilled to introduce The Conscious Check-In, our new podcast dedicated to the stories of travel and hospitality leaders making a difference through sustainability and conservation.
Each week, we share conversations that will inspire you to see hospitality in a new light—whether that means rethinking the way you run your property or the way you choose to travel.
In the latest episode of The Conscious Check-in, Amy sat down with Rob Holmes, founder of GLP Films and an active voice with the Global Sustainable Tourism Council, to explore what it truly takes to move the needle on sustainable tourism. With two decades of capturing stories that change how destinations are valued and travelers behave, Rob shares his journey from wildlife conservation to becoming one of the industry's most influential visual storytellers—and why conservation must become fundamental to every travel experience.
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| | November Workers' Compensation & Safety Updates
This month, Sedgwick is focusing on workplace safety and cost management. Their November articles highlight the importance of situational awareness in preventing injuries and outline key strategies Ohio employers can use to effectively manage workers’ compensation costs. Take a look at the latest articles & updates to learn more!
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| | What Cogwheel’s Saying: Smart Takes Worth Reading
Regularly updating and auditing your Google Business Profile ensures accurate information, improved visibility, and stronger local SEO performance. For hotels, updates can be made through brand systems like Marriott’s mPortal or directly in GBP, with daily review management and high-quality photos helping maintain an optimized listing.
🌐Click here to read the full article
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Top | | Still time to donate!
Our 2025 Silent Auction benefits the Ohio Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation (OHLEF) and is held in conjunction with the OHLA Annual Conference. The foundation is designed specifically for the benefit of Ohio’s hotels, the professionals who work in them, and the individuals interested in entering our industry. You can positively impact the lodging industry’s current and future workforce through participation in it. All proceeds raised go directly to OHLEF. |
Top | | The Ohio Hotel & Lodging Association will convene the annual meeting of the Association for the purpose of electing Association Trustees and Officers and for transacting such other business as may come before the meeting.
This meeting will take place as part of the OHLA Annual Conference, on Tuesday Nov. 25, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at the Hilton Columbus at Easton, 900 Chagrin Dr, Columbus, OH 43219. |
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Upcoming Events
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November 5, 2025
5:00PM - 6:30PM | InterContinental Cleveland - Table 459801 Carnegie Ave, Cleveland, OH 44106 |
| November 6, 2025
9:00AM - 10:00AM | Virtual |
| November 11, 2025
8:30AM - 10:00AM | CoHatch Upper Arlington1733 W Lane Ave, Columbus, OH 43221 |
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