OHLA
August 2024 Newsletter

Thank You For Your Regional Nominations!


Register for your Stars of the Industry Luncheon!

Register for your Stars of the Industry Luncheon!

Thank you for yet another successful Regional Stars of the Industry Nomination season! We are thrilled to share your associates' amazing stories with the entire industry. But the fun isn't over yet—make sure you check out the Regional Stars of the Industry Luncheon to celebrate and honor our regional stars. Join us for an exciting event filled with inspiration and recognition!

Registration is now open for your upcoming regional Stars of the Industry luncheons!

August 29 – Hilton Garden Inn Dayton Beavercreek

Click here to register for Dayton



September 5 – Marriott Cleveland at Key Tower

Click here to register for Cleveland



September 12 – Renaissance Columbus Downtown

Click here to register for Columbus



September 17 – Hilton Netherland Plaza

Click here to register for Cincinnati



Thank you to our Stars of the Industry Program Sponsor...

BMS Cat



Mark Your Calendar


Registration Opening Soon for the 2024 Annual Conference & Gala!

Registration Opening Soon for the 2024 Annual Conference & Gala!

Join the largest annual gathering of hoteliers in Ohio! Featuring educational sessions on front desk safety, onboarding, remote work and MORE. Experience our Allied Network tradeshow with solutions to help make properties and those in them more successful. And as always, we are excited to celebrate associates at the Stars of the Industry Gala.

We will have something for everyone - the possibilities are endless!

Date: November 25 - 26

Location: Champion Mill Conference Center & Warehouse Hotel

Add Conference to Your Calendar

Government Affairs Update


Advocating For You & Your Hotel

Advocating For You & Your Hotel

Hotel Room Rentals Excluded from Sales Tax Holiday After Input From OHLA

The Department of Taxation issued updated guidance on July 29.



Industry Opposition Helps Reverse Joint Employer Rule

Active efforts by OHLA and the hotel industry contributed to the NLRB ending its appeal of a court ruling which blocked the rule.



California Fee Disclosure Requirement Has National Impact

The law requires any business offering or displaying a rate for lodging – not just those located in the state – to itemize fees in the advertised price.



Recreational Marijuana Sales Begin in Ohio Aug. 6

Smoking of marijuana, though legalized, still falls under the state’s ban on smoking in public places and businesses.

Click here to see more details on these and other items in the full OHLA Government Affairs Update

Membership Insider


Elevate your organization by sponsoring OHLA events!

Elevate your organization by sponsoring OHLA events!

OHLA’s event attendees include decision makers and industry influencers and our biggest and best events are happening within the next three months. From our Stars of the Industry to our Annual Conference, there are packages and options that can get you in front on Ohio’s great brands. For more information, contact Melissa DeGraw at melissa@ohla.org or click here for more information.



Send us your pics for our media library!

Send us your pics for our media library!

We are always looking for pictures of your properties and events to use for our e-communications and social media. Please send all pictures to Emily Squance at emily@ohla.org

The Community Corner


What's Up With WIL

What's Up With WIL

Contribute to the Women in Lodging Clothing Drive!

Support Women Veterans: Donate Gently Used Professional Clothing at the Stars Luncheons to Help Them Secure Employment. Final Donations Accepted at September's Cocktail CONNECTions.



Register today for the upcoming WIL Cocktail Connections!

Come network with fellow colleagues about topics most important to you.

September 25 | 4:00 – 6:30 p.m.

Click here to register



Emerging Professionals Corner

Emerging Professionals Corner

It's easy to get stuck in the daily grind. This Third Thursday, let's break free. Join us for coffee and conversation to network, share experiences, and discover new solutions to your challenges

August 15 | 8:00 – 9:30 a.m.

Parable Café

Click here to register



Place your ULO Property of the Year Nominations Today!

Place your ULO Property of the Year Nominations Today!

Showcase the Best of Ohio: Nominate a Unique Lodging Operation for the ULO Property of the Year Award! Whether it's through impressive statistics, glowing community testimonials, or prior accolades, highlight a property that truly stands out.

Click here to nominate

Allied Member Network


Allied Council Corner

Allied Council Corner

New sponsorship and advertising opportunities are available! Check out these upcoming options here!

Reach out to melissa@ohla.org with any questions and increase your company visibility today!



The Sustainability Corner

The Sustainability Corner

Looking to break through barriers, go for that promotion, or reinvent yourself? If so, you won't want to miss this new episode of the Sustainable Hospitality Podcast.

Tune in to hear host Amy Wald interview Rachel Vandenberg, Owner of Sun & Ski Inn and Suites and Leadership Coach.



Sedgwick Monthly Newsletter

Sedgwick Monthly Newsletter

Ensure a Healthier Workplace: Monitor Indoor Air Quality to Protect Employee Well-being and Boost Productivity

Streamline Workers' Compensation: Simple Steps to Minimize Costs, Reduce Lost Days, and Maintain Productivity

Education & Workforce Development Updates


OHLA Educational Foundation

OHLA Educational Foundation

In late 2023, OHLA established, for the first time, the Ohio Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation (OHLEF), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit entity specifically for the benefit of Ohio’s hotels, the professionals that work in them and the individuals interested in entering our industry.

Click here to donate

Thank You To Our Premier Partners!


As a commercial and residential design-build firm, transFORM Construction offers their expertise of both the commercial and residential worlds

As a commercial and residential design-build firm, transFORM Construction offers their expertise of both the commercial and residential worlds

transFORM Construction specializes in additions, and large scale renovations. From a ground-up build to a whole house renovation, to a kitchen or primary bath renovation, Transform Construction would love to help make your project come to life. Today, they opperate as a full scale design/build. This means that they handle every aspect of your project, from the beginning design stages through construction.



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Upcoming Events

August 15, 2024
8:00AM - 9:30AM

Emerging Professionals Third Thursday Networking

Parable Cafe

149 S High St, Columbus, OH 43215

August 15, 2024
2:00PM - 4:30PM

HSMAI Ohio Event - Hosted Buyer Meeting and Networking Event with HelmsBriscoe

Embassy Suites by Hilton Columbus Dublin

5100 Upper Metro Pl, Dublin, OH 43017

August 29, 2024
11:00AM - 2:00PM

2024 Greater Dayton Stars of the Industry Luncheon

Hilton Garden Inn Dayton Beavercreek

3520 Pentagon Park Blvd, Dayton, OH 45431