Columbus Hotel Games

What are Columbus Hotel Games?

Started in February of 2017, this event brings together our hospitality community to participate in an afternoon of friendly competition focused on the Travel & Tourism industry. Will your team be victorious?

Join us for a day of friendly competition and fun that will also benefit our Columbus Hotel Community. Contact Michele at michele@ohla.org with any questions!

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2025 Recap

On February 11th, 2025, 13 teams participated in the Columbus Hotel Games, an event that brought together members of our hospitality community.

The competitive games focused on the Travel & Tourism industry, providing an excellent opportunity for teams to bond and work together. It was an enjoyable afternoon filled with lots of laughter and enthusiasm.

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Mason Zimmer & Jason Abady from the Greater Columbus Sports Commission were reprising their roles as Co-Emcees for the games this year.

Their tom-foolery and antics helped the teams navigate the hospitality-related obstacles before them. These challenges included Human Ring Toss, Linen Shot Put, Roll Away Relay, Plunger Skiing Relay, Pineapple Hockey, and our favorite Columbus Trivia.

This year’s competition was fiercer than ever, but here is who came out on top:

 

Best Team Spirit
Hilton Columbus/Polaris 

Best Team Leader
Jasmine Ward, Levy Restaurants

Most Valuable Supporter
James Gomes, Cherry Valley Hotel 

Best Teamwork
Renaissance Columbus Westerville-Polaris Hotel 

Most Valuable Player(s)
Justin Vance and Gary Porter, Hyatt Regency Columbus 

 

Though all teams battled fiercely, only one was left standing.

Congratulations to our Grand Champion of the 2025 Columbus Hotel Games...The Blackwell Inn!

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Registration Information

 

$150 per team of 6

 

Includes:

  • T-shirts for 6 individuals --- additional t-shirts can be purchased by the property with Mandy @ Patio Printing
  • Lunch & water for 6 individuals --- additional lunches available for purchase through registration

Each team is allowed 2 substitutes. Any team above 8 participating players will need to register another team.
 
Important Game Play Information

 

  • All participants MUST sign a waiver & code of conduct in order to play.
  • Water Stations & bottles will be available at the bar for players to utilize.
  • Players may bring noise makers, banners, and fun attire to wear along with their team t-shirt.
  • Teams may request a walk up song for the parade of teams. If no walk up song is entered it will be at the discretion of the coordinator.

Attire

 

  • The attire for this event is casual.
  • Closed-toed tennis shoes are required.
  • Teams must be wearing their team shirt to play

Parking & Arrival

 

Suggested Parking

If driving to the event, please park in the Goodale Parking Garage. Please take a parking ticket. Once inside the convention center, we will provide you a parking validation upon your departure.

Goodale Parking Garage
66 E Goodale St, Columbus, OH 43215

 

Arrival 

Please meet me in Exhibit Hall C at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. Please enter through the Convention Center Doors on East Goodale Street – right across from the Parking Garage.

Sponsorship Opportunities 

If you are interested in sponsoring this event or others like it contact info@ohla.org.  

 



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