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Register for the 2024 Annual Conference & Gala!


OHLA’s Annual Conference & Gala is back!

OHLA’s Annual Conference & Gala is back!

This year we would like to welcome you to Hamilton, OH, home of the Champion Mill Conference Center & Spooky Nook Sporting Facility. Only the second of its kind in the country, this facility has a full conference center, a Unique Lodging of Ohio hotel property, retail shops and sporting complex totaling over one million square feet.

Come for the venue but stay for our 2024 Annual Conference & Gala experience! Join us for engaging general sessions, breakout sessions designed specifically for hotel operations, and our spectacular industry celebration: the 2024 Ohio Stars of the Industry Gala!

November 25 - 26, 2024 | Champion Mill Conference Center & Warehouse Hotel

Click here to register for conference

Click here to view the session content



Reserve that hotel room today! Cut off November 3

Reserve that hotel room today! Cut off November 3

November will be here before you know it! Reserve your hotel room in our block for Sunday, November 24 & Monday, November 25.

Property: Warehouse Hotel at Champion Mill

Click here to visit the property's website

Reservation Information: Call in - (513) 273 - 8300

Online - https://www.warehousehotel.com/hamilton/

Pricing: $125.00 ++/night



Help fund scholarships for the lodging community – Donate to our Silent Auction!

Help fund scholarships for the lodging community – Donate to our Silent Auction!

Our 2024 Silent Auction benefits the Ohio Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation (OHLEF). This foundation is designed specifically for the benefit of Ohio’s hotels, the professionals that work in them, and the individuals interested in entering our industry. Help offset education & certification costs for lodging associates across the state. You have the opportunity to positively impact the lodging industry’s workforce!

Fill out donation form here.



We need your help to make this year’s conference a success!

We need your help to make this year’s conference a success!

Our conference is not successful every year without the gracious help of our volunteers! The OHLA team needs assistance with some pre-conference tasks, at our tradeshow, registration, & in our sessions.

If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out the form below. Volunteer will be required to attend 1 virtual training in November.

Sign Up Here.

Mark Your Calendar


Deadline To Nominate Your Ohio Stars & ULO Property of the Year Extended

Deadline To Nominate Your Ohio Stars & ULO Property of the Year Extended

Good news—the nomination deadline has been extended to October 4th!

Don’t miss this opportunity to recognize your exceptional employees or standout ULO Property of the Year. Nominating goes beyond appreciation—it elevates morale and inspires productivity. Take advantage of this extension to celebrate the talent and dedication driving your success!

Click here to place your Ohio Stars nominations

Click here to place your ULO Property of the Year nominations

Government Affairs Update


Advocating For You & Your Hotel

Advocating For You & Your Hotel

Ohio Hoteliers Continue Strong Engagement at Hotels on the Hill

Ohio hoteliers once again had a major presence at the 2024 Hotels on the Hill event in Washington, D.C., showcasing the state's commitment to industry advocacy. With one of the largest state delegations, they addressed key issues and are now focused on expanding involvement in 2025 through OHLA’s Government Affairs Committee, which drives policy initiatives impacting the hospitality sector.

For more information, click here to see the full report.

Membership Insider


Elevate your organization by sponsoring OHLA events!

Elevate your organization by sponsoring OHLA events!

OHLA’s event attendees include key decision-makers and industry influencers, and we’ve got an exciting lineup for our most anticipated event of the year—the OHLA 2024 Annual Conference & Gala. This is your chance to shine and connect with Ohio’s top brands through exclusive packages and opportunities that will put you in the spotlight!

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



Allied Member Directory – Updates due October 16

Allied Member Directory – Updates due October 16

Make sure your listing is up to date for the 2024/2025 Allied Member Directory.

The Community Corner


Last Chance to Nominate for ULO Property of the Year!

Last Chance to Nominate for ULO Property of the Year!

Time is running out! Nominate a Unique Lodging Operation for the ULO Property of the Year Award by October 4th! Don’t miss this chance to spotlight a standout property through performance, community impact, or accolades. Act now to celebrate excellence in Ohio lodging!

Click here to nominate



Emerging Professionals Corner

Emerging Professionals Corner

We are ending the year strong and we hope you can be a part of it! Join other EP's at the last three events of the year. They promise to be full of networking, giving back to our community, and meeting other like-minded individuals!

Cincinnati

Join us as we learn a little bit about historic building renovation and opening process & take a walking tour of the Oakley Green and surrounding areas.

October 19, 2024 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Register here.



Columbus

Help us pack and sort dry goods at the Mid-Ohio Food Collective right in time for Thanksgiving!

November 21, 2024 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Register here.



Columbus

Join us for your favorite holiday beverage and chat with us as we do a fun hands-on activity!

December 19, 2024 | 8:30 am - 10:00 am

Register here.



What's Up With WIL

What's Up With WIL

Thank you for helping make a meaningful impact, from supporting female veterans to empowering women through connections at our recent events.

Be sure to check out the Women in Lodging session with The Travel Leader, Rachel Vandenburg happening at this year's conference!

Click here to register for conference

Allied Member Network


The Sustainability Corner

The Sustainability Corner

Tune in to hear host Amy Wald break down the most important updates you need to know to keep top of mind as you navigate the quickly evolving landscape.

Click here to listen to the new Sustainable Hospitality Podcast episode



Introducing Your Guide to Greener Hospitality Success...

Check out the new Greenluxe Newsletter, click here to sign up today!



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!

Education & Workforce Development Updates


Education & Workforce Development Updates

Education & Workforce Development Updates

Volunteer for this year's student networking session at the OHLA 2024 Annual Conference!

Click here to learn more about this year's conference



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

Notice: OHLA Annual Business Meeting


Join Us Nov. 25, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. at the Champion Mill Conference Center

Join Us Nov. 25, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. at the Champion Mill Conference Center

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. 26, 2024 at 12:30 p.m. at the Champion Mill Conference Center, 600 North B St. Hamilton, OH 45013.

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Upcoming Events

October 17, 2024
11:00AM - 1:00PM

Emerging Professionals Third Thursday Networking

Oakley Greens (Cincinnati)

3065 Vandercar Way, Cincinnati OH, 45209

November 21, 2024
1:00PM - 4:00PM

Emerging Professionals Third Thursday Volunteering | Food Sorting & Packing

Mid-Ohio Food Collective

3960 Brookham Dr., Grove City, OH 43123

November 25 - 26, 2024

2024 OHLA Annual Conference & Gala

Champion Mill Conference Center & Warehouse Hotel

600 N B St., Hamilton, OH 45013