The Hospitality Show: Ohio

You’re invited to The Hospitality Show: Ohio in Cincinnati! Join fellow hoteliers from across Ohio for an afternoon of networking and learning about the very latest policy issues impacting your hotel. 

A special networking reception with complimentary drinks and appetizers will follow on our expo floor. Prepare to meet and engage with great vendors providing excellent services and products tailored to the hospitality industry.

The Hospitality Show regional event series is FREE and open to all hoteliers and Allied (supplier) members of AHLA.

Date & Time

May 20, 2025 – 1pm-5pm

Location

The Westin Cincinnati

21 E 5th St

Cincinnati, OH 45202

Agenda

May 20, 12:00 - 5:00 Registration
May 20, 1:05 - 1:20 Keynote Address
  • Steve Leeper, President & CEO, Cincinnati Center City Development Corporation (3CDC)
May 20, 1:20 - 1:40 Government Affairs Panel
May 20, 1:40 - 1:55 What Planners Want from Venues in 2025: Unlock Group Business Growth & Stand Out Among Planners
May 20, 1:55 - 2:05 AHLA Insights: Advocacy, Trends, and Vision
  • Matt Carrier, SVP, Federal Affairs, Policy, and Research, AHLA
May 20, 2:05 - 2:35 Data Driven Success: Unlocking New Revenue Streams
  • Matt Carrier, SVP, Federal Affairs, Policy, and Research, AHLA (Moderator)
  • Peter Dodge, Director, Public Affairs, Brand USA
  • Tim Fedroff, Sales Executive, STR
May 20, 2:35 - 2:50 Refreshment and Networking Break
May 20, 2:50 - 3:00 Green Key Global Spotlight: Sustainability in Action
  • Matt Carrier, SVP, Federal Affairs, Policy, and Research, AHLA
May 20, 3:00 - 3:20 The Next Chapter: Trends Shaping Hotel Operations
  • Laura Folkl, Senior Director, Allied Membership & Business Development, AHLA (Moderator)
May 20, 3:20 - 3:30 From Policy to Practice: Updates from OHLA
  • Joe Savarise, President & CEO, OHLA
May 20, 3:30 - 3:55 Fireside Chat
May 20, 3:55 - 4:10 Hotel Spotlight
  • Bimal Patel, President, Rolling Hills Hospitality
May 20, 4:10 - 5:00 Networking Reception