Hospitality Indiana

Last month, we welcomed long-time board member, Kelly Ford, as Hospitality Indiana's Board Chair! 🎉

We had the opportunity to sit down with Kelly and learn more about her time in the industry and her goals for the association.

Learn more about Kelly here: https://www.hospitalityindiana.org/news/meet-the-chairwoman-kelly-ford

This week's is dedicated to all of our members who worked hard behind the scenes to make race weekend in Indy possible!

We're thankful for all you do to make guests' experiences in Indy the best of the best! 🏁🏎️

⛳️ The time is almost here!
Join us for our 2026 Annual Golf Outing on June 15, 2026 at the Golf Club of Indiana.

Come to network and spend the day with fellow industry peers, stay to show off your swing and indulge in food and drinks throughout the day!

Will we see you on the green?

Limited amount of foursomes available! Register today at https://www.hospitalityindiana.org/events/2026-annual-golf-outing

Happy to our friends at Huse Culinary and Westin Indianapolis International Airport, and shoutout to those who participated in the National Restaurant Association Show last week! 🎉

Who’s heading to the this weekend!? 🙋🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️ This event is the must-attend event for every member of the restaurant and foodservice industry­!

Be sure to say hi to your fellow Hoosiers representing Indiana including , , , , & much more!

Missing out this year? Save the date for May 22-25, 2027!

Hospitality Indiana members get 1 FREE registration so join us next year!

This week, the American Hotel & Lodging Association hosted their annual Hotels on the Hill in Washington, D.C.

Hotels on the Hill provides an important opportunity for AHLA members to meet with Members of Congress and share the issues most impacting business, guests and the people who work in the industry.

HI member Jeffrey Brown, from Schahet Hotels, was there this week and shared the following images.

Thank you, Jeffrey, for your dedication to advocacy on behalf of our industry!

Photo details:
1: Indiana delegation: Ron Burgett (Choice Hotels), Jeffrey Brown (Schahet Hotels) AJ Brow (White Lodging). Not shown: Jean-Luc Barone (White Lodging).
2 & 4: Meeting with Congressman Frank Mrvan
3: CNN journalist and Hotels on the Hill speaker, Manu Raju and Jeffrey Brown

Another week, another !

Special news from Westfield Washington Schools on the opening of Shamrock Station! 🎉

Come and experience Shamrock Station tomorrow, May 12th from 5PM-8PM!

This is a great opportunity to experience this student-run facility and program in action. More details outlined in the graphic!

RSVP here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSceBG-8VNjuA-ie4koFj3SECk6bDVms83PcJZJxw3CxqvgVZQ/viewform