Tourism Economic Impact
Tourism in Ohio isn’t just big fun; it’s also big business. Take a look at these key figures from the TourismOhio 2017 Tourism Economic Impact study:
Data sourced from Tourism Economics. TourismOhio reports tourism industry values using direct and indirect impacts.
Five Ways TourismOhio Can Help You Grow
Supporting You is Our Mission
Promote Your Event or Destination
- Create a free listing by visiting www.ohio.org/industry/database
- These free listings are included on ohio.org and within TourismOhio’s printed publications – the Ohio Travel Guide and the Calendar of Events
- Email Jesse Dotson with questions
Join Our Co-Op and Double Your Advertising Funds
- The TourismOhio Co-Op Advertising Program offers matching funds to any organization promoting tourism in Ohio
- Any single organization can request up to $25,000 in matching funds
- Email Marketing Manager Lauren Seckel with questions
Get the Word Out
- Let us know about new and exciting things at your destination!
- Email Communications Manager Juliana Khusid to keep us in the loop
Stay in the Know
- Click Here to subscribe to BuckeyeLine, our monthly industry e-newsletter
- BuckeyeLine includes industry updates, important deadlines, marketing information and more
Boost Your Social Presence
- Follow us and tag us in your social media posts
- Use the #OhioFindItHere hashtag in your social media posts
- Contact Social Media Coordinator Paola Santiago about new or exciting things in your area or at your destination. Share your high-resolution photos that can be used on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter
Industry Quick Links
Click here to view the Plan to Win: TourismOhio Strategic Plan
Check out these additional resources for participating in TourismOhio’s industry outreach efforts:
Advertising Co-Op Program
Advertising Co-Op Program
Participating in the co-op program is a great way to grow your advertising budget for FREE!
Publications
Publications
Learn more about our annual Ohio Travel Guide, our bi-annual Calendar of Events and how you can get listed!
Press Trips
Press Trips
Become part of promoting the state’s tourism industry to the entire world! Be part of one of our press trips!
Group Travel
Group Travel
Learn more about how to promote your destination or business to large groups visiting the Buckeye state!
International Travel
International Travel
Find out more about what TourismOhio and Great Lakes USA are doing to promote the region to a worldwide audience.
Ohio Tourism Group on Facebook
Ohio Tourism Group on Facebook
Join our Ohio Tourism Industry Group on Facebook and get the latest updates from professionals around the state!