News you need to know
Update on Ohio Tourism budget
A total budget allocation for Fiscal Year 2010 of $5.1 million should allow for the Ohio Tourism Division’s core marketing and promotional functions to continue at basic levels as it transitions to a new funding and partnership model to promote Ohio tourism. Click here for complete details.
Breithaupt joins Experience Columbus board
Robert Breithaupt, the executive director of the Jazz Arts Group, recently joined the Experience Columbus board of directors. Breithaupt has served as executive director since 2001 and has been the drummer for the Columbus Jazz Orchestra since 1980.
Promote your destination
Market your travel destination in the Ohio Tourism Division’s 2010 Ohio Travel Planner. Submit your free listing by 5 p.m. July 23. Information also will be listed on DiscoverOhio.com.
Submit your destination’s events for the Ohio Tourism Division’s Spring/Summer Ohio Calendar of Events. The deadline is 5 p.m. Sept. 4. The publication covers events occurring March 1-Aug. 31, 2010. Event information also will be listed on DiscoverOhio.com and ExperienceColumbus.com.
Advertise your business to visitors
Get your business in front of visitors by advertising in the Experience Columbus Visitors Guide. Advertising closes Sept. 18 for the winter issue. Members receive a 10 percent discount. Contact Bryan McMahan of Columbus Custom Publishing at 614-410-0440 or bmcmahan@acncolumbus.com. Plan ahead with a complete calendar of advertising deadlines.
Bloemendaal leads industry association
Experience Columbus Director of Convention Sales Marco Bloemendaal is serving as the president of the Columbus chapter of the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI). With chapters world-wide, the HSMAI is comprised of sales and marketing professionals representing all segments of the hospitality industry.
Ohio Tourism Leadership Academy accepting applications
Hospitality and tourism professionals from Ohio are invited to apply for the 2009-10 Ohio Tourism Leadership Academy, open to candidates in middle to senior level positions in tourism-related businesses. Applications are due Sept. 18.
Win acclaim for your marketing efforts
Entries are due July 27 for the Ohio Travel Association’s annual Ruby Awards, which recognize the best marketing work by the state’s tourism destinations. Click here for entry forms.
VisitGayColumbus.com launched
Stonewall Columbus recently launched VisitGayColumbus.com, a GLBT friendly guide to Columbus visitor destinations.
Free and low-cost events promoted to visitors
With many Americans staying closer to home this summer, Experience Columbus added links to free events and those costing $10 and under. Make sure your visitor-friendly events are included. Click here for details on submitting event information.
Join the Guest Satisfaction Council
Keep your staff in the know about what’s happening around Columbus. Join the Guest Satisfaction Group, comprised of hotel, attraction and restaurant staff. The group meets quarterly to provide the hospitality industry with the tools and information needed to answer questions about where to shop, dine, play or stay in Columbus. The next meeting will be held Aug. 18 at COSI. For more details, contact Anthony Cordo, Experience Columbus Visitor Services Manager.
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