The Ohio Tourism Works website, twitter, and facebook connections are your source for updates and information on Ohio's hospitality industry!
Ohio Tourism Works is a collaborative effort by the Ohio Tourism Roundtable to create awareness that tourism is a $40 billion industry in Ohio that sustains 443,000 Ohio jobs and annually generates over $2.6 billion in state and local tax revenue. By increasing tourism promotion Ohio can generate more jobs and tax revenue.
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FEATURED STORY
Ohio tourism has its best year
accounting for 443,000 jobs in Ohio as
visitors spend over $40 billion in 2012!
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New Tourism Funding Model
The new Ohio Tourism Funding Model is part of the
recently passed SB 314 and HB 489 bills.
We are hopeful that it will become law this month.
Click here for a 1 pager on the new model
Visit the "Take Action" page to view VIDEOS and see a summary on how tourism can generate significant new revenue for Ohio!
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The Ohio Tourism Roundtable represents leadership and industry professionals from the Ohio Hotel & Lodging Association, the Ohio Association of Convention & Visitors Bureaus, the Ohio Travel Association and the Ohio Restaurant Association.
Did You Know?
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14 to 1 ROI:
For every $1 Ohio spends on tourism advertising 14 new tax dollars are generated.
Click here for the press release
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Tourism generates revenue:
Tourism is a $40.3 billion industry in Ohio, the third largest industry in the state.
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Tourism creates jobs:
The tourism industry sustains 439,000 jobs across Ohio's 88 counties.
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Tourism creates growth:
Tourism brings new dollars into Ohio. it diversifies Ohio's economy, and provides entrepreneurial opportunities.
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Tourism creates opportunity:
Tourism includes a strong network of small and large businesses, everything from a family-owned and operated canoe livery to a multimillion-dollar entertainment company.