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The End of an Interesting Year Brings the Beginning of Opportunity

Jessie Wagner — 2008-12-04T10:11:15-05:00

Greetings from a post-Turkey Day Tourism Division! As I write this message, I feel so thankful for this terrific industry, our partners, friends and loved ones who support our efforts to “Share the Ohio Story” each and every day. I...

Space Still Available at Heartland Travel Showcase in Pittsburgh, Feb. 20 – 22

Jessie Wagner — 2008-12-04T10:04:52-05:00

Heartland Travel Showcase, a regional group tour show for delegates to market Ohio to tour operators, will be in Pittsburgh Feb. 20 – 22, and limited exhibitor space is still available. Register now to participate in prescheduled tour operator appointments...

What’s New in 2009?

Jessie Wagner — 2008-12-04T10:04:21-05:00

The Tourism Division Public Relations Office wants to help you promote your area, attraction, lodging facility, restaurant, etc. in 2009. To help us help you, we are asking for information on what’s new in 2009. Please let us know about...

Discounted AAA Expo Offer Available to BuckeyeLine Subscribers!

Jessie Wagner — 2008-12-04T10:03:42-05:00

Don’t miss the opportunity to market your Ohio destination or attraction at the AAA Great Vacations Expo Jan. 16 – 18, 2009, at the Veterans Memorial in Columbus. The expo provides destinations with a unique opportunity to meet face-to-face with...

Division Seeks Monthly Web Site Contest Sponsors

Jessie Wagner — 2008-12-04T10:03:09-05:00

The Ohio Tourism Division is accepting sponsors for our 2009 DiscoverOhio.com Monthly Contest program. As one of the most popular features of DiscoverOhio.com, the Monthly Contest offers Industry members increased exposure to thousands of new visitors every month. Sponsors are...

Division Welcomes Tourism Information Intern Hiram Hubbard

Jessie Wagner — 2008-12-04T10:01:55-05:00

The Tourism Information Office is excited to announce the addition of Hiram Hubbard to the team. Hiram’s primary responsibility is working on the Buckeye Database so as you submit information, you may work with Hiram. He is a student at...

NTA Convention Leads Available

Jessie Wagner — 2008-12-04T10:01:20-05:00

Division Group Tour Specialist Celeste Krolak and five Ohio delegates (Greene County CVB, Red Roof Inn Corporate, Akron Best Western Executive Inn, Planet Hollywood/Buca Di Beppo) participated in the National Tour Association (NTA) Annual Convention in Pittsburgh on Nov. 15...

NTA Unveils Modified Convention Format Draft

Jessie Wagner — 2008-12-04T09:50:19-05:00

During the Business Meeting Luncheon at the National Tour Association’s (NTA) Annual Convention, members heard from NTA leaders regarding many of this year's developments and information on the future format of the NTA Convention. The concept is to adjust the...

Film Office Advisory Group Holds Second Meeting

Jessie Wagner — 2008-12-04T09:49:13-05:00

The Ohio Film Office Advisory Group held its second meeting on Nov. 6 in Columbus at the Vern Riffe Building. Ohio Film Office Director Christina Grozik updated the group on projects the office has been working on in recent months...

Film Office Welcomes Actor Will Smith

Jessie Wagner — 2008-12-04T09:47:12-05:00

The Ohio Film Office welcomed actor Will Smith on Thursday, Nov. 20 when he visited Independence, Ohio, for a sneak preview of his new film, “Seven Pounds,” at the Cinemark Theater in Valley View. Ohio was one of five states...

Division Marketing Office Celebrates Successful 2008

Jessie Wagner — 2008-12-04T09:41:24-05:00

2008 has been a whirlwind year as the Marketing Office hired two new agencies, Ron Foth Advertising as the Division’s advertising agency of record and Singleton and Partners as the Division’s multicultural agency. Working with a limited timeframe, the office...

Best Practices: Today's Dads a New Breed

Jessie Wagner — 2008-12-04T09:40:36-05:00

Last month, we learned that women, by a vast majority, are the household decision makers. However, it also is important to learn about the other half of the household—the Dads. According to the National Tour Association’s Web site, a new...

Tech Corner: E-mail Marketing

Jessie Wagner — 2008-12-04T09:39:39-05:00

Are you using e-mail in your marketing mix? If not, consider adding it. A recent study by the Direct Marketing Association shows that the return on investment for e-mail is just more than $45 for every $1 spent. Once you’ve...

Where in the World?

Jessie Wagner — 2008-12-04T09:38:42-05:00

Dec. 9: Amir Eylon speaking at the Columbus Chapter of American Marketing Association

Approaching the End of 2008

Jessie Wagner — 2008-11-12T09:20:53-05:00

Warm November greetings from your Tourism team here in Columbus! Your BuckeyeLine is arriving a few days later than normal this month as many of our team members have been on the road across Ohio working on key projects and...

November Advertising Deadlines

Jessie Wagner — 2008-11-12T09:14:23-05:00

Close dates for advertising in the 2009 Spring/Summer Ohio Calendar of Events and 2009 Ohio Travel Planner are quickly approaching. To make sure your Ohio tourism attraction, lodging facility, restaurant, etc. is highlighted in Ohio’s official travel publications, contact your...

New York Media Mission Set for Jan. 28-29

Jessie Wagner — 2008-11-12T09:13:40-05:00

Ohio Travel Industry Members with travel stories of national caliber are invited to join the Tourism Division Public Relations Office for a media mission to New York City Jan. 28-29. Travel and consumer media in New York are interested in:...