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Experience Columbus promoted Columbus as a destination for conventions and leisure visitors at the shows listed below in November-January. Read more to see how the exposure at these shows can benefit Columbus in the future.

National Tour Association Annual Convention

Nov. 14-16, Reno, Nev.
This annual convention is one of the biggest in the group travel industry. Columbus representatives met with 40 tour operators, securing 21 qualified leads for future business.

Association Forum of Chicagoland Holiday Showcase

Dec. 14-16, Chicago
This annual event attracts meeting planners from the Chicago area. Experience Columbus received three requests for proposals and 15 additional leads.

CVBREPS Holiday Event

Dec. 15, Washington, D.C.
More than 400 meeting planners from the D.C. metro area attended this event, open exclusively to cities with a convention and visitors bureau representative in Washington, D.C. Experience Columbus generated several leads for future business.

Professional Convention Management Association Annual Meeting 

Jan. 9-13, Dallas
More than 3,000 meeting professionals attended this premier annual event. Experience Columbus networked with new and existing customers.

American Bus Association Marketplace

Jan. 15-19, National Harbor, Md.
Marketplace is considered the premier business event in the group travel industry. Columbus secured 33 qualified leads for future business.

AAA Great Vacations Expo

Jan. 22-24, Columbus
Nearly 13,000 people attended the second annual expo, Ohio’s premier travel event geared to leisure visitors. Experience Columbus partnered with nine Central Ohio organizations to promote the Greater Columbus area. 

Religious Conference Management Association World Conference & Expo

Jan. 26-29, Fort Worth, Texas
The World Conference & Expo is an annual event for faith-based meeting professionals.  Columbus representatives met with more than 40 meeting professionals, resulting in 10 leads.

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