Category: Press Releases

New Experience Columbus Chatbot Serves as Holiday Gift Assistant

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Dec 09, 2020

As first destination to bring conversational AI to visitors, chatbot joins host of digital trip planning tools to enhance economic recovery COLUMBUS – Experience Columbus has worked with Satisfi Labs to develop a virtual chat assistant on the…

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2020 State of the Visitor Industry: Third Quarter Report

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Nov 12, 2020

COLUMBUS – The tourism industry remains steadfast in its efforts to outlast the spread of COVID-19 according to the state of the visitor industry report from Experience Columbus and the Greater Columbus Sports Commission. “2020 has been anything but…

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Columbus Roar & Explore Pass, Packages Offer Flexible Options for Safe Yet Unforgettable Getaway

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Oct 06, 2020

COLUMBUS – The New Roar & Explore Pass and overnight getaways offer Columbus visitors and locals alike incredible flexibility with fully customizable experiences at an affordable price. Whether they’re local Cbus residents, visiting from out-of-town…

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Tax Revenue Generated by Columbus Visitors Grows to $1.35 billion in 2019

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Sep 22, 2020

Increases in visits, visitor spend, and jobs supported highlight importance of jumpstarting tourism economy amidst COVID-19 COLUMBUS – Throughout 2019 the Greater Columbus tourism economy continued to grow, seeing increases in number of visitors…

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Experience Columbus Launches “Live Forward Live” Podcast

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Sep 01, 2020

COLUMBUS – Experience Columbus announces its new “Live Forward Live” podcast, available now at ExperienceColumbus.com/Podcast as well as major podcast streaming services iHeart radio (website and app), Apple Podcasts, Spreaker and Spotify. Produced…

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Columbus Musician Plaid Brixx Releases Original Song, “Live For Today”

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Aug 11, 2020

New song serves as anthem for Experience Columbus’ inspirational Live Forward marketing campaign COLUMBUS – Columbus-based American indie-pop artist, Plaid Brixx (born Chris Duggan), has released a new original single, “Live For Today,” as a rallying…

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2020 State of the Visitor Industry: Mid-Year Report

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Aug 06, 2020

COLUMBUS – The 2020 state of the visitor industry mid-year report made available today by Experience Columbus and the Greater Columbus Sports Commission shows the continued importance of safely reopening the city. As the destination marketing…

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Experience Columbus Vice President of Sales Joins Black Travel Leaders to Address Systemic Racism

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Jul 14, 2020

Dan Williams answers ‘5 questions about race’ in video premiering at Destinations International’s annual travel industry conference COLUMBUS, Ohio – Following the death of George Floyd and the overwhelming response nationwide, Experience Columbus…

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Columbus Among First Destinations to Coordinate Citywide Pursuit of Global Cleanliness Accreditation

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May 28, 2020

Experience Columbus leads initiative to prepare city for eventual return of mass gatherings COLUMBUS, Ohio – In preparation for the return of larger gatherings as the country begins to reopen, Experience Columbus is coordinating an effort to help its…

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Experience Columbus Pivots Approach, Launches “Live Forward” Campaign to Rebuild Destination

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May 05, 2020

Initiative meant to inspire and rally industry partners and residents, support the local economy COLUMBUS, Ohio – Timed with the U.S. Travel Association’s annual National Travel and Tourism Week (May 3-9) and amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Experience…

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