Articles

Major events boost image and drive visitation COLUMBUS – Experience Columbus and the Greater Columbus Sports Commission have released their first quarter 2018 State of the Industry Report. From January to March 2018, the average daily rate at Greater… Continue Reading >>

Creative approach based on core human value, thriving COLUMBUS – As the summer travel months approach, Experience Columbus is launching a new leisure advertising campaign built on the platform of “thriving.” The campaign is designed to differentiate… Continue Reading >>

Former Rev1 Ventures Director of Community Outreach is candidate of choice COLUMBUS – Experience Columbus has named its new vice president of strategic development, Charles Hill II. In his new role, Hill will oversee all aspects of the development,… Continue Reading >>

COLUMBUS – In 2017 Columbus thrived, and the local tourism economy played a significant role in that prosperity. Tonight, at its Annual Meeting, Experience Columbus celebrated the community’s many successes in 2017, took a look at what’s ahead in… Continue Reading >>

CFA reveals plans to add 470 convention rooms to Hilton Columbus Downtown COLUMBUS – Local and industry leaders joined together today at the Greater Columbus Convention Center (GCCC) to unveil plans and convey support for a 470-room expansion of the… Continue Reading >>

Local tourism economy flourishes as bed tax collections hit all-time high COLUMBUS – The local tourism economy thrived in 2017. Bed tax collections hit a new record at $46.8 million; the Greater Columbus Convention Center completed a $140 million… Continue Reading >>

COLUMBUS – Experience Columbus announced today the winners of its annual EXPY Awards, recognizing outstanding contributions by businesses, groups, organizations or individuals to the local hospitality industry and the Greater Columbus visitor… Continue Reading >>

Citywide conventions boost ADR and RevPAR COLUMBUS – Today, Experience Columbus and the Greater Columbus Sports Commission released their third quarter 2017 State of the Industry Report. According to the STR report, from Jan. 1 to Sept. 30, 2017,… Continue Reading >>

Final piece of property’s $140 million renovation and expansion now in place COLUMBUS – Following the completion of the Greater Columbus Convention Center’s (GCCC) $140-million renovation and expansion in July, the final piece of the project is now… Continue Reading >>

Number of visitors increases and hotel industry thrives COLUMBUS – Today, Experience Columbus and the Greater Columbus Sports Commission released their mid-year 2017 State of the Industry Report. During the first half of 2017, the travel and tourism… Continue Reading >>