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New hotel inventory outpaces booked rooms COLUMBUS - During the third quarter, Columbus’ hotel industry saw mixed performance in year-to-date metrics. From January through September, hotel occupancy and RevPAR (Revenue Per Available Room) decreased,… Continue Reading >>

Cuisine, art and history celebrated at the annual Somali Culture Festival COLUMBUS – The 2 nd annual Somali Culture Festival is slated for Nov. 17 at 7 p.m. at the Northland Performing Arts Center . Columbus’ exploding international population means a… Continue Reading >>

New data show growth in visitor volume, economic impact and jobs COLUMBUS – The tourism economy continues to grow in Greater Columbus where the number of visitors, amount of money spent and jobs supported have increased. Today, Experience Columbus… Continue Reading >>

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 >>