TourismUS Celebrates the Impact of the Local Travel Economy and the Hospitality Industry's Stars
COLUMBUS, Ohio—Hundreds of travel and tourism professionals, Central Ohio business owners, community leaders and elected officials gathered for Experience Columbus’ annual TourismUS event on Oct. 1, 2026 at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field. The event
Columbus Makes Period Care Part of Sports-Venue Infrastructure as IgniteHER Launches New Programs
COLUMBUS, Ohio —Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther, Aunt Flow Chief of Staff Jenna Saponaro and Columbus Urban League President and CEO Stephanie Hightower will gather at Huntington Park today to celebrate Columbus becoming the first U.S. city to provide
Experience Columbus and Downtown Columbus, Inc. Launch New Downtown Discovery Pass
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Experience Columbus and Downtown Columbus, Inc. are partnering to launch a free Downtown Discovery Pass, inviting visitors and residents to explore the Gay Street District and earn rewards along the way. The pass encourages support
Experience Columbus Invites Visitors to Explore One of the Nation’s Top Fall Destinations
COLUMBUS, Ohio—Forget about choosing between football, foliage and Halloween fun, Columbus brings all three together for the ultimate fall getaway. See autumn colors recognized by NBC’s TODAY among the country’s best fall foliage road trips, then
Black Tech Week Selects Columbus as 2027 Host City
COLUMBUS, Ohio—Black Tech Week, presented by JobsOhio, one of the nation’s leading gatherings for founders, investors, technologists, creatives and ecosystem builders, has selected Columbus as its host city for 2027. The announcement was made Friday,
Columbus Becomes The First US City To Provide Free Period Products At All Major Sports Venues
Columbus is making sports history as the first city in the country to provide free period products at all of its major sports venues. Huntington Park, home of the Columbus Clippers, today joined Ohio Stadium, ScottsMiracle-Gro Field, Nationwide
2026 State of the Visitor Industry: Mid-Year Report
COLUMBUS, Ohio—Experience Columbus and the Greater Columbus Sports Commission (GCSC) released the 2026 State of the Visitor Industry: Mid-Year Report today and shared new visitation data, showing the local travel economy continues to break records.
Experience Columbus Partners with KultureCity and Earns Sensory Inclusive Designation
COLUMBUS, Ohio—Experience Columbus is making travel more inclusive by partnering with KultureCity, the world’s leading nonprofit on sensory accessibility and acceptance, to certify both Columbus Welcome Center locations as Sensory Inclusive™. Team
Experience Columbus Celebrates a Summer of Landmark Anniversaries and Signature Events
COLUMBUS, Ohio—Memorial Day marks the unofficial start to summer and Experience Columbus, the destination marketing organization for the Columbus region, is launching a new campaign inviting visitors and locals alike to enjoy a season packed with
2026 State of the Visitor Industry: First Quarter Report
COLUMBUS, Ohio—The 2026 State of the Visitor Industry: First Quarter Report made available today by Experience Columbus and the Greater Columbus Sports Commission shows a thriving local travel economy with year over year growth across all key
