Press Releases

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... 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... 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... 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... 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... 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... 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... 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.... 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... 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... Continue Reading >>