In 2015, Columbus was one of 38 cities to score a perfect 100 on the Human Rights Campaign's Municipal Equality Index (MEI), which examines the laws, policies and services of municipalities and rates them on the basis of their inclusivity of LGBT…
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If you plan corporate dinners, meetings, retreats, reunions or events, the 2016 Columbus Event Expo is the show for you. Presented by Experience Columbus and produced in partnership with Team Promotions and Extraordinary Events, the second annual…
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The Greater Columbus Convention Center not only offers 1.7 million square feet of flexible, customizable space, but many of Columbus' best fresh, local, affordable and diverse restaurants are just minutes away. All locations listed below are within…
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“Few destinations are as welcoming as Ohio’s capital city.” - Connect , “Come One, Come All: 6 LGBT-Friendly Cities” “There’s a palatable energy and excitement in Columbus, the capital and largest city in Ohio. Artisan food producers, imaginative…
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The Columbus Ale Trail launched in May 2015, and Columbus' craft beer scene continues its boom. Volume 2 of the Ale Trail has officially launched after a successful first year. The trail encourages visitors to interact with the area’s ever-growing…
Read MoreAs the rejuvenation of downtown Columbus continues to fuel the city’s upward momentum toward becoming one of the top meetings destinations in the country, Experience Columbus is proud to announce that we have signed-on as a Strategic Partner to the…
Read MoreExperience Columbus is excited to announce that we recently launched a newly designed, mobile-responsive website, allowing for a seamless experience whether using a desktop, tablet or mobile device. The Meeting Planner section of the site still has…
Read MoreExperience Columbus through the eyes of a first-time visitor and convention attendee. This new video showcases the Columbus Convention Package, featuring the accessibility, walkability and spaciousness of Columbus. It's easy to get here, via car or…
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In 1970, Arnold Schwarzenegger competed in and won the World Weightlifting Championships here in Columbus, after which, he vowed to return to Columbus one day to promote the sport of bodybuilding. In 1976 he did just that, finally establishing the…
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In Columbus, tourism is a $5.7 billion industry, representing 71,000 jobs, or 9% of our local workforce, in Franklin County. Each day, Experience Columbus works to grow this industry to increase that economic impact by selling convention groups and…
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