2026 Experience Columbus Co-op Program
Experience Columbus has launched a co-op program to help support community partners! This new opportunity is available to any Columbus business or attraction that supports and believes in the impact of tourism! The 2026 Application has closed. 2027 program details coming in spring of 2026.
The Experience Columbus co-op program:
- Provides local businesses marketing support for strategic advertising that aligns with Experience Columbus’ target audiences and markets.
- Will launch in February 2026 with a financial match by Experience Columbus.
- Has the ability for partners to benefit and collaborate on Experience Columbus’ key yearly campaigns: Spring Break, Summer, and Holiday.
- Includes many investment levels, but limited to 16 partners in year one.
2026 Holiday Campaign:
- Learn more about the 2026 program and packages
- Watch our 2026 information session recording
- Application re-opens: July 1, 2026
- Holiday Campaign Application Due: September 1, 2026
- All applicants notified by September 4, 2026
2026 Holiday Campaign:
- Learn more about the 2026 program and packages
- Watch our 2026 information session recording
- Application re-opens: July 1, 2026
- Holiday Campaign Application Due: September 1, 2026
- All applicants notified by September 4, 2026
How to Know if You're Accepted
A member of the Experience Columbus team will reach out to you by December 18, 2026, to let you know if your business has been accepted into the 2027 co-op program.
Interested in applying? Contact our team:
Set up a meeting with our staff to learn more about the Experience Columbus Co-op Program.
Olivia Karp, ECI (she/her) Sr. Partnerships Manager
Email:
Phone:
Ashley Darr, ECI (she/her) Sr. Director, Integrated Marketing & Communications
Email:
