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Experience Columbus Reports

As the destination marketing organization for the Columbus region, Experience Columbus is dedicated to growing visitor spending and enhancing the visitor experience for both visitors and locals. Here you’ll find the organization’s latest reports and learn how tourism fuels the local economy.

Latest Reports

Experience Columbus Announces New Brand Campaign and New Visitation Data at TourismUS

2024 State of the Visitor Industry: First Quarter Report

2024 State of the Visitor Industry: First Quarter Report

2023 State of the Visitor Industry: Year-End Report

2023 State of the Visitor Industry: Year-End Report

2023 State of the Visitor Industry: Third Quarter Report

2023 State of the Visitor Industry: Third Quarter Report

2023 Annual Report

Check out our video to learn about our successes from 2023

2023 Columbus By the Numbers

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Community Impact

Tourism fuels the local economy, employs residents, generates revenue, and more.

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In the News

From features in Forbes to stories in Travel + Leisure, see how Columbus is making headlines.

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Destination US Newsletter

This newsletter keeps stakeholders in-the-know with industry updates and initiatives.

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Press Releases

See the latest official announcements from Experience Columbus.

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Past Reports

2024 Reports

2023 Reports

2022 Reports

2021 Reports

2020 Reports

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Maggie Blake, ECI (she/her) Director, Sales Operations

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