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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

2026 State of the Visitor Industry: Mid-Year Report

2026 State of the Visitor Industry: Mid-Year Report

2026 State of the Visitor Industry: First Quarter Report

2026 State of the Visitor Industry: First Quarter Report

2025 State of the Visitor Industry: Year-End Report

2025 State of the Visitor Industry: Year-End Report

2025 State of the Visitor Industry: Third Quarter Report

2025 State of the Visitor Industry: Third Quarter Report

2025 Annual Report

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Past Reports

2026 Reports

2025 Reports

2024 Reports

2023 Reports

2022 Reports

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2020 Reports

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For media inquiries, contact:

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

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