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Travel's Impact on

Ohio

In every state, travel strengthens economic growth, contributes to communities and so much more. In Ohio, travel creates jobs, boosts the local economy and generates tax revenue benefitting all citizens.

Travel Works in Ohio

Travel is an economic force, fueling growth and supporting the local economy and workforce in Ohio.

State Report

Supports nearly

191K

Ohio jobs

Generates

$1.8B

in state & local taxes

Contributes

$24.4B

to Ohio's economy

Ohio's

#11

employer

Our Recent Stops in Ohio

We’ve been amplifying the industry’s impact across Ohio by bringing together travel businesses, related stakeholders, the travel workforce and elected leaders to demonstrate first-hand how Travel Works for Ohio.

Columbus, OH

U.S. Travel brought its Travel Works Roadshow to Columbus, OH in 2019 with a daylong series of events spotlighting travel’s impact on a local, regional and national level.

08/29/2019

Travel’s Impact Benefits Every State

See how travel plays a critical role in powering economic vitality in every state.

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Ohio in the News

The Columbus Dispatch | 08/29/2019

Columbus symbolizes the economic benefits of travel and tourism

Politico | 09/03/2019

The U.S. Travel Association hit the road last week

WKBN Columbus | 08/29/2019

Ohio faces domestic and international challenges in light of booming travel, tourism

Congressman Troy Balderson | 08/29/2019

Balderson Touts Central Ohio's Growing Tourism Industry at Travel Works Roadshow Stop

Join the Effort

Help our Travel Action Network spread the word and educate leaders about critical travel industry priorities.

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