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DCVB to
Participate in Ohio Tourism Day
Governor declares May 9 Ohio Tourism Day, encourages families to plan
their getaways
Greenville, Ohio (May 4, 2018) – In celebration of National Travel and
Tourism Week, the Darke County Visitors Bureau will join 90
attractions, visitor bureaus, restaurants, lodging, retail, and other
tourism businesses exhibiting at Ohio Tourism Day on May 9, as
proclaimed by Governor John R. Kasich. Hosted by TourismOhio, Tourism
Day encourages visitors to plan their Ohio getaways by showcasing the
Ohio experiences families and friends can enjoy. Ohio Tourism Day is a
free event and will take place on the Ohio Statehouse West Plaza in
Columbus.
“Ohio Tourism Day is a great way to show off just how important the $40
billion travel and tourism industry is to Ohio,” said Matthew Staugler,
executive director of the Darke County Visitors Bureau. “We’re excited
to be in Columbus with KitchenAid ®, one of our biggest tourism
partners, talking about all the fun experiences to have in Darke County
this summer and giving away some great items.”
“Ohio Tourism Day is the perfect opportunity to Find It Here.” said
Ohio Tourism Director, Matt MacLaren. “The weather is getting nice,
school is almost out, and it is a great time to plan your next trip at
Ohio.org!”
During Ohio Tourism Day, visitors can enjoy live music, see animals
from the zoo up close, hop on a wave runner simulator, tap their feet
along with Irish step dancers, take a trip to many of Ohio’s incredible
destinations through virtual reality and more. The event will be emceed
by Emmy award-winning TV personality Cameron Fontana. A full list of
participating attractions and events is available at
Ohio.org/TourismDay.
Ohio Tourism Day showcases the depth and diversity of Ohio’s travel
offerings while providing a taste of the joy, togetherness and
exhilaration they can find by traveling in Ohio. All exhibitors,
attendees, tourism businesses, and people planning their Ohio trip are
encouraged to post their photos from the day with #OhioFindItHere and
#OhioTourismDay.
Event Details:
Wednesday, May 9, 2018
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Ohio Statehouse Lawn (West Plaza), 1 Capitol Square, Columbus, OH 43215
Follow TourismOhio on social media @OhioFindItHere on Twitter,
Facebook, Instagram, and read our blog on Ohio.org. The Ohio Travel
Guide and Calendar of Events are available digitally or in print at no
cost at: ohio.org/order-guide
About TourismOhio
TourismOhio, operating within the state of Ohio's Development Services
Agency, works to ensure Ohio is positioned as a destination of choice,
enriching lives through authentic travel experiences. The branding,
Ohio. Find It Here., supports Ohio's $43 billion tourism industry. For
more, visit Ohio.org.
About the Darke County Visitors Bureau
The Darke County Visitors Bureau is Darke County’s destination
marketing organization, whose mission is to share and enrich the
stories and destinations that make our county unique. For more, visit
www.visitdarkecounty.org.
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