/tags/tourism Tourism en-US Copyright Wed, 30 Oct 2024 02:53:27 GMT /2024-10-29/ohio-boasts-more-haunted-attractions-than-any-other-state Over 130 haunted attractions are scattered throughout Ohio. It's a collaborative industry, with a booming following fueled by dedicated craftsmen and actors. Wed, 30 Oct 2024 02:53:27 GMT /2024-10-29/ohio-boasts-more-haunted-attractions-than-any-other-state Ryann Beaschler /2024-09-12/algal-blooms-and-e-coli-dampen-ohio-beach-tourism Many of Ohio’s waterways have faced bacterial contaminations this summer. It has a lasting impact on lake and riverfront town economies. Thu, 12 Sep 2024 09:52:00 GMT /2024-09-12/algal-blooms-and-e-coli-dampen-ohio-beach-tourism Kendall Crawford /2024-08-01/ohio-historical-society-settles-with-golf-club-to-take-back-world-heritage-tribal-site Ohio History Connection will pay Moundbuilders Country Club in Newark to buy out its lease and end the long-running legal dispute over the Octagon Earthworks, although the sum is confidential under a settlement agreement. Thu, 01 Aug 2024 19:06:16 GMT /2024-08-01/ohio-historical-society-settles-with-golf-club-to-take-back-world-heritage-tribal-site Julie Carr Smyth - Associated Press /2024-07-09/renovations-to-greater-columbus-convention-center-and-nationwide-arena-could-cost-190-million About $130 million worth of work on the convention center would take five to seven years to complete. The arena would need $62 million worth of work in the next two to three years. Tue, 09 Jul 2024 20:09:31 GMT /2024-07-09/renovations-to-greater-columbus-convention-center-and-nationwide-arena-could-cost-190-million George Shillcock /2024-05-24/columbus-saw-a-record-51-2-million-visitors-last-year A study showed the travel industry supports more than 82,500 jobs in Columbus and Franklin County. Visitors spent about $8.2 billion at local businesses last year. Fri, 24 May 2024 15:09:54 GMT /2024-05-24/columbus-saw-a-record-51-2-million-visitors-last-year Allie Vugrincic /2024-04-18/reimagined-rest-stop-on-i-70-in-licking-county-highlights-world-heritage-site The rest stop is decorated with the colors and themes of the Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks, which became Ohio's first World Heritage Site in September. Thu, 18 Apr 2024 19:27:40 GMT /2024-04-18/reimagined-rest-stop-on-i-70-in-licking-county-highlights-world-heritage-site Allie Vugrincic /2024-03-08/what-is-the-economic-impact-of-a-world-heritage-site-for-ohio-its-what-communities-make-it Research suggests the Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks' World Heritage status is worth about $12.5 million for three Ohio counties, but the designation may be worth more. Fri, 08 Mar 2024 10:00:00 GMT /2024-03-08/what-is-the-economic-impact-of-a-world-heritage-site-for-ohio-its-what-communities-make-it Allie Vugrincic /show/all-sides/2023-10-27/get-the-most-out-of-your-next-visit-to-one-of-americas-national-parks There are over 50 national parks in the United States. Fri, 27 Oct 2023 11:02:00 GMT /show/all-sides/2023-10-27/get-the-most-out-of-your-next-visit-to-one-of-americas-national-parks /show/all-sides/2023-10-25/get-the-most-out-of-your-next-visit-to-one-of-americas-national-parks There are over 50 national parks in the United States. Wed, 25 Oct 2023 11:00:00 GMT /show/all-sides/2023-10-25/get-the-most-out-of-your-next-visit-to-one-of-americas-national-parks /show/all-sides/2023-10-20/get-the-most-out-of-your-next-visit-to-one-of-americas-national-parks There are over 50 national parks in the United States. Fri, 20 Oct 2023 11:01:00 GMT /show/all-sides/2023-10-20/get-the-most-out-of-your-next-visit-to-one-of-americas-national-parks