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Advance your business and profession with an Ohio Travel Association membership
We are the voice of Ohio’s tourism industry. We are champions for Ohio’s travel industry—and we move the industry forward.
We provide our members with the most current information, resources and materials to give them competitive edge in business and in their professional development. Through the Ohio Travel Association, our members receive:
• networking opportunities—critical to growing your business and building peer relationships
• effective representation and access to legislative resources
• career advancement opportunities to develop leadership skills
• achievement recognition through awards and scholarships
• the latest industry news, trends and statistics
• and much more!
Apply now and get the most out of your annual membership!
2012 Membership Rates
First representative from your company/organization — $400
Additional representative from your company/organization — $95
Full-time educator — $95
Student — $30
Click here to download an OTA Membership Application or click here to apply online.
For more information, contact Betsy Decillis at 800-896-4682, ext. 0#.
Why OTA?
Professional development and networking
Ohio Conference on Tourism
The Ohio Conference on Tourism is OTA’s center stage for professional growth opportunities as speakers and presenters from around the state and nation offer valuable insight on the latest trends, marketing and advertising tools, how to increase business and much, much more. This three-day conference is designed to meet the needs of members in all levels of management and in various areas of specialization. Ohio Conference on Tourism
Heartland Travel Showcase
The Heartland Travel Showcase is the ideal environment for OTA members looking to grow their business. This annual trade show brings hundreds of tour operators and representatives of destinations and attractions together to make connections and possibly generate business. Heartland Travel Showcase
Insider Access Webinar Series
Insider Access Webinar Series events are one-hour programs created by OTA members to provide access to the movers and shakers in the tourism industry and beyond.
Ohio Tourism Leadership Academy
The Ohio Tourism Leadership Academy has been created to enhance leadership and networking skills and offers the ideal personal growth opportunity to those members who are passionate about advancing their career in the travel and tourism industry. Ohio Tourism Leadership Academy
Meet the Editor
This event brings travel writers, communications managers tourism professions together with editors to hear best practices on writing press releases and learn tips on how to increase the chances of getting published or on the air.
Tourism & Tonic
Tourism & Tonic, a social networking event, has been created especially to give members an opportunity to meet and mingle with industry colleagues in a casual, social environment.
Print and Electronic Publications
Tourism Monitor (e-newsletter)
Each month, members receive an e-newsletter that offers breaking tourism news, upcoming events, and links to online resources and event registration.
eClips
Weekly rundown of the top news stories in tourism from across the state. OTA’s eClips are delivered right to your email inbox every Friday morning.
Online Resources
OhioTravel.org
OTA’s website is a reliable source for member information, news, events and legislative issues. In addition to keeping OTA members informed, the website also provides quick and easy online registration for upcoming events and a membership directory.
HeartlandTravelShowcase.com
HeartlandTravelShowcase.com is the online resource for the Midwest region’s largest motor coach trade show.
TourismCreatesJobs.com
TourismCreatesJobs.com arms members with statistics to encourage legislators tourism’s impact on Ohio’s economy.
Contacting your legislators
Want to write, call or email your legislators? This page gives you all the information that you need.
Becoming a Resource for your Legislators
This legislative guidebook offers helpful information on why it is important to get involved, the lobbying process and how to communicate effectively with your legislators.
Apply now and get the most out of your membership!
2012 Membership Rates
First representative from your company/organization — $400
Additional representative from your company/organization — $95
Full-time educator — $95
Student — $30
Click here to download an OTA Membership Application or click here to apply online.
For more information, contact Betsy Decillis at 800-896-4682, ext. 0#.
