Industry Insights
Updates 10/30/2026: Ohio's Travel Industry and Current Travel Research
Canadian interest in U.S. travel is showing some resilience, but politics, safety and perceptions of welcome remain significant barriers. For travelers age 50-plus, holiday travel is about family and connection, and many are willing to spend to make it happen. Travelers increasingly want destinations that match their interests, while social media and AI are reshaping how those destinations get discovered. Meetings professionals are optimistic about 2027, but rising costs may push more events toward value, distinctive venues and closer-to-home destinations.
Read More...Updates 09/25/2026: Ohio's Travel Industry and Current Travel Research
Recent research shows that travel remains a priority despite rising costs, with travelers increasingly seeking value, immersive experiences and closer-to-home trips. Major events can also drive significant visitation and hotel spending. For Ohio, these trends highlight opportunities to promote affordable getaways, distinctive experiences and visitor-generating events.
Read More...Updates 09/11/2026: Ohio's Travel Industry and Current Travel Research
Attractions should use technology to support stories and physical experiences, not assume more technology creates engagement. DMOs should connect incentive planners with distinctive experiences. Business travel growing, but demanding greater value. Marketers should leverage later bookings, spontaneous road trips and AI-assisted planning.
Read More...Updates 08/21/2026: Ohio's Travel Industry and Current Travel Research
Attendance alone does not tell you whether visitors were actually engaged. Heritage visitors want to spend time together, and some of the most popular heritage experiences blend history with the outdoors.
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November 10, 2026
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Ohio Travel Talks: Resources for Historic Preservation
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November 16, 2026
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