Fast Facts about Ohio Tourism

In 2005, visitors spent more than $31.3 billion in Ohio.

More than 560,000 people are employed in Ohio's travel and tourism industry. Tourism brings in $9.4 billion in wages in Ohio.

Direct taxes from tourism spending generates more than $2 billion.

a. Direct State Taxes: $1.4 billion
b. Direct Local Taxes: $702 million

Ohio has a diverse tourism product. It includes the Lake Erie shore, Amish country, large cities, theme parks, cultural/historical attractions, nature, educational attractions and more.

Ohio's brand, "Ohio, So Much to Discover" incorporates Ohio's diversity and establishes Ohio as a travel destination. But we need more funding to promote and market it to potential visitors.

Source: Longwoods International Study
commissioned by the Ohio Department of Development