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Participating in the Ohio Tourism Leadership Academy is more than just learning about the Ohio travel economy and the role you play. It's also about strengthening your network with peers and existing leadership. During each session, we discuss critical regional and statewide issues with leaders from statewide public, private and nonprofit organizations. Learning occurs through panel discussions, presentations, tours, written assignments and other activities designed to deepen your understanding of Ohio travel industry challenges and opportunities, as well as to inspire you to make a difference.
The program consists of six classes with session locations taking place in the Greater Columbus area. Classes are held monthly from January through June. They begin at 10 am and conclude at 3 pm.
Class members have included those from attractions, museums, theme parks, DMOs, local government, state agencies, federal legislators, community development offices, restaurants, hotels and more.
Applications for 2020 are now available. If you have any questions about the program, or if you want to make sure you are the very first to receive application notices, please contact Melinda Huntley at mhuntley@ohiotravel.org.
*No refunds will be accepted after January 1, 2020. Tuition cannot be transferred to another year. Subsitutions are permitted until the beginning of the first session.
2019 OTLA Group Projects
The 2019 OTLA Class group projects examined drivers with the potential to most impact the Ohio travel economy. We profiled these projects in eClips throughout the summer, but if you need a refresher, read more about their exciting work here:
Economic Conditions with Significant Potential Impact on the Tourism Industry
Virtualized Meetings and How They Could Transform the Travel Industry
Marketing & Advertising Transformation
Business Ethics in the Ohio Travel Economy
How Social Media & Next-Gen Professionals are Impacting the Future of Tourism
Addressing Diversity & Inclusion in the Travel Industry
Introducing the Graduating 2019 Class of OTLA
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Amanda Smith Rasnick Lake Erie Shores & Islands |
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Jessica Fosco Cedar Point |
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Mary MacDonald Ohio Craft Brewers Association |
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Justin Hemminger Ohio Craft Brewers Association |
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Stephanie Dunham |
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Heather Bokman ODNR Division of Wildlife |
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Sarah Gleason Clermont County CVB |
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Haley LaBatt Logan County Chamber |
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Bryan McMahan Great Lakes Publishing |
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Melissa Sanders Ashtabula County CVB |
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Destiny Bryson Highland County CVB |
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Meg Berno Dublin CVB |
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Abby Miller Lake Erie Shores & Islands |
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Lance Woodworth Destination Toledo |
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Michelle Ford Experience Columbus |
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Michael Boone Troyer Athens County CVB |
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Adria Bergeron Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District |
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Becky Whittington Visit Gahanna |
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Erika Sheets Lazy River at Granville |
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Samantha Fangman Butler County Visitors Bureau |
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Kevin Young Cincinnati USA CVB |
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Jacob Masters Dennison Railroad Depot Museum |
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Jandi Adams Clary Gardens |
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Lori Bishop Visit Grove City |
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Dan Havener City of Grove City |
