Summer is just around the corner, and everyone is ready to travel.
To help spur tourism in Chillicothe, the Ross-Chillicothe Convention & Visitors Bureau partnered with TourismOhio, and joined more than 120 other attractions and destinations from across the state for the 2023 Ohio Tourism Day, held May 10 at the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus. Hundreds of people, looking to make summer plans, attended the event.
To kick off the day, Gov. DeWine unveiled Ohio’s new brand: “Ohio, The Heart of it All.” The beloved theme with a modern twist captures the state’s Midwestern warmth and invites people to create a life they love here in Ohio.
Photo: (right) Melody Young & (left) Gene Betts of the Ross-Chillicothe Convention & Visitors Bureau.Photo: Ross-Chillicothe Convention & Visitors Bureau
“Thanks to all of our tourism partners for taking part in this unique event that offers visitors a chance to discover new attractions and destinations that showcase all Ohio has to offer as a place of adventure, a place of promise, and the place for you,” said Lydia Mihalik, director of Ohio Department of Development.
“Ohio Tourism Day is a great reminder that our state is the heart of it all, with something for everyone to enjoy,” said Melody Young, Executive Director of the Ross-Chillicothe Convention & Visitors Bureau. “The day allowed us to have one-on-one conversations with potential visitors about the attractions that call Chillicothe and Ross County home.”
Every year, Ohio Tourism Day celebrates Ohio’s tourism industry and offers consumers the chance to explore vacation ideas across the state. The Ross-Chillicothe Convention & Visitors Bureau set up a display and talked to potential visitors eager to learn more about all the exciting things to do in the area.
The mission of the Ross-Chillicothe Convention & Visitors Bureau is the growth and prosperity of area economic development through tourism. The Bureau’s primary focus is to assist, attract, and educate residents, travelers, and partners. It functions as an economic driver of the hospitality industry in general through promotion of extended or overnight visits to the areas of Chillicothe and Ross County, Ohio.
Operating within Ohio's Department of Development, TourismOhio works to showcase all Ohio has to offer as a place of adventure, a place of promise, and the place for you. Visit Ohio.org for more information.
The Ohio Department of Development empowers communities to succeed by investing in Ohio’s people, places, and businesses. Learn more about our work at development.ohio.gov.