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May 15, 2012 at 8:40 pm Let's rock the vote for Ohio in Budget Travel magazine's annual Reader's Choice Awards! Two Ohio destinations are in the running for their respective categories -- Please vote (and encourage your friends and followers to do the same) for Columbus and Cedar Point before May 31st. Thank you! http://bit.ly/KCp0Z6
Vote Now for Budget Travel's Reader's Choice Awards!
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It's our third annual Readers' Choice poll. Readers weighed in on our blog, Facebook, and Twitter with their nominations—now you have until 10pm on May 31 to vote on the winner. We know you have strong opinions on travel—here's your chance to share them!
Ken Roberts
To all Mothers both passed on and present: Happy Mother's Day
Debbie Robinson
May 11, 2012 at 7:09 pm The recipients of our annual tourism awards take a moment from all the festivites to pause and say HI!
Dixie Lee Wyler Awesome!
May 12, 2012 at 10:26 am
Doug Parker
May 12, 2012 at 12:27 am http://youtu.be/5wphX6gFr-w
National Tourism Week Celebration, Hocking Hills Tourism Association, 5/11/12
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Christening of the new waterwheel for the Welcome Center in Logan, new exhibit for the popular Pencil Sharpener Museum, and a look at "Hills on Wheels"...the...
Doug Parker
May 11, 2012 at 10:57 pm thanks to all who were on hand today to celebrate National Tourism Week at the Hocking Hills Tourism Assn Welcome Center in Logan
Joe At Ohio Tourism
May 11, 2012 at 3:21 pm We LOVE Partnerships!! The Hocking Hills Tourism Association unveiled a new partnership with Seneca Steel Erectors, who wrapped one of their tractor trailers with this ad for the Hocking Hills! Great job to Karen Lovell Raymore and her team for this non-traditional partnership!!
Amir Eylon A special thans to the HHTA for letting me be a part of their special day! Ask Karen about my debut with the water wheel!
May 11, 2012 at 3:54 pm
Jeri At MariettaOhio That's fabulous!!!!
May 11, 2012 at 4:52 pm
Lisa Conrad Underwood Very cool Karen!
May 11, 2012 at 5:27 pm
Lee Tasseff Very cool!
May 11, 2012 at 7:07 pm
Karen Lovell Raymore We're so excited - this truck travels to 28 different states!
May 11, 2012 at 8:40 pm
Melinda Johnson Huntley This is fantastic! Love it.
May 11, 2012 at 8:47 pm
Lee Tasseff
May 11, 2012 at 7:06 pm 
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Weirick Communications Account Executive, Jamie Wright with Bureau Group Tour & Media Director, Jodie Puster flashes the Ohio Tourism Office's well-traveled logo. Jamie is touring Richland County attractions with Jodie this afternoon to better learn our tourism product. Jodie couldn't resist showing off the Bureau's new shocking green sidewalk sign at the same time.
Jenna Dill
Hey All! We're giving away a free overnight stay at Lake Hill Cabins in Athens! Feel free to enter to win! Good luck :)
Tammy At Ohio Tourism
May 11, 2012 at 3:54 pm Nice Ohio tourism economic impact piece on Fox Toledo TV. Good to see how this story is being localized. Larry Fletcher did a fantastic job on the interview -- Way to go Larry! http://www.toledonewsnow.com/story/18297463/ohio-tourism-industry-grows-significantly
Ohio tourism industry grows significantly
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Ohio tourism is on the rebound. Last year, tourism officials say sales grew by $2 billion, reaching a total of $40 billion.
Joe At Ohio Tourism
May 10, 2012 at 5:04 pm Great hi photo from the 11th Annual Zenith Awards, held Wednesday in Akron! Can you spot Amir Eylon in the crowd? Congrats to all the winners!!!
Dixie Lee Wyler EXCELLENT!!!!!!!
May 10, 2012 at 5:07 pm
Debbie Robinson Hello Akron!
May 10, 2012 at 6:05 pm
Lori Reinbolt
May 10, 2012 at 2:18 pm Celebrate National Train Day in Orrville, OH on Sat, May 12. http://orrvillerailroad.com/
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Founded by a small group of railroad enthusiasts, the Orrville Railroad Heritage Society (ORHS) promotes the preservation of our Ohio railroad heritage.
Lee Tasseff
May 10, 2012 at 1:12 pm Too Much Fun Mobile makes pit stop at the Ohio State Reformatory Mrps aka "Shawshank State Prison" yesterday after our Annual Meeting.
Dixie Lee Wyler With Amy and Lee and their TEAM - Ohio/Mansfield do HAVE IT!!!!!!!!!
May 10, 2012 at 1:37 pm
Dixie Lee Wyler Jodie Puster is one of tourism's great leaders always great to work with her and with Lee Tasseff!!!!!
May 10, 2012 at 1:54 pm
Betsy A Decillis
Want to show your support of our industry to your friends on Facebook by adding your name to the list and then hit share!
Lee Tasseff
May 10, 2012 at 1:37 pm Score one for Shelby! Glen's is one of those places you gotta see to believe!
Visit the Shelby Mall for hard-to-find items
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The Shelby Mall is actually not a mall; it is a huge surplus store.
Amir Eylon
May 10, 2012 at 12:06 pm Woohoo! The kind of headlines we LOVE to read!
Tourism spending up in Ohio last year
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They came from near and not so far, spent billions and then headed home, usually after a couple of days.
Jodi Burroughs Great news!
May 10, 2012 at 12:30 pm
Ken Roberts
May 9, 2012 at 7:19 pm Animal Whisperers: Are you interested in Animal Spirits and Communication? Find out on how to connect by visiting the Paranormal Journeys blog only at www.cantonrep.com
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Tammy At Ohio Tourism
May 9, 2012 at 5:20 pm Ohio's 2011 tourism economic impact results are out! We are now a $40 BILLION industry!!! $2.7 billion in taxes and 443,000 jobs. See the press release at: http://consumer.discoverohio.com/pressroom/divisionreleases.aspx?detail=655
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The Division of Travel and Tourism complies news releases on a regular basis, including monthly events releases, releases on a theme and Ohio tourism trends.
Lisa Conrad Underwood Whoo-Hoo! FORTY BILLION DOLLARS! We do make a difference!
May 9, 2012 at 5:33 pm
Bill Bakan
May 7, 2012 at 4:51 pm Come take a peek how the men of "Braveheart" got so good!....NO not that kind of "peek"!
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Celtic Beltane Festival | Maize Valley Winery
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Have you ever seen a man in a kilt (skirt) throw a telephone pole? The 7th annual Celtic Festival occurs Saturd
Ken Roberts
May 7, 2012 at 4:37 pm The Macabre, Ghosts, Coffin sitting, Horror movies.. for Hunger Relief. A crazy fun time for a great cause. Details at the Paranormal Journeys blog only at www.cantonrep.com
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Amir Eylon I love that O"hi"O spirit! Congratulations to all of the winners!
May 11, 2012 at 8:23 pm