Gov. John Kasich signed a bill that reshapes the way Ohio funds its tourism marketing efforts Thursday at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. The museum draws...
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Tourism Excellence Recognized by Convention & Visitors Bureau
The Mansfield/Richland County Convention and Visitors Bureau (M/RCVB) recognized Excellence in Tourism at its Annual Meeting...
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Convention & Visitors Bureau Honored for Marketing
The Mansfield/Richland County Convention & Visitors Bureau (M/RCCVB) received four more awards in a statewide tourism marketing competition at the Ohio Conference on Travel, October 26-28 in Columbus. One of the most-anticipated events at the conference is the presentation of RUBY Awards, a statewide competition honoring those who have found the most innovative and creative ways to market their destination, attraction, or service in the diverse field of tourism marketing. The awards were in the following categories: ...
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Destination Mansfield Recognized for Marketing Campaigns
Shawshank promotions were honored again at a statewide competition! The Ohio Association of Convention & Visitors Bureaus (OACVB) presented Destination Mansfield with STAR awards for our Shawshank Marketing Campaign, our ShawshankTrail.com website, and a 2nd place award for the Shawshank Digital Marketing Campaign....
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Lee Tasseff Honored with Ohio Tourism Industry’s Highest Award
Lee Tasseff was recognized with the state’s highest tourism industry honor, the Paul Sherlock Award in Tourism, during the Ohio Conference on Tourism, Nov. 16. The president of the Mansfield/Richland County Convention and Visitors Bureau, Tasseff was presented the peer award at the Hilton Columbus/Polaris. Tasseff was hired as executive director, now president, of the Mansfield/Richland County Convention and Visitors Bureau in 1990. He’s held numerous leadership roles at the local, regional and state level, including president of the Ohio Association of Convention and Visitors Bureaus and the Ohio Travel Association. Tasseff is a current board member of the Ohio Hotel & Lodging Association. “Lee is known throughout the state as change-maker with an instinctive understanding of tourism and its contributions to the economy,“ says Ohio Travel Association Executive Director Melinda Huntley. ...
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Kasich seeks new tourism-funding model
Gov. John Kasich wants to double down on tourism promotions in Ohio by getting the industry essentially to fund its own marketing campaign. The idea is part of House Bil...
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Tourism Hall of Fame gains Six New Members
Top honors in tourism excellence went to six businesses and events that have driven tourism or helped the Bureau enhance tourism in Richland County. “They set standards for excellence that helped grow Richland County’s tourism offerings,” stated Maurer. “They help set us apart from other communities competing for the same visitor dollar.” This year’s winners are:...
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Tourism Excellence Recognized by Convention & Visitors Bureau
The Mansfield/Richland County Convention and Visitors Bureau (M/RCVB) recognized Excellence in Tourism at its Annual Meeting, held May 18 in the Ohio Brass Central Guard Room at the Ohio State Reformatory. Four new members were inducted into the Tourism Hall of Fame. It was a strategic year in 2015 for the local tourism industry and our Convention & Visitors Bureau. The organization took the time to take stock of where the Bureau has been and strategize how to better effect the overall economic development and to become a strong partner. The environment is well-suited for more collaboration on things that move the community forward and we are happy to be a part of it.
In addition to producing a comprehensive two-year plan, highlights for 2015 included helping establish the Shawshank Hustle, the popular Wine & Ale Trail, invested in the Brickyard Stage project, conducting visitor research and reaping the rewards of the national PR. ...
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TOURISM INDUSTRY IN RICHLAND COUNTY GENERATES $284 MILLION IN 2011
The Mansfield/Richland County Convention & Visitors Bureau today released data detailing the economic impact of tourism in Richland County for 2011....
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Richland County Tourism Generates About $284 Million In 2011
The Mansfield-Richland County Convention and Visitors Bureau has released data detailing the economic impact of tourism in Richland County for last year. This informat...
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