County commissioners hear CVB report on Shawshank tour

Mansfield-Richland County Convention and Visitors Bureau president Lee Tasseff says nine out of 10 people who attended various events during the Shawshank 20-Year Reunion over the Labor Day weekend were more than satisfied with their experience. Tasseff met Tuesday with Richland County commissioners to outline the results of a study done by Ashland University and to present commissioners with a framed poster from the event....

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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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Wine & Ale Trail Adds New Location

Mid-Summer is here and it’s time to take stock in the things you still want to do before summer slips by. For those who enjoy trying new wines or craft beer, make sure you check off the list of spots to explore in your own backyard. The Mansfield/Richland County Convention & Visitors Bureau recently welcomed a new location to the local Wine & Ale Trail, Laxton Hollow Brewing Works. Take a look at all the breweries and wineries on the local trail....

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New Shawshank Trail Website Immerses Fans in Movie Experience

The Mansfield/Richland County Convention & Visitors Bureau launched a new Shawshank Trail website. The new website includes beautiful pictures, a comprehensive “frequently asked questions” page, videos and podcasts about the filming locations and soon a download link to a newly designed and reformatted Shawshank Trail guide. Movie aficionados, tourists or locals looking for an authentic movie experience should look no further than www.ShawshankTrail.com....

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