Education and Events

Education and Events

Be Informed, Competitive, Connected and Inspired 

Take advantage of the following opportunities to learn and connect. Along with these, OTA helps grow your business through a variety of opportunities and services. Check out the full benefits here...

February 2026

Wed
11
2026
February 11, 2026
10:00AM - 3:00PM

Ohio Tourism Leadership Academy

Riffe Center, Columbus

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Thu
12
2026
February 12, 2026
11:00AM - 12:00PM EST

Ohio Travel Talks: Data-Driven Decision Making for DMOs

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Tue
17
2026
February 17, 2026
10:00AM - 1:00PM

Group Travel Training & Collaboration Workshop for America 250-Ohio Trail Sites

Ohio History Center, Columbus

Free for Sites Along any America 250-Ohio Driving Trail

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March 2026

Thu
5
2026
March 5, 2026
10:00AM - 12:00PM

Ohio Statehood Day

Ohio Statehouse

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Fri
6
2026
March 6 (8:00AM EST) - 8 (10:00AM EST), 2026

2026 Heartland Travel Showcase

Owensboro, KY

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Wed
11
2026
March 11, 2026
10:00AM - 3:00PM

Ohio Tourism Leadership Academy

Huntington Center, Columbus

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Wed
18
2026
March 18, 2026
11:00AM - 12:00PM EST

Ohio Travel Talks: Community Collaboration & Partner Engagement

Heritage Ohio and the Main Street Program

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April 2026

Tue
14
2026
April 14, 2026
11:00AM - 12:00PM EST

Ohio Travel Talks: Creating Your Own Table

Including the Arts in your Planning

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Wed
22
2026
April 22, 2026
10:00AM - 3:00PM

Ohio Tourism Leadership Academy

Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Columbus

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Tue
28
2026
April 28, 2026
10:00AM - 3:00PM

True NORTH Guest Satisfaction Workshop

Seneca County

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May 2026

Wed
13
2026
May 13, 2026
10:00AM - 3:00PM

Ohio Tourism Leadership Academy

Octagon Earthworks, Newark

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Wed
27
2026
May 27, 2026
11:00AM - 12:00PM EST

Ohio Travel Talks: Ohio Open Doors

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June 2026

Wed
17
2026
June 17, 2026
11:00AM - 12:00PM EST

Ohio Travel Talks: TourismOhio Update

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Wed
24
2026
June 24, 2026
10:00AM - 3:00PM

Ohio Tourism Leadership Academy

Ohio History Connection, Columbus

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August 2026

Tue
11
2026
August 11, 2026
11:00AM - 12:00PM EST

Ohio Travel Talks: Implementation of Events with Yodel

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Tue
25
2026
August 25, 2026
10:00AM - 3:00PM

Board Governance Immersive Learning Lab

Chillicothe

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October 2026

Wed
7
2026
October 7 (8:00AM EST) - 9 (11:00AM EST), 2026

2026 Ohio Conference on Travel

Roberts Centre in Wilmington

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November 2026

Tue
10
2026
November 10, 2026
11:00AM - 12:00PM EST

Ohio Travel Talks: Resources for History Preservation

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