Industry Insights
Upcoming Keynote Speaker Dennis Snow Gives a Taste of OCOT Presentation
With the Ohio Conference on Travel up and coming, we’re getting revved up about it, and we want you to feel just as excited as we are! For the next few weeks, we’re interviewing some of our keynote speakers about their upcoming presentations at OCOT to give you a taste of all you can expect at the conference itself. This week, we interviewed Dennis Snow, a nationally-known speaker that knows customer service inside and out. Snow has over 20 years with the Walt Disney Company, in addition to his many skills and experiences in speaking, authoring, training, and consulting.
Read More...Huntley Named Chair of Ohio Business Coalition for Education
To help encourage business careers as a student choice, MBA Research and the Ohio Department of Education have formed the Ohio Business Coalition for Education and have named OTA’s Melinda Huntley as chair through June 2019.
Read More...Return to Our Roots: Remembering the Power of Frontline Staff
After speaking to a group of frontline employees graduating from Visit Canton's STAR program, OTA Executive Director Melinda Huntley shares her thoughts on the power of the frontline and how to reconnect to our industry's purpose by stepping out now and then.
Read More...New Ohio Trails Website is Looking for Your Trails
A new website has been launched to help outdoor enthusiasts find trails to explore in Ohio. Created by ODNR, this website is the result of the Ohio Trails Partnership, of which Ohio Travel Association has been involved with since the beginning. Now it's time to populate the site.
Read More...Upcoming Events
Fri
27
2018
July 27, 2018
Tourism Day at Ohio State Fair with OTA and ODNR
ODNR Natural Resource Park
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1
2018
August 1, 2018
OTA Board Nominations Deadline
Ohio Travel Association
Seeking Industry Representatives from all Five Regions
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07/20/2018
General Manager
Toledo Staybridge Suites
Maumee, Ohio
Manages hotel to ensure efficient and profitable operation by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
More Info...07/02/2018
Partner Relations Manager
Lake Erie Shores & Islands
Sandusky, Ohio
Lake Erie Shores and Islands is seeking a self-directed, experienced sales professional to join our team! This individual will be responsible for a variety of sales and account maintenance activities associated with prospective and existing tourism industry partners. Being goal-oriented, highly organized, and possessing strong written and verbal communication skills are all requirements of this position. Some weekend and evening hours may be required. This is a full-time, year-round, exempt position with full benefits.
More Info...07/02/2018
Audience Marketing Manager
Ripple Effect Digital Marketing
Cleveland, Ohio
Ripple Effect Digital Marketing, a Great Lakes Publishing company, is looking for an Audience Marketing Manager. Our Ripple Effect team helps local businesses navigate the fast-paced, ever-changing digital landscape with cutting edge tactics built on serving customers while maintaining their authentic identity. Ripple Effect also acts as the in-house agency for Great Lakes Publishing’s magazine brands: Cleveland Magazine, Ohio Magazine and Lake Erie Living. This newly created position offers the best of both worlds for the right candidate: the chance to work with well-established and trusted brands and be part of an incredible digital growth opportunity.
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