How Brand USA Promotes
Ohio
Advancing the growth of legitimate inbound travel to strengthen the U.S. economy, bolster exports, and create quality jobs.
Brand USA Marketing & Promotional Activity
Economic Impact from Travel and Tourism
International travel to Ohio boosts spending in the state’s travel and tourism sector, supports job growth, and increases economic activity. – Source: Tourism Economics
State Jobs Supported
Travel Spending
Tax Receipts
Through Cooperative Marketing
Ohio destinations participated in Brand USA programs to engage key international markets and drive bookings.
- United Kingdom
- Ireland
Through Media and Digital Engagement
Brand USA featured Ohio experiences through:
Social Media Features
Stories
Hosted Media Trips
Brand USA Partners with 11 Organizations in Ohio
- Destination Cleveland
- Destination Toledo
- Experience Columbus
- Lake Erie Shores & Islands
- Ohio. Find It Here.
- Red Roof Inns, Inc.
- Visit Akron-Summit
- Visit Canton
- Visit Cincy
- Visit Put-in-By
- Warren County, Ohio CVB
Travel Trade Engagement
Brand USA partners with international tour operators and travel advisors to expand offerings, promote new experiences, and train sales teams to drive bookings to communities across the country.
– Source: The National Travel and Tourism Office
International Travelers Use a Travel Advisor
Sales Missions & Trade Shows
Brand USA partners with international tour operators and travel advisors to expand offerings, promote new experiences, and train sales teams to drive bookings to communities across the country.
- Brand USA Travel Week (UK and Ireland)
Destination Immersions
Destination Immersions brings international tour operators to the U.S. to experience destinations and create new itineraries. Ohio was featured in several of these programs.
2024 Destination Immersions:
- United Kingdom-Ireland – Cincinnati
- United Kingdom-Ireland – Cleveland

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