2023 VISIT CANTON TRAVEL GUIDE

RESERVE AD SPACE BY FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18

Don't miss your opportunity to advertise in the official destination marketing publication used to respond to thousands of visitors’ requests for information about Canton and the Stark County region each year! Over 100,000 Travel Guides will be distributed throughout the year via diverse channels.



• The Travel Guide is used to respond to visitors requesting information from Visit Canton as well as major area attractions like the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Experience Hartville, Gervasi Vineyard, and more.
• Additionally, the Guide is utilized by event planners and attendees during conferences, tournaments, and group tours taking place all throughout Stark County.
• Plus, the Travel Guide is distributed and displayed at hotels, attractions, and visitor centers throughout northeast Ohio and beyond.

Please note the 2023 Ad Space Deadline is November 18th - only 44 days away!

BONUS OFFER for Full & Half Page Advertisers: $450 Value

• Receive one (1) dedicated eNews blast to Visit Canton’s 20,000+ opt-in email subscribers
• Receive one (1) Enhanced Event Listing in NE Ohio section in choice of issue of Ohio Magazine
• Pinpoint on the Map



2023 Webinars:

Join online to learn more about how the co-op program can benefit your attraction or destination in 2023.

• Click here to register for the webinar on Wednesday, October 19 at 1 p.m.
• Click here to register for the webinar on Thursday, October 20 at 10 a.m.
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Questions? Please contact Lauren Seckel, Ohio. Find It Here. Marketing Manager.

VisitCanton.com

Advertise with Destination Signals on VisitCanton.com, the most trusted travel resource for the Stark County region. Reach a highly-qualified, engaged audience planning travel and activities through effective native advertising, and connect with locals and visitors searching for hotels, things to do, restaurants, attractions, and events.

Click Here for Details. Contact Sidney.Abramson@DestinationSignals.com for more information.

2023 Ohio Travel Guide

The Ohio Travel Guide is TourismOhio’s official guide for those who have shown interest in Ohio travel. 400,000 guides are delivered directly to individuals interested in Ohio destinations throughout 2023. NEW THIS YEAR: Participate with Visit Canton, Akron/Summit CVB, and several regional industry partners in a destination spread!

Click Here for Details. Contact NCardinale@OhioMagazine.com for more information.

Ohio Magazine Co-Op

Participate with Visit Canton and 8 total area businesses in a full-page spread in Ohio Magazine and a custom email blast.

This is the #1 subscribed audience for regional travelers in Ohio and surrounding states. Ohio Magazine’s multi-channel messaging on social, email, web, and print reaches a monthly audience of 325,000.

• Ohio Magazine - May 2023 & May 2023 eMail | Feature content: Summer Fun Guide
• Ohio Magazine - July/August 2023 & July 2023 eMail| Feature content: Canton/Akron/Cleveland
• Ohio Magazine - September/October 2023 & October 2023 eMail | Feature content: Arts in Ohio, Fall Happenings, and Wine

Click Here for Details. Contact NCardinale@OhioMagazine.com for more information.

Ohio Magazine | Canton Feature Section

Receive 25% off your display ad when you include the approved Visit Canton logo. Participate in the July/August issue with a multi-page feature section on Canton!

Click Here for Details. Contact NCardinale@OhioMagazine.com for more information.

Ohio Magazine Facebook Co-Op

Reach a targeted, regional audience with an Ohio Magazine sponsored ad on Facebook featuring Visit Canton and local businesses. Leverage the combined buying power of Visit Canton and Stark County tourism partners, providing optimal results for a fraction of the cost. Available for 2-month campaigns:

• June/July 2023
• October/November 2023

Click Here for Details. Contact NCardinale@OhioMagazine.com for more information.

TravelHost Co-Op

TravelHost reaches visitors in Ohio through unique hotel distribution, AAA Visitor Centers, CVBs, social media, and website. Be included in a full-page ad in TravelHost Magazine for as little as $150 per month.

Available bi-Monthly issues include: Jan/Feb, Mar/Apr, May/June, July/Aug, Sept/Oct, Nov/Dec

Click Here for Details. Contact MercedesGraham57801@gmail.com for more information.

Visit Canton will reimburse up to $500 of your booth registration expenses with the Visit Canton Tradeshow Co-Op Program. 

Qualifying events include 2023 consumer travel shows that target audiences beyond the Stark County region, such as but not limited to AAA Travel Shows, Golf Travel Shows, Sports & Outdoors Shows, Race Expos etc. 

Visit Canton will also provide:

- Travel Guides (direct shipment to show locations available)

- Lead follow-up assistance and support

- Table top and/or floor display for Travel Guides

- Booth flooring, banner stands, and table coverings available for request (subject to availability)

- Booth staff coverage and shift sharing available for request (subject to availability)

October 20 | Partner Roundtable

Join us on October 20th at Noon to hear from the Visit Canton Sales Team! We will share a preview of our plans for Tradeshows, FAM Tours, Sales Calls and more for 2023! 

Plus, we want to hear from you: come share your news with our team and network with colleagues!

Hybrid Meeting: Join us via Zoom or in-person at the Akron-Canton Airport!

November 11 | Merry Mixer

Visit Canton has something unique and fun in store for our holiday networking event!

The Merry Mixer will be held at... Christkindl Markt! Come enjoy holiday treats, a cash bar, and networking. Plus, begin your holiday shopping while you're there!

Friday, November 11th

3:00 - 6:00 PM

Visit Canton will be hosting a table at SCORE THE JOB! CAREER FAIR, sponsored by the Black College Football Hall of Fame on Wednesday, October 19, taking place at the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Our hotel, attraction, and restaurant partners are encouraged to send any full-time job openings to AngieG@VisitCanton.com by Friday, October 14th and we will promote them to attendees interested in careers in hospitality, travel, and tourism.

Visit Canton also maintains job listings from our tourism industry partners on our website. Check out available opportunities and start your career in tourism. If you have jobs to add to the list, please send info to LauraF@VisitCanton.com.

Event Support Grants

Applications Open | Rolling Applications

Grant Award | Award Based on Event's Potential Economic Impact

Project Scope | Event Support for capturing sporting events, complementary festivals to larger events, meetings & conferences.

Destination Enhancement Grants



Applications Open | September 12-October 31 2022

Grant Award | Up to $50,000

Project Scope | Projects should target the development of quality-of-place amenities, attractions, and facilities that enhance the visitor experience and foster connectivity within the specific destination o geographic area to increase the likelihood of visitation from outside the area.

Cultural Tourism Grants

Applications Open | November 1-November 30, 2022 

Grant Award | Up to $20,000 per project

Project Scope | Grants will be awarded for the purpose of generating increased visitation and economic impact for the region through the support of arts and culture events and marketing initiatives.

*If dollars are still available, applications will be accepted on the 1st of every month.

October 6-8 | Canton Film Fest

Canton Palace Theatre

October 7 | ArtsinStark First Friday

Downtown Canton

October 7-8 | Annual Holiday Boutique

Canton Woman's Club

October 8 | New Berlin Festival

North Canton Main Street Square

October 8 | 'Crosse Out Cancer College Lacrosse Showcase

Forever Lawn Sports Complex at Hall of Fame Village

October 8 | CAK5K on the Runway

Akron-Canton Airport

October 8 | Stark Vintage Market

Stark County Fairgrounds

October 8 | Sidestreet MKTS

Oakwood Square Plaza

October 8 | Duck, Duck Jeep Downtown Fall Festival

Downtown Alliance

October 15 | Spring Hill Fall Heritage Festival

Spring Hill Historic Home

October 22 | Haunted Wine Run 5K

Gervasi Vineyard

OCtober 29 | Great Pumpkin Race

Stark County Board of Developmental Disabilities

October 29 | Halloween Dinner Dance with La Flavour

MAPS Air Museum

October 30 | Tyrant Wrestling Hall of Fame Folkstyle Championships

Center for Performance

VIEW EVENTS ON VISITCANTON.COM/PARTNERS

Michael Crawford, President & CEO of Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Co., recently spoke at the Akron Roundtable luncheon about the development of Hall of Fame Village. Crawford spoke on the economic impact the destination will have on our region, and about the progress of building a large destination in a short amount of time. "We're not done yet, by any stretch of the imagination. But we've now built things. We now have experiences for guests," Crawford said.

Craft Brewers: Are you growing your own hops? Join the Fresh Hop Ohio campaign from the Ohio Craft Brewers Association!

Nine players in their first year of eligibility are among the list of 129 Modern-Era Nominees for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2023. The list of 129 Modern-Era Nominees will be reduced to 25 Semifinalists in November and, from there, to 15 Finalists whose names will be announced in early January.

Muskellunge Brewery is in the news! Learn more about owner Frank Estremera and his Downtown Canton brewery.

US News released the Top Romantic Getaways in the US - by state! We are so excited to see that Gervasi Vineyard made the list!