Visit Canton October CVBuzz

STARK COUNTY CONVENTION & VISITORS' BUREAU

PLANNING AHEAD

2022 Marketing Updates & Reminders

Deadlines are approaching for a few important tourism marketing opportunities in 2022. Review the list and be sure to check off the to-do list before time runs out!

Advertising co-ops provide up to $25,000 in matching funds from Tourism Ohio, Learn more about 2022 opportunities on the informational webinars, October 12th or October 14th.

Verify Ohio.org and Ohio Travel Guide FREE Listings. DUE OCTOBER 20

The Ohio.org destination database is the primary way TourismOhio provides travelers with the most up-to-date and inspiring travel ideas. Login by October 20th to verify the accuracy of your listings and events.

Submit or Review Listings

Enhance your listing in the Ohio Travel Guide. DUE NOVEMBER 5

Visit Canton offers an incentive for Stark County partners to participate in the Ohio Travel

Guide with enhanced listings and reader response. Be reimbursed 50% of the cost, up to $1,070. Space deadline November 5th.

Enhanced Listing Details

Submit Recovery & Destination Development Grant Application. DUE NOVEMBER 19

Apply for up to $50,000 in grant funds to improve the visitor's experience at your business and in your community.

Review Grant Guidelines

Advertise in the 2022 Official Visit Canton Travel Guide. DUE DECEMBER 10

The Official Travel Guide is Visit Canton's primary fulfillment piece for visitors seeking information about Stark County. Space deadline to advertise in the Official Travel Guide is December 10th.

Reserve Ad Space

INDUSTRY PARTNER MARKETING ROUNDTABLE

INDUSTRY PARTNER

VIRTUAL ROUNDTABLE

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21st @ 12 Noon

Join us online, October 21st at 12:00 PM for the monthly Partner Roundtable.

Learn more and ask questions about 2022 marketing opportunities, advertising co-ops, and grants. Plus, share updates about what's happening at your business with Visit Canton and Stark County tourism industry partners.

OFFICIAL STARK COUNTY TRAVEL GUIDE

This premier publication will return to a robust distribution of 100,000+ copies in 2022.

The Official Visit Canton Travel Guide is the top tool for fulfilling visitor information requests, for our organization and for industry partners including the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Gervasi Vineyard, and Experience Hartville.

View Sales Kit

RECOVERY & DESTINATION DEVELOPMENT GRANTS

Review Grant Guidelines

Applications are now being accepted for "RECOVERY & DESTINATION DEVELOPMENT GRANTS" offered by Visit Canton.

The new grant program is intended to support projects that improve visitors' in-destination experience, aligning with the mission of the convention & visitors’ bureau to attract and engage visitors for economic growth in Stark County through travel and tourism.

Grant requests of up to $50,000 will be considered. Matching funds are required, and partnerships that maximize public and private investment are considered favorable.

Applications due by FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19th.

OHIO. FIND IT HERE.

The Tourism Ohio Co-Op Advertising Program is open to all Ohio organizations that contribute to a healthy tourism economy. Purchase advertising such as paid social, digital, paid search, broadcast radio, or purchase content creation including digital storytelling, photo assets, and video production.

REMINDER:

Go to Ohio.org/industry/publications to review and submit your FREE 2022 listing on Ohio.org and in the Ohio Travel Guide, by October 20th.

GROUP SALES TRADESHOW

Heartland Travel Showcase

February 4-6

Promote your group-friendly experience to group tour and #sharedtravel professionals from Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, West Virginia, and Ontario. #HTS2022 will take place in Cleveland, Ohio!

UPCOMING TOURNAMENTS, CONFERENCES, & EVENTS

October 16 | Crosse Out Cancer Lacrosse Showcase