Column: Ohio Must Continue to Grow Its Tourism Industry
By Steve StiversPresident and CEO of the Ohio Chamber of Commerce In 2022, Ohio’s tourism industry generated $53 billion in visitor spending, the state’s highest ever. Even with this record-setting year, we need to continue to grow this industry due to Ohio’s robust economic growth setting it on pace to have more jobs than people in the state to fill them. Investing and putting focus on economic development related to Ohio’s travel and tourism efforts are a great way to helpPublished by The Business Journal, Youngstown, Ohio.