Visit Canton

Dear Partners, After 12 years of dedicated service with the CVB, Laura Felberg is moving on to new horizons. Laura has served a vital role for our team, our community, and the tourism industry throughout northeast Ohio. We’re grateful for all she has done during her time with Visit Canton and will miss her presence greatly, but we are excited to support her continued success in this next chapter of her career! Laura’s last day with us is Wednesday, April 2nd. Please feel free to stop in the downtown office at 401 Market Ave. N from 1 to 3 p.m. to wish her farewell in person! Visit Canton is working to ensure a smooth transition. For your industry support needs please direct questions to the following Visit Canton team members: • Business and Event Listings, Website Updates, and Social Content Requests: Willis Brienza, willisb@visitcanton.com • Exploreboard Maintenance and Updates, Welcome Center Brochures, and Travel Guide Requests: Gabe Baker, gabeb@visitcanton.com • Grants, Industry Events, Marketing and Promotional Opportunities: Allison Gromofsky, allisong@visitcanton.com Not sure who to contact? Don't worry! The entire Visit Canton team is here to assist. Contact our main line at 330.454.1439. Sincerely, Allyson Bussey | President

Stark County is full of amazing communities. Nominate your town for Ohio Magazine's "BEST HOMETOWN"! Share about community spirit, tradition, and inspiring local initiatives. Nominations must be received by April 30th. 😍Special shoutout to 2019-2020 Best Hometown - Hartville, Ohio! https://lnkd.in/gHuPEFpu

Visit Canton offers FREE frontline training for our Tourism Partners - from managers to frontline staff, interns or volunteers! Our goal is to create a destination that is welcoming, friendly, and helpful so our guests leave happy and with a desire to return. Attend the STAR Frontline Training session on April 22nd to amplify your knowledge of our destination, get tips on making recommendations for visitors, and ideas to implement at your own attraction. https://lnkd.in/g7yMB9WN

Visit Canton offers FREE frontline training for our Tourism Partners - from managers to frontline staff, interns or volunteers! Our goal is to create a destination that is welcoming, friendly, and helpful so our guests leave happy and with a desire to return. Attend the STAR Frontline Training session on April 22nd to amplify your knowledge of our destination, get tips on making recommendations for visitors, and ideas to implement at your own attraction. https://lnkd.in/g7yMB9WN

Join us for Meet the Media, on Tuesday, April 15th a networking opportunity designed to connect Visit Canton tourism partners with local and Northeast Ohio journalists, radio personalities, influencers, and media professionals. This event will offer a platform for tourism partners to share their unique stories, gain potential media exposure, and learn best practices for engaging with the press. Register to attend here: https://lnkd.in/gaR7Zaxp

Savor the taste of 35+ Stark County dining destinations through March 30, 2025. Register for your FREE digital dining pass here: https://lnkd.in/g7TRsfE6

Visit Canton is selling our attractions, communities and special events at the Heartland Travel Showcase presented by Ohio Travel Association. We have spent the weekend in Toledo connecting with tour operators, group tour planners and the motorcoach market. #OnlyInTheHeartland

I had a wonderful time celebrating Ohio’s birthday at Ohio Statehood Day and connecting with statewide cultural partners and the Ohio History Connection. #history #heritage #america250oh

Tourism Partners: Visit Canton is excited to promote affordable, family-friendly activities throughout Stark County with the Pigskin's Pals Adventure Pass. If you would like to promote a special offer for the Spring Season (March 20 - May 31) sign-up by March 12! https://lnkd.in/gPAaHR7F

A handful of Exhibitor Booths are still available! Visit Canton has partnered with the Building Industry Association of Stark & East Central Ohio to host a showcase of our travel destinations at the 2025 Stark County Home & Garden Show. A limited number of FREE booths are available for Stark County tourism partners on Saturday, March 15, 2025. Please Sign-Up to join by March 7th! https://lnkd.in/ggK-dHvN