Ohio welcomed nearly 245 million visits in 2025, generating nearly $58 billion in economic impact and supporting more than 447,000 jobs, reinforcing tourism’s role as one of Ohio’s strongest economic drivers, officials said.
State leaders also unveiled a new partnership between TourismOhio and the Greater Columbus Convention Center designed to introduce millions of convention attendees and business travelers to destinations across Ohio—encouraging visitors to extend their stay, explore more of the state, and return for future trips.
Since 2021, Ohio has seen continued growth in visitor volume, overnight travel, visitor spending, and tourism-supported employment—demonstrating tourism’s growing contribution to the state’s economy.
