Ribbon Cutting: Sandusky County Visitors Bureau

The Chamber is set to celebrate the Sandusky County Visitors Bureau with ribbon cutting

The Chamber is celebrating the Sandusky County Visitors Bureau's achievement of the highest tourism sales growth for the state of Ohio! The Ribbon cutting will take place at their new visitors sign located in the parking lot across from their office at 712 North St, Fremont. at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, August 14. To RSVP, please email crystal@scchamber.org. 

Peggy Courtney, Executive Director, and team have created popular experiences such as the Historic Barn Mural Trail and Rock & Awe Holiday Light Show to enhance Sandusky County as a destination to travelers inside and outside of the county. Join us as we celebrate this incredible accomplishment to a well-deserved team!
 

If you are interested in celebrating a milestone of your business with the Sandusky County Chamber of Commerce, contact Crystal Laird at (419) 332-1591 or visit the Chamber's website www.scchamber.org.


Press Release
For Immediate Release
Date: July 2, 2024
Sandusky County Achieves #1 Tourism Sales Growth in Ohio

Sandusky County, Ohio - The latest economic impact report from Tourism Economics, an Oxford Economics Company, reveals that Sandusky County has achieved the highest tourism sales growth in the state of Ohio, with an impressive increase of 31.03% from 2021 to 2023. This remarkable growth rate is nearly double the statewide average of 16.86%.

Economic Highlights for Northwest Ohio (2021-2023):

Visitor spending in Northwest Ohio generated $9.0 billion in total sales.
This spending supported 73,081 jobs and generated $2.0 billion in income.
Tax revenues from visitor spending reached $1.1 billion.
Sandusky County?s Economic Impact:

Total sales from visitor spending: $229.3 million.
Jobs supported: 2,035.
Total Labor Income Impact: $55.5 million. 
Tax revenues: $29 million.
County Growth Rates in Northwest Ohio:

Hancock County: +22.93%
Erie County: +19.42%
Van Wert County: +12.98%
Mercer County: +13.41%
Allen County: +11.09%
Fulton County: +10.86%
Wood County: +10.16%
Hardin County: +10.12%
Lucas County: +9.14%
Defiance County: +8.44%
Ottawa County: +4.17%
Putnam County: +2.47%
Wyandot County: +0.34%
Paulding County: -1.27%
Henry County: -1.95%
Huron County: +3.18%
Auglaize County: -3.16%
Seneca County: -3.44%
Crawford County: -3.57%
Williams County: -3.61%

"Sandusky County's impressive growth in tourism sales is a testament to the county's vibrant tourism industry and its appeal as a premier travel destination," said David Thornbury, Marketing Director of the Sandusky County Visitors Bureau. "Our community has worked tirelessly to enhance the visitor experience, and these efforts are clearly paying off."

For more information on Sandusky County's tourism offerings and economic impact, visit the Sandusky County Visitors Bureau website at: sanduskycounty.org

About Sandusky County Visitors Bureau: The Sandusky County Visitors Bureau is dedicated to promoting tourism and supporting economic growth through travel and tourism. The bureau works to showcase the unique attractions and experiences available in Sandusky County.

Contact: David Thornbury
Marketing Director
Sandusky County Visitors Bureau
419-332-4470
marketing@sanduskycounty.org