Experiential Tourism Discussed at OAC Meeting

Ohio's Appalachian Country (OAC) recently gathered at the Ohio Historical Society for their quarterly meeting. Comprised of the 29 Appalachian Counties in Ohio, OAC exists to promote tourism and to market the region to visitors.

During the meeting, Amy Tatman, Tourism Sales Manager for Experience Columbus, shared with OAC members information on experiential tourism, what exactly it is, and tips on how to create packages and then market them. She also shared examples of group tour experiential packages that she and her tourism partners created for Columbus.

Ohio Division of Travel & Tourism's director, Amir Eylon and the Governor's Office of Appalachia's director, Fred Deel, were also on hand during the meeting.



Taking part in the meeting were L - Toni Kellar, the Wilds, Mark Holbrook - Ohio Historical Society and host for the meeting, Amy Tatman, Shauna Hearing and Debbie Robinson - Cambridge/Guernsey County Visitors & Convention Bureau.

For information on Ohio's Appalachian Country, visit http://www.appalachianohio.com/tourism. To learn more about Experience Columbus and their experiential group tour packages, go to http://www.experiencecolumbus.com/.