Record visitation, Best of Warren County winners announced at annual CVB meeting
03/13/2017
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Contact: Scott Hutchinson, Communications Manager | 513-204-7046 | shutchinson@wccvb.org
Record visitation, Best of Warren County winners announced at annual CVB meeting
Warren County, OH (March 10, 2017) – Warren County, Ohio welcomed a record number of tourism-related visitors in 2016, the Warren County Convention & Visitors Bureau (WCCVB) announced at its Annual Partner Meeting today.
According to attendance figures compiled by the WCCVB, the county’s numerous entertainment, shopping and dining attractions accounted for nearly 12 million visitors in 2016, surpassing a previous record set in 2015.
Phillip S. Smith, President & CEO of the WCCVB, credits the influx in visitation to the county’s budding reputation as both a convenient and affordable travel destination.
“No matter your age or interests, you’re bound to find an event, attraction or accommodation that appeals to you in Warren County,” Smith said. “Couple our wide array of affordable entertainment, dining and lodging offerings with the fact that we’re also just a short drive away for most, and it’s easy to see why we’ve become such a popular option for travelers.”
Among the county’s most visited attractions in 2016 were Caesar Creek State Park, Kings Island, Miami Valley Gaming, the Western & Southern Open and the Ohio Sauerkraut Festival.
According to the latest economic study conducted by the State of Ohio, tourism is the county’s number one industry, accounting for one in every nine jobs, or 11 percent of the workforce.Also announced at the WCCVB’s Annual Partner Meeting were the winners of its 2016 Best of Warren County Awards. The awards honor locals’ favorite Warren County tourism-related businesses from 2016 across varying categories. The winners were as follows:
Best Antique/Unique Store – Cobblestone VillageBest Burger – Black Horse Tavern/Golden LambBest Coffee – Cobblestone CaféBest Date Night – Valley VineyardsBest Dish – Southern Chicken Salad at Royce Café & CoffeehouseBest Place to Explore History – Ohio Renaissance FestivalBest Place for a Day of Family Fun – Kings IslandBest Festival/Event – Lebanon Horse-Drawn Carriage ParadeBest Fine Dining – Golden LambBest Hangout for Teens – Kings IslandBest Ice Cream – Whit’s Frozen CustardBest Locally Owned Restaurant – Cobblestone CaféBest Lunch Spot – Cobblestone CaféBest Outdoor Adventure – Kings IslandBest Pizza – Two Cities Pizza Co.Best Shopping Area – Cincinnati Premium OutletsBest Sweet Treat – Golden Turtle Chocolate Factory
About the Warren County Convention & Visitors Bureau:
Warren County is Ohio’s Largest Playground! With easy access from Interstates 71 and 75, visitors to Warren County can enjoy more activities within a 30-mile radius than anywhere else in Ohio.
The Warren County Convention & Visitors Bureau is a professional destination marketing organization committed to economic growth by increasing overnight and year-round visitors.
Tourism is the leading industry in Warren County. The 11.89 million yearly visitors drive an economic impact of $1.168 billion and 12,244 tourism-related jobs.
For additional information, visit OhiosLargestPlayground.com, call 800-433-1072 or visit the WCCVB on social media: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram