CONTACT INFORMATION

If you are a member of the media, a freelance writer, or are in need of images, please contact:

Jill Bauer
Public Relations Coordinator
800-255-3743
jill@shoresandislands.com
@JillBauerLESI

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Media
Picture Perfect, Ohio Magazine June 2013

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5 Family-Friendly Islands to Visit This Summer, FamilyVacationCritic.com June 2013

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Thrill Coast: Sandusky and its surrounding island communities, Lakeland Boating May 2013

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Classic and contemporary venues in Ohio combine to provide powerful group options, Meetings Focus April 2013

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Joan Van Offeren
Joan Van Offeren

Executive Director joan@shoresandislands.com Oversees all company operations for LES&I-East (Erie Count...

Larry Fletcher
Larry Fletcher

Executive Director larry@shoresandislands.com Oversees all company operations for LES&I-West (Ottawa Co...

Carousels & Coastlines - Summer 2012
Carousels & Coastlines - Summer 2012
Mommy's Time Out - Recharge Your Battery Blogger Media Tour - Winter 2012
Mommy's Time Out - Recharge Your Battery B...
Island Chillin' and Cedar Point Thrillin' - Summer 2011
Island Chillin' and Cedar Point Thrillin' ...
2012 Visitor Survey

Survey of 2012 Lake Erie Shores & Islands customers who requested a travel planner, either online or via post card

2011 Economic Impact of Tourism

Visitors generated nearly $1.6 billion in business activity, including direct, indirect, and induced impacts, in the Lake Erie Shores & Islands region in 2011. This valuable information was presented to the Erie and Ottawa County Visitors Bureaus recently in a report on the 2011 travel year. The biennial report was coordinated by the Ohio Tourism Division and executed by Tourism Economics. All 88 Ohio counties have the opportunity to participate in this study.

2011 Visitor Conversion Study

In 2011, the Lake Erie Shores & Islands Visitors Bureau partnered with North Star’s Research Division to quantify visitation patterns and measure the return on marketing and advertising investment. This Executive Summary represents a snapshot of the critical insights from the research.