Are you an event planner or responsible for selecting meeting locations for your business or organization? Shores & Islands Ohio wants to give you another reason to consider our area for your next conference, convention, meeting, reunion, or sporting event. The 2023 Conference and Event Grant is now…
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There is no doubt that over the course of the last few years the meetings industry has had its ups and downs. While many destinations are still working through COVID rebooking’s and trying to get back to pre-pandemic levels, Shores & Islands Ohio is no different. The S&IO Marketing & Sales Team has…
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There are many reasons why group travelers are inclined to visit destinations at the same time each year. Beaches are more enjoyable in the summer. The mountains are perfect for skiing in the winter. As a result, most destinations have what is referred to as a “peak season," usually in the summer…
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Posted April 2022 It is clear there is no substitute for face-to-face professional meetings and events. Two years into the pandemic, we are reminded the relationships, education, and networking encouraged by in-person meetings simply cannot be achieved virtually. Here in Shores & Islands Ohio, we…
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Published March 2022 When planning a group trip to Shores & Islands Ohio, be sure to include a visit to Put-in-Bay on South Bass Island on your itinerary. Groups of all types and sizes love to visit this beautiful Lake Erie island and we help make planning your island excursion easy. When planning…
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Published March 2022 A One Day Group Tour Itinerary Motorcoach and other group tours visiting Shores & Islands Ohio are often interested in historically-themed itineraries, suitable for groups of all ages, and including unique features of the region, with group-appropriate stops and tours. Did you…
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Looking for a fun and unique location for your holiday party this season? If you’re tired of the same boring corporate banquet or hoping to wow your extended family or friends with a fabulous celebration which DOES NOT include cleaning your house and hosting…you’ll love these Shores & Islands venues…
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Published October 2021 When planning your Shores & Islands group tours, add a visit to beautiful downtown Sandusky, Ohio in the heart of the region. Group tours benefit from a visit to this lovely town, named Best Coastal Small Town in America by the readers of USA Today . Tour planners appreciate…
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Enjoy a relaxing Sandusky Bay or Lake Erie islands cruise aboard the iconic Goodtime I, sailing from Sandusky, Ohio. With the line offering a variety of cruises and excursions, you’ll love touring the shoreline while enjoying amazing sites along the way. Cruises in 2021 almost didn’t happen due to…
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Published May 2021 As things slowly get back to normal, Americans are excited for the opportunity to be able to reunite with their extended families again. Due to the pandemic, many families, close and extended, could not get together, but thanks to increased vaccination rates and lowering COVID-19…
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