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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Published March 2021 Recently we sat down with our friend Jerry Simon, Director of Sales at Kalahari Resorts & Conventions, to chat about his job, his life, and the opportunities of selling meetings and conventions in a post-pandemic travel economy. LES&I: Tell us about your professional role with…
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Published October 2020 Recently, the Snapper’s Brass & Gas car club visited the Shores & Islands region for a multi-day tour which included several stops and photo ops. This touring club is a regional affiliate of the Antique Automobile Club of America for cars manufactured prior to 1916. According…
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Published December 2019 One of the most exciting attractions coming to the region in 2020 will debut next month in Sandusky. The Cedar Point Sports Center, located adjacent to Sports Force Parks on US 6, will open mid-January. The facility will host all types of team tournaments in many sports…
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While Ohio’s Lake Erie Shores & Islands is known as a popular summer destination with groups, the region also rolls out the red carpet to welcome buses, tours, and reunions year-round. Autumn is an especially pleasant time to plan an excursion. Visit in the fall to experience orchards, vineyards…
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Are you an event planner or responsible for selecting meeting locations for your business or organization? Shores & Islands Ohio wants to give you one more reason to consider our area for your next conference, convention, meeting, reunion, or sporting event. A Conference & Event Grant is now…
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Published September 2019 Lake Erie Shores & Islands is a unique destination for meetings and events. All kinds of groups visit the region regularly, from tour groups, to school groups, to convention and conference groups. One targeted market that works well in the region is the association market…
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Published August 2018 Lake Erie Shores & Islands is a wonderful destination for all types of group excursions, getaways, and professional meetings. The area can accommodate conventions and conferences, family and other reunions, destination weddings, and sporting events. Did you know Lake Erie…
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