Partner Resources
SHORES & ISLANDS OHIO
We are the official destination marketing organization for Erie and Ottawa Counties in Ohio, together known as Shores & Islands Ohio. Nearly 11 million visitors come to our region each year, where they enjoy our spectacular attractions, amazing scenery, varied lodging, delicious eateries, and frequent a number of local businesses.
MISSION STATEMENT
Enhance the Destination's Economic Vitality through Collaborative Promotion and Creation of Memorable Experiences that increase visitor engagement, thus enhancing the region's Quality of Life.
LEADERSHIP
Shores & Islands Ohio is guided by board members by volunteers from local businesses, organizations and government. Click here for a list of board members.
PARTNER PORTAL
Click here to access the Partner Portal. This is a secure and convenient website through which you can manage your business information including updating your listings, photos, contacts, amenities, meeting space information, and more! Join us as we help you attract those nearly 11 million annual visitors to your business!
Questions about your partnership or the Partner Portal? Contact Destination Experience Manager, Joseph Sugalski:
2025 ANNUAL MEETING REGISTRATION OPEN
Please join us at Liberty Aviation Museum in Port Clinton on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, for the Shores & Islands Ohio Annual Meeting.
Registration & networking will be held from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm with the program starting promptly at 4:00 pm. A reception will follow featuring appetizers & cash bar. The museum will be open for tours before and after the program.
The event will include special guest speakers and an award presentation, featuring the popular SHORE Award & Destination Enhancement Award.
Registration closes April 23, 2025. Register today!
PARTNER CONNECTION - BRIDGING THE GAP
Connect your business to the experience of visitors to the destination! Having a clear picture of industry trends, profiles, and data give us the foundation for understanding who our target markets are, what they want, and how to market to them. Shores & Islands Ohio is continuously conducting research and gathering information that helps us plan and develop campaigns and programs. We make this information available and encourage industry partners to do the same! Information below provides insightful blogs, presentations, marketing and co-op information, and other research.
Learn more about leveraging your business with social media, by reading this sponsored article written by Gold Gorilla Media, Justin Majeroni.
For more information on member benefits and partner options, visit our member benefits page!
COMPASS LEARNING
A low-cost continuing education program, focusing on a variety of topics that benefit the Shores & Islands region and partners presented in conjunction with ECEDC and OCIC. Planning in progress, 2025 dates will soon be added here.
COMMUNITY CHATS
The Visitor Experience team will be making the rounds to each community in the Shores & Islands region soon! We’ll be sharing ongoing projects, business updates, and mingling with the community. Local merchants, business owners, and operators are invited to join us for a Shore & Islands update followed by Q&A and networking.
Can’t make it? Don’t worry! We’ll be hitting the road and hosting these Community Chats throughout the entire year and will be coming to a neighborhood near you soon! We’ll see you soon!
Check back often, events are added here frequently!

Joseph Sugalski Partner Accounts Manager
Manages partner assets and the Partner Portal. Assists with partner benefits and group-related services.
2025 Shores & Islands SHORE AWARD
Shores & Islands Ohio is accepting nominations for our annual Superior Hospitality Recognition “SHORE” Award in recognition of an individual in Shores & Islands Ohio’ tourism industry who demonstrates the true spirit of hospitality, customer satisfaction, and commitment to service to the people of our community and our guests. This individual goes beyond the typical job description to enhance the guest's experience which contributes to the overall destination success of Shores & Islands Ohio.
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GENERAL RULES:
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All nominations must be received by Shores & Islands Ohio by April 11, 2025.
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There is no limit on the number of nominations you may enter. Self-nominations will also be considered.
- The recipient will be announced during the annual meeting taking place April 29, 2025 at Liberty Aviation Museum.
- The award, as determined and presented by Shores & Islands Ohio is final.
ELIGIBILITY:
- Nominees must be individuals who have a direct or indirect affiliation with the tourism industry within Shores & Islands Ohio. If your nominee interacts with guests (leisure, meetings and/or conventions) in any way, consider your submission eligible.
- Entrants must have been working in this capacity in Shores & Islands Ohio in either a paid or volunteer position in 2024.
QUESTIONS:
Contact Nichole Wade, 419.624.6951, or nichole@shoresandislands.com.
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