First Ohio Tourism Leadership Academy graduates
The Ohio Travel Association (OTA) recently announced that Chrissy Blackwell, from the Tuscarawas County Convention and Visitors Bureau, has successfully completed coursework offered by the Ohio Tourism Leadership Academy. Sixteen individuals graduated as part of the inaugural class during the Ohio Conference on Tourism, which took place in Cincinnati, Oct. 21-23.The Ohio Tourism Leadership Academy fosters the development of future Ohio tourism industry leaders. Programming is designed to enhance knowledge, develop leadership skills and strengthen networks among industry leadership and policymakers. Graduates of the year-long program have demonstrated an understanding of the role the tourism industry plays in economic development, hospitality, arts, parks and recreation and history in Ohio.
The Ohio Travel Association exists to provide necessary products and services to members of the state’s travel and tourism industry.