Tourism is a rapidly expanding market, and at the forefront of the industry is the . According to a the organization published, in 2016, more than 26 million people visited the Cincinnati region, spending $5 billion collectively, driven by spending on food and beverage, retail and lodging. Tourism generates $1.1 billion in tax revenue, including state and local taxes, and more than 77,000 jobs are sustained through the industry.
The , possible , and potential convention center expansion all bring greater opportunities for tourism and unique challenges. Taking the helm to navigate the shifting tourism landscape is the Cincinnati USA Convention & Visitors Bureau鈥檚 new president and CEO.
Joining "Cincinnati Edition" to discuss her new role is Julie Calvert ().
Tune in to "Cincinnati Edition" June 25 at 1 p.m. to hear this segment.