Partnership
Growing Tourism Together
Visit Cincy plays a key role in strengthening our region’s visitor economy. When you partner with us, you’re helping to:
Attract Visitors and Events
We promote the Cincy region as a premier place for leisure travel, meetings, and major events, encouraging planners and travelers to choose our region over other destinations, and increase overnight stays.
Enhance the Visitor Experience
We champion initiatives that boost the energy, appeal, and long-term vitality of our communities, ensuring Cincinnati remains a welcoming and vibrant place for both residents and guests.
Provide Industry Insights
We deliver data, research, and professional development that help local businesses stay informed, competitive, and prepared for shifting tourism trends.
Build Connections Across the Region
We bring partners together, spark collaboration, and create opportunities for networking and shared success across the hospitality and tourism sector.
Visit Cincy operates as a 501(c)(6) organization.
Visit Cincy Industry Partners receive the below visibility on VisitCincy.com web site and access to industry educational and networking sessions, and promotional support.
(Price based on size and location of the property, see below for guidelines) Hotel partners receive all the same Industry Partner benefits and also receive convention and room block leads.
Hamilton County Hotel Partner Pricing
| Downtown Hotels | ||
| 400+ Rooms | $24.50 per room | |
| <400 Rooms | $21.50 per room | |
| Suburban Hotels | ||
| Any Rooms | <5 miles from downtown | $15.50 per room |
| 200+ Rooms | 5+ miles from downtown | $8 per room |
| <200 Rooms | 5+ miles from downtown | $6.30 per room |
Upgrade Your Partnership
Industry partners with multiple locations of the same business can add these businesses for an additional cost.
Visit Cincy partners looking for additional promotional opportunities may contact us about VisitCincy.com advertising opportunities, Official Visitors Guide advertising, paid content on Visit Cincy social channels, event promotion and more. Contact our Destination Engagement team…
Visit Cincy Partnership Benefits
The following services/programs are included within your annual partnership and are offered to all members at no additional charge. Are you taking advantage of all of these programs?
Marketing & Communications Opportunities
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Take part in advertising opportunities available in the Official Visitors Guide (OVG), distributed through our website as well as in partner businesses all across the region. Receive a supply of OVGs to display and disseminate at your business location (by request).
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This weekly newsletter highlights tourism industry news, top initiatives, and tips for becoming more involved with Visit Cincy and our community. Stay up-to-date on event opportunities, RSVP links, advertising deadlines, and other marketing opportunities with this partner communication tool.
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Visit Cincy Partners can participate may list Special Offers, which are provided to convention attendees and leisure visitors in the Cincy Region. By offering a discount to convention attendees, Visit Cincy can put your business in front of thousands of visitors coming to Cincinnati for meetings and conventions.
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Through one-on-one relationships with local, regional and national media, the CVB and our partners promote Cincinnati USA as a destination of choice for leisure and convention travelers. Be a part of that story by providing the CVB with information on new openings, milestone anniversaries or unique story ideas related to your business. Stories that feature your business will be linked in your business profile.
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We're engaging daily with partners, media, meeting planners and travelers on social media. Visit Cincy partners can take part in that conversation and stay up-to-date on industry news, connect with visitors, and further their business’ social media reach by sharing good news about Cincinnati.
Convention Sales & Services Opportunities
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This confidential calendar outlines each and every event that has been booked in Cincinnati, including all of the meeting planner’s contact information.
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Hotels receive leads on bookings and referral services from Convention Services (convention profiles and convention alerts). Plus, you have access to one-on-one meetings with a CVB team member.
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Visit Cincy works closely with meeting planners throughout the year through site inspections and familiarization tours. Promote your company by contributing attraction or event tickets, restaurant and retail certificates, or other giveaways.
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Prior to large conventions, Visit Cincy members receive Convention Alerts via email. Alerts include background on convention groups, social media handles and hashtags, special event calendars, meal schedules and other important information to help members plan staffing levels and promotions.
Partnership Types
General Partnership Opportunities
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The Partner Extranet web portal within visitcincy.com includes exciting and convenient tools to help you make the most of your membership, including access to the confidential convention calendar and the ability to update your business's web listing.
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Visit Cincy holds events that allow you to mingle with fellow tourism industry at a member restaurant, attraction, or other venues. Integrated into many of these events are learning and personal development opportunities. Join us and help increase your business in the meetings and conventions industry.
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These events offer you the chance to meet fellow partners, and for the Visit Cincy team to become more familiar with your business. We'll help orient you to the local hospitality industry and give you tips on how to reach out to meeting planners, leisure travelers and your fellow industry partners.
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This is a keynote event for all Visit Cincy partners, with the goal of providing information and insight into the local travel and tourism industry. It includes an in-depth overview of key initiatives from the previous year, a plan for the coming year and beyond, and a synopsis on current and upcoming conventions, initiatives, and how you can benefit from this partnership.