Events Coming to Columbus
Press release from the issuing company
Monday, November 10th, 2014
TOURISM IS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
The Columbus Convention & Visitors Bureau is pleased to report on the events arriving this week. The CVB, as the official Destination Marketing Organization for Columbus, along with other hospitality partners, is working to market, track and/or service these groups.
Visitors attending meetings, military related visitors, events, and tournaments in the Columbus area will generate approximately $1.2 million in Direct Visitor Spending this week.
There will be an estimated 20,564 people attending event(s) in Columbus and the area. The Groups listed below represent a portion of the business taking place in the community.
To receive more information, please contact the Columbus Convention & Visitors Bureau.
MEETINGS AND EVENTS
Girls Inc
- Attendance - 150
- Room Nights - 205
- Economic Impact - $78,490
Fountain City Classic
- Attendance - 19,000
- Room Nights - 600
- Economic Impact - $1,046,400
- Attendance - 100
- Room Nights - 100
- Economic Impact - $33,400
Soldier Marathon
- Attendance - 1,314
- Room Nights - 300
- Economic Impact $73,744
FT. BENNING GRADUATIONS
The Columbus Convention & Visitors Bureau is tracking and servicing a number of Ft. Benning graduations, because families and relatives attending have an impact on services, attractions, retail, hotels, etc. It is estimated that approximately 200 graduates per unit participate in each ceremony.*+
*Source: Ft. Benning's Public Affairs Office
+Estimated Economic per Graduation = $168,000
