Visit Canton Grant Programs
Visit Canton offers a variety of grant programs to provide support to initiatives that create economic development to the region and increase visitation to Stark County.
Marketing Opportunities
Consider Visit Canton's destination marketing opportunities that reach current and future visitors to the northeast Ohio region.
Reach area visitors before and during their visit. Partner with Visit Canton and other area businesses to promote our local destinations.
Visit Canton reaches a local, regional, national and international audience, including visitors that are here in Stark County for business, events, visiting family, on vacation, or planning a vacation.
Stark County Restaurant Month
The more creative, deal-worthy, and exclusive your Restaurant Month special is, the more enticing it will be for guests.
Stark County Restaurant Month, March 1-31, 2024, will feature the tastes of Stark County's local restaurants, wineries, breweries, and culinary experiences for foodies! Visit Canton will promote the month-long campaign and digital passport through a variety of paid media placements and social media content.
Participating restaurants are being asked to design "3 for $25" or "3 for $35" offers for participants to indulge in special prix fixe menus at a set-price. View offer examples here. This is a great opportunity to celebrate your culinary expertise, highlight creative dishes, and showcase the diverse food scene our communities have to offer!The more creative, deal-worthy, and exclusive your Restaurant Month special is, the more enticing it will be for guests.
Become a Participating Restaurant: All restaurant month offers will be due on January 25th. Sign Up to Participate Here!
Restaurant Month Partner Huddle: Join us on January 9th at 2:00 PM to learn more about Stark County Restaurant Month, how to sign up, and ask questions. RSVP Here!
2024 Visit Canton Official Travel Guide
75,000 guides and 125,000 maps will be printed and delivered, from March 2024 through February 2025.
The Official Visit Canton Travel Guide is Visit Canton’s #1 print fulfillment piece. The annual magazine is distributed at hotels and attractions throughout Cleveland, Akron, Canton, and Amish Country. It’s sent to interested visitors inquiring for more information including website requests and leads from major area partners. The Official Travel Guide is displayed at special events and shared with tournament and conference planners.
Reserve your space by September 20th for Early Bird Savings!
Ad Space Reservation Deadline: October 15th
Artwork Due: November 15th
2024 Visit Canton Cooperative Advertising Program
New Partner Marketing Cooperative in 2024!
Be reimbursed up to 50% of expenses for sales and marketing campaigns that promote your Stark County businesses to leisure audiences, event planners, and other site selectors.
- Create campaigns customized to your business needs.
- Submit the application by November 17th.
- Include Visit Canton brand elements and be reimbursed up to 50% of approved campaign expenses.
VisitCanton.com
Advertise with Destination Signals on VisitCanton.com, the most trusted travel resource for the Stark County region. Reach a highly-qualified, engaged audience planning travel and activities through effective native advertising, and connect with locals and visitors searching for hotels, things to do, restaurants, attractions, and events.
Tradeshow Co-ops
Attending a travel tradeshow in 2023? Save up to $500 on your booth expense with a Visit Canton Tradeshow Co-op.
Event Sponsorship
Did you know visitors spend over $1 BILLION in Stark County each year? Promote your business to new customers and support events that attract visitors to Stark County. Consider sponsoring the significant events, large tournaments, and expos that take place across Stark County.
VIP Visitor Savings Pass Sign-Up
Add your discount to the VIP Visitor Savings Pass which delivers special discounts from participating restaurants, attractions, museums, and shops directly to visitors via text and email! This is a FREE opportunity for Visit Canton Partners!
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