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Whether you are on vacation, organizing a tour group, a convention, or sporting event we have professional staff members ready to assist you.
Who We Are
The Stark County Convention & Visitors’ Bureau, d.b.a. Visit Canton.
Mission: To Attract and Engage Visitors, Serve and Educate Regional Tourism Partners, and Generate Economic Impact through Travel and Tourism
Staff
Allyson Bussey
President & CEO
Rosie Kurtz
Comptroller
Jennifer Schultz
Administrative Operations Coordinator
Mary Vlahos
Vice President of Sales & Events
Leslianne Lake
Event Sales Manager
Ashley Boggs
Sales & Service Coordinator
Zita Blile
Sports Sales & Service Coordinator
Tonja Marshall
Chief Marketing Officer
Allison Gromofsky
Senior Manager - Community & Partner Relations
Willis Brienza
Creative Coordinator
Carole Camarata
Guest Services Manager
Gabe Baker
Guest Promotions Coordinator
Visit Canton is the Stark County Convention & Visitors' Bureau, funded by a lodging tax administered through the Stark County Commissioners. The organization’s mission is to promote travel to Stark County and to facilitate operations that support the travel and tourism industry in Stark County.
In 2023, travel and tourism generated a $2.2 Billion economic impact in Stark County. Tourism contributes to the quality of life, job market, and local tax base. Travel and tourism spending supported 6.5% of all jobs and generated $217.2 million in household incomes across Stark County in 2023.
Source: Tourism Economics an Oxford Economics Company. (2023). Economic Impact of Tourism in Stark County, Ohio 2023
