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Nationwide Arena and the Arena District Featured on 10TV’s Boomtown
Nationwide Arena was recently featured on 10TV, part of the outlet’s “Boomtown” segment, as the Franklin County Convention Facilities Authority (FCCFA) is exploring a potential $400 million renovation for the venue that is set to celebrate its 25-year anniversary.
The reinvestment will aim to enhance the fan experience and help...
February 11, 2025
Building for the Future of Key Columbus Facilities
Building for the Future of Key Columbus Facilities
The Franklin County Convention Facilities Authority (FCCFA) is taking significant steps to ensure the Greater Columbus Convention Center and Nationwide Arena remain premier destinations for visitors of conferences, conventions and events. Through reinvestment, debt restructuring and an ongoing facilities assessment, the FCCFA is...
February 11, 2025
2024, a Stellar Year for Hilton Columbus Downtown
In 2024, the Hilton Columbus Downtown proved it’s more than just a hotel. In the first full year of operation, the new tower at 402 North High Street not only contributed to new heights of success for Hilton, but it played a key role in the city’s ability to successfully...
September 15, 2024
AME Conference Fuels Record-Breaking Hotel Stays in Columbus
The Greater Columbus Convention Center (GCCC) hit a new milestone in August 2024, hosting the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church General Conference.
The eight-day event, which drew 13,000 attendees from all 50 states and more than 41 countries, broke previous records with 24,000 total hotel room nights booked. The event was...
September 15, 2024
Convention Center Welcomes Visitors Back Again and Again
The Greater Columbus Convention Center (GCCC) is a familiar spot for visitors of major conferences.
AmericanHort just hosted its annual conference, Cultivate, which has been held at the GCCC for decades; and ASAE, which is widely considered the “Super Bowl” of meetings for association professionals, recently announced recently announced its return...
September 15, 2024
Greater Columbus Sports Commission Coming Up Big in 2024
Q/A with Linda Logan, CEO of the Greater Columbus Sports Commission
This has been quite the year for the Greater Columbus Sports Commission, hasn’t it?
2024 has been one of the busiest years in our organization’s history. We started the year hosting the U.S. Figure Skating Championships. We hosted some NCAA championships...
September 15, 2024
Experience Columbus Launches New Brand Campaign
Experience Columbus, the destination marketing organization for Columbus, is hoping to welcome even more visitors in the future and spread awareness of Ohio’s capital through its newest brand campaign — yes, Columbus. The campaign is the result of more than a year of research and market testing, and was created...
April 17, 2024
Excited About Our Convention Future
I’m Ken Paul. I’m executive director of the Franklin County Convention Facilities Authority (FCCFA). I started this role in January of 2024, which marks my 25th anniversary of living and working in central Ohio. For the better part of the last two decades, I’ve worked in public service, most recently...
April 17, 2024
Columbus Making a Strong First Impression
In the first few months of 2024, athletes, fans, and reporters from across the country and around the world, made a trip to Columbus. For many, it was their first.
They came for the competition and they left in awe.
In February, Columbus welcomed the U.S. Figure Skating Championships and the Pro...
