Even if you don’t have an American Express card in your wallet, you can certainly appreciate their latest polling around travel, as reported this week by Business Traveler. American Express is putting it all out there in this piece. Planning, planning, and planning are what’s happening in the US and abroad right now. The credit card giant reports that Americans, in particular, are ready to hit the road again in record numbers. They are citing such things as pent-up demand, COVID fatigue, and simply getting away from the exile of being home 24/7. Rebound? Here’s hoping…
From the Executive Director
Dan is a lifelong resident of Licking County and is happy to call Newark his home base. With thirty years of experience in the hospitality sector, he has proudly served his community as Executive Director of Explore Licking County since 2012. His local board of directors’ involvement with the United Way of Licking County, the Works Advisory Council, and the Louis Sullivan bank restoration team keeps him grounded at home for causes near him. His involvement with statewide organizations, such as the Ohio Travel Association board of directors, the Ohio Humanities Council board of directors, the World Heritage Ohio initiative, and the Capital Area Tourism Alliance, allows him to bring a broad understanding of Ohio travel needs and wants to the work of Explore Licking County.
Dan believes travel is a catalyst for economic vitality and community engagement, feeling we’ve just begun to see Licking County grow into a regional destination of choice.
