Michael Deemer, President & CEO from The Downtown Cleveland Alliance spoke to Bill about December Recovery - WinterLand Continues - Warm up Downtown at Bright Nights - Snow Days at Mall B
December Recovery:
- Total Monthly Foot traffic was 4.5 Million.
- That’s an 87.7% recovery from December 2019 and our busiest December since the pandemic.
- Our visitor foot traffic for December 2023 recovered 91% compared to December 2019.
- There is so much to do Downtown with world-class restaurants, vibrant nightlife, and family-friendly sporting events all year round.
- Based on our projections, we are on track to return to pre-pandemic visitor levels in 2024.
WinterLand Continues:
Get a taste of Downtown living with Downtown Cleveland, Inc.’s LIVE #dtCLE tours-
- Experience what it’s like to live and play Downtown, just like the over 20,000 people already enjoy that call Downtown Cleveland home.
- Participants will be led on a themed guided tour of three Downtown residences and multiple “experience” stops featuring amenities, conveniences, food, beverages, and more.
- Four dates available – end of January through early March - and tickets are now on sale. Visit winterlandcle.com for details.
Warm up Downtown at Bright Nights-
- Located at US Bank Plaza, these events feature a pop-up bar, firepits, and music. The perfect Downtown “backyard” experience to complement a fun Saturday night.
- Free to attend, so grab your friends, family, and neighbors, and join us on Saturday, January 27th, and February 10th from 5-8pm.
- Cocktails, drinks, and s’more kits will be available to purchase on-site via credit/debit card, including spiked hot cocoa, mulled wine, and beer.
Snow Days at Mall B-
- Sponsored by Cleveland State University, these events will spontaneously pop up on Mall B when enough snow accumulates.
- Enjoy winter activities like tubing, sledding, making snowmen, and more.
- Follow Downtown Cleveland on Social Media to see when this is popping up
For more information on Downtown Cleveland’s recovery, or if you’re interested in relocating or expanding your business into Downtown Cleveland, visit DowntownCleveland.com