“It’s not my vision for Wānaka that’s important, it’s ‘What does Wānaka want for Wānaka?’”– Tim Barke, CEO at Lake...
Destination marketing strategy
Why the travel industry has to lead decarbonization
"If tourism can move to carbon zero, it actually influences everything in this district." The seeds of change are...
What makes carbon zero by 2030 possible?
“I see tourism here, today, between now and 2030, as a massive connector.”– Michelle Morss, General Manager, Strategy...
Don’t fall into a technology sinkhole
What’s a DMO sinkhole? A DMO sinkhole is a single priority that ends up consuming a disproportionate amount of time...
How to become a data-driven destination
Nothing makes the case for change more strongly than a reliable set of data applied to a problem. The digital age is...
Why a vibrant future for destination marketing means innovating together
Amid all the changes and disruption to tourism caused by technology, who’s keeping track of the bigger picture?...
Your DMO’s positive role in a new vision for profit and planet
Air quality warnings, rising seas, endangered wildlife, Rio’s polluted waterways, Thai beach closures and climate...
3 steps to address change management in your destination
Change is hard, but doing nothing is a choice with consequences. If you’ve chosen to embrace change, the next logical...
4 outdated destination marketing ideas that need to die
It’s time to bust some destination marketing myths. As consumer behaviour evolves, older models for promoting a...
Responding to crisis: How destinations can show leadership in an emergency
Destination marketers know the positive impacts of travel. Even in tumultuous times, visiting new places can create...
Net Promoter Score: How destinations can gather insights to improve the visitor experience and help operators succeed
Will visitors recommend your destination to their friends? If you’re not sure, it’s time to find out. Net Promoter...
Destinations, technology and storytelling: Google’s “Beyond the Map” gives users an immersive Rio experience
Can you truly explore a destination through the internet? Having mapped the world with Google Earth and dabbled in...
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