“There’s no way we can have a regenerative tourism industry without decarbonization.” – Ann Lockhart, Steering...
Destination marketing strategy
From the podcast: These tourism destinations are serious about affordable housing
Here’s how the resort communities of Aspen, CO and Whistler, BC provide secure, affordable housing. A lack of...
Carbon zero by 2030: How Queenstown Lakes is leading the race to decarbonize tourism
It’s a commitment backed by action and the political will to make it happen. Two regional tourism organizations...
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4 outdated destination marketing ideas that need to die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...
Switzerland Tourism’s innovative funding model creates valuable partnerships that mitigate risk
Effective long-term strategy means weathering economic ups and downs, but many of today’s destination marketers work...
China’s outbound tourism growth brings new opportunities for destinations to connect with travellers
Outbound tourism from China is growing by leaps and bounds. In 2015, people from China spent 53% more on international...
Insights for destinations: Mary Meeker’s 2016 Internet Trends Report
Mary Meeker’s Internet Trends Report is one of the tech industry’s most highly anticipated annual presentations,...
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