“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...
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,...
VISIT FLORIDA explains why increasing word-of-mouth referrals is an essential priority
The American “Sunshine State” of Florida has a vision to be the world’s #1 travel destination. Ambitious? Definitely....
Change management at the DMO: Why destinations need to be proactive
Is it business as usual for you today, or is it time for change? For many destination marketing organizations (DMOs),...
What destinations should know about Pokémon GO
Caution: A Charmander or a Blastoise may be hiding in your visitor centre! If you’re not sure what that means yet,...
8 things your DMO needs to know about its tourism operators
Earlier, I wrote about the six things tourism businesses should know about their destination marketing organization...
NBTC Holland Marketing describes their approach to partnerships and key challenges for DMOs
What if a country became a city? How can we better integrate tourism into the whole economy? How will our destination...
Destination marketers are collaborators: DMOs must strive for a net benefit from tourism in their communities
As a resident in a popular tourism destination, you’d be right to ask how visitation affects you. Are the crowds of...
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