“ Even the smallest change, when done by a lot of people, can add up to be big change.” – Debbi Brainerd, owner and...
Strategic planning
What’s taboo? Conversations the travel industry isn’t having yet
“The pressure that a lot of destinations are feeling [...] relates to sustainability and the pressure to put action...
Thinking beyond today: Changing the mindset around tourism planning
“We talked enough for 130 years, and we have not done enough, and we are scared of this transformation. And of course...
4 takeaways for your DMO’s strategic planning during COVID-19
In this moment of COVID-19 crisis, is your DMO’s strategic planning on hold? Temporarily pausing your DMO’s...
Virtual Forum day 1 recap: Strategic planning for your destination through COVID-19 crisis
“This is your chance to stand up and make a difference, to be that leader in your industry, to support them through...
5 DMO responses to the mass tourism crisis (and a running list)
If you missed it in March, we published our view on the serious risks of pursuing economic growth as the primary goal...
Know your visitors, focus your budget
For most potential visitors to your destination, the journey between “I’ve never heard of this place,” and “I’m going...
The Love of Tourism: Bay of Plenty plans a future of flourishing
“Sustainability doesn’t go far enough,” says Kristin Dunne, CEO at Tourism Bay of Plenty (TBOP), echoing The Love of...
Banff National Park communications plan shifts traveller behaviour amid record-smashing visitor numbers
As more tourism destinations sustain high visitor volumes, some are using innovative strategies to manage visitation....
A brief history of your DMO’s role
Destination marketing is undergoing a revolutionary change. For many, mass advertising fades in relevance as...
Who’s doing niche tourism? These 5 destinations are doubling down on specific visitor passions
An experience made for everyone is often nothing special to anyone. “Why should I visit?” is one question your...
The E.U.’s new data protection law hits May 25
A new set of requirements for data protection and privacy are fully enforced starting May 25. No matter where your...
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