“We talked enough for 130 years, and we have not done enough, and we are scared of this transformation. And of course...
Strategic planning
Travel, the housing crunch, and four-hour commutes in Aspen
“We don't have a choice. Failure is not an option.” – Gail Schwartz, President of Habitat for Humanity Roaring Fork...
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...
What does the ideal DMO look like?
The role, identity, and purpose of the DMO is always under scrutiny in our rapidly changing industry. Pressing reset,...
Destination planning for the future: where to begin?
The challenges facing modern tourism often lie in attempting to appeal to everyone without having the capacity and...
Why loyalty management leads to growth
Imagine that for every one hundred arrivals to your destination, one hundred and ten returned next year. Ideally, how...
Go niche or your visitors will go home.
Many marketers’ intuitions urge them to go bigger, reach more people, get larger exposure and become more famous. This...
Copenhagen declares “The End of Tourism as We Know It” in 4-year destination strategy
Wonderful Copenhagen has just announced the destination strategy that will lead it through 2020 and beyond. Written in...
Are you invested in the right business models?
Today’s destination marketing organizations (DMOs) are wrestling with their relevance. For some, it’s an existential...
Building stable funding models and revenue streams: Webinar highlights and recording
When it comes to funding, what’s the bottom line? For many destinations, diversification will help lower the risk of...
6 steps to a winning strategic plan
After nearly a decade of facilitating and developing strategy in destination marketing, we’ve found a winning...
Smaller promotional budget this year? Activate passionate niche communities.
No destination marketer wants a smaller promotional budget next year, but sometimes that’s just the way it is, despite...
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