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Collaboration, networks and ecosystems: Destination British Columbia’s three pillars of strategic tourism marketing
Destination British Columbia (DBC) has set its sights on becoming the most recommended destination in North America....
Does a brand make a difference? Nashville refined “Music City” to the tune of 60+ straight months of growth and counting.
For tourism in Nashville, Tennessee, music is the sound of success. The city’s latest “Music City” branding efforts...
Need better visitor stories? Improve your place product
"How was your trip?” The answers to this question are the stories your destination’s visitors and residents tell....
Building a brand that people want to share
Effective storytelling is the key to building a powerful and coherent city brand that people connect with and share....
Don’t build your destination’s brand through advertising
Andrew Hardeman of the media and marketing site Mumbrella advises that marketers "need to focus more on improving the...
A logo is not a brand
Think about your favourite or most unforgettable logos. Whether it’s the Nike swoosh or “I Love NY”, we know logos are...
Gold Coast Tourism rebrands by unearthing its Place DNA®
In an extremely competitive and ever-changing travel industry, destination marketers know the importance of developing...
Letting go of brand control: Why the Swedish Tourist Association empowers residents to speak for themselves
Destinations are beginning to realize that there can be no destination branding without residents and that improved...
Destination Cleveland: Shifting perceptions and mobilizing locals
How does a destination battle negative perceptions? Get creative and embrace your DNA. “We’re not Paris, we’re not New...
This DMO boosted ROI for operators by focusing on visitor experience
Regional Tourism Organization Four Inc. (RTO4) – one of 13 regional tourism offices in the province of Ontario, Canada...
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