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Mitigate COVID-19’s impact on your destination: Phase 1 of 3
The COVID-19 crisis places many destination marketing organizations (DMOs) in a new and precarious position. Amid...
10 U.S. tourism markets ranked by online word of mouth
Data shows that, among 10 major cities, the volume of online conversations about tourism has increased by an average...
Walk a mile in your visitors’ shoes by charting the customer journey
You think you know your destination better than anyone. But when’s the last time you saw it from your visitors’ point...
How to become a data-driven destination
Nothing makes the case for change more strongly than a reliable set of data applied to a problem. The digital age is...
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...
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...
How your DMO can measure success in the new marketing world
Destination marketing organizations (DMOs) often need to measure what they can’t manage. A marketer’s typical job is...
Matching tools and tech to different stages of the customer journey
Some brands are using new technology to interact with consumers in more sophisticated ways. According to Warc,...
Lead and measure change in your industry through benchmarking
More than ever, your destination marketing organization (DMO)’s success is tied to your industry’s ability to market...
Two critical corporate metrics for any destination
Which metrics can best help a destination marketing organization (DMO) make good decisions and demonstrate its value?...
New “Why Your City?” project offers insights into exceptional places
In his newest project, Destination Think’s Senior Strategic Consultant Frank Cuypers and his university students in...
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