AUTHOR: Rhonda Carges

Using Front Line Staff as Brand Ambassadors

One main challenge every destination faces, regardless of size, is how to get the most return on investment from their marketing dollars.  When a DMO…

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The Economic Impact of Tourism: A Multiplying Effect

What is the economic impact of tourism? Do you spend money when you’re on vacation? More money than you do in your work-a-day life? You…

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Inside A Blogger’s World

A first-hand immersion with bloggers and the five ‘what I know for sure’ take-aways The Finger Lakes Region of New York recently hosted bloggers for…

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Creating Itineraries for FIT Travel

The United States is a highly sought-after tourist destination for people all around the globe. For those of us in New York State, we are…

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Education in the Tourism Industry – It’s Everywhere!

At Break the Ice Media, part of our mission is to be lifelong learners.  Learning opportunities are encountered daily.  Obtaining new understandings and information is…

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Attracting Chinese Tourists

Tourism is one of the leading industries in New York State, providing an economic impact of more than $100 Billion annually. In a very broad…

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Maximizing and Proving Tradeshow ROI

What’s the value in attending a tradeshow? Most tradeshows keep a list on their website with reasons to justify the investment of a booth at…

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Relationship-Building through eNewsletters

The most important single ingredient in the formula of success is knowing how to get along with people.—Theodore Roosevelt When new accommodations and attractions signaled…

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Collaboration in Tourism

making it work by working together What goes into making a location appeal as a “destination”? Geographic locations can appeal to visitors for a multitude…

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