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Understanding Travel Influencers and the Power of Storytelling

Spend a few minutes scrolling on any social media platform and you’ll see dozens of posts created by influencers – from the brand-sponsored posts on celebrity’s pages to funny videos…
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The Evolving Role of DMOs as Placemakers

In recent years, many DMOs have embraced a more holistic approach to managing a destination’s brand and narrative. While the acronym ‘DMO’ traditionally stands for Destination Marketing Organization, an increasing…
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Travel Industry Trends to Watch in 2025

As the travel landscape continues to evolve, keeping a pulse on the current trends is vital for tour operators, tourism boards, and travel businesses looking to stay competitive. During the…
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Why Agencies Collaborate: Borrowing from the Tourism Marketing Playbook

When solutions to our clients’ business issues require disciplines outside of our expertise, we borrow from the tourism marketing playbook and look for ways to collaborate with other agencies to deliver better results.

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How to Work with an Agency: 5 Key Conversations

It’s often the perception that once the contract is signed, the client’s job is over, and the agency’s job begins. But clients should be asking at least five things from their agency partners … Make sure to have these 5 key conversations as you begin to work with an agency.

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Why Work with and How to Choose a Marketing Agency

In the busy world we live in, everyone’s time is limited. We all must decide and prioritize what the best use of the precious hours…

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Proving Relevancy and ROI: Key Takeaways from the first Destination on the Left Virtual Summit

At Break the Ice Media we are committed to ongoing professional development of our team within tourism marketing. Each year, we invest more than 450…

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The 5 Top Tourism Campaigns of 2019

It’s our favorite time of year here at Break the Ice Media – a time when we get to reflect on the projects we have…

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Trending in Food Tourism

With the rise of experiential travel, it’s no surprise that this focus has spilled over into food tourism. According to the World Food Travel Association,…

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Attractions as Destinations

Across the tourism industry, there’s been a shift in what visitors are looking for and where they’re looking for it. Years ago, travelers aimed for…

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A Decade of Tourism Marketing – 10 Key Changes Making an Impact

And Break the Ice Media turns 10! It has been a decade of tourism marketing! The official date of incorporation for Break the Ice Media…

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The Benefits of International Online Booking Agents

In today’s competitive travel market, there is much talk about the benefit of engaging with the international visitor.  While the domestic traveler is important and…

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Museums’ Approach to Tourism

Each of these museums has found a remarkable and stand-out way to promote inclusivity, attract diverse new audiences, and further integrate their work with other tourism and cultural efforts of their communities.

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