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Tourism Marketing Blogs Turn Inspiration Into Travel

Most destination marketing organizations already have a blog. Many tourism-focused organizations and businesses do as well. But many don’t have a strategy for producing regular content. Writing a blog well takes…
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Pinterest for Tourism Marketing

When most tourism organizations think about social media, they think about Instagram, Facebook, or TikTok. But Pinterest for tourism marketing rarely makes the shortlist. That is a missed opportunity. Pinterest…
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Maximizing and Proving Trade Show ROI

Trade shows are a significant investment. Between booth space, travel, staffing and time away from the office, the costs add up quickly. Most tradeshow websites justify that investment with promises of connections,…
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Marketing for Group Travel: Building Solid Relationships with Tour Operators

Group travel is a significant segment of the tourism market, and if you want to see those buses pulling up to the curb and filling…

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From Assistant to Amplifier: Rethinking AI for Tourism Marketers

After attending MAICON, a Marketing AI conference hosted by SmarterX, one message came through loud and clear: AI isn’t replacing marketers—it’s making our work sharper,…

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Elements of Top Tourism Campaigns

You know them when you see them. Standout tourism campaigns can be big and flashy, or subtle but powerful – or some combination of these…

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Making a Career in Travel & Tourism: What the Experts Want You to Know 

When I first wrote about careers in travel and tourism, I highlighted insights from a handful of professionals I met at a conference—voices full of…

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Low-Cost Marketing Tools for Tourism Promotion

There are an endless amount of tourism tools for marketing professionals out there that can help you achieve your marketing goals. In this age of…

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Driving Visitation Through Culinary Tourism

When visitors come to a destination, they’re looking for experiences that feel authentic and unforgettable. Few things connect people—or capture the essence of a place—like…

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Radical Collaboration in Tourism Creates Real Impact 

In times of rapid change, collaboration in the travel and tourism industry isn’t just helpful, it’s essential. That message came through loud and clear during…

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Behind the Scenes of a Group Tour: Pro Tips for Travelers and Professionals

Group tours aren’t just about ticking off sights—they’re about sharing experiences, swapping stories, and letting someone else handle the details so you can enjoy the…

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Commonality: Creating World-Changing Collaborations

The strongest partnerships are built on the foundation of the Three C’s of Collaboration: Communication, Commonality, and Commitment. In my first post about this framework,…

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Creating a Strategic Travel and Tourism Marketing Plan: A Step-by-Step Guide

Strategic marketing is about attracting the right people, at the right time, with the right message. A clear, strategic marketing plan is your blueprint for…

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