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Measuring Earned Media and PR: Introduction to the Barcelona Principles

Some may say a marketing campaign is only as good as the results it delivers. However, unlike digital content or paid advertising—where metrics are easily tracked—destination marketing professionals often face…
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Tourism Advertising Ideas: Creative and Bold Paid Media Moves

Sure, Meta and Google Ads have their place, but let’s not stop at the obvious. Today’s travelers are everywhere: pinning dream trips at midnight, binge-watching vacation inspiration between Spotify playlists,…
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Marketing and PR Strategy with the PESO Model

Strategy is always a big topic of conversation when it comes to tourism marketing. We’ve been responding to more and more requests for strategy, and it is always our first…
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Advantages of Niche Market Tourism

What is Niche Tourism? Niche market tourism uses programs to attract visitors focusing on a very specific market segment built around a well-defined product. We’ve…

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Gamification to Drive Engagement: More than One Way to Create Fun

When it comes to driving engagement, gamification is one of the top strategies to make it happen. We love working on projects or with clients…

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What is Accessibility in Tourism?

Travel is an incredibly life-enriching and rewarding experience, yet it is still inaccessible to many people. About 15 percent of the world’s population live with…

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Building an Effective Tourism Marketing Team

When it comes to effective marketing, the people on your team and the makeup of the team are a key component of how well everything…

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Wellness Travel: The Transformative Trend Redefining Tourism

Wellness travel is no longer just a buzzword – it’s a movement. Travelers today aren’t content with vacations that leave them feeling like they need…

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Travel Trends from NTA Travel Exchange 2024: Embracing Change and Innovation

The 2024 NTA Travel Exchange brought together industry professionals, thought leaders, and travel enthusiasts to discuss the future of tourism and reflect on the challenges…

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Three Trends that Rule the Top Tourism Campaigns of 2024

Travel is more than just a break from the routine—it’s about serving up stories, experiences, connections and lasting memories that bring visitors closer to your…

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5 Reasons You Need a CRM for Success in Travel Trade

Understanding CRM: What it is and Why it Matters In the travel trade industry, success depends on effectively managing relationships with clients, suppliers, and partners….

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Emerging Travel Trends from OMCA Marketplace 2024: Redefining Group Travel and Embracing Authentic Experiences

The OMCA Marketplace 2024 brought together a diverse range of tourism professionals, illuminating pivotal themes that are shaping today’s travel landscape. These insights underscore a…

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5 Ways to Keep a Forward-Thinking Mindset

I am often accused of being overly optimistic, always looking for the silver-lining. I am a glass is half-full person. When I approach life from…

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