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The Ins and Outs of Influencer Agreements for Tourism Marketing
If you’ve worked with influencers before, you’ve likely learned that no two partnerships are exactly alike. Some are simple hosted experiences. Others are paid campaigns with very specific deliverables. And as influencer…
Annual Planning for Tourism Businesses and Organizations
As we approach a new year, many of us in the tourism industry are deep in budgets, goals, and project wrap-ups. I’m right there with you. This…
How Curated Experiences Can Help Your Tourism Marketing
In years past, travelers may have been satisfied to see sites like the Eiffel Tower or Colosseum; now they want to get behind the scenes, get underground access or see a destination from the air. The possibilities for curated experiences are unlimited.
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
Collaboration Toolkit
Our first research study confirmed that collaboration is a constant in the travel, tourism and hospitality industry. It is not a matter of if, but when and how, organizations will collaborate together. Our latest study reveals how organizations are putting collaboration into operation and how they are setting up systems and processes so that collaboration becomes a strategic part of the organization.
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