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4 Common Types of Group Tours

When you see a big motorcoach cruising down the highway, do you ever wonder who’s inside? The answer: just about anyone. Group tours attract all kinds of travelers—from solo adventurers…
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How to Vet a Social Media Influencer

The media landscape has shifted from relying solely on traditional journalists and publications to partnering with bloggers, vloggers and social media influencers of all shapes and sizes. Travelers are interested…
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Partnering with Travel Advisors: Insights to Grow Group Travel

At TAP, we believe that collaboration and partnerships are essential for the growth and prosperity of every organization in the travel, tourism and hospitality industry. Simply put, we need each…
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What Makes Today’s Tour Guides Successful?

In today’s travel industry, tour guides are more important than ever. Guides who drive business have the responsibility to enhance the travel experience by keeping…

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Revitalize U.S. Tourism: Unlocking the Power of International Travel

Attracting Global Tourists to the United States: Trends and Strategies In an era where Travel & Tourism is one of the world’s most dynamic industries,…

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Applying the Science of Behavior Change to Tourism Marketing

Through our work on a marketing campaign to create behavior change and promote sustainability, we started with research to understand the best way to inspire…

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Master the Art of Listening: Elevate Your Communication Skills

In today’s digital age, we often find ourselves communicating through emails, texts, and social media posts. While these methods are convenient, they lack the depth…

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Impacts DMOs Make Through Community Partnerships

I have been working as a strategic partner to Destination Marketing Organizations (DMOs) for more than 15 years. Over that time, I watched the role…

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Fostering Connection to Build a Strong Team 

When I talk with tourism and hospitality leaders across the country, I hear a lot of feedback about the new way that we work. Some…

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Making a Splash: How to Maximize Reach for Your Brand at a Tourism Conference

For tourism and hospitality businesses, a conference is a perfect place to make a splash when launching a new brand or a major announcement. When…

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Managing Expectations: Key Strategies for Destination Success

Managing expectations is not just a task – it’s an integral part of how destinations position themselves with travelers, partners and stakeholders. All relationships work…

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TikTok for Tourism Marketing

Over the last few years, TikTok has quickly risen the ranks and become one of the most widely used social platforms. DMOs and attractions can…

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How DEI Initiatives Transform Destination Experiences

The landscape of DEI is shifting and the travel industry is no exception. According to a recent article in Travel Weekly, almost as suddenly as…

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