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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…
Navigating the Future of PR
In the ever-evolving landscape of public relations, adaptation is not just a choice but a necessity. As we look ahead, it’s evident that the future…
Top Tourism Campaigns of 2023
Once again, we’ve taken a look back at the tourism marketing campaigns of the past year. We found upbeat and exciting ideas that simultaneously express…
Can Curated Experiences 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.
How Tourism Businesses Can Plan for the New Year in Collaboration With Staff
A 2024 Tourism Business Plan will set you up for success. I talk to a lot of business owners and organization leaders in the travel,…
Creating Sample Travel Itineraries – Dos and Don’ts
Creating sample travel itineraries in the tourism industry is simply a must. They are an opportunity to highlight the many assets and treasures in your…
The Business Case for Collaboration
I am a huge believer in co-opetition––where perceived competitors cooperate and come together to create something bigger together than they could do on their own….
Under, around and in between: Hidden gems in tourism
The idea of overtourism has been discussed in the United Kingdom and Europe for more than twenty years but only in the past 5 years…
Destination Marketing and Community Partnerships
Destination marketing has evolved to become more than heads in beds with a stronger focus on engaging the community at large. Modern destination marketers are…
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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