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How to Use Pinterest for Tourism Marketing: Getting Started

Pinterest has become an increasingly valuable platform for tourism marketers looking to drive long-term discovery and website traffic. Unlike traditional social platforms that prioritize short-term engagement, Pinterest rewards useful, searchable…
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Speaking Their Language: Smarter Travel Marketing for Gen Z

If marketing to Gen Z sometimes feels like trying to decode an entirely different language, you’re not alone. From rapidly evolving slang to trends that either slay or flop in…
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Why Collaboration Is No Longer Optional in Travel and Tourism

For years, collaboration has been an essential part of travel and tourism. In an industry that requires destinations, attractions, lodging and tour operators to work together to create travel product people will buy, collaboration simply happened naturally. What I have come to…
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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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The Rise of Music Tourism: What Destinations Can Learn from The Eras Tour’s Success

Music tourism is on the rise, with concerts and festivals turning into immersive experiences that inspire travel. Also called “gig tripping,” this travel trend has…

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The Art of Strategic Positioning for Attracting More Visitors

I often hear people talk about writing with the premise that you start by “staring at a blank screen,” but a blank screen is rarely…

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Compelling Brand Promises for the Travel and Tourism Industry

Branding is more than a wordmark or an icon or a color palette. It is a representation of who you are as a company, what…

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Top Travel Trade Shows for Industry Professionals

There are several trade shows for travel trade professionals available within the industry… They vary in location, size, and format. Here are a few of the top shows that should be considered for travel trade sales.

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