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Stay two steps ahead with insights from our tourism marketing expertise. Our knowledge comes from our work first-hand in tourism campaigns, talking with industry professionals on our podcast, attending industry events and staying current on travel trends and research.

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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 utilize TikTok to reach new…
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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 DEI initiatives became a corporate…
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Outdoor Recreation Trends

Outdoor participation is at a record-high, a dynamic uptick that has made a significant impact on the travel and tourism industry since 2020. This evolution is driven by changing preferences…
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4 Common Types of Group Tours

When you’re driving down the highway and see a big motorcoach cruising along, do you ever wonder who’s in there?  The possibilities of who participates…

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Collaborative Marketing in Tourism: Working Together to Lift All Boats

In the travel, tourism and hospitality industry, we understand how difficult it can be to grab the attention – and reservation – of a visitor….

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Facebook and Tourism Marketing: Best Practices

Social media is a standard marketing practice now, and holds several powerful platforms for tourism marketers. Taking on social media can be challenging, especially with…

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Tourism Marketing: A Collaborative Approach

What goes into making a location attractive as a tourist destination? Geographic locations are inviting to visitors for a multitude of reasons. However, one thing…

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Creative Travel Writing for Your Destination

I participated in a creative writing skills workshop at a PRSA Travel & Tourism Conference with the very talented Pam Mandel. During this day-long workshop,…

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7 Steps in Creating a Marketing Plan

Creating a strong marketing plan is an important part of planning for your destination’s year-to-year growth. Writing such a plan should be a collaborative team…

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5 Key Ingredients for Marketing Campaign Success

When I started Break The Ice Media in 2009, I saw how new digital tools were causing PR and marketing to collide and decided to…

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How to use Facebook Ads for Tourism

Facebook advertising is one of the most affordable digital ad channels around. It’s also where a majority of people are spending their time. With 2.4…

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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…

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Proactive vs. Reactive PR: Why Both are Essential to Your Public Relations Strategy

A good public relations strategy brings a mix of many different tactics to the table – pitching, active outreach, hosting media and FAMs, attendance at media shows, desksides, and more.

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