What Does It Mean to Operationalize Collaboration and Why Does It Matter?

Most travel and tourism organizations recognize the value of collaboration. But how many have built the processes, systems, and resources necessary to make collaboration an…

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500 Episodes, 10 Years, and the Growing Value of Original Content in the Age of AI

When I launched my podcast, Destination on the Left, ten years ago, the acronyms LLM, GPT, AI, and AGI had not entered the marketing conversation….

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The Collaborative Mindset: Five Traits That Drive Better Partnerships

Every leader I meet agrees that collaboration is important.  It’s written into strategic plans, highlighted in mission statements, and celebrated in annual reports. Organizations proudly point…

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Choosing the Right Social Media Platforms for Tourism Marketing

Utilizing social media platforms for tourism marketing is rarely just about posting consistently or having the prettiest or most cohesive visuals. It is about showing…

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SEO in Tourism Marketing and AI Search

When we first developed a strong SEO strategy nearly 10 years ago, the search landscape looked very different than it does today. At the time,…

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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…

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Sustainability in Tourism

Sustainability has become one of the most widely used terms in the travel industry. It shows up in strategy documents, marketing campaigns, and conference conversations….

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Tourism Marketing Blogs Turn Inspiration Into Travel

Most destination marketing organizations already have a blog. Many tourism-focused organizations and businesses do as well. But many don’t have a strategy for producing regular content….

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Pinterest for Tourism Marketing

When most tourism organizations think about social media, they think about Instagram, Facebook, or TikTok. But Pinterest for tourism marketing rarely makes the shortlist. That…

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