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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Travel Reflections: What is “Authenticity” in Tourism?

In August, my husband and I traveled to Alaska’s Inside Passage on a cruise that stopped in the ports of Sitka, Skagway and Juneau, Alaska….

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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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Collaboration Drives Sustainable Tourism

Sustainable tourism has growing importance in the world of travel and tourism. As destinations grow in popularity, they need to collaborate closely with residents, local…

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Making a Career in Travel and Tourism: Getting Started

I attended the Destinations International Annual Convention recently and talked to several members of the travel, tourism, and hospitality industry. I wanted to know what…

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Elemental Photography in the Tourism World

All tourism photography has one thing in common- an element that evokes a reaction, a feeling, or a desire to visit. When you’re in the…

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Food for Thought: Inspirational Food Writing Tips for Destination Marketing

“I love how food has a magical power of bringing people closer together and breaking down barriers.”– Michelle Ng, episode 297, Destination on the Left…

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Changing Travel Trends in 2023

With constant changes in the world around us and everything moving at seemingly hyper-fast speeds, travelers are increasingly turning to their vacations as a way…

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Main Street Marketing and Community Partnerships

The COVID-19 pandemic reignited a desire to support local businesses, and this doesn’t seem to be going away anytime soon. After the pandemic, an Intuit…

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Creating Experiences to Create Memories

At the 2017 NYSTIA Empire State Tourism Conference in Lake Placid, I was inspired by the overall theme of how to make a destination stand…

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