Tourism professionals at Convention and Visitors Bureaus – CVBs (or Destination Marketing Organizations – DMOs) are implementing some innovative programs to increase visitation in their destinations. We call them Tourism Best Practices.

Memphis CVB Using BBQ Contest To Promote Tourism

The Memphis CVB is launching the “Memphis Barbecue Challenge”. The contest is simple. Go to your favorite barbecue joint, take a picture, and post it on Instagram with the hashtag #MemphisBBQChallenge.

New Program Encourages Visitors To Become Louisville #LandmarkLovers

Visitors can pick up a special pass that can be validated at each of the National Landmark Sites (in Louisville) when they visit. They can then bring the pass to the Louisville Visitor Center to receive a gift.

Quad Cities Visitors Bureau Launches Discount Program for Area Tourists

The Very Important Visitor, or V.I.V. Writstband program, will provide tourists with neon green wristbands they can use to garner discounts or specials at 20 participating businesses.

Hannibal Tourism Officials Hope New Facility Will Draw More Tourists

Director Gail Bryant says they’ve outgrown their current location and want to offer more services to the public. They have start(ed) designing the new facility and finding a location for it. 

Committee Announces Grants for Tourism-Boosting Projects in York

More than $825,000 will be awarded to 18 projects intended to boost tourism in York County in the first round of grants funded through a recently increased hotel tax.

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