Tourism professionals at Convention and Visitors Bureaus – CVBs (or Destination Marketing Organizations – DMOs) are doing some innovative programs to increase visitation in their destinations. We call them Tourism Best Practices.
New Zealand’s South Island Sees Tourism Boom Thanks to Instagram Photos Like These
New Zealand’s South Island is a ‘grammer’s paradise, where no filters are necessary. Local tourism agencies attribute a spike in visitors last year to the island’s photogenic nature.
In Marketing Campaign, Yetis Remind Tourists That Pinellas Winters Are Not Abominable
Pinellas County’s tourism marketers continued their streak of clever campaigns by sending in the yetis this winter.
Visit Indy Goes All-Digital With Advertising
“The move to digital reflects what we know about our customers,” Chris Gahl, VP of Marketing, said. “Our customers are online. Even when watching TV, we’ve found people’s eyes during commercials drift down to the cell phone or tablet. The results we’ve been able to achieve in the last year have shown us we’re on the right track.”
Abilene Visitor’s Bureau to Provide Care Packages for Deplaned Passengers in Abilene
The Abilene Convention and Visitors Bureau announced that they will begin supplying the Abilene Regional Airport with care packages for diverted passengers.
‘Be A Tourist In Your Own Backyard’ event set for May
In an effort to create more awareness for and appreciation of the Marion area’s many tourism attractions, restaurants and other activities, May 14 is being designated “Be A Tourist In Your Own Backyard” day.
Rockford Celebrates Cheap Trick’s Entry in Hall of Fame
The Rockford Area Convention and Visitors Bureau and Mayor Larry Morrissey announces a series of “fun surprises” to honor the band members.
‘American Girl’ Campaign Launches In Alpharetta
The Alpharetta Convention and Visitors Bureau invites potential visitors to be an American Girl in Alpharetta with its spring campaign.
Food as a Tourism Marketing Agent – Toursim Tidbits
There is little doubt that food is a major part of the tourism experience. If tourism is about seeing new sights and having new and unique experiences then the culinary world is a major part of the tourism experience.
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