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Tourism Best Practices – Week of January 28

January 28, 2019
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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, named one of the “Top 15 Tourism Marketing Blogs And Websites To Follow in 2018.” Sometimes, you gotta go ‘old school’… Hays (KS) CVB produces postcards upon visitor demand Cleveland (OH) offers interactive kiosks for visitors Events draw visitors… Vallejo (CA) DMO hosts Restaurant Week Fargo-Moorhead (MN) CVB collaborates to put on Frostival In campaigns, love, love, LOVE the Monterey County (CA) educational campaign to encourage tourists…

January 23, 2019
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Each week, we read a number of articles regarding social media from online sources. Below, the top reads from the following week: First of all, understand How People Interact on Social Media in 2019 The Manifest surveyed 627 social media users to learn how often they access social media, the content they post, and the channels they most frequently use. Other data and opinions lead other marketers to profess Why Instagram Matters Now More Than Ever What makes Instagram so special? Why is it a social media platform worth investing time and money into? Click thru to the story above. Get…

January 21, 2019
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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, named one of the “Top 15 Tourism Marketing Blogs And Websites To Follow in 2018.” Campaigns launched by destination marketing organizations include, Brand USA’s Storytelling Campaign Kashmir’s “aggressive marketing campaigns” Winchester-Frederick County CVB’s social media / T-shirt promotion In destination development, Vietnam looks to golf Springfield (OH) uses murals And we love that DMOs are include assisting partners in their practices. Workshops, grants, and research. Elizabeth City CVB…

January 18, 2019
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Each week, we read a number of articles regarding social media from online sources. Below, the top reads from the following week: We all know the goal of any marketing – sales. Here’s How to Use Social Media to Drive Sales Five tips for making the most of your social media presence and using it to drive sales. One way to measure success is of course, sales. Others? Mentions. What Are Social Mentions and How to Track Them Here’s How Major Brands Measure Social Media Impact Measuring social media ROI can be difficult, and the challenges are in some ways unique to…

January 17, 2019
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What were your peers reading in 2018? Of the top 10 most-read blog posts by Back To You Marketing, only one was not about social media or email marketing. Video content ideas was the 7th most read article this past year. But we’re getting ahead of ourselves. Counting down the Top-10 Most-Read Blog Posts of 2018. #10 – Social Media Check-list for LinkedIn – In this post, we provide a daily and weekly check-list for the busy marketing person that wants to stay up-to-date on LinkedIn. #9 – Before You Hit Send Email Checklist – After a mistake with our own email,…

January 16, 2019
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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, named one of the “Top 15 Tourism Marketing Blogs And Websites To Follow in 2018.” Destination development is often only considered development of an attraction, way-finding signage, etc. Miami is expanding destination development to include workforce through the HEAT Program Hospitality Employees Advancement and Training. South Florida hotels get the qualified local cooks they desperately need, while residents of some of Miami’s poorest communities get good paying jobs…

January 9, 2019
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Each week, we read a number of articles regarding social media from online sources. Below, the top reads from the following week: 2019 Social Media Trends & Statistics 4 trends and tons of stats about the 7 leading platforms to help direct strategies in 2019. A 23 Step Social Media Marketing Checklist for 2019 [Infographic] Trying to balance everything in your business AND social media? Daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly essential tasks broken down into one checklist. 4 Campaign Ideas Four ways to best utilize social media as a small business, no matter what your mission or agenda is. Other…

January 7, 2019
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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, named one of the “Top 15 Tourism Marketing Blogs And Websites To Follow in 2018.” Springfield (IL) CVB Wins Auction for Historic Route 66 Neon Sign Call it destination preservation. The DMO wins the auction for one of the city’s remaining Route 66 landmarks. Marketing Campaigns DMOs have launched: Williamsburg (VA) Launches “Expect The Funexpected” Campaign Little Rock (AK) Launches “Rock Star” Campaign Winchester (VA) To Highlight Sports and…

December 19, 2018
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Each week, we read a number of articles regarding social media from online sources. Below, the top reads from the following week: 8 Reasons Your Business Needs Social Media You need to have a social media presence if you want to build your brand and have a successful business. There’s seven other reasons to be on social media. The 15-Minute Social Media Makeover Need to freshen your social media accounts or get them optimized after starting them? Here’s a good makeover plan that only takes 15 minutes. How Top Brands Are Winning with Engaging Social Media Experiences Watch a short…

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