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Tourism Best Practices – Week of January 29

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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. Namibia Achieves Global Fame After Trump Blunder In a brilliant response to President Trumps reported derogatory remarks about countries, Namibia tourism launches campaign. Is your office prepared for such a response? Grants To Encourage People To Take A Day Off We’ve seen grants for marketing and beautification, but Virginia launches grant program in support of U.S. Travels Project: Time Off initiative. Interactive Map In Works To Tell Broader… 

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Tourism Best Practices – Week of January 22

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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. Johnson City (TN) Convention & Visitors Bureau Earns International Acclaim for Southern Dozen Ad Partnerships continue to develop… Jamaica, Mexico Sign MoU on Multi-destination Tourism New technology… Visit Lindsborg (KS) Through New App Research, research, research… Oklahoma City Convention & Visitors Bureau Survey To Identify Tourism Strengths And Gaps Johns Creek (GA) Begins Performing Arts Center Feasibility Study Colorado Springs Residents Asked How to Draw Visitors Another grants program… Akron/Summit Convention… 

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Tourism Best Practices – Week of January 15

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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. Smithfield Is For Lovers – And A New Permanent Exhibit Proves It CVB leads initiative to bring branded art piece to the community. Texas Rangers Golf Club Will Be The New Name for Arlington’s Ditto Course The CVB drives vision of a partnership to create this marketing and promotional opportunity between the City, ACVB (Arlington Convention and Visitors Bureau), UTA and Texas Rangers. Alton Receives Network to Freedom Passport… 

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Tourism Best Practices – Boat Races, Tijuana Road Show and Partnerships

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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. Events draw visitors. In North Carolina and Michigan, it’s boat events that draw visitors. Dragon Boat Festival Saturday on High Rock Lake Great Lakes Grand Prix Brings Thrilling Powerboat Races to Michigan City’s Shore Boat rides are one of the many activities offered during Kid’Cation, a program of the Alton, IL, CVB. It’s a twist on the ‘be a tourist in your hometown’ promotion. Hats off to the… 

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