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Tourism Best Practices – Week of June 18

June 18, 2018
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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.” West Virginia Tourism Office Distributes Free Stickers For Birthday Campaign The campaign encourages residents and visitors alike to explore the state, pick up free stickers and share photos to social media. McConnelsville History Walk Morgan County (OH) CVB cosponsors the tour. Brown County (IN) Visitors Center Launches Sippin’ Trip Tours Trip goers will be able…

June 11, 2018
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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.” ‘Explore Fairbanks’, Alaska, Expands Tourism Efforts into China The Alaskan Governor led a delegation representing industries including travel and tourism in the Opportunity Alaska: China Trade Mission to Beijing, Shanghai, and Chengdu. Alamosa CVB Hosts International Journalists and Travel Trade Professionals The Colorado destination marketing organization hosted one of seven post-IPW FAMs that IPW attendees could participate in. The…

June 4, 2018
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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.” The Lexington CVB with destination development through their visitors center – Lexington’s former courthouse becomes tourist hot spot as visitors center opens. Denton (TX) adds art to their visitors center – Access Art Alley opens in Discover Denton Welcome Center…

May 29, 2018
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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.” The Orange (TX) CVB looks to boat races to drive tourism. It’s the Fifth Annual “Shootout on the Sabine.” DMOs take the lead in destination development. Most recent example? Augusta tourism leaders proposing a golf cart ordinance for their downtown. The personal transportation vehicles would help transport visitors. CVBs continue to host annual…

May 21, 2018
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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.” Visit Tampa Bay Unveils New Public Art in Downtown Tampa Commissioned by the DMO, the piece is expected to attract vacationers in search of a memorable photo opportunity. The Almosa, Colorado, DMO offers a photo booth as their photo opportunity / social media interaction. GOTL Opens ‘The Strip’ For The Summer With Parade…

May 7, 2018
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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. Many DMOs are recognizing National Travel and Tourism Week this week… Emporia, KS, hosts a Wild Card Tour Kenosha, WI, hosts Tourism Week Free Days Effingham, IL, goes off the U.S. Travel theme and hosts a “Then And Now” Photo Contest Dayton, OH, to recognize tourism “ambassadors” Laredo, TX, will host destination training Victoria, TX, will host a Crossroads Crosswords Challenge Preble County, OH, posts banners to remind…

April 30, 2018
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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. DMOs are preparing events for National Travel and Tourism Week, May 6-12… Dodge City, KS will celebrate Train Day in conjunction with NTTW Emporia, KS will host a Wild Card Tour Pearland, TX throws a Block Party Norman, OK hosts a Tourism Luncheon While not related by NTTW, this promotion by the Fort Lauderdale (FL) CVBs is worth copying noting…2-for-1 Summer Deals at 45 locations. Other events to…

April 23, 2018
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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. Visitor Centers much of the talk this week… Hannibal (MO) with a riverboat theme design. Springfield (IL) to utilize old law office for visitor center. Putnam (WV) to go mobile with their visitor center. In marketing strategy… Detroit Launches New Restaurant-Focused YouTube Show Palm Springs looks to wellness initiatives to draw visitors. They are the first domestic destination to join Wellness Tourism Association Wayfinding project approved in Roanoke…

April 16, 2018
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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. CVBs look to enhance their communities in unique ways… McPherson (KS) through Barn Quilts The CVB hosted an event to paint barn quilts so more would be in the community. The Springfield (IL) CVB partners with the state to re-open Historic Lincoln Offices. The Bloomington-Normal (IL) CVB shares the cost of a sports marketing study. Kalispell (MT) hosts an event to boost international tourism Shreveport-Bossier (LA) hosts…

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