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Tourism Best Practices – Week of April 9

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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. Tug Valley (WV) CVB looks to open pop-up art gallery Cabell-Huntington (WV) CVB to Install “Functional Art” Brochure Rack at Airport Emerald Coast CVB (FL) installs a 210-gallon saltwater aquarium at their Welcome Center Destination Niagra helps with a local park; adds branding to park. Hilton Head looks to expand tourism on bicycles Jefferson City (MO) CVB funds development of attraction (old prison) through concert The Perry County… 

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Tourism Best Practices – Week of April 2

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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 look to high tech for marketing… Johns Creek CVB (GA) Unveils Virtual Tour Of City Dutchess Tourism (NY) Offers Virtual County Road Trip Monterey CVB (CA) looks to live chat Other CVBs lead destination development: Alton (IL) proposes a $2M Gondola to the Riverfront City Halifax County (NC) Convention and Visitors Bureau leads wayfinding signage program Visit Glendale (AZ) expects to spark tourism with relocated offices How… 

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Tourism Best Practices – Week of March 26

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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. A LOT of DMOs engaging in destination development… $8.5M Sports Project Starts at Osterland funded in part by CVB Kankakee CVB pushes a bike share program for visitors Waco CVB erects kiosk to help tourists navigate through destination CVB leads clean up efforts of ATV trail in Mercer County (WV) The New Orleans CVB will host a job fair for the tourism industry Rossford (OH) CVB hosts a fishing… 

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Tourism Best Practices – Week of March 12

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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. Popular Summit Brew Path Returns The Akron/Summit County Convention and Visitors Bureau organizes the popular passport program. And that’s not all from Akron… Akron/Summit CVB Promotes “Wear Your 330 Shirt to Work Day” on March 30 The day promotes the area and takes advantage of dress down day. Discount Cards Lure Fishermen Into Local Businesses The Sandusky County Convention and Visitors Bureau offers Anglers Savings Cards to visitors who… 

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Tourism Best Practices – Week of March 5

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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. Los Angeles Continues ‘Everyone Is Welcome’ Campaign “If it ain’t broke…” Visit Port Angeles Unveils New Official Destination Video The 60-second video features a handful of the 331 Things to Do in Port Angeles. Kankakee Visitors Bureau Wins Two State Awards Top honors for “Best Cooperative Partnership” and “Best Website.” Donations Spark Purchase of Trail Bikes Halifax County CVB leads campaign to purchase bikes for visitors to enjoy… 

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Tourism Best Practices – Week of February 26

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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. A Nebraska CVB helps an attraction develop their tourism plan so the Nebraskan can share his slice of heaven along Platte with visitors who pay to watch sandhill cranes New marketing campaigns: Charleston’s From The Hip Wyoming’s That’s WY campaign Wayne Co invites visitors to #GetAWayne Looking for website inspiration? Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International honored Destination Niagara USA with a Gold Adrian Award for their web… 

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Tourism Best Practices – Week of February 19

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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. Lincoln Tourism Leaders Unveil Abe, With Shades, In Hopes Of Luring Younger Visitors CVB debuts “something just a little bit different” to attract visitors to their visitors center. Over in Lincoln’s home state… This Is How Springfield Will Market Itself For Illinois’ 200th Birthday Another Illinois DMO rolls out their marketing campaign… MACVB Plans Development of New Rural Tourism Marketing Campaign It’s not all Illinois this week. Over… 

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Tourism Best Practices – Week of February 12

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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. Golf Car Tours, New Visitor “Experience” Center To Be Implemented This Year Augusta CVB takes the lead in destination development unveiling their Destination Blueprint plan and announcing two immediate initiatives. City To Help Build Road for Chickasaw Heritage Center That’s the headline, but within the story, “Tupelo Convention and Visitors Bureau pledged $1 million toward the center…” Way to step up! Visit Jacksonville Unveils New Marketing Campaign The… 

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Tourism Best Practices – Week of February 5

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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. Billboard Contest Aims to Attract Visitors to Metropolis, IL Photo contests are even more valuable as potential visitors search user-generated content on your site. New advertising campaigns from Detroit and Madison County, Alabama. CVBs lead development of the destination in North Platte, NE, and Columbia, MO. Finally, partnerships are always key. Whether between the DMO and the local museum, or between two DMOs as Cayman and Jamaica have forged.… 

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