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Tourism Best Practices – Week of June 17

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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.” Alpharetta Welcomes Visitors With ‘Summer Eats And Treats’ The campaign showcases some of the Georgia city’s attractions and cuisine. Empire State Building Visitors Will Soon Get Personalized Travel Tips for Their Best NYC Vacation Ever An exhibit, in partnership with NYC and Company, asks travelers about their interests and length of stay before… 

Tourism Best Practices – Week of June 3

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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 Jacksonville Launches Free ‘Visit Jax!’ Mobile App The app has features to make any trip to Jacksonville easier, including places to stay, events, what to do and local tours. Partnership Leads to 1500 Green Caffeen Cups Branded With Destination Marketing Message “We are hopeful as the cups spread to other regions, people will… 

Tourism Best Practices – Week of April 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, named one of the “Top 15 Tourism Marketing Blogs And Websites To Follow in 2018.” Elizabethtown (KY) Commissions 40-foot Mural for Visitor Center Augusta (GA) showcases destination in retail outlet In marketing campaigns, Puerto Rico launches a new campaign. Norton (TN) builds off of Woodbooger Williamson (WV) hosts Dirt Days to draw visitors Destination Burlington (NJ) will celebrate President Grant’s birthday In advocacy campaigns… Stevens Point (WI) hosts… 

Tourism Best Practices – Week of February 4

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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.”   What’s one way to get people from out of state to visit your destination? Let them see what you have to offer. And forget video, pictures, or visitor guides! Shreveport takes the Mardi Gras parade on the road to Plano, Texas! Other events held to attract visitors? Geneva (OH) Hosts Winterfest Saratoga… 

Tourism Best Practices – Week of December 17

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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.” Columbia County (GA) CVB Launches New Promo Video Targeting Future Cyber Families VISIT FLORIDA, JetBlue Team Up To Boost Tourism Digital (CO) Advertising To Play Greater Role In Marketing Durango Love, love, LOVE how these four DMOs are leading in the continued development of the destination: Holland (MI) CVB Enhances Park With ‘Wizard… 

Tourism Best Practices – Week of August 27

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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.” What a better model of destination development than the Manatee County visitors bureau asking for $500,000 in reserve funds for red-tide cleanup Manatee County (FL) has deployed an emergency management team to help clean up dead fish left behind by the red tide algae bloom that has killed wildlife and hurt business in… 

Tourism Best Practices – Week of August 13

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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.” Sex Still Sells: Lithuania Capital Vilnius The ‘G-spot of Europe’ in Ad Campaign Would your DMO be brave enough to run this campaign? The raunchy tag line alongside an image of a woman lying on bed sheets printed with the map of Europe, grasping a handful of fabric where Vilnius is located, appears on… 

Tourism Best Practices – Week of July 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, named one of the “Top 15 Tourism Marketing Blogs And Websites To Follow in 2018.” Miami Draws Visitors with Spa Month Clarksville (TN) CVB leading wayfinding signage program Shreveport-Bossier Convention and Tourist Bureau partners with stakeholders to help visitors find the perfect selfie spots Decals at a dozen attractions invite visitors and locals alike to post a selfie to social media using the hashtag #SBFunSide. Richmond Hills (GA)… 

Tourism Best Practices – Week of May 7

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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…