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Tourism Best Practices – Week of January 14

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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… 

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Tourism Best Practices – Week of December 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.”   New marketing campaigns in the news this week: NYC & Company Announces Refreshed Tourism Campaign More on the $15M NYC Campaign Philly Heads To UK to Promote City Wilmington Uses “Come Back” Campaign to Lure Tourists Back After Hurricane Florence Akron Debuts “New Again Akron” Shopping Trail Miami Showcases Black Art with… 

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Tourism Best Practices – Week of November 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, named one of the “Top 15 Tourism Marketing Blogs And Websites To Follow in 2018.”   UnDiscover Australia Campaign Launched to Attract the Globetrotting Indian Tourists to the Continent New York, Puerto Rico Destination Marketing Organizations Sign Partnership Other campaigns and/or tourism packages include… Miami’s Holiday Welcome Weekend Visit Temecula Valley’s Stress-Free Thanksgiving Getaway Alpharetta’s Women’s Weekend DMOs rebranding include… Pasco County (FL) as sports tourism destination Clinton… 

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Tourism Best Practices – Week of September 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.” Dolphins Announce Football Unites: Cultural Tours In Partnership With Greater Miami, Greater Fort Lauderdale CVBs As part of these educational tours, Miami Dolphins players, alumni and staff will join youth, community leaders and law enforcement to experience the richness and diversity of South Florida. Other initiatives… South African Tourism invites visitors to ‘Discover… 

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Tourism Best Practices – Week of July 23

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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.” First-Ever Susquehanna Folk Festival To Celebrate Folk Culture With Music, Dancing and Storytelling The two-day festival in York County PA came about as a result of a grant given by the CVB. New Orleans and Company Launches 14th Annual COOLinary New Orleans Restaurant Month The campaign, with more than 100 participating restaurants, highlights… 

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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)… 

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Tourism Best Practices – Week of June 11

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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… 

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Tourism Best Practices – Week of June 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.”                               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… 

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Tourism Best Practices – Week of December 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. Tourism Campaign to Boost Australian Coast Visitors Albany Australia launches destination marketing campaign. While Canada Works on Niche Tourism Efforts CVBs take the lead on destination development: New Signage in Cabarrus Guides Tourists to Attractions Tourism, City Talk Sports Park   In the event marketing realm… Greater Miami Convention And Visitors Bureau Celebrates 4th Annual ART OF BLACK MIAMI Campaign Holiday Fun Abounds with DLT’s Latest Offering  WinterGlo Festival… 

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