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Tourism Best Practices – Week of May 20

May 20, 2019
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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.” Start with a few DMOs leading destination development… Springfield (IL) CVB through a Lincoln sculpture exhibit South Padre Island (TX) CVB through sea turtle sculptures McHenry County (IL) CVB through bike share program A cycling event – 16th Annual Tour de Elizabeth – is created by the Elizabeth (NJ) DMO Another event to drive…

April 1, 2019
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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.” Branson CVB Fueling Travel Growth with Investment in Golf Travel agents and advisors with clients who love to golf will want to consider Branson as it ranks among the fastest-growing and most compelling North American destinations for golf. Western Mass Officials Take Part in Tourism Co-marketing Campaign The Greater Springfield (Mass) Convention and…

March 4, 2019
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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 marketing campaigns… Visit Belfast Launches New Marketing Campaign Focused on Britain and international markets, the digital-led campaign is the largest dedicated business tourism marketing initiative ever undertaken by the city. Treasure Coast Counties Team Up for New Marketing Campaign Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties have joined forces to launch…

December 3, 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.” 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…

November 19, 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.” Visitor Centers in the news this week. Springfield (MA) opens a new VC. Hannibal (MO) starts construction on their TIC. And Denton (TX) offers Denton-centric gift service out of their welcome center. Many DMOs winning awards for their marketing. Finger Lakes Regional Tourism Council (NY) for Excellence in Overall Tourism Marketing Aberdeen…

November 12, 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.” 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…

October 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.” Campaigns lead the best practices this week and remind us that tourism is immediate economic impact. Natural disaster to the area and need to recover? Look no further than to tourism. Tourism Marketing Campaign in Cape Town Turns to Surfers for Drought Recovery Manatee County’s (FL) Campaign To Counteract Loss of Visitors During…

August 27, 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.” 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…

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…