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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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Social Media – Best Reads Week of February 19

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Each week, we read a number of articles regarding social media from online sources. Below, the top reads from the following week: How To Give Your Business A Social Media Makeover For The Year Ahead If your social media presence has been inconsistent recently or has just fallen off your radar altogether, the above has five tips to refresh your company’s social media for the new year. Up Your Social Media Game with These Top 20 Tips To up your social media game and gain a competitive advantage against the vast amounts of content out there, implement the top 20… 

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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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Social Media – Best Reads Week of February 12

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Each week, we read a number of articles regarding social media from online sources. Below, the top reads from the following week: Your Facebook Page Organic Reach is Dropping (But Not Really) Jon Loomer shares how nothing is really changing with the popular social media outlet. Facebook Page Posts Not Being Seen? Show Followers How to See First Our friends at Tourism Currents shows how to ask your followers to adjust their settings to select See First, so that when you post on Facebook, it appears at the top of their News Feed. How to Use Instagram Hashtags for More Exposure… 

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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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Social Media – Best Reads Week of February 5

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Each week, we read a number of articles regarding social media from online sources. Below, the top reads from the following week: The Rise Of Social Media Stories – What You Need To Know If you’ve been on social media lately you’d have noticed the rise of Social Media Stories and the Story Format. But what does it mean for your business? The Beginner’s Guide to Facebook Advertising Simple basics and advice on how you can use Facebook to advertise your business, blog, websites, products or services. Practical tips on how to create your ads with step-by-step instructions and thorough… 

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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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Social Media – Best Reads Week of January 29

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Each week, we read a number of articles regarding social media from online sources. Below, the top reads from the following week: Facebook of course announced a change in algorithm (again.) We offered thoughts on the changes, what it means and 10 directions to take. But wait… Why Top Social Media Experts Say Facebook’s News Feed Change Is No Big Deal Worried about Facebook’s overhaul of its News Feed? Don’t hit the panic button just yet. Contributor Mark Traphagen explains why so many social media experts are remaining calm. 2018 Social Media Trends Report: 10 Key Insights Into the Present and… 

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Tourism Best Practices – Week of January 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. Namibia Achieves Global Fame After Trump Blunder In a brilliant response to President Trumps reported derogatory remarks about countries, Namibia tourism launches campaign. Is your office prepared for such a response? Grants To Encourage People To Take A Day Off We’ve seen grants for marketing and beautification, but Virginia launches grant program in support of U.S. Travels Project: Time Off initiative. Interactive Map In Works To Tell Broader… 

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