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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…

May 13, 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.” National Travel and Tourism Week was last week and a LOT of CVBs/DMOs recognized the week with celebrations, luncheons, and other special events… Kosciusko (IN) held a cookout The Woodlands (TX) celebrated at an art show Kearney (NE) hosts a luncheon Dodge City (KS) holds an open house and trolley tours Quincy (IL)…

April 29, 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.” 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…

April 15, 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.” Thailand ‘Unboxes’ Various Tourist Experiences With New Campaign The campaign aims to drive awareness of Thailand as a preferred holiday destination by featuring the different experiences that the country can offer. Uber Drivers Wrap Cars with Tampa Bay Photos as Tourism Promotion Visit Tampa Bay is using ride-sharing to promote the destination within Florida…

October 8, 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.” Marion County CVB to Hold Month-Long Scavenger Hunt With Painted Rocks The West Virginia destination marketing organization will soon begin a scavenger hunt hiding six large rocks dedicated to famous county landmarks for participants to find. Rockford Teams Up With Tollway to Give East State Street Gateway a Fresh Look All part of the…

April 23, 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. Visitor Centers much of the talk this week… Hannibal (MO) with a riverboat theme design. Springfield (IL) to utilize old law office for visitor center. Putnam (WV) to go mobile with their visitor center. In marketing strategy… Detroit Launches New Restaurant-Focused YouTube Show Palm Springs looks to wellness initiatives to draw visitors. They are the first domestic destination to join Wellness Tourism Association Wayfinding project approved in Roanoke…

April 16, 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. CVBs look to enhance their communities in unique ways… McPherson (KS) through Barn Quilts The CVB hosted an event to paint barn quilts so more would be in the community. The Springfield (IL) CVB partners with the state to re-open Historic Lincoln Offices. The Bloomington-Normal (IL) CVB shares the cost of a sports marketing study. Kalispell (MT) hosts an event to boost international tourism Shreveport-Bossier (LA) hosts…

April 2, 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. 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…

January 26, 2017
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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. Scholarship Offered to Attendees of Agri/Eco-tourism Workshop Have to appreciate a DMO that values continuing education so much that they fund the registration fees of partners’ attendance. Good job North Platte! ‘Local Legends’ touted by Alton CVB Travel guide to feature “Local Legends,” who he described ad visionaries, entrepreneurs and artists. The Legends were recognized at annual tourism summit. Crookston CVB with Parks and Rec – Sports…