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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… 

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Tourism Best Practices – Week of May 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.” 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)… 

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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… 

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Tourism Best Practices – Week of February 25

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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… Little Rock (AR) CVB Brands a Streetcar in Free-ride Promotion Visit Faroe Islands’ Encourages a Tourist-Free Weekend Visit Faroe Islands’ tourism push goes viral, but that shouldn’t detract from the underlying sentiment. The tiny destination is trying to stave off the pitfalls of overtourism even as it promotes itself… 

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Tourism Best Practices – Week of October 15

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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.” British Columbia DMO Courts Winter Tourists in Beijing British Columbia’s destination marketing organization, Destination BC, has launched a Chinese-language campaign called “New Winter 72 Options” (新冬72变), which highlights a range of winter activities around the province. Tourism Ireland to Use AI For Marketing Emails The new service will ‘learn’ which content works for… 

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Tourism Best Practices – Week of August 6

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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 (WV) Visitors Bureau Launches “Middle of Everywhere” Campaign The new slogan compliments a freshly-designed logo, website, and visitors pamphlets. Town of Marana Makes Push to Become Movie Shoot Destination CVB staff creates a new promotional video for production companies to show what Arizona has to offer. Other DMOs look to events to… 

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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 July 2

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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.” Here’s a handful of destination marketing campaigns: Greater Fort Lauderdale CVB Launches “Sunny Health” – Medial Tourism Initiative New Columbia CVB Marketing Campaign Features Locals to Promote Destination Franklin Launches Ambassador Program for Downtown Tourism Explore Victoria Painted Rock Quest Starts Friday   Other tourism best practices… Colorado Springs Tourism Master Plan Envisions Growth… 

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Tourism Best Practices – Week of June 25

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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.” St. Lucie Tourism Office’s campaign encourages residents to ‘Share Your St. Lucie’ The campaign encourages residents to invite family and friends they haven’t seen in a while to vacation in St. Lucie. New Tourism Marketing Campaign in the Works for Anna Maria Island and Manatee County (FL) The campaign aims at attracting potential visitors… 

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