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Tourism Best Practices – Week of May 29

May 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.” The Orange (TX) CVB looks to boat races to drive tourism. It’s the Fifth Annual “Shootout on the Sabine.” DMOs take the lead in destination development. Most recent example? Augusta tourism leaders proposing a golf cart ordinance for their downtown. The personal transportation vehicles would help transport visitors. CVBs continue to host annual…

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…

April 30, 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 are preparing events for National Travel and Tourism Week, May 6-12… Dodge City, KS will celebrate Train Day in conjunction with NTTW Emporia, KS will host a Wild Card Tour Pearland, TX throws a Block Party Norman, OK hosts a Tourism Luncheon While not related by NTTW, this promotion by the Fort Lauderdale (FL) CVBs is worth copying noting…2-for-1 Summer Deals at 45 locations. Other events to…

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 9, 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. Tug Valley (WV) CVB looks to open pop-up art gallery Cabell-Huntington (WV) CVB to Install “Functional Art” Brochure Rack at Airport Emerald Coast CVB (FL) installs a 210-gallon saltwater aquarium at their Welcome Center Destination Niagra helps with a local park; adds branding to park. Hilton Head looks to expand tourism on bicycles Jefferson City (MO) CVB funds development of attraction (old prison) through concert The Perry County…

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 15, 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. Smithfield Is For Lovers – And A New Permanent Exhibit Proves It CVB leads initiative to bring branded art piece to the community. Texas Rangers Golf Club Will Be The New Name for Arlington’s Ditto Course The CVB drives vision of a partnership to create this marketing and promotional opportunity between the City, ACVB (Arlington Convention and Visitors Bureau), UTA and Texas Rangers. Alton Receives Network to Freedom Passport…

December 18, 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. Manitowoc (Wisc.) Visitor’s Bureau Hosts Photo Contest Experience Olympia & Beyond Wins Award for New Website The site awarded a Silver Davey Award from by the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts (AIVA) Visit Albuquerque Unveils New Website Bellefonte Chamber Looks Toward Mobile App to Help Visitors The Wichita Falls Convention and Visitors Bureau Redesigns Visitor Center The news video provides glimpses of the new look including a large…

February 2, 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. Two-day Event to Bring Super Bowl Fun to Pearland How one Houston suburb’s CVB is capitalizing on the Super Bowl in their backyard. Destination DC’s Date Nights DC Campaign Proposes Romantic Getaways Throughout February Creative promotion from DC. Talk of romance and not politics from the nation’s capital? That’s something both sides can agree on. Annual Beaumont Motorcoach Tour Dates Announced What one destination is doing to attract…