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Tourism Best Practices – Week of April 16

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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… 

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Tourism Best Practices – Week of April 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. 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… 

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Tourism Best Practices – Week of November 27

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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. New Tourism Tool Available to Keweenaw (MI) Businesses Copper County Certified is a program to get people who work in the service industry all on the same page, so that the tourist is left with a good impression of the Keweenaw, and naturally would want to come back and explore even more on their next visit. Charleston Debuting Shop Local Campaign A campaign, backed by the Charleston CVB, and… 

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Tourism Best Practices – Virtual Reality and Community Initiatives

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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. We start with technology innovations… Destinations Bet on VR Marketing to Lure Tech-Savvy Chinese Consumers In an increasingly competitive marketplace, destinations around the world are increasingly looking at VR technologies to attract Chinese travelers. Visit Anaheim Unveils First Virtual Reality Destination Video The VR video showcases authentic Anaheim experiences for the meetings and events industry. Canadian DMO Brings Silicon Valley Approach to Tourism Marketing RTO4 — has become… 

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