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 about visitor-attracting events?
For Graham (TX) it’s the annual Food Truck Championship
For McPherson (KS) it’s a Barn Sale
Alpharetta (GA) offers Mission: Conquer Family Fun in Alpharetta
Finally, sports marketing attracts visitors.
Fort Worth is looking to get in the youth sports game.
Texas neighbor Round Rock is already hosting five national sports tournaments.
Williamson County Sports Authority (TN) focuses on venues.
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