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A Digital Future in Destination Management: Technology and Innovation for DMOs in 2025

Solimar International

The Role of DMOs in Shaping the Future of Tourism Destination Management Organizations (DMOs) are the backbone of regional tourism, acting as the strategic coordinators and stewards of many visitor economies worldwide. In this section, well explore four foundational technologies transforming the future of destination management.

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Report: Meeting and Events Companies Not Embracing Newest Tools

Smart Meetings

Growing out of an event services and destination management company, and launched in 2010, Eved develops software to deal with the very inefficiencies the report points out. They also are continuing to refine the goals and budgets for the next event, with as little delay as possible. Changes to Come.

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Smart Moves in D.C., Richmond and More

Smart Meetings

Before joining Teneo, White was director of global sales at PRA Group, a destination management company. He has also worked in management for Krisam Group & Global Event Partners and Saddlebrook Resort in Tampa, Florida, and has held the position of regional director of sales at Associated Luxury Hotels International.

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Smart Moves in Monterey, Denver and More

Smart Meetings

Thomas joins Makeready’s Charleston destination after holding multiple general manager and senior operations roles at Morgans Hotel Group and other SBE lifestyle hospitality company hotels. In 2010, Thomas was named General Manager of the Year after opening Morgans Hotel Group’s Mondrian Soho hotel location.

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The Value of Tourism in Trail Development

Solimar International

Through surveys, bike shop questionnaires, guide service interviews, and literature research, a 2011 study concluded that the Teton County trail system in Wyoming generated an estimated $18,070,123 million in economic activity in 2010. Another example of this impact could be cycling tourism in Oakridge, Oregon.

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How has Social Media Changed the Tourism Industry?

Solimar International

But the explosion of social media platforms between 2006 and 2010 connected individuals around the world like never before, paving the way for another industry upheaval under social media marketing. By 2010, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube were also popular, and the rise of smartphones encouraged people to share their lives in real time.

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The pathway from Starfish to Path DMC

Path Destination Management

Happily, the plan worked and by 2010 Starfish had grown by 1000% and quadrupled its staff, opened a head office in Bangkok and added a second regional team in Sangklaburi. Managing Director, Path Destination Management. Since then the business has gone from strength to strength. Contact Us. Email Address. Subscribe.