Dana Communications

JANUARY 31, 2022

Across industries, user-generated content (UGC) has become a key marketing tool. Retailers, small businesses, restaurants and more are leveraging UGC, and tourism is no different. So how is UGC beneficial to tourism? Think of it this way: UGC allows you to market with your audience instead of at them. Read on to find out.

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Dana Communications

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

And if you want to solidify your marketing efforts to the estimated 80 million monthly active U.S. TikTok is one of the fastest-growing social apps to hit the planet. It’s no wonder this media sensation is a marketer’s dream for anyone between the ages of 13 and 60. Chances are your audience can.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

A 2021 Wyzowl report found that 86% of companies used video as part of their marketing. Further, 93% of those using video saw it as a vital part of their marketing strategy, and 86% say video has increased their website traffic. Destinations can encourage travelers to record and share their experiences on social media.

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Dana Communications

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Tourism trails are a powerful marketing tool that gives destinations the opportunity to showcase their best attractions and most unique experiences. Some questions that come into play when curating a tourism trail include: Is there a purpose? There’s a target market for everything, and tourism trails are no exception.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

JUNE 30, 2021

If you’re not already using user-generated content for your marketing strategy, the time to start is now. Why UGC Is Crucial for Travel and Tourism Brands. Travelers are wary of overly-produced marketing messages. The tourism industry is one of the best places to utilize UGC for marketing. In 2020, over 3.6

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

JULY 7, 2021

And video marketing statistics show that 83 percent of marketers claim video has helped them with lead generation. The stats don’t lie: video content marketing is king in our current times. But many DMOs miss out on a critical component in video creation and marketing. Types of Video Marketing Platforms.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Too many organizations view sales and marketing as two distinct and wholly independent departments. But this type of silo marketing — having specific channels or agencies working separately rather than integrating their efforts or forgetting to include the Sales Managers with a seat at the table — means missing out on a huge opportunity.

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Dana Communications

AUGUST 8, 2023

Cause Marketing: A Win-Win for Everyone At the intersection of profit and purpose, you will find cause marketing. Cause marketing can be a highly effective way for resort property management and marketing teams to strengthen their marketing strategy and achieve their fiscal objectives.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

ChatGPT bills itself as a way to provide a quick and efficient way to generate blogs, website content, and social media posts. A time-saving factor ChatGPT can provide in your content marketing strategy is fast research. Depending on the inputs it receives, it can collect and therefore repeat incorrect information.

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The Abbi Agency

JULY 26, 2021

And for the same reason, we shop at small businesses because we saw a trusted friend tag the brand on social media. It’s not always about who has the most followers on social media, but rather, who represents what your destination aspires to be. We call these people your “superfans.” Independent.

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Solimar International

JULY 14, 2021

Social media plays a massive role in traveler decision. Learn what makes a successful social media marketing campaign. Emerging around 15 years ago, social media platforms have dramatically changed communication and marketing, including the way we both plan and share our travel experiences.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

AUGUST 22, 2023

In the dynamic landscape of modern marketing, effective communication among different organizational departments is vital to achieving coherent and impactful campaigns. This holds particularly true for the travel and tourism industry, where successful destination marketing requires collaboration between various teams.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 9, 2022

“They need to be included in the conversation and engaged with the tourism industry to develop an understanding of the value of travel and tourism,” according to a recent Destinations International (DI) and Longwoods International survey, National Resident Sentiment Towards Tourism. They have a role to play in our community.

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ETC Corporate

OCTOBER 22, 2021

The ‘Destination of Sustainable Cultural Tourism’ Awards enhance the visibility of European cultural tourism destinations, create a platform for sharing experience and knowledge and promotes networking between destinations. The 2021 is focused on the theme of ‘Regenerating European Tourism through Culture, Heritage and Creativity’.

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Solimar International

DECEMBER 2, 2022

The tourism industry looked very different merely 10 years ago. 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. The tourism industry before social media.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Every year in digital marketing presents unique challenges and trends, but an election year takes the complexity to a whole new level. In this survival guide, we explore the nuances of digital marketing in an election year, specifically focusing on the landscape of 2024. Experts forecast that this election cycle will amass $10.2

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 28, 2016

These 40, follow-worthy social media influencers are highly engaged, limitless resources that are quick to share helpful content to help you succeed and grow your business. Their Twitter account is a treasure trove of innovative and unconventional ideas for anyone in catering, planning, or experiential marketing. DahliaElGazzar.

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Tourism eSchool

AUGUST 31, 2021

10 Steps to Successfully Promote your Tourism Event on Social Media. If so, social media is a fantastic low cost way to let people know about and book tickets for your event. However, too often we see smaller events not making full use of social media to inspire new people to attend their events.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

In a recent episode of Field Notes, host Eric sat down with Kyle Stichtenoth, Senior Director of Digital Sales and Strategy at Advanced Travel and Tourism, to explore the evolving landscape of travel marketing. Perhaps the most compelling segment of the conversation centered on brand importance in destination marketing.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 3, 2024

He brings over 30 years of expertise in the travel and tourism industry and has served in executive roles local to the region for 15 years. Jay Tusa Jay Tusa, Naples, Marco Island, Everglades Convention & Visitors Bureau The Naples, Marco Island, Everglades Convention & Visitors Bureau appoints Tusa as tourism director.

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Dana Communications

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Can you imagine someone asking why Instagram is part of your marketing efforts? Yet many marketers DO question whether or not TikTok should be part of their social media strategy. Well, we’re here to unpack the platform’s positive impact on tourism and hospitality brands. Of course not! you’d be correct.

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Tourism Tiger

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Discover why a dedicated website is essential for travel operators beyond social media. Contact us for expert tourism websites. Learn how SEO, control, and detailed offerings drive bookings.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Louis , bringing over two decades of leadership in travel and tourism. Both in his most recent position as CEO of Discover Puerto Rico, and earlier, his 20 years as president & CEO of the Myrtle Beach Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, his work significantly expanded tourism and the tourism economy. He now joins St.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

APRIL 16, 2024

Based on our recent findings and given all the options at their disposal — both digital and traditional — how are DMO marketers planning to allocate paid media resources in 2024? Survey respondents indicate that social media (heavily favoring Meta brands Facebook and Instagram) gets the biggest share of the budget’s pie.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

AUGUST 16, 2022

In the “olden days” before social media, videos were either professionally produced or recorded on home camcorders that stayed tucked away on our private media shelves. social media. Download our latest whitepaper to learn the most effective ways to use social channels to drive your tourism marketing.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 7, 2024

As vice president of communications, Smith will draw on his over two decades of experience in strategic communications and corporate affairs to lead the organization’s global communications strategy, enhance its brand and extend its reach and impact across the tourism industry. Wells takes on the role of social inclusion manager.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The need for change in travel and tourism The hospitality industry is continuing its efforts towards improving sustainability, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) with cross-sector discussions and in-person activities. Cultural & Heritage Marketing Council.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

MARCH 29, 2023

As its mission, the South Carolina Artisans Center showcases and markets handcrafted artwork of the state’s leading artists, while ensuring that art inspired by tradition is protected and nurtured; a gallery that speaks to the unique talents of handpicked South Carolina artists.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Destination marketers should take advantage of the moments when potential travelers are searching for things to do, places to stay etc. SEM stands for “search engine marketing.” Those ads come from companies using search engine marketing, or SEM, to show up first. in their destination. What Does SEM Stand for, and What Is It?

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Tourism eSchool

JANUARY 14, 2023

From social media and email marketing to website marketing, search engine optimisation and online advertising, the internet offers so many fantastic ways for tourism businesses to connect with their best customers. Invest in tactics that align with your Ideal Customer Your Ideal Customer is your best customer.

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Solimar International

DECEMBER 1, 2023

In the dynamic landscape of 21st-century tourism, the forces of climate change, social media, and a major post-pandemic travel resurgence are shaping the industry. As such, the significance of storytelling in sustainable destination and tourism marketing has never been greater.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

JULY 23, 2024

The tourism industry in the Southeastern US has experienced a roller coaster ride over the past few years. Despite these challenges, there are reasons to remain optimistic about the future of tourism in the Southeastern US. Escalating Inflation Inflation is another factor impacting the tourism industry in the Southeastern US.

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Solimar International

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Visitors can immerse themselves in the bustling markets, savor the local delicacies, and engage with the warm and hospitable locals. This case study explores the process of setting up a tourism development project for Cox’s Bazar. In recent years, Cox’s Bazar has experienced huge growth in tourism.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

After a year marked by fire, flood and tragedy , the overall tone of Destination Marketing Association of the West ’s Education Summit 2018 was light, inspiring—even funny. Top Trends Impacting Hospitality, Tourism and Events. 60 percent of travelers post on social media daily. 6 Steps to a Viral Marketing Campaign.

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Tourism Tiger

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

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Tourism eSchool

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Seasonality has a huge impact on tourism businesses, and is a consistent challenge of tourism businesses who we work with around Australia. Trying to keep their head above water when the season is slow, and then working overtime when visitation is high is a constant battle for so many tourism businesses.

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DCI

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Tourism awards given by media and industry associations can do for destinations what Oscar nods do for movies and Grammy’s do for songs. Winning something like a Travvy may seem like a fun reason to have a Prosecco toast, but it can mean a lot more for marketing efforts. And it certainly didn’t hurt her career.

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