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Creating a Social Media Strategy in Tourism

Advanced Travel and Tourism

And since social media platforms prioritize vertical content more than ever, marketers can shoot content directly from their personal or business phones. During our webinar How to Get Your Organization Started on TikTok , we spoke with three tourism marketing professionals about their TikTok habits.

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Smart Travel: MICE Industry’s Positive Impact on Business Travel, Wynn Resorts’ Bigger Better UAE Plans Revealed, Indigenous Tourism Booms and More

Smart Meetings

and China Drive Business Travel Recovery A new report by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) predicts business travel spending will reach a new height of $1.5 A new report released by the WTTC revealed Indigenous tourism is projected to contribute $67 billion to the global economy by 2034. trillion by the end of 2024.

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Why Email Marketing Still Delivers for the Travel & Tourism Industry

Dana Communications

Email Marketing Matters in 2025 Despite the rise of social media and other digital channels, email has something that others lack: intimacy. Whether youre running a boutique B&B, a state tourism board or a sprawling golf resort, the possibilities are endless and the results are undeniable.

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Cal Poly Students Gained Experience and Confidence at Visit California Outlook Forum 2025

Smart Meetings

The conference emphasized the power of California tourism as an economic, social and cultural force for good. He also learned a thing or two from a student social media manager while at a session. They were also encouraged to attend sessions, network and take it all in. and the students were enthusiastic.

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LA Fires Update: What Meeting Profs Need to Know

Smart Meetings

Los Angeles Tourism has established a dedicated landing page for the American Red Cross , where theyll be matching all donations dollar for dollar up to $25,000. We are grateful that San Diego and our tourism community are able to offer a safe place to stay for those affected by the wildfires, with special accommodation rates and offers.

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The Benefits of Utilizing User-Generated Content for Tourism

Dana Communications

Retailers, small businesses, restaurants and more are leveraging UGC, and tourism is no different. So how is UGC beneficial to tourism? It’s no secret that authenticity is key to effective marketing—and utilizing UGC in tourism campaigns and social media is an easy way to achieve that and increase your brand’s credibility.

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The Benefits of Utilizing User-Generated Content for Tourism

Dana Communications

Retailers, small businesses, restaurants and more are leveraging UGC, and tourism is no different. So how is UGC beneficial to tourism? It’s no secret that authenticity is key to effective marketing—and utilizing UGC in tourism campaigns and social media is an easy way to achieve that and increase your brand’s credibility.

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