• TikTok Domain Déjà Vu

    TikTok Domain Déjà Vu

    Stamp says… Just as people may not have understood the importance of registering a website domain in the early stages of the internet, there is often a similar reluctance to jump on the latest social platform. Learn why you should register a free account on TikTok with your DMO's name now before it is unavailable or becomes too costly. Read time: under 2 minutes

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  • Nurturing Stakeholder Engagement

    Nurturing Stakeholder Engagement

    David says… One of the questions we often receive from DMOs is how do we increase our stakeholder engagement? In this blog, we discuss a recent In-Market MAP development session for one of our Destination Marketing Organization clients that provides a great example of nurturing stakeholder engagement. Read time: 1 minute

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  • Leverage Opportunity Nights to Grow Occupancy

    Leverage Opportunity Nights to Grow Occupancy

    David says… One of the keys to growing the overall occupancy rate in any community is to have a clear understanding of the nights of the week and the months of the year that have the lowest occupancy—we call these opportunity nights. In this week's Insight, we discuss how to identify and make the most of these opportunity nights for your destination. Read time: under 3 minutes

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  • Attractors vs. Attractions

    Attractors vs. Attractions

    David says… There is a not-so-subtle difference between the words "attractor" and "attractions" but it is important for DMOs to use both in stakeholder discussions. Read this week's Insight to understand why. Read time: 3 minutes

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  • Airbnb. DMO Friend or Foe?

    Airbnb. DMO Friend or Foe?

    Stamp says… When "market disrupter" Airbnb came onto the scene in 2007, their business model was viewed by the tourism industry with skepticism. Where does Airbnb stand today? Read time: four minutes

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  • Shift Focus to Quality vs. Quantity of Organic Social Media

    Shift Focus to Quality vs. Quantity of Organic Social Media

    Maghen says… Social media algorithms have made it harder and harder for businesses to reach new audiences without paying up. Get ideas to optimize your organic social efforts. Read time: under 2 minutes

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  • Engagement and Reviews Matter More for VRM Content

    Engagement and Reviews Matter More for VRM Content

    Maghen says… When it comes to your vacation rental management social media efforts, you need not focus your energy on follower count and post likes. In this blog we share tips to help you step back and take a look at your social media accounts like you would if you were a potential guest. Read time: under 3 minutes

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  • More Than an Interstate Exit

    More Than an Interstate Exit

    Camille says… Your community is so much more than what lies right off the ramp. Let travelers know your town is truly unique and worth taking the time to explore. Read time: under 3 minutes

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  • Instagram for Smaller Destinations

    Instagram for Smaller Destinations

    Maghen says… Instagram remains a top social platform and, with its focus on beautiful imagery, it’s an important platform for all things travel. This is especially true for smaller DMOs with limited staff capacity. Here we explore ways for your team to maximize Instagram's capabilities for your DMO. Read time: 4 minutes

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  • The Importance Of Managing Your Destination’s Tripadvisor Presence

    The Importance Of Managing Your Destination’s Tripadvisor Presence

    Jim says… It’s more important than ever to keep the information updated on leading travel platforms as potential visitors are hungry for information. Keeping information updated in real-time on Tripadvisor will be crucial to giving travelers the confidence to return to your destination. Read time: 4 minutes

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