Insights
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The Power of Personalization in Direct Mail
In an era dominated by endless emails and virtual meetings, direct mail offers a refreshing alternative that stands out in a sea of digital interactions. Read time: 4 minutes.
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Destination Merch Link in Bio
Merch is one of the only forms of advertising that allows consumers to interact with a brand on a physical level, and can have a big impact on your tourism marketing efforts. However, creating merch is more than putting your logo on an item and calling it done. When considering what you want to create, you’ll need to look at your target audiences and what appeals to them most. Read time: under 4 minutes
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Rebrand? How To Know When It’s Time.
Embarking on a new brand is a significant endeavor that renders all your current assets outdated. So, why take this leap? Because rebranding, when executed at an opportune moment for compelling reasons, can revolutionize your organization. Discover the motivations behind such a transformative move and the crucial steps to consider before initiating a rebranding journey. Read time: 2 minutes
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What Motivates Visitors to Share Travel Content
There is a storied history of travelers sharing their experiences through visual mediums, and that is not changing anytime soon. As a travel and tourism marketer, your best bet is to actively engage visitors sharing travel content to strengthen your marketing presence. Read time: 5 minutes
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Keeping Content Fresh with Community Events Calendar
A DMO must constantly add new content to their website to keep it fresh and relevant to visitors (and search engines!). One way to help create new information is to incorporate a community events calendar. Read time: under 9 minutes
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Free Tools to Help Manage and Deliver Your Digital Strategy
We understand that not all DMOs have the luxury of working with a professional marketing firm. But that doesn’t mean that their digital strategies need to suffer! To remain relevant to your target markets, we recommend two free, easy-to-use online tools that will help you manage and deliver an effective digital marketing strategy. Read time: under 4 minutes
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Email Marketing for your Destination
With email being the preferred method of communication for many people, a well-planned destination email marketing effort can result in a significant return on investment for your DMO. Read time: 4 minutes
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Marketing to Women—Is Your Destination Missing the Mark?
One of the largest demographics you could possibly target in travel is women. But with a large range of interests and consumer habits, how does a CVB tackle destination marketing to women? Continue reading to put your DMO in the know. Read time: 4 minutes
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The Shifting Role of the DMO
As the tourism industry evolves, so must the role of the DMO. With visitor habits changing and the recognition of all involved in the promotion of a destination, Destination Marketing Organizations must begin to embrace their increasingly important role as destination managers. Read time: 4 minutes
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Building a Social Media Action Plan
Little or no planning can quickly hinder your destination’s social media efforts. Worse yet, it can produce negative results. For this very reason, we strongly suggest putting together a social media action plan for your DMO. Read time: 7 minutes