May 2011 Insight - Google Places Photos

Google Places Photos This is really a tip for your members and industry partners, so pass it on! When you're driving in a new city, it's easy to miss street numbers and signs. One of the most frustrating experiences of visiting any destination is circling the block two or three times because…

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IMEX Exhibition 2011 a Success

IMEX 2011 closes on a high and looks ahead to 10 year anniversary celebrations. The ninth IMEX in Frankfurt closed on a high when Chairman, Ray Bloom, announced some important new achievements and record outcomes for the exhibition that represents the worldwide meetings, events and incentive…

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Orlando Draws Record Breaking 51.46 Million Visitors in 2010

In simultaneous bi-coastal events, Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs along with City of Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer in Orlando, Fla. and Visit Orlando President and CEO Gary Sain in San Francisco announced Orlando drew a record-breaking 51.46 million visitors in 2010, up 10.5 percent from 46.6 million…

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Simpleview & Boulder, CO Launch Their Newly Renovated Site

Tucson, May 18, 2011 - Simpleview is pleased to announce Boulder Convention and Visitors Bureau as number 109 to go live in Simpleview CRM 3.0 and the launch of their newly redesigned website! The site's biggest feature is the homepage slideshow, with scenic shots around Boulder and downtown. The…

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Exclusive New Data Tool Free in Simpleview CRM This Summer

Simpleview & Ruf Strategic Solutions unite to give DMOs powerful consumer intelligence TUCSON, May 12, 2011 - This summer, every destination marketing organization (DMO) using Simpleview CRM will now be armed with new customer intelligence - how many have moved, how many have an email address…

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'Buffalo For Real' Unveiled as Queen City's New Tourism Brand

Buffalo, NY (WKBW)- The Buffalo Niagara Convention and Visitors Bureau unveiled a new brand identity for the region Tuesday. 'Buffalo For Real' was introduced as the region's new brand platform. The CVB has also transformed its name to: Visit Buffalo Niagara. Dottie Gallagher-Cohn, CEO of Visit…

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Data Helps Indiana Tourism Org Boost E-mail Relevancy

Killing the print edition of its visitors guide may have been the best database-augmenting action Indiana's South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority ever took. In doing so, the group put itself in a position to deliver better-qualified leads to its member organizations by focusing on online…

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