Esports tourism: essential to any destination’s future

Esports is an opportunity for destinations to build engaged communities that collectively shape a future that is resilient, integrated, and meaningful for those destinations and those who live there. Thousands of fans descended on Mexico City, New York, Atlanta, and San Francisco in 2022 to…

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The holidays in “reel” time: 10 DMOs decking the halls for festive travelers & jolly locals

The holiday season starts earlier and earlier every year, and each year we must make an important decision: to be or not to be a Grinch. Fortunately for destination marketing organizations (DMOs), their decision is easy. Embracing the holidays and celebrating all things jolly and bright draws in festive travelers and entertains Christmas-fanatic locals. It’s a no-brainer, right? Seasonal events like parades, Christmas light sightings, food and drink tours, and holiday bucket lists are some of the many ways DMOs are decking the halls this season to embrace visitors who choose to spend the season basking in the “most wonderful time of the year.” Whether people travel for family, work, or pleasure — showing off unique things to do and ways to ring in the new year can go a long way. And speaking of going a long way, nothing speaks louder these days than reels. Posting reels on social media is a great way to show off your destination’s happenings and stand out amongst the hustle and bustle of the holidays — but don’t just take our word for it. Here are 10 DMOs who posted holiday reels that made us want to visit. @visit_dallas @visitlauderdale @visitnewportbeach…

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Lightning in a bottle: the benefits of software-as-a-service

The technology community has been buzzing about Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) for quite some time now, due to how it lends itself to both technological innovation and modern business structures. SaaS platforms are ideal for better product development and maintenance as well as stronger relationships…

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Venture off the beaten path at VisitSaltLake.com

Salt Lake City, Utah, is not as conventional as one might initially think. Here are some fun facts that you may not know about the destination: It has the youngest average age of all U.S. cities its size At least 120 languages are spoken by the destination’s population Independent…

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