Earlier this year, destination marketing organizations (DMOs) found themselves in a difficult situation as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Usually, DMOs exist to drive business and leisure travelers to their destinations. But with bans on non-essential travel in place, many DMOs were left asking…
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In Spring of 2020, Visit Wichita found themselves in a now-familiar predicament for many DMOs. As COVID-19 cases began to rise across the country and around the world, many state and federal legislatures imposed strict rules around public gatherings. This, of course, meant that in-person meetings…
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It’s no secret that the tourism industry remains one of the industries hardest-hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. Hundreds of thousands of hospitality professionals across the globe have been affected in one way or another, and the team at Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau wanted to find…
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For the past few months, destination marketing organizations all around the world have been forced to do more with less. In the face of budget cuts, staff cuts and uncertainty, DMOs have had to find creative solutions to the challenges posed by COVID-19. One such organization is Visit Virginia’s…
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Celebrated throughout the United States and some parts of Mexico, Cinco De Mayo is an annual celebration of Mexico’s victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War. Many destinations, particularly those in the southwest, mark the occasion with city-wide celebrations and…
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People all around the world are stuck at home, itching to get out there and travel. And while you can’t quite invite them to explore your destination in-person, you can encourage them to take a virtual visit! Take a look at how destinations across the globe are using technology to embrace virtual…
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It’s no secret that DMOs have had to shift their marketing strategies and campaign messaging in the past few weeks. You’re encouraging visitors to stay home, finding new ways to support your local businesses, and working hard to keep your community informed. Recently, we’ve been particularly…
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This content was originally featured in a recent webinar, New Business Continuity Amenities in CRM. As we continue to monitor the ongoing situation around COVID-19, we are constantly evaluating how best to serve our clients during this time. In doing so, we have added four new core amenity fields…
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It’s not often destination marketing organizations advocate for potential visitors to stay home, but in the face of a pandemic, that’s exactly what’s happening. As the public practices their social responsibility to stay home and stay safe, it’s left destinations wondering how best to shift their…
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As we continue to practice social distancing, restaurants across the nation have been limited to takeout and delivery options, with local shops and boutiques being forced to move their businesses entirely online. The good news is, there are still plenty of ways for your DMO to support small…
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