Guest Article and Video Charlotte Moore, Digital Project Manager, RTO4 Whenever I do a presentation on digital transformation in the tourism industry, I always start by asking those in attendance, “How do you travel?” I’ll ask the same of you. Think for a moment like a visitor. How do you dream…
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Episode guest: Greg Takehara, CEO of Tourism Cares Taleb Rifai, then secretary-general of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), wrote this in the introduction to the 2016 United Nations Global Report on the Transformative Power of Tourism: “Tourism is much more than a leisure…
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The Simpleview team took the pulse of destination marketing organizations (DMOs) to better understand who, what, and how they will evolve over the next few years. More than 100 DMOs responded to the questionnaire, and initial results were shared at Simpleview’s annual Summit in April. In this…
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Did you miss the Summit 2022 session, “How DMOs Help Shape a Destination's Story Through Stakeholder Engagement?” Don’t worry — here’s a throwback. Watch as Scott Beck, president and CEO at Destination Toronto, describes the inspiration and process behind To Go Toronto, a website created with…
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Over the last three years on the Future of Tourism, we’ve talked a lot about destination development, stakeholder engagement, and the regenerative power of tourism when it's done well. But as my friend Petra Stušek, president at ECM and CEO of Ljubljana Tourism, likes to say — as of today, August…
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In the ongoing quest for authenticity, travelers seek destinations that stand out. Natural landscapes, unique experiences, and an area’s vibe play big parts in that — as does the strength of a destination’s locally owned businesses. The city of Kirkland, Washington, recently concluded a pilot…
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Innovators & Influencers — a destination marketing organization (DMO) deserving of a spotlight and applause. This special edition of Innovators & Influencers features Visit Salt Lake and its inaugural SALT Awards that happened on June 16, 2022. Service Accomplishment Leadership Tenacity These…
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In Spring 2022, in Hamburg, Germany, the CityDNA International Conference & General Assembly convened its first in-person international conference and general assembly in two years. The theme was reunited destinations. It was a momentous event. Not only was it an opportunity for European Cities…
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Read time 3 min — The Simpleview team took the pulse of destination marketing organizations (DMOs) to better understand who, what, and how they will evolve over the next few years. More than 100 DMOs responded to the questionnaire, and initial results were shared at Simpleview’s annual Summit in…
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Cultural heritage — is it a catalytic force for authentic destination development or a double-edged sword that must be wielded with skill and attention? The European Capitals of Culture (ECOC) initiative is an annual designation awarded to chosen European cities and designed to highlight the…
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