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Experience Columbus Diversity

Innovators & Influencers: how Experience Columbus contributes to diversity in tourism management

By Eileen Connell on Mar. 03, 2023

Innovators & Influencers — a destination marketing organization (DMO) deserving of a spotlight and applause. This special edition of Innovators & Influencers features Experience Columbus and its Diversity Apprenticeship Program. The destination marketing organization (DMO) launched a Diversity…

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Tulsa Break Dancing

Tulsa Sports Commission’s creative & competitive proposal lands the World Breaking Classic

By Kasey Pooley on Feb. 21, 2023

Innovators & Influencers — a destination marketing organization (DMO) deserving of a spotlight and applause. This special edition of Innovators & Influencers features Tulsa Sports Commission and its song-filled success in winning the bid for the World Breaking Classic — an international breakdance…

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Black History Month

Black-owned businesses, historical tours & art that honors: 8 DMO posts for Black History Month

By Kasey Pooley on Feb. 13, 2023

Support. Promote. Commemorate. Celebrate. Honor. Recognize. Think of these six words as the backbone of Black History Month — a time used to focus on supporting, promoting, commemorating, celebrating, honoring, and recognizing the deep roots of Black culture in America. Destination marketing…

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Battle Creek, Michigan

Dear Battle Creek: 5 reasons why I love writing a DMO newsletter

By Annie Kelley on Feb. 02, 2023

Lots of DMOs send newsletters to out-of-towners, but Annie Kelley writes one aimed at locals. Here, she shares why her weekly letter helps locals fall in love with their hometown. I was hired as communications manager for the Calhoun County Visitors Bureau in the fall of 2019. That winter, I…

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Travel Ambassador Couple Selfie

Destination Q & A: how tourism ambassadors boost community pride

By Eileen Connell on Jan. 18, 2023

Those of us in the destination marketing world understand tourism’s impact on local communities, but residents are only sometimes aware of how much they benefit from a strong tourism economy. It keeps their favorite restaurants open, their downtowns lively, and their neighbors employed. Many…

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Durango Colorado Train Shot

New roles & goals: how Visit Durango is boosting its sustainability efforts

By Eileen Connell on Jan. 06, 2023

Destinations and destination marketing organizations (DMOs) evolve — that’s a given. Just how they evolve is unique to each. Still, if the results from our March 2022 Future of Tourism survey are any indication, a growing number of DMOs will be factoring sustainability into their…

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Indiana Dunes State Park boardwalk

Destination Q&A: how Indiana Dunes Tourism affirms 9,000 years of Indigenous cultures

By Eileen Connell on Dec. 14, 2022

“We’re more than just a pretty place. We’re 9,000 years of Indigenous culture. A home away from home for centuries of European immigrants. An emblem of pioneering spirit and a seat of industrial innovation … You may not know this version of the Indiana Dunes, but you will soon.” -…

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San Diego Downtown

San Diego Tourism Authority’s accelerator program promotes diversity, equity & inclusion

By Brian Hilemon on Nov. 14, 2022

San Diego is globally recognized for its laid-back vibes and friendly spirit. In continuing to build upon the destination's welcoming nature, the San Diego Tourism Authority (SDTA) launched an innovative program in 2022 designed to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in the local tourism…

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St. Louis

5 ways to position positive stakeholder engagement & build trust

By Barry Draper on Oct. 12, 2022

BARRY DRAPER Director of Partnership, Explore St. Louis Over the years, stakeholder or partner engagement has become less of a priority and more of an assumption. Claiming that everything we as destination marketing organizations (DMOs) enact is for the benefit of our destination and, thereby, our…

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Community Alignment

DMO survey results: the Future of Tourism community alignment edition

By Eileen Connell on Sep. 09, 2022

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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