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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Each year, Simpleview issues a State of SEO report for destination marketers that analyzes search traffic trends. Our most recent report reveals that while destination marketing organizations (DMOs) saw significant gains in organic search when people began traveling again after most COVID-19…
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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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It’s a DMO dilemma. Destination marketing organization (DMO) websites are chock-full of fantastic content — where to stay, play, eat, sleep, and the list goes on — but that very richness of content means their websites sometimes can feel unwieldy to the average visitor. Chatbots powered by…
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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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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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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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Read time 8 min — If you found your way to this article, chances are that destination marketing organization (DMO) is a term you hear often … or maybe you're more familiar with the destination management organization? Perhaps you’ve never considered the difference between the two types of…
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The ability of destination marketing organizations (DMOs) to effectively compete and grow can be enhanced by creating opportunities for in-depth dialogues with and feedback from key meeting marketers and event professionals who have comprehensive knowledge and understanding regarding industry…
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Read time 8 min — Augmented reality. Virtual reality. The metaverse. Trying to keep track of all the ways that destinations have to think about traveler experiences in the future is … well, it’s a little bit much, isn’t it? For a large portion of the traveling population, the only type of…
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