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Beyond reach, beyond convention: Content shifts in EMEA in 2026

  • 4 minute read

Content strategy within the European destination marketing sector is undergoing a fundamental reset, a change that’s rooted in the behaviour of visitors across the region. As our State of Destination Marketing in EMEA in 2026 whitepaper sets out, today’s travellers are consuming content very…

Here to stay: AI adoption in European DMOs

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Love it or hate it, AI is now just another part of the broader European destination marketing landscape, a tool that is used by destination marketing organisations (DMOs) to manage their digital presence and engage with visitors. But as AI becomes ever more deeply embedded into the operations of…

Understanding an evolution: Data in today’s destination marketing sector

  • 3 minute read

In the world of destination marketing, data is everything. In a sector undergoing rapid transformation, it makes sense that the very data destinations collect, generate, and act on is a means of change. With this thought in mind, we delve into another topic from our recent State of Destination…

Adjust and adapt: Understanding the evolving visitor economy

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Recovery from the pandemic era hasn’t been linear for the global visitor economy, a point that is reflected in the current state of the sector across the EMEA region. Delving into another insight from our latest whitepaper, The State of Destination Marketing in 2026, we’ll explore how this initial…

Bring on the bikes: How every destination can gear up for cycle tourism

  • 5 minute read

Back in 2025, we wrote about the surging popularity of cycle tourism, a trend that not only blends sustainability with practicality, but brings joy with every push of the pedal. A means of active travel that’s being embraced by both visitors and destinations alike, this is a trend that’s showing no…

A clear path: How destinations are defining growth in 2026

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Destination marketing across EMEA is in a state of flux. In 2026, the recovery of the immediate post-pandemic years is already well behind us and many destinations across the region find themselves in an operational environment that is constantly being shaped (and reshaped) by a myriad of factors.

Key takeaways from our accessible tourism webinar

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No longer a niche concern, accessible tourism is now a core component of any successful destination management strategy. As an ethos, it represents not just a commitment to social equity but a significant — and often untapped — economic opportunity. Understanding the value of inclusivity is an…

 




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Visit Norway - Flexibility for the future

As every traveller knows, even the best-planned journey can suddenly change its course. Back in 2021, Visit Norway began what started as a simple update of its site's font, logo and colour palette. But ended up in a collaborative journey to create an entirely redesigned VisitNorway.com using Granicus Destinations's headless CMS technology.

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Go New Forest & Simpleview CMS

Timeless in its appeal and unique in its customs and culture, there's no place quite like the New Forest. Go New Forest works tirelessly to preserve and promote the region for the benefit of all who visit, live, or work in this special place. In collaborating with Granicus Destinations to create a new website, Go New Forest sought to utilise the functionality of the CMS to showcase the region.

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Visit Bergen & Simpleview DMS

Visit Bergen and Granicus Destinations have a longstanding relationship, a partnership that has spanned 25 years. years. It’s been a union largely based on continuous collaboration and cooperation but —from Visit Bergen’s perspective — it’s additionally the unparalleled power of the Simpleview DMS that has provided a solid and lasting foundation for this long-term relationship.

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