Tourism
Proactive vs. Reactive PR: Why Both are Essential to Your Public Relations Strategy
A good public relations strategy brings a mix of many different tactics to the table – pitching, active outreach, hosting media and FAMs, attendance at media shows, desksides, and more.
Read MoreAvoiding Trademark Infringement in Tourism Marketing
A trending topic with many of our clients recently is trademark infringement. And trademarks in general. Not only do you want to avoid trademark infringement in tourism marketing, but also know what to do if you’re working with a trademark brand. Today I’ll share pointers from working on campaigns on both sides of the equation.…
Read MoreThe Economic Impact of Tourism: A Multiplying Effect
What is the economic impact of tourism? Do you spend money when you’re on vacation? More money than you do in your work-a-day life? You know, that really nice hotel with the great spa, restaurants that serve hardy breakfasts, spa-like fresh lunches and that amazingly creative restaurant you normally wouldn’t indulge in for dinner but…
Read MoreHow Tourism Businesses Step Up in Times of Government Shutdown & Other Challenges
Travel is designed to fuel discovery, as well as promote a sense of wonder, excitement and curiosity. While the tourism industry can do its best to ensure a trip goes seamlessly, no one is immune from unforeseen disruptions such as political standoff or natural disasters. Let’s look at three examples – present and past –…
Read MorePreparing for Crisis Management in Tourism
Tourism is a fun industry. It’s vacations! People are having fun and aside from a few customer service issues, your organization may not have faced a crisis before. But no one is immune to a crisis and creating a plan is a simple investment now to ensure you’re prepared if anything happens. Preparing for crisis…
Read MoreFive Social Media Tourism Trends to Watch in 2019
As we start a new year, it can feel challenging to wrap your head around the happenings and trends of the past 12 months, let alone to dive into the next 12. As part of my ongoing obsession with all things social media-related, I took a deep dive into what’s coming up, and what you…
Read MoreCollaborative Marketing in Tourism: Working Together to Lift All Boats
In the travel and tourism industry, we understand how difficult it can be to grab the attention – and reservation – of a visitor. With limited time and a set budget, travelers have the tough decision of choosing where to go. As a destination, you may often feel like you’re competing against other tourist destinations.…
Read MoreCreating Your 2019 Travel and Tourism Marketing Strategies and Plan
We recently released a 5-part video series on how to create your tourism marketing plan for 2019. The planning process can be broken into 5 easy-to-follow steps: setting marketing objectives, reviewing research and the current situation, defining target audience, creating key messages and outlining the tactical plan. Planning is the most critical thing that we…
Read More2018’s Best Tourism Campaigns: Our Five Favorites
As we reach the end of another great year and start to plan for campaigns to come, our team likes to draw inspiration from those in tourism who are breaking the mold, doing things differently, and wowing travelers around the world. At Break the Ice Media, we’re all about creativity and collaboration. So, it’s only…
Read MoreGrowth of International Travel: Tourism Trends in the United States
As one of the world’s strongest industries, Travel & Tourism generates prosperity across the world. This industry creates jobs, supports the export of goods, and creates incredible experiences. Plain and simple, it cannot be denied that tourism is an economic driver. As such, tourism at any level is positive to the economy. However, there’s a…
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