Collaboration Thrives in Travel & Tourism

The travel and tourism industry was indisputably one of the hardest hit during the past two years. Staying in business meant being innovative, flexible and…

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4 Tips for a Successful FAM Tour

In the wonderful and exciting world of tourism marketing, various tactics are used to market a destination. One of these is hosting a familiarization tour,…

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4 Common Types of Group Tours

When you’re driving down the highway and see a big motorcoach cruising along, do you ever wonder who’s in there?  The possibilities of who participates…

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Tourism Marketing: A Collaborative Approach

What goes into making a location attractive as a tourist destination? Geographic locations are inviting to visitors for a multitude of reasons. However, one thing…

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Travel and Tourism Terms, Acronyms & Abbreviations

Every industry has its language; can you talk tourism? We abbreviate words or phrases to save time, effort or space. This is great, but if…

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6 Strategies to Prepare for Tourism Recovery

From our April 2020 Destination on the Left Virtual Summit Our second-ever Destination on the Left Virtual Summit kicked off in April 2020 with 12…

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The Benefits of International Online Booking Agents

In today’s competitive travel market, there is much talk about the benefit of engaging with the international visitor.  While the domestic traveler is important and…

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Travel Trade Shows for Travel Trade Professionals

There are several trade shows for travel trade professionals available within the industry… They vary in location, size, and format. Here are a few of the top shows that should be considered for travel trade sales.

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Using Front Line Staff as Brand Ambassadors

One main challenge every destination faces, regardless of size, is how to get the most return on investment from their marketing dollars.  When a DMO…

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How 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…

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