Posts Tagged ‘collaboration’
Commitment: Creating World-Changing Collaborations
This is the last post in a series introducing a 3-part framework for creating world-changing collaborations. This framework is based on over 5 years of podcast interviews, over a decade of conversations and first-of-its-kind research. In it, I identified three key parts to creating and maintaining successful world-changing collaborations. 3 C’s framework: Communication, Commonality and…
Read MoreCommunication: Creating World-Changing Collaborations
As we start to look toward the future and recovery for our industry, we have a tremendous opportunity to rebuild smarter. We did it after 9/11 and again after the great recession and we will do it again after the COVID-19 pandemic. We need new thinking and new ideas to help create the new normal…
Read MoreCollaboration 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 responsive to change. To be successful, it also meant a willingness to collaborate, sometimes with a perceived competitor. Connecting and embracing collaboration with others in the industry, despite being in…
Read MoreNavigating Tourism Marketing Now: 10 Themes from 26 Leaders
In July, I attended the Destinations International annual convention in Baltimore Maryland. It was my first live conference and the first convention to take place in Baltimore since before the pandemic. The energy at the event was contagious and the team at Visit Baltimore were amazing hosts. I brought my award-winning, 5-star podcast to the…
Read MoreCollaborative Marketing in Tourism: Working Together to Lift All Boats
In the travel, tourism and hospitality 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…
Read MoreTourism 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 is guaranteed not to be what travelers are thinking about when making travel decisions – county lines. Yet states are divided into counties, each with their own local treasures and…
Read MoreThe Keys to Successful Collaborations
In our 2021 Rising Tide study, we revealed three different attitudinal segments among travel, tourism and hospitality professionals. These three groups feel very differently about the benefits and challenges of collaboration with other industry organizations. Promoters are enthusiastic supporters of organizational collaboration, pursue it actively and with a range of organization types. Doubters are collaborators…
Read MoreHow to Maximize Virtual Event Impact
We worked with our client to reinvent their virtual conference for the second year to ensure it offered the best value and opportunities. Here are four tips on maximizing your next virtual event.
Read MoreInvisible Obstacles to Collaboration
Communication is a key ingredient to being a successful collaborator. Honing your presentation and listening skills will make a difference. However, there are obstacles that can get in your way of successful collaborations. These could be considered invisible obstacles to collaboration because they are easy to overlook. Imposter Syndrome One of the biggest obstacles that many people suffer from…
Read MorePresentation and Listening Skills for Successful Collaborations
Improving presentation and listening skills will make us better communicators and collaborators. Performance coach Carol Lempert shared insights on how to sound and look confident, how to pitch an idea, and how to use high gain questions to make stronger connections and create better collaborations.
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