Posts Tagged ‘tourism industry’
The 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 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 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…
Read MoreFood for Thought: Inspirational Food Writing Tips for Destination Marketing
“One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well.” ― Virginia Woolf Inspiration to travel can be sparked by alluring restaurant destinations. Since meals are a big part of any trip, writing about food in a way that inspires is key to destination marketing. As a food writer with the Democrat…
Read More4 Digital News Solutions for the Modern PR Pro
As a modern PR professional, keeping up to date on the news is half the job. It’s important for me to be aware of the current political landscape, breaking news (both locally and nationally), and even the “trending” news, “silly” hashtags and viral topics that blow up our newsfeeds. Each of these things could affect…
Read MorePinterest for Destination Marketing Content
Social media and tourism marketing go hand in hand. Taking on social media can be challenging, especially with limited time and budget. In this series, I explore best practices for destinations and attractions across different channels. In this blog, we’ll explore Pinterest for destination marketing. Pinterest is an interesting beast. Part social media channel,…
Read More5 Reasons Why Eye-Catching and Authentic Photos are Everything in Tourism Marketing
The best part of a vacation is living it. The second best part is re-living it through the authentic photos you capture while there. Photography is everything when it comes to travel – so it stands to reason that it should be a big part of your tourism marketing strategy. But all too often, destinations…
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 New York State is divided into many counties, all with their own…
Read MoreHow Association Management Companies help multi-stakeholder tourism marketing programs
Multi-stakeholder entities and collaborative partnerships are pervasive in the world of tourism. When DMOs, TPAs, counties and other representatives of regions come together, their marketing and economic impact exponentially increases. A new approach to serving the travel and tourism industry goes beyond the typical agency/client relationship. They are called association management companies. According to AMC…
Read MoreIncrease Foot Traffic with Motorcoach Business – 10 Ways to Become Group Ready
Working in the travel and tourism industry allows us to get to know many small businesses that rely on visitors to their communities in order to meet their annual revenue goals. One way to reach those visitors and increase foot traffic in mass is by marketing to the motorcoach industry. Motorcoaches bring up to 50…
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