Posts Tagged ‘tourism marketing’
Under, around and in between: Hidden gems in tourism
The tourism industry is keen on coining new words to capture the traveling public’s attention. EcoTourism, AgriTourism, VolunTourism, to name a few. The simple purpose – to focus attention on a particular area of interest. Appeal to the cause and the effect is your next vacation destination. There’s a relatively new and totally opposite newly…
Read MoreHow to Market Experiential Travel
… small town and experiential travel is what’s big. With the growing concerns and reports on overtourism, travel writers are responding by helping their readers navigate this overwhelming issue by focusing a lens on second and third tier cities.
Read MoreHow to Create Raving Fans
In today’s world, it can seem like everything in marketing and sales has changed. But the one thing that hasn’t changed is the value of raving fans.
Read MoreThe Evolution of Snapchat Advertising
I’ll be the first to admit it- I’m a little obsessed with Snapchat. I’ve stuck with the app through all the updates: when the “best friends” feature was taken away, when “best friends” came back (but privately), when emojis were introduced, and when the interactive lenses (or filters) were rolled out. I proudly have snap…
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 MoreHow the Tourism Industry Can Connect with the Hygge-Inspired Traveler
Over the last few years, it seems that every industry – from design and travel to fashion and food – has enthusiastically jumped on the hygge bandwagon. Media outlets ranging from The New York Times and Forbes to The Food Network and Travel & Leisure have all touted the inspirational concept, which is still heating…
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 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 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 MoreHow Catskills Trout Tales Used Facebook Split Testing Tools To Optimize Their Budget
Facebook split testing tools improved a lot on the advertising platform this year. What was once a manual process of changing variables slowly over time, campaign by campaign, is now a much quicker process with several new tools. One of the first projects where I used Facebook split testing tools for Facebook advertising was on a…
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