Destination Marketing Organizations News

Destination Marketing Organizations (DMOs) are evolving to meet the challenges of digital transformation, traveler behavior shifts, and sustainable tourism demands. PhocusWire covers the latest developments in destination marketing organizations, highlighting how tourism boards are adapting strategies, investing in technology, and redefining destination branding in a competitive global market.

Tourism board strategies and destination marketing insights

Our coverage explores how DMOs are using data-driven insights, social media engagement, and dynamic content to attract travelers and support local economies. From public-private partnerships to tech-forward visitor engagement platforms, we report on the strategic moves shaping the future of destination marketing.

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News / Online
Phocuswright Europe 2022: Sustainability in the spotlight
By PhocusWire | June 6, 2022
Leaders from the Travalyst Coalition, Booking.com, Google and Byway Travel come together to discuss the travel industry's path to sustainability during Phocuswright Europe. Read More
A DMO's guide to NFTs
Opinion / Technology
A DMO's guide to NFTs
By Martin Stoll - Sparkloft Media | June 3, 2022
Travel marketers should pay close attention, understand the technology and start experimenting for themselves. Read More
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Opinion / Online
Why the world needs “Meaningful Tourism”
By Wolfgang Georg Arlt - China Outbound Tourism Research Institute | May 10, 2022
“Meaningful Tourism” is based on a return to benefits for all stakeholders - guests, host communities, tourism employees, the government and the environment. Read More
Arrivalist signs $2M debt financing investment round
News / Technology
Arrivalist signs $2M debt financing investment round
By Kevin May | May 5, 2022
The non-dilutive debt financing program is the fifth round of support that the U.S.-based company has received to-date from Lighter Capital. Read More
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DMO to social enterprise – sustainability's next step?
By Mitra Sorrells | April 22, 2022
Tourism Vancouver Island is now 4VI, a social enterprise that will invest its profits into activities that support the island's people, communities and environment. Read More
How destinations are using geolocation data to manage tourism growth
News / Technology
How destinations are using geolocation data to manage tourism growth
By Robert Silk - Travel Weekly | April 21, 2022
Tech firms like Zartico are showing how data can drive a balance between tourists and locals. Read More
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News / Online
Study: Traveler interest in sustainability up, but info lacks
By Mitra Sorrells | April 14, 2022
Booking.com's latest consumer survey shows an uptick in interest in finding sustainable properties and destinations, but a need for better information to facilitate that process. Read More
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News / Online
My Method... How Vrbo used videos to increase its search visibility
By Shawn Massie - Pacific | April 13, 2022
Vrbo raised its rank and visibility on YouTube and Google using SEO-friendly videos created from its destination guides. Read More
Sounding Off: Metaverse requires a big change in perception to be accepted
Interview / Technology
Sounding Off: Metaverse requires a big change in perception to be accepted
By PhocusWire | March 25, 2022
The concept will need more than the promise of showcasing a destination or service for it to truly replace the physical enjoyments that travel can provide. Read More
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VIDEO: PhocusWire Flash - Crisis In Ukraine
By PhocusWire | March 11, 2022
Executives from the World Travel & Tourism Council, Tripadvisor and Road.travel join PhocusWire for a discussion of the war in Ukraine and its implications from both a humanitarian and economic... Read More
Klook rebrands, eyes new verticals and merchant offerings
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Klook rebrands, eyes new verticals and merchant offerings
By Jill Menze | March 2, 2022
The Hong Kong-based tours and activities OTA more than quadrupled its number of products and services during the pandemic from 100,000 in 2019 to 490,000 in 2021. Read More
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My Method... How to counter travel lulls with interactive video
By Matt Keating - VDX.tv | February 23, 2022
Switzerland Tourism used an omnichannel video campaign to position the country as a premier tourism destination.   Read More
New firm helps brands attract multicultural travelers
News / Online
New firm helps brands attract multicultural travelers
By Jill Menze | February 18, 2022
The Culturist Groups helps travel brands translate diversity and inclusion imperatives into measurable multicultural marketing communications strategies. Read More
Lonely Planet acquires trip planner Elsewhere
News / Online
Lonely Planet acquires trip planner Elsewhere
By Kevin May | February 16, 2022
Elsewhere has a highly vetted network of local, in-destination travel partners to assist with building itineraries for users. Read More
Addressing the inevitability of natural disasters for DMOs
Opinion / Technology
Addressing the inevitability of natural disasters for DMOs
By Arianna Howe - Sparkloft Media | February 7, 2022
What can DMOs and tourism‐reliant companies do to showcase strong, adaptable vacation and business meetings markets in these impacted areas? Read More
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