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.

VIDEO: Climate change is an inconvenient truth for travel
News / Technology
VIDEO: Climate change is an inconvenient truth for travel
By PhocusWire | November 22, 2021
This session at The Phocuswright Conference is an uncomfortable listen for any brand or executive who knows they could and should be doing better around sustainability. Read More
Hot 25 Startups 2022: Data Duopoly
Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Startups 2022: Data Duopoly
By PhocusWire | November 15, 2021
Data Duopoly incentivises visitors to explore, and we gather powerful data insights to shape venues' future. Read More
Hot 25 Startups 2022: Kido Dynamics
Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Startups 2022: Kido Dynamics
By PhocusWire | November 15, 2021
Kido Dynamics specializes in geo-spatial analytics using telecom big data. Read More
Hot 25 Startups 2022: Youtip
Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Startups 2022: Youtip
By PhocusWire | November 15, 2021
Youtip is a specialty payments company that facilitates digital tipping and financial wellness for employees. Read More
The Phocuswright Conference 2021 - five questions for tourism policy executives
News / Online
The Phocuswright Conference 2021 - five questions for tourism policy executives
By PhocusWire | November 2, 2021
A panel this year, focusing on tourism policy and government planning, features Isabel Hill (U.S. Department of Commerce), Stacy Ritter (Greater Fort Lauderdale CVB) and Margo Yates... Read More
The Phocuswright Conference 2021 - five questions for sustainability executives
News / Technology
The Phocuswright Conference 2021 - five questions for sustainability executives
By PhocusWire | October 28, 2021
A panel this year, focusing on sustainability and the efforts of brands in travel, features Megan Morikawa (Iberostar Group), Aaron Gowell (SilverRail Technologies) and Jeremy Sampson (The Travel... Read More
The Phocuswright Conference 2021 - five questions for activity executives
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The Phocuswright Conference 2021 - five questions for activity executives
By PhocusWire | October 26, 2021
This year's panel focusing on tours, activities and experiences features Blanca Menchaca (BeMyGuest), Christian Watts (Magpie) and Luuc Elzinga (Tiqets). Read More
Holiday travel is happening: Here's what marketers need to know
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Holiday travel is happening: Here's what marketers need to know
By Google | October 6, 2021
While consumers remain cautious, the industry is in a better place than it was a year ago, and travel marketers have much to look forward to as vaccination rates climb and travelers emerge from... Read More
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Opinion / Online
Neverending tourism and how it can drive recovery
By Digital Innovation in Tourism Observatory - Politecnico di Milano | September 17, 2021
Neverending tourism concept identifies the extension of the travel experience in time and space, made possible by digital solutions. Read More
VIDEO: Location targeting as a travel marketing tactic
News / Technology
VIDEO: Location targeting as a travel marketing tactic
By PhocusWire | September 14, 2021
Even with the looming threat of Big Tech hanging over the technical capabilities of travel brands to target consumers in a destination, brands still have plenty of tactics at their disposal. Read More
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News / Online
The role of data and tech in transforming a destination experience
By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WebInTravel | September 14, 2021
The new chief technology officer for the Singapore Tourism Board shares the organization’s digital transformation and innovation roadmap.  Read More
Tackling unconscious bias in travel marketing
Opinion / Online
Tackling unconscious bias in travel marketing
By Lizzy Duffy Anderson - Sparkloft Media | September 13, 2021
We know it helps everyone to see themselves in an advertisement to better imagine a meaningful and momentous vacation. Yet, far‐too‐often, there’s something missing. Read More
VIDEO: Travel marketing under threat from Big Tech data changes
News / Technology
VIDEO: Travel marketing under threat from Big Tech data changes
By PhocusWire | September 7, 2021
Location marketing has become a useful tool for travel brands to understand where their customers are and what their purchase intent might be. But big changes are coming. Read More
What destinations can do about Apple's location data overhaul
Opinion / Technology
What destinations can do about Apple's location data overhaul
By Nikolai Scholz - Adara | August 3, 2021
Building a strategy that isn’t solely reliant on IP address is a smart investment in the future, especially for travel organizations that use location data for targeting and information-gathering. Read More
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Opinion / Online
Concrete steps toward a more sustainable travel industry
By Melissa Novotny - Sea Going Green | July 29, 2021
Sustainability consultancy Sea Going Green offers tips travel and tourism organizations can use to boost their environmental-friendliness. Read More
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