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.

How tourism marketers can boost content visibility
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How tourism marketers can boost content visibility
By Rachel-Jean Firchau - Nativo | June 1, 2020
Here's how DMOs can implement holistic content strategies that go beyond their owned websites to better connect with travelers looking for safe, local getaways. Read More
Destination X - The new normal in tourism
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Destination X - The new normal in tourism
By PhocusWire | May 27, 2020
Have we learned anything, or do we race back to the same mistakes that many destinations and attractions were making prior to the outbreak?  Read More
Destination X - Reopening for tourism after coronavirus
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Destination X - Reopening for tourism after coronavirus
By PhocusWire | May 19, 2020
How to reopen for tourism after the coronavirus outbreak is tricky, with concerns around social distancing - to name just one element - added to an existing visitor strategy. Read More
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News / Startups
Travel startups on pent-up demand and opportunities in the "new normal"
By Linda Fox | May 15, 2020
Travel startups provide views on the shape of the recovery from the coronavirus outbreak and what's to come. Read More
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Destination X - Smart strategies to do right now (instead of making promo videos)
By PhocusWire | May 12, 2020
There are some extremely important things destinations should be doing during this period of, for many, zero tourists coming in. Read More
Travel startup accelerator seeks ideas to help promote Russian tourism
News / Startups
Travel startup accelerator seeks ideas to help promote Russian tourism
By Linda Fox | May 11, 2020
Entrepreneur and cybersecurity expert Eugene Kaspersky is behind the initiative. He says that while it might feel like a strange time to focus on travel, it’s important to support startups. Read More
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Opinion / Online
How to rebuild a "future-fit" tourism industry
By Justin Francis - Responsible Travel | May 11, 2020
Responsible Travel CEO Justin Francis shares what's on his wish list for the tourism industry after COVID-19. Read More
Destination X - Using the new normal to limit visitors and manage overtourism
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Destination X - Using the new normal to limit visitors and manage overtourism
By PhocusWire | May 5, 2020
Aside from reduced pollution and car accidents, the crisis brought on by COVID-19 may offer an opportunity to make some much needed (and politically difficult) changes to tourism policies. Read More
Without travel, is there room for influencer marketing?
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Without travel, is there room for influencer marketing?
By Jill Menze | May 1, 2020
The COVID-19 crisis has not only brought the physical act of traveling to a halt – but it’s also stopped travel brands from distributing marketing dollars in the same ways they did prior to... Read More
Amid travel slowdown, consumers remain frustrated on social media
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Amid travel slowdown, consumers remain frustrated on social media
By Jill Menze | April 29, 2020
According to a report from Sparkloft Media, COVID-19-related conversations on social media have fallen, though consumers are still anxious about the crisis. Read More
Destination X - How coronavirus will force destinations to stop overtourism
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Destination X - How coronavirus will force destinations to stop overtourism
By PhocusWire | April 28, 2020
The destruction caused by the coronavirus provides destinations an opportunity to make long-overdue smart and sustainable tourism decisions. Read More
Rethinking travel marketing: Loosen Google's grip on search and get smart on overtourism
Opinion / Online
Rethinking travel marketing: Loosen Google's grip on search and get smart on overtourism
By Matthew Barker - Horizon Guides | April 9, 2020
The tourism industry has the chance to rethink its marketing strategy going forward if its players work together. Read More
Destination X - Five coronavirus recovery strategies for the tourism industry
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Destination X - Five coronavirus recovery strategies for the tourism industry
By PhocusWire | April 7, 2020
The industry has the chance to reset and rethink as it looks to a future beyond COVID-19 - Destination X is a way to understand that opportunity. Read More
InPhocus, episode 4 - A jolt to make us all think
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InPhocus, episode 4 - A jolt to make us all think
By PhocusWire | April 3, 2020
WebInTravel's Yeoh Siew Hoon discusses the impact of COVID-19 and how its arrival is giving brands and workers the opportunity to consider how they might emerge in better shape. Read More
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Denial, unease, panic - how social media sentiments have shifted during coronavirus
By Jill Menze | April 1, 2020
As the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak unfolds, Sparkloft Media finds social media users are increasingly expressing concern over the crisis. Read More
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