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 / Technology
Traveloka brings VR tours of Indonesia to Singapore airport
By Jill Menze | October 18, 2019
Called the Xperience Wonderful Indonesia Hub and located in Terminal 3 of the airport, the pop-up takes visitors on virtual tours Bali, Banyuwangi, Riau Islands, West Java, Sumba, Rapatwaken, Jakarta... Read More
How destinations might soon have a voice via Amazon and Google
News / Technology
How destinations might soon have a voice via Amazon and Google
By Linda Fox | October 11, 2019
One company hopes to have a beta application ready before the end of 2019 that will enable consumers to search for destination information via the voice-enabled devices. Read More
When it comes to LiDAR and the opportunities in travel, Elon Musk is wrong
Opinion / Technology
When it comes to LiDAR and the opportunities in travel, Elon Musk is wrong
By Sam Kamel - iinside | October 9, 2019
Rather than dramatically ringing the death knell for LiDAR, Musk's comments earlier this year merely underscore the fact that LiDAR has an awareness issue, no pun intended. Read More
The influencer marketing metrics travel brands are missing
Opinion / Online
The influencer marketing metrics travel brands are missing
By Rachel Jean-Firchau - Nativo | October 4, 2019
Influencers aren’t publishers, they’re people. While they might have incredible reach, most are focused on awareness and storytelling, not on driving bookings or conversions. Read More
Bold and evergreen: The Irish advantage in travel technology
From Our Partners / Technology
Bold and evergreen: The Irish advantage in travel technology
By Marisa Garcia - PhocusWire | October 3, 2019
There must be something in the water, or maybe it’s all of that fresh air, but Ireland is evergreen when it comes to travel innovation. Read More
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News / Online
My Method... How data and personalization drove stopover visitors to Toronto
By Raina Williams - Expedia Group Media Solutions | September 30, 2019
Tourism Toronto, Expedia Group Media Solutions and Air Canada shared a goal of engaging and inspiring travelers, while also driving tourism for Toronto. Read More
Destination marketing, part 4: How emerging destinations balance marketing and management
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Destination marketing, part 4: How emerging destinations balance marketing and management
By Mitra Sorrells | September 30, 2019
For our final article in our destination marketing theme month, we look at how two emerging destinations are balancing marketing and management. Read More
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Opinion / Technology
What a trip: How DMOs can leverage the power of AI
By Amrita Gurney - CrowdRiff | September 30, 2019
Artificial intelligence can help destination marketers deliver a more personalized experience to visitors. Read More
Taking the "D" out of DMO: How Pinterest widens opportunities for marketers
News / Online
Taking the "D" out of DMO: How Pinterest widens opportunities for marketers
By Jill Menze | September 27, 2019
For destination marketing organizations, Pinterest offers an effective way to reach travelers in the discovery and inspiration phases. Read More
In The Big Chair - Keith Tan of the Singapore Tourism Board
Interview / Online
In The Big Chair - Keith Tan of the Singapore Tourism Board
By Linda Fox | September 26, 2019
Tan joined the Singapore Tourism Board midway through its 2016-2020 travel marketing strategy, which focuses on stories, fans and channels.  Read More
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News / Technology
Can DMOs do better than Google in the trip inspiration stage?
By Linda Fox | September 24, 2019
Tourism professionals see a future role in providing inspirational content in the trip planning stages and think Google will find it hard to do given the local flavor required. Read More
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News / Technology
Destination marketing, part 3: On the road to smart, "real-time" tourism
By Mitra Sorrells | September 23, 2019
For the third piece in this month's series, we look at how technology is enabling DMOs to serve visitors when they are in-destination. Read More
Sounding Off: A new travel sheriff is needed but will be hard to find
Interview / Technology
Sounding Off: A new travel sheriff is needed but will be hard to find
By PhocusWire | September 20, 2019
It won't be easy bringing every element of the industry together to take a tech-led approach to sustainability and other issues in destinations. Read More
Sojern DMO co-op program
News / Online
Sojern launches co-op marketing program for DMOs and local businesses
By Mitra Sorrells | September 19, 2019
Sojern's new Digital Co-Op Program is intended to help DMOs create campaigns in collaboration with local hotels and attractions. Read More
VIDEO: Air New Zealand on using a destination to ride the marketing wave
News / Online
VIDEO: Air New Zealand on using a destination to ride the marketing wave
By Kevin May | September 19, 2019
The airline has worked with national tourism groups, movie producers and actors to put New Zealand's recent role as a hub for film making at the center of its marketing. Read More
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