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.

Look what happened to this town on Google Earth
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Look what happened to this town on Google Earth
By Kevin May | May 15, 2012
It's all about how to attract attention to small destinations at the moment, following the success of a Swiss mountain village on Facebook and efforts elsewhere. Read More
Smurf Town residents voted to stay blue but perhaps missed golden opportunity for tourism
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Smurf Town residents voted to stay blue but perhaps missed golden opportunity for tourism
By Kevin May | May 14, 2012
The Spanish town of Júzcar is probably better understood by younger members of the world's population - it was used as a backdrop during filming of 2011 movie The Smurfs. Read More
The best trip planning sites might be those that focus on motivation, not inspiration
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The best trip planning sites might be those that focus on motivation, not inspiration
By Alex Bainbridge | May 14, 2012
For many people travel is all about realising dreams, a brief respite from the daily grind of life and the chance to get inspired by places that they visit. Read More
Airlines dip their toes in the Instagram pool [INFOGRAPHIC]
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Airlines dip their toes in the Instagram pool [INFOGRAPHIC]
By Kevin May | May 11, 2012
It's all about multimedia, right? And, in particular, images. At least that is what many an expert would have digital marketers believe. Read More
What Else? Whistler whistles, Rategain-Choice Hotels, Hail GetTaxi, BBC America
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What Else? Whistler whistles, Rategain-Choice Hotels, Hail GetTaxi, BBC America
By PhocusWire | May 4, 2012
Whistler upgrades search and booking, Choice Hotels selects Rategain, GetTaxi loves black London cabs, BBC America Minds the Gap... What else is happening in travel tech around the world. Read More
Switzerland fast becoming the darling of tourism marketing
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Switzerland fast becoming the darling of tourism marketing
By Kevin May | April 27, 2012
MySwitzerland, the consumer facing brand for Swiss inbound tourism, is slowly building a reputation in the industry along the same lines as KLM. Read More
Namibia Tourism Board syndicates customized Facebook app for tour operators
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Namibia Tourism Board syndicates customized Facebook app for tour operators
By Dennis Schaal | April 25, 2012
As part of its new Conservation Destination online marketing campaign, the Namibia Tourism Board is taking the unusual step of of syndicating a co-branded and customizable Facebook app for tour... Read More
Is turning dreams into reality the way to solve trip inspiration?
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Is turning dreams into reality the way to solve trip inspiration?
By Alex Bainbridge | April 24, 2012
Inspiration. An over used-word around these parts. But inspiration remains one of the final remaining challenges in online travel. Read More
The ultimate way to experience a destination before and after you travel?
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The ultimate way to experience a destination before and after you travel?
By Kevin May | April 20, 2012
Forget wonderfully written guidebooks, blog posts, travel websites, TV shows, mobile applications et al, controlling a hi-res 3D image could be the best way to get the feel of a destination. Read More
Visit Idaho campaign lets public star in their own destination video
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Visit Idaho campaign lets public star in their own destination video
By Linda Fox | April 12, 2012
The Idaho Division of Tourism is clearly looking for the viral effect with its unveiling of a marketing campaign where punters paste their photos into one of three videos Read More
Innovative ways airlines are using the new Facebook Timeline
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Innovative ways airlines are using the new Facebook Timeline
By Viewpoints | April 9, 2012
We recently talked about the Eight steps to driving results for travel brands from the new Facebook Timeline, highlighting some key aspects of the new layout for brands. Read More
The empire still rules but Expedia loses contract with hometown VisitSeattle
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The empire still rules but Expedia loses contract with hometown VisitSeattle
By Dennis Schaal | April 3, 2012
Although it isn't the biggest contract in its portfolio, it has to sting a bit that the Expedia Affiliate Network has lost its contract powering travel services for Seattle's Convention and Visitors... Read More
Perhaps the best way to promote a destination is with magic and iPads [VIDEO]
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Perhaps the best way to promote a destination is with magic and iPads [VIDEO]
By Kevin May | April 3, 2012
Check this out for a quirky way to highlight the benefits of Swedish capital Stockholm, using magic and half a dozen or so Apple iPads. Read More
Eight steps to driving results for travel brands from the new Facebook timeline
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Eight steps to driving results for travel brands from the new Facebook timeline
By PhocusWire | March 27, 2012
Those of us who work with Facebook Pages are already used to the incessant changes that Facebook has introduced over the years. Read More
That fee-for-marketing in travel definition in full
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That fee-for-marketing in travel definition in full
By Viewpoints | March 26, 2012
Interesting comments and feedback following the article last week about fee-for-marketing services in the travel, tourism and hospitality industry. Read More
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