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.

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
Trip planning by video -- Brazil takes vacation research to YouTube and mobile game
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Trip planning by video -- Brazil takes vacation research to YouTube and mobile game
By Dennis Schaal | March 20, 2012
Chalk one up for Brazilian tourism board Embratur in getting creative about travel inspiration and trip planning. Read More
Ten things to know about fee-for-marketing services for destinations
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Ten things to know about fee-for-marketing services for destinations
By Viewpoints | March 19, 2012
In destination marketing circles, the buzz is about fee-for-marketing services. Read More
TravelLocal sharpens online agency model by only working with local companies
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TravelLocal sharpens online agency model by only working with local companies
By Kevin May | March 6, 2012
TLabs Showcase on travel startups featuring UK-based TravelLocal, an online travel agency to bring travellers and local companies together. Read More
Why Pinterest works in the travel industry (ESPECIALLY destinations)
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Why Pinterest works in the travel industry (ESPECIALLY destinations)
By Troy Thompson | March 5, 2012
This is not another post about how to promote via Pinterest. Nor is it a list, how-to or secret revealing, link-bait article which is deep on hype and light on substance. Read More
North Wales Borderlands marries old and new with tourism geocaching promotion
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North Wales Borderlands marries old and new with tourism geocaching promotion
By Linda Fox | February 16, 2012
Destination marketing organisation North Wales Borderlands has taken an interesting approach to encouragign people to tour the region with its 'Great North Wales Borderlands Adventure Trail' promotion... Read More
Why destination marketing providers need to think more like Google, Apple and Facebook
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Why destination marketing providers need to think more like Google, Apple and Facebook
By Viewpoints | February 14, 2012
The current DMO technology-pricing model is killing the sector and making destination marketers increasingly irrelevant. Read More
Visitor center makes out on Facebook for Valentine kiss-fest
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Visitor center makes out on Facebook for Valentine kiss-fest
By Dennis Schaal | February 13, 2012
"Sexy, crazy, funny" goes the description --Talk about a creative and potentially sizzling promotion of a destination for Valentine's Day. Read More
VisitPhilly takes a leap toward Facebook engagement with date nights
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VisitPhilly takes a leap toward Facebook engagement with date nights
By Dennis Schaal | February 3, 2012
There are at least two ways to look at the Greater Philadelphia Tourism Corp.'s current Facebook campaign, 29 Nights of Dates. Read More
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