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.

3rd Planet unleashes 3D travel experience to the public
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3rd Planet unleashes 3D travel experience to the public
By Linda Fox | December 7, 2011
3rd Planet, a service offering virtual 3D tours of destinations, goes live this weekend with its first experience A Journey to Everest. Read More
Revelex cruises into hotels, tours and activities with Jackson Hole partnership
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Revelex cruises into hotels, tours and activities with Jackson Hole partnership
By Dennis Schaal | November 16, 2011
Revelex has been quietly expanding beyond its cruise base and debuted a Tour Negotiator booking engine for hotels, tours and activities, and cars, with Jackson Hole Central Reservations as the launch... Read More
3rd Planet brings destinations to virtual life with 3D interactive platform
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3rd Planet brings destinations to virtual life with 3D interactive platform
By Kevin May | October 24, 2011
TLabs Showcase on travel startups featuring Singapore-based 3rd Planet, a 3D interactive travel guide platform for tourism boards and destinations. Read More
Behold the GIANT touch computer to discover travel experiences
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Behold the GIANT touch computer to discover travel experiences
By Daniele Beccari | October 10, 2011
South Africa Tourism has brought its amazing giant touch table display to Europe, previously demonstrated only twice in South Africa. Read More
How a destination used both mobile web and app, but the app won handsomely
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How a destination used both mobile web and app, but the app won handsomely
By Viewpoints | September 14, 2011
I am always intrigued how tourism organisations that aren't clients are approaching their mobile strategy, so was interested to hear how one in particular has found its native application performs five... Read More
VisitEngland websites saga rumbles on
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VisitEngland websites saga rumbles on
By Linda Fox | September 12, 2011
Eviivo to carry on pricing and availability service to tourist boards and other businesses affected by VisitEngland's decision to end 'financial and operational support' for EnglandNet platform Read More
Travelshake aims to give a helping hand with social media
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Travelshake aims to give a helping hand with social media
By Kevin May | September 8, 2011
TLabs Showcase on travel startups featuring Ireland-based Travelshake, a social media database for travel and tourism businesses around the world. Read More
Guidefabrik puts QandA service in the hands of tourism websites
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Guidefabrik puts QandA service in the hands of tourism websites
By Kevin May | August 17, 2011
TLabs Showcase on travel startups featuring UK-based Guidefabrik, a B2B question-and-answer service. Read More
Research shows possible relaxation of worries over data roaming when travelling
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Research shows possible relaxation of worries over data roaming when travelling
By Kevin May | August 16, 2011
Two-thirds of visitors to the UK in 2010 used a mobile phone during their stay, perhaps signifying an ease of concerns over eye-watering charges when overseas. Read More
How tragedy-hit Chile is using the web for the first time to boost tourism
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How tragedy-hit Chile is using the web for the first time to boost tourism
By Viewpoints | August 12, 2011
Chile has been on the global public radar since 2010, when two massive tragedies hit the South American country. Read More
Behold the anti-social social media strategy in travel
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Behold the anti-social social media strategy in travel
By Troy Thompson | August 11, 2011
It all started with a question. How should a lodge or resort, without reliable internet access or cell service, use social media? Read More
Forget London riots, VisitBritain has dream team of bloggers to showcase best of UK
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Forget London riots, VisitBritain has dream team of bloggers to showcase best of UK
By Kevin May | August 8, 2011
Authorities in London are having a bit of a problem over the past few days with riots and looting in some of the capital's less-touristy areas. Read More
Reality bites part 2 - Economy forces closure of tourism board web services
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Reality bites part 2 - Economy forces closure of tourism board web services
By Kevin May | August 5, 2011
Tough times for distribution of local tourist-related products in the UK with confirmation that a system to share details of services on consumer-focused websites is being axed. Read More
Ten point to-do list and things to avoid with modern hotel marketing
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Ten point to-do list and things to avoid with modern hotel marketing
By Patrick Landman | July 14, 2011
Where on earth do you start to start when implementing a new marketing strategy for a hotel? Read More
Tourism New Zealand in major online overhaul
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Tourism New Zealand in major online overhaul
By Kevin May | July 5, 2011
Major new emphasis from the tourism authorities in New Zealand with a radical repositioning of its web presence to focus on user generated content and destination activities. Read More
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