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 a city won social media gold when hitting back at dying claim
By Kevin May | May 30, 2011
A US city is claiming a world record after managing to fill a Lip Dub video with 5,000 people in a bid to hit back at an article which said it is "dying". Read More
VisitBritain and Google unite for best Streetview promotion
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VisitBritain and Google unite for best Streetview promotion
By Kevin May | May 5, 2011
Interesting collaboration between a tourism board and Google, with VisitBritain working with Google to produce a competition to find the best street in the UK. Read More
Isango and Easytobook unite with tours and activities deal
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Isango and Easytobook unite with tours and activities deal
By Kevin May | April 27, 2011
Tapping into the growing buzz around search and booking of tours and activities, European hotel site Easytobook and Isango have signed a product partnership this week. Read More
A rough guide to What-Else-Marketing in travel
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A rough guide to What-Else-Marketing in travel
By Viewpoints | April 27, 2011
"What marketing" is the time-tested technique of informing visitors of opportunities prior to their visits. Read More
Tourism Ireland unveils Facebook game, on St Patrick's Day of course
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Tourism Ireland unveils Facebook game, on St Patrick's Day of course
By Kevin May | March 17, 2011
On a day when the number of people with Irish roots suddenly soars into the hundreds of millions, Tourism Ireland has launched its own Farmville-style game for Facebook. Read More
How a tourism board made a social media hit out of the Super Bowl
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How a tourism board made a social media hit out of the Super Bowl
By Kevin May | February 6, 2011
Clever and extremely successful tourism social media marketing campaign fronted by VisitDallas to coincide with the Super Bowl XLV. Read More
Viator debuts in Asia with local site for Japan
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Viator debuts in Asia with local site for Japan
By Kevin May | January 19, 2011
Tours and activities online agency Viator launches its first language site in Asia this week with a dedicated service for travellers in Japan. Read More
Four ways Groupon might work for travel businesses
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Four ways Groupon might work for travel businesses
By Viewpoints | January 17, 2011
Although not immediately obvious, the Groupon model might just work for some tourism-related businesses, without them all seemingly "racing to the bottom". Read More
Does the Groupon model lead tourism businesses racing to the bottom?
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Does the Groupon model lead tourism businesses racing to the bottom?
By Stephen Joyce | January 14, 2011
Is Groupon, and other group discount sites, changing the way people shop for the better or doing it at the expense of small business? Read More
Queensland tourism board, the web and floods
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Queensland tourism board, the web and floods
By Kevin May | January 6, 2011
Tourist authorities in Australia appear to be taking a low-key approach to ensuring visitor activity is not affected by the huge floods in Queensland, Australia. Read More
Rough guide to tourism board websites and technology
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Rough guide to tourism board websites and technology
By Viewpoints | January 4, 2011
Destination marketing organizations need two things to maintain good websites. First is content management. Second, are a good set of online tools and services. Read More
VisitBritain launches check-in game through Facebook Places
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VisitBritain launches check-in game through Facebook Places
By Kevin May | December 23, 2010
Nice idea from VisitBritain using social media and location check-ins to attract people to a global competition running through its Facebook page. Read More
Jamaica claims 3D destination promotion first
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Jamaica claims 3D destination promotion first
By Kevin May | December 9, 2010
The Jamaican tourism board says it has created the world's first destination video filmed entirely in 3D, a project which has been in development for most of 2010. Read More
Sicilian town Agira in vogue after surreal YouTube hit
By Kevin May | November 29, 2010
The picturesque town of Agira nestles in the hills of central Sicily and, until now, was a relatively sleepy place with only modest efforts at attracting tourists. Read More
Joobili introduces premium listings for events, axes forums
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Joobili introduces premium listings for events, axes forums
By Kevin May | November 29, 2010
Trip planning service Joobili officially unveiled its own version of sponsored listings this week, a system to provide event organisers with better visibility on the site. Read More
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