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.

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
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
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