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.

Keys to converting travel insights to impact
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Keys to converting travel insights to impact
By PhocusWire | August 12, 2025
Zartico chief operating officer Nicole Brownell and co-founder and chief innovation officer Jay Kinghorn explore how destinations and resorts can use data science to close the loop between marketing... Read More
How micro-moments can identify hidden patterns in traveler behavior
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How micro-moments can identify hidden patterns in traveler behavior
By PhocusWire | July 29, 2025
Learn how Zartico helps destinations translate signals into strategy and moments into measurable results.   Read More
All eyes on ground and sea transportation
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All eyes on ground and sea transportation
By Noam Toister - Travelier | July 22, 2025
Travelier co-founder and CEO Noam Toister says the coveted connected trip won't happen until intercity buses, rail and ferries are as easily integrated into the itinerary as the flight and... Read More
How Wyoming increased traveler interest ninefold through a TV campaign
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How Wyoming increased traveler interest ninefold through a TV campaign
By Morgan Hines | July 18, 2025
Are technology-forward television campaigns an effective way to boost interest in a destination? Read More
Turning visitor data into intelligence for travel marketing
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Turning visitor data into intelligence for travel marketing
By PhocusWire | July 15, 2025
This new five-part video series from Zartico provides expert insights for travel marketers on how to effectively use visitor intelligence to drive growth. Read More
Travelers increasingly turning to AI for leisure trip planning
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Travelers increasingly turning to AI for leisure trip planning
By Abby Crotty | July 10, 2025
AI tools are becoming more common for leisure travel planning, especially with travelers from emerging markets. Read More
4 ways travel companies can build resilience
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4 ways travel companies can build resilience
By Emily Weiss - Accenture | July 7, 2025
Accenture's Emily Weiss lays our four areas where travel leaders should focus their time, effort and resources in order to build resilience. Read More
Hotels grapple with ‘secondary OTAs’ for pricing control
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Hotels grapple with ‘secondary OTAs’ for pricing control
By Matthew Parsons | June 24, 2025
There's been a “channel shift” back to the OTAs and other digital avenues, but hotels are starting to lose control of their rates. Read More
How the travel industry is working to rebalance tourism as protests spread
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How the travel industry is working to rebalance tourism as protests spread
By Morgan Hines | June 20, 2025
A panel of destination and sustainability executives discuss steps the travel industry can take to spread tourism beyond the most popular hotspots at Phocuswright Europe 2025.   Read More
Greg O'Hara on AI freeing up time and wishing NDC would happen
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Greg O'Hara on AI freeing up time and wishing NDC would happen
By Abby Crotty | June 17, 2025
Certares founder and senior managing director Greg O'Hara shared his candid opinions on the travel industry in an executive interview at Phocuswright Europe 2025. Read More
TourRadar launches Moments feature enabling bookings from photos and reels
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TourRadar launches Moments feature enabling bookings from photos and reels
By Linda Fox | June 11, 2025
With the launch of Moments, TourRadar is aiming to close the gap between finding inspiration on social platforms and booking. Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Uber, eDreams Odigeo, SITA and more...
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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Uber, eDreams Odigeo, SITA and more...
By PhocusWire | June 6, 2025
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More
Harnessing the power of AI: What it means for tourism and hospitality
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Harnessing the power of AI: What it means for tourism and hospitality
May 15, 2025
Join Miles Partnership, PhocusWire and Phocuswright to hear some of the latest and most compelling applications of AI in the travel and tourism industry. On Demand
Game On: The Phocuswright Conference 2025
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Game On: The Phocuswright Conference 2025
By Phocuswright | May 14, 2025
This year's Phocuswright Conference theme is "Game On," speaking to the changing playbook in the travel industry. Read More
Wonderful Copenhagen’s sustainable reward program returns
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Wonderful Copenhagen’s sustainable reward program returns
By Abby Crotty | May 12, 2025
CopenPay will return for summer 2025, rewarding travelers for making sustainable choices like arriving to Copenhagen by train. Read More
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