Crowdriff

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

Many of its recent releases and product updates have been geared towards metrics, ads, and shaping the relationship between businesses and individuals on the platform. But you don’t have time to pore over product release notes and read API documentation – you’re busy marketing your destination! That’s hardly scalable.

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Tourism eSchool

JANUARY 15, 2023

When you only have limited time and marketing dollars as many of us do in small business and destination marketing, you want to focus your precious marketing resources on activities that bring you the best return on your investment – that is, activities that are seen as most “trustworthy” by your potential customers.

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Crowdriff

MARCH 27, 2018

So here’s a brief explanation: before this update, yes, you could still include hashtags in your profile — the difference is that they weren’t clickable and weren’t linked. Don’t miss the biggest thing happening in [your destination] this month: @artsmonth ! Invite people to explore other imagery tagged with your brand hashtag.

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 15, 2023

If you’re not subscribed to this blog’s updates, now is the time! You can subscribe to EIN and get fresh updates in your inbox as it happens. The topics covered include meetings industry trends, destination spotlights, food and beverage trends, contract negotiation tips, and site selection best practices. Subscribe now !

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Crowdriff

JANUARY 23, 2019

For travel brands, Instagram’s recent updates ushered in a new era of content tracking. The truth is, though, tracking content from Instagram has become slightly more complicated for destination marketers. The changes were largely made in the name of security and privacy, which we can all respect. 1 | Exclude identifying keywords.

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Tourism eSchool

APRIL 30, 2020

If you work in Destination Marketing, we have a COVID-19 Immediate Response Action Plan for you, as well as a VCOVID-19 Immediate Response Action Plan for Visitor Centres and Visitor Servicing. Please send them through or tag us on Facebook. Keep them updates on how your business is going/product is evolving/adapting/closure etc.

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Redfin

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Elevate your space by embracing the spirit of spring through thoughtful interior updates. Take inventory General Manager, Ian Vogt from Grand Welcome Destin & Miramar Beach recommends, “Give your property some TLC before the rush begins. Swap out heavy curtains for lighter ones. Courtesy of Earnest Homes 3.

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 15, 2023

If you’re not subscribed to this blog’s updates, now is the time! You can subscribe to EIN and get fresh updates in your inbox as it happens. The topics covered include meetings industry trends, destination spotlights, food and beverage trends, contract negotiation tips, and site selection best practices. Subscribe now !

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Crowdriff

JANUARY 12, 2017

Media request : Hi Destination, I’m writing a story about you! Destination : (Oh boy) I know I have those somewhere…. Because we’ve partnered with Google Vision , every photo you upload to the platform is automatically tagged with relevant keywords. Destination : Got’em!). Article updated on May 15, 2017.

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Tourism eSchool

NOVEMBER 22, 2020

15 Ways to Evolve Your Destination Visitor Guide in 2021. A destination visitor guide is an important marketing and visitor servicing tool for many of the destinations we work with. What experiences in your destination are they most interested in? By Rebecca White. Published on November 23, 2020. Food, Wine, Beverages.

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Crowdriff

MAY 2, 2018

Here are success stories from 3 adventure destinations that use UGC to strengthen their brand, boost online engagement, and attract more visitors. On Instagram alone, the #ColoradoLive hashtag has been tagged in over 300,000 posts. First, they earn trust by regularly updating their website with fresh, relevant UGC.

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Crowdriff

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

With UGC website galleries embedded on over 90 pages of their site, they use authentic imagery to give multiple snapshots into their destination. Because small-scale influencers still hold plenty of clout for your destination and their content is unfiltered – which is what other travelers love most about it. Did you guess right?).

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Crowdriff

DECEMBER 6, 2017

Whether you’re part of the crowd at an intimate concert, the audience listening to a respected speaker at a conference, or the fans cheering wildly at a late-season game, the experience of being at an event in person is special, and it’s a big reason people may go out of their way to visit certain destinations.

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Crowdriff

SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

In the world of destination marketing, creating a talk trigger requires going beyond offering a good experience to offering something remarkable that travelers won’t be able to resist talking about. Talk triggers are the key to attracting travelers for free by turning visitors or locals into advocates for your destination.

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Crowdriff

DECEMBER 19, 2016

The benefits of a social media takeover include: Creating more user-generated content around your destination or organization. A passionate, unscripted fan perspective often resonates with viewers more strongly than a carefully crafted social media update. 10 Destinations that are Charming Travelers on Twitter.

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Crowdriff

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

But if you’re pouring energy and money into promoting your destination and its best local businesses and attractions on your website, you want people to use it! Travelers are already on social media to discover destinations for upcoming vacations and events. It’s a question a lot of DMOs are asking — and for a good reason.

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Crowdriff

JANUARY 16, 2019

While it’s hard to put a price tag on a photo library like this, she predicts that Hornblower Niagara Cruises would’ve had to spend about $20,000 to $30,000 over a couple of months to match the sheer magnitude of visual content they’ve acquired through CrowdRiff. 3 | 9 In-depth Examples Of Creative Facebook Ads From The Travel Industry.

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Redfin

JANUARY 4, 2024

Provide clear communication, instructions, and regular updates “In my extensive experience with vacation rental management, specializing in Airbnb and VRBO, I’ve learned that guest reviews and safety heavily influence success,” suggests 5 Star STR. But better winter comfort doesn’t have to come with a hefty price tag.

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AltexSoft Travel

AUGUST 18, 2023

With the strategic acquisition of Tourico Holidays and GTA wholesalers, Hotelbeds expanded its portfolio to encompass over 300,000 hotels across 200 destination countries. Also, hotel profiles are tagged to make the selection process even more user-friendly. Hotel descriptions with tags to help agents with the choice.

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Tourism eSchool

AUGUST 31, 2021

Last updated September 13, 2021. What time of day to share updates on social media so they are most likely to see them. Destination stories, behind the scenes stories and helpful event information are all a great start. 10 Steps to Successfully Promote your Tourism Event on Social Media. By Rebecca White.

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Tourism eSchool

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Road Trip Touring: 6 Quick Win Destination Marketing Tips. Your destination has a major opportunity to capture this drive market boom through specific marketing tactics that attract your high value visitors and encourage them to explore your destination more widely. Niche down suggested itineraries for your destination.

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Bizzaboo

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

They are all about elevating attendee experiences, whether in-person or virtual, making techsytalk a valuable hub for anyone in the events industry seeking to grow and stay updated. ?? Her event industry blog offers insights into event destinations, showcases venues, and assists in planning events. Read Now 5. Read Now 8. Read Now 12.

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Tourism eSchool

MARCH 20, 2022

It’s taken you years to perfect Facebook and Instagram marketing for your destination or business. That’s a whole lot of eyeballs - and with video being the centrepiece of TikTok’s world , you can see why other platforms like Facebook and Instagram (likewise tourism destinations and operators) are now getting serious about it as well.

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Tourism eSchool

JULY 3, 2022

Destination Marketing: Why it's time for a rethink. We’ve spent the last decade working in the destination marketing space, teaching, mentoring and guiding destinations on best practice destination marketing. The Destination Marketing Issues. Under-performing destination websites. By Rebecca White.

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Tourism eSchool

MARCH 3, 2021

Successful visitor centres understand their centre is one of many touch-points that visitors are accessing to learn more about how to experience the destination. While every destination is different, below are recent examples of Organisations addressing the location challenge of their Visitor Centres. Offer a Wow! Experience.

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Traveler's Q

AUGUST 31, 2023

For weddings , it’s best to send out invitations 2 to 4 months in advance, especially if it’s during peak wedding season or if it’s a destination wedding. Additionally, groups can be formed, and you can invite people to join them, making it easier to send updates and reminders to a specific group of people.

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Gavel International

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Some destinations are always full flights, and many flights these days are fuller than in the past. Look for airline carriers that run multiple daily routes to your desired destination. However, they can help keep you updated about the status of flights with notifications. Identify the best time and day to fly. Fly direct.

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AltexSoft Travel

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

An average traveler starts researching before they even have a particular destination in mind. Here you collect data about the most popular destinations, dates, traveler trends, and segments, etc. Popular or uncovered destinations. Other deals can easily poach customers if their tags are cheaper. Demand analytics.

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AltexSoft Travel

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Booking.com offers solutions for: OTAs and destination websites, hotel channel managers, property owners, affiliates like travel bloggers and media outlets. If you’re an OTA or a destination website , scroll down to the Demand API. Informing of the destination: country, city, district, region; available in UK English by default.

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Crowdriff

JANUARY 17, 2018

Think of your top three favorite spots in your destination. In fact, only 10% of all visual content is tagged with a branded hashtag – which means you could be missing out on 90% of UGC captured in your destination. 4 | Discover rising stars in your destination, right from your home screen. Did you know? Chad Hays, Sr.

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Crowdriff

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

But as a destination marketer, getting all the visual content you need can be a challenge. And the variety of experiences in your destination are too numerous to capture by a single photographer or videographer. When it comes to images captured by locals and travelers, these photographers are fans of your destination.

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Stova

MARCH 16, 2023

Here’s how: Kiosks at Airports or Train Stations Right when an attendee arrives and checks in at a kiosk at a transportation hub, it can trigger a notification to the shuttle service and inform the driver that the next client has arrived, with name, picture, and destination. The driver can confirm the pickup and meeting spot.

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Crowdriff

JANUARY 5, 2017

But in the world of destination marketing, sharing is currency. Hashtags and locations that influencers share photos of get a lot of visibility, so the more influencers invested in your location or destination, the more prominent you can become. You can tweet something as simple as, “What’s your go-to spot at [your destination]?

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AltexSoft Travel

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Wholesalers connect with suppliers’ Property Management Systems to send updates on who and when will occupy these rooms: A guest John Smith will occupy X room from A till B date. The wholesaler’s portfolio includes from over 170,000 to over 180,000 hotels (numbers from official sources differ) in 185 destination countries. Apartments.

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AltexSoft Travel

AUGUST 2, 2021

general information about the area (history, culture, popular destinations, etc.). the best/fastest/cheapest way to get to any destination, including directions on how to arrive at the hotel, and so on. general information about the area (history, culture, popular destinations, etc.). They might concern. They might concern.

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Bizzaboo

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

In this updated guide, we present the top UK event agencies of 2024, each expertly navigating the ever-changing landscape of in-person, virtual, and hybrid events. Great Events UK London Great Events UK is a professional travel and destination management organisation serving London, Cambridge and the south of England. INNOCEAN INC.

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Crowdriff

DECEMBER 8, 2016

Creating a compelling, engaging social media presence as a destination marketing organization isn’t easy. So new followers and (eventually) visitors can find you, fall in love with your destination, and see you as a go-to resource as they make their travel plans. You have to start a conversation. TravelPortland.

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