DMO

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News / Online
Phocuswright debuts updated interactive travel data tool
By PhocusWire | June 2, 2023
Known as Phocal Point, the platform makes it easy for users to create custom interactive charts and interpret travel data by segment, channel, device, region and country.   Read More
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News / Online
RaizUp launches DEI certification for travel companies
By Mitra Sorrells | May 22, 2023
RaizUp’s certification process begins with assessments based on data analysis, interviews and surveys, followed by an audit and development of an action plan for the coming year. Read More
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News / Technology
Google partners with Singapore Tourism Board for AI-powered guided tours
By Arvindh Yuvaraj - WebinTravel | May 11, 2023
Singapore Tourism Board is the first tourism partner globally in Google’s ARCore Early Access Program. Read More
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From Our Partners / Online
Why data is critical to sustainability strategies for destinations
By The Data Appeal Company | May 8, 2023
Although many international companies and tourism destinations claim to be “data-driven,” most of them have yet to grasp the tangible benefits that data can offer, particularly regarding sustainability... Read More
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News / Technology
Understanding ChatGPT for tourism and hospitality
By PhocusWire | April 28, 2023
Learn more about how to use ChatGPT, examples of applications, risks to consider and what to expect in the future in this webinar co-hosted by PhocusWire and Miles Partnership. Read More
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Event / Technology
Generative AI and ChatGPT: What it means for tourism and hospitality
April 27, 2023
In this webinar, Phocuswright and Miles Partnership will provide valuable insights on the essential aspects of generative AI, the most compelling applications for destinations and hospitality businesses... On Demand
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News / Online
Expedia Group streaming platform: Book what you watch
By Mitra Sorrells | April 20, 2023
The new interactive platform is launching with Brand USA as its partner, showcasing videos about trips across the United States targeted to travelers from Canada. Read More
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News / Online
Tripadvisor CMO talks travel marketing, membership, video
By Linda Fox | March 16, 2023
Tripadvisor's chief marketing officer John Boris, who joined the company in late 2022, shares more on the company's strategy as well as his thoughts on the state of travel marketing. Read More
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News / Startups
Wheel the World lands $6M to boost accessibility in travel
By Kathryn Walson | March 10, 2023
Founded in 2018, the San Francisco-based startup plans to expand its listings with the goal of having 12,000 travelers book through its platform by December 2024. Read More
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News / Online
As travel trends up, so do climate goal challenges
By Derek Catron | March 1, 2023
 A new report from the Travel Foundation charts a course for a growing travel sector to meet climate change goals – but it won’t be painless. Read More
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News / Online
Strategies destinations are using to disperse tourists
By Kathryn Walson | February 13, 2023
DMOs are using creative marketing strategies to nudge travelers to explore less crowded areas, but the effort also requires planning and support to ensure the dispersion doesn’t create problems of its... Read More
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News / Startups
Former Expedia exec wants to reward people for exploring the world
By Linda Fox | January 10, 2023
HyperSQ wants to reward travelers for traveling and create a more targeted approach to marketing for travel companies. Read More
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Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Away Together aims to elevate guest experience
By Kathryn Walson | January 9, 2023
The Away Together platform allows for accommodations to communicate with their guests as well as for guests to communicate with one another. Read More
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Opinion / Distribution
How hotels and DMOs can respond to shifting perceptions of sustainability
By Scott Falconer - Amadeus | December 14, 2022
Hotels and destination management organizations need to keep up to date in areas such as sustainability when planning for the future and engage with changing consumer demand. Read More
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News / Online
Journera launches new destination marketing solution
By Mitra Sorrells | December 14, 2022
 Journera Audiences uses first-party airline and hotel data so destination marketers can create strategies based on historical and future bookings.   Read More