If you haven’t had a chance to read the first half of my Tourism Trends for 2018 article which I posted a few weeks ago, here is the link. In this post, I will continue with some additional trends that I think will impact attractions and DMO’s ( Destination Marketing Organizations) in the next year. […]
Top Tourism Trends for Attractions in 2018, Part II Read More »
If you are a regular reader of my blog, you know that I am a big believer in the power of international tourism. Here in New York State, we benefit from the millions of international visitors pouring in, thanks in part to all the efforts of NYC & Co. Why are international visitors important? Only
Politics affects international tourism- Case in point Read More »
Even if you are on the right track you will get run over if you stand still. Will Rogers One of the most interesting aspects of the tourism industry is that you often partner with other attractions or DMOs to create itineraries and packages. Whether it is a packaged tour idea for a group
Think outside the box for new partners Read More »
I recently attended U.S. Travel’s inaugural Secure Tourism Summit, held in NYC. It was a well thought out day long discussion of possible threats facing our industry, with concrete examples of how to work through a crisis. Many of the attendees worked for major sports stadiums, convention centers or large cities, and that makes sense.
Secure Tourism Summit- lessons in balancing security and hospitality Read More »
I wrote this blog post about FAM tours in 2009, when I had a tourism consulting company. I posted it on this website about a year ago, and many people commented on how helpful the information was. Since I am working on no fewer than 3 FAM tours at my job this spring, I thought
FAM Tours- 7 steps and 3 tables to success Read More »
One of the best parts of being in the Tourism industry for many years is the people I meet. Our industry has an endless list of talented, hardworking, fun-loving and creative professionals. I decided to interview my friends and give you a peek into their lives and careers. Feel free to ask questions in the
Tourism Pro Talks- Jeanette Guire of Roaring Camp Railroads Read More »
