P E O P L E Gathan D. Borden is joining Destinations International as Senior Vice President for Marketing and Communications starting August 15. He has been Vice President of Marketing at VisitLEX since 2015, and was previously with … [Continue reading]
Have a Great Idea? There’s Fame & Free Money Out There.
Airbnb has introduced the $100,000,000 OMG! Fund. One hundred people will receive $100,000 each to create a unique space. "Whether it's a submarine, a UFO, or a 6-ton potato you can sleep in, we're looking for your craziest ideas." To apply, … [Continue reading]
Cheeky, New Myrtle Beach Campaign (fun!) + Exclusive Q&A w/ Stuart Butler, CMO
"Be beachy. The best beachers beach on the beach in Myrtle Beach." Q: Is it gobbledygook or a new multi-platform campaign from Visit Myrtle Beach? A: Both! See the spots here. The campaign spots are distinctly different from so … [Continue reading]
Could Be a Game Changer…Will Minnesota Win It In 2027?
There's a new World's Fair in the works and Minnesota might just win it for the USA. Representatives from the Minnesota USA Expo 2027 organization presented last week the United States' bid to host the 2027 World's Fair in Bloomington, … [Continue reading]
Silly & Chilly July: Look What Just Happened + DMO / Vendor Updates
In case you missed it, 30 tidbits of miscellaneous, curated July news—and we're only halfway through the month. What have we missed? What Not to Do 'Silly' doesn't even begin to describe the decision to retrieve a phone from inside the crater … [Continue reading]