Positive energy and innovation out of Discover Lancaster, Discover Long Island, and Dollywood. In Australia, a national logo that cost AUS $10 million got scrapped for looking too much like a Covid-19 molecule. Apparently, it was meant to look … [Continue reading]
Straight to the Point on 2/22/22 | ‘Jeopardy!’ Champ Champions Oakland | Chicago Not In Chicago | More Dynamic Destination Content
There's a lot going on (well, that's good!) and so we'll get 'Straight to the Point' on 2/22/22. Register & turn up! Plus, what's new in dynamic destinations we all know and love: Oakland, LA, Chicago, Dallas, San Diego, and Daytona … [Continue reading]
Super Bowl Ads: Ewan McGregor Disses on Stuff for Expedia | Visit California Bets Big | Puerto Rico Says ‘Pass the Pigskin’
If 2022 Super Bowl ads are any indicator (yes, of course they are), the smart money is betting on a travel rebound. Celebrities abound. Visit California, Discover Puerto Rico, Expedia, Vrbo, Boooking.com, and Turkish Airlines got into the … [Continue reading]
Guest Post — Zartico Wonders: Are We All Doing This Right?
As Zartico passed the 100 client partner mark, The Travel Vertical talked to Jay Kinghorn, Chief Innovation Officer and Co-founder, about the company’s mission to provide the clearest view of a visitor economy, elevating communities as partners on … [Continue reading]
26 People, 160 Great Jobs, 8 RFPs, 1 Podcast and a Super-Friendly Super Bowl Bet
P E O P L E Stan Smith has been promoted to Senior Director Marketing at Visit Detroit, stepping into the role following the recent retirement of Renee Monforton, who was with the organization for 26 years. Smith has been "Telling Detroit's … [Continue reading]