By Don Welsh, President & CEO of Destinations International "We all continue to be grateful for leisure travelers who have committed to traveling during most phases of the pandemic. They have filled hotel rooms, restaurants, attractions and … [Continue reading]
Mardi Gras Mystery, Montgomery Black History & More DMO Content
NEW ORLEANS, LA — New Orleans & Company answers the question you've always wanted to ask: How do I know when Mardi Gras is? "Nothing about Mardi Gras is predictable. The only thing you can count on for sure with Carnival is that Fat Tuesday … [Continue reading]
Guest Post BVK: Macro Consumer Trends and Travel Trends for the Year Ahead
Before we pack it away once and for all — good riddance — What did we learn from the second pandemic year and where are we going now? BVK examines "Top Trends 2021 — Now & Next" to break that down and then delves deeper in a separate report for … [Continue reading]
OK, These TikTok Stars Earn More Than Some Major CEOs
TikTok'ers Charli D'Amelio, 17, and her big sister Dixie D’Amelio, 20, together raked in $27.5 million in 2021. (Source: Wall Street Journal, Variety, and Forbes.) Like other millionaire Gen Z'ers on TikTok, they sing, they dance, they lip sync, they … [Continue reading]
Turn Up on 2/22/22 for Content That’s Straight to the Point
New and Straight to the PointNobody has time to waste. The 2022 eTourism Summit eSessions promise to get "Straight to the Point."Useful, Tangible, FreeWe've lined up guest speakers and hand-selected compelling DMO case studies. Panels and interactive … [Continue reading]