America Is Open for Business It's been 602 days. Who's counting? Everybody. In Las Vegas, Elvis tribute artist Travis Allen is back on the job. Bliss Wedding Chapel already has new bookings from 23 couples traveling from France, … [Continue reading]
Guest Post: Why Diversity Lags in Travel Marketing Jobs
Karyl Leigh Barnes is President of DCI’s Tourism Practice. Since joining the firm in 1998, Karyl Leigh has led destination strategy and created marketing communication programs for destinations on every continent except Antarctica. Development … [Continue reading]
People You Know Are on the Move
Brent DeRaad, leader of Visit Tucson for more than nine years, has been appointed President & CEO at Arlington Convention & Visitors Bureau in Texas. A nationwide search followed the resignation of Ron Price who left in May to head up Visit … [Continue reading]
A Collection of Interesting Items…From Dallas to North Dakota, and Bad News for the Color Blue
Pandemic aside as far as discretionary spending goes, Halloween candy sales surged: up 29% this year and 43% over two years ago. The National Retail Federation forecasted an all-time high of $10.14 billion in consumer spending on … [Continue reading]
Applications Are Now Open: 2nd Annual Emerging Tourism Stars
Calling all #tourism #marketing #rockstars! eTourism Summit's 2022 Emerging Tourism Stars nominations are now open. The 2nd Annual Emerging Tourism Stars in partnership with MMGY Global recognizes astute individuals in the … [Continue reading]