Nicole Rogers has been named as Executive Vice President/Chief Sales Officer at San Francisco Travel Association as of March 1. Her background includes 20 years with Marriott International, most recently as Western U.S. Regional Director, the … [Continue reading]
Cool Tool: Experience Columbus & Satisfi Labs Partner on Conversational AI
When Satisfi Labs was born in New York City in the summer of 2016, its first customers were a trio of big names: The NY Mets, the US Open Tennis Championships, and Macy's. In 2020, when a mid-pandemic opportunity arose in travel and tourism, … [Continue reading]
Doing It Differently: New Orleans & Company Embraces Virtual Mardi Gras
It's a time-honored legacy for generations since 1872. No wonder everybody is focused on keeping the tradition of New Orleans' Mardi Gras tradition alive...even if virtually. And that's just what they're doing in The Big Easy where colorful … [Continue reading]
Destination Canada Goes With “NICE” Branding, Kansas Tourism Rebrands, West Virginia Gets a Park & More
It's a gentle, soft sell. "This is Canada Nice," the original song and animation from Destination Canada. The DMO says, "In a time when the world could use a little more of it, we’re here to welcome you with open arms to discover the true meaning of … [Continue reading]
Follow the Money: 9 Clues That Boost Recovery Hopes for 2021
Have you $potted $ome more $trong $igns of travel recovery? $hare the word. Marriott International's luxury lifestyle brand Edition is plotting major global expansion in 2021, unveiling plans to open seven new hotels, including a 172-room … [Continue reading]