DMOs scored a round two victory with the Payroll Protection Program of the Small Business Administration. The embattled massive Covid-19 relief legislation enacted in late December allows eligibility for PPP to DMOs in the 501(c)(6) category. … [Continue reading]
That FAA Fine is How Much? Drones for Dummies
Drone images and video of a destination are certainly dramatic, appealing, and attention-getting. B-U-T... A Philadelphia-based drone operator was recently caught and fined $182,000 by the Federal Aviation Authority for 123 infractions during 26 … [Continue reading]
Week at a Glance: New CEO at Visit Orlando, Job Listings, Quick Facts & Figures
Casandra Matej has been appointed president & CEO of Visit Orlando from Feb. 1, 2021. She led Visit San Antonio since 2011, first as executive director and then as president & CEO. Matej serves on the board of directors for U.S. Travel … [Continue reading]
12 Posts With the Most in 2020
In the dumpster-fire-of-a-year-that-was-2020, readers of The Travel Vertical gave these posts (in no special order) the most eyeballs. And, no surprise...it's the content that features DMOs and what they're doing, plus some sound suggestions and … [Continue reading]
Ryan Reynolds Imagines When 2020 Goes On a Match Date: AdAge Taps Year’s Best Ad
Thank you for the feedback indicating that the eTourism Community is interested in inspiration from outside the travel industry. How's this? P.S. The Travel Vertical inbox is always open to your suggestions. The set-up: Satan dates a … [Continue reading]