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The City of Durango, Colorado, has issued an RFP for the development of a 10+ year sustainable Destination Management Master Plan and related research projects. The City of Durango and Visit Durango will lead the process in a phased approach. The first phase will be to develop and execute foundational research to learn more about the impact of tourism on the economy of Durango and the quality of life of its residents. Based on the results, Durango will then engage in a full Destination Management Master Plan and implementation. Forms are invited to bid on individual components or for the full scope of services. Deadline: July 28, 2022. www.durangogov.org/DocumentCenter/View/24322/Destination-Management-Master-Plan-RFP-PDF

New Hampshire Department of Business and Economic Affairs, Division of Travel and Tourism, is seeking a qualified vendor to develop a five-year statewide tourism development strategy and an aligned implementation plan. For detailed information, visit www.visitnh.gov/rfp

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President & CEO — Louisiana Travel Association (new), deadline July 29

President & CEO — Visit Greenville, SC

President & CEO — Visit Bath, VA

President & CEO — Gatlinburg Convention & Visitors Bureau, TN

President & CEO — Visit Tri-Cities, WA

CEO — Discover Santa Clara, CA

CEO — Placer Valley Tourism, CA

Senior Vice President-Integrated Marketing — Brand USA

Champion of People & Culture — Destinations International

Executive Director— Visit Walla Walla, WA

Executive Director — Pacific County Tourism Bureau, WA

Executive Director — Cartersville-Bartow County Convention & Visitors Bureau, GA

Executive Director — Downtown Vacaville, CA

Executive Director — Muncie Visitors Bureau, IN

Executive Director/CEO — Alexandria/Pineville Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, LA

Chief Marketing Officer — Visit Williamsburg, VA

Chief Financial Officer — Visit Cincy, OH

Director of the Film & Creative Industries Office — Visit Dallas

Executive Director Diversity AND Creative Copywriter AND National Accounts Manager Mid-Atlantic — Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau

Vice President of Marketing — Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, IL

Vice President Sports / Special Events AND Marketing Manager PR — Visit Lauderdale, FL

Vice President of Media Relations AND Director Corporate Communications AND Director Black Hospitality Initiative AND Graphic Designer — Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau

Vice President Marketing & Communications — Shreveport-Bossier Convention & Tourist Bureau, LA

Vice President Digital Marketing — Memphis Tourism

Vice President of Sales — Bermuda Tourism Authority, NYC

Vice President of Sales — Visit Wichita

Vice President of Sales — Experience Rochester, MN

Director of Market Research — Meet Minneapolis

Director of Destination Development — Greenbrier County Convention & Visitors Bureau, WV

Director Strategy & Business Operations — Wyoming Office of Tourism

Manager of Multicultural Marketing AND Industry Engagement Support Specialist — Destination Cleveland (new)

Marketing Manager — Choose Chicago (new)

Senior Manager Product Development — Houston First Corporation, TX

Digital Marketing Manager — Visit Winston-Salem, NC

Strategic Marketing Manager — Visit Mesa, AZ (new)

Tourism Marketing Manager — City of Middleton, WI (new)

Marketing Manager — St. Cloud Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, MN

Marketing and Communications Director — Visit Tuscaloosa, AL (new)

Director of Digital Marketing & Media Relations — Dayton Convention & Viistors Bureau, OH

Marketing Projects Manager AND Events Manager — Greater Topeka Partnership, KS (new)

Manager Tourism Development — Visit Lehigh Valley, PA

Partnership Development Manager — Visit KC

Senior Manager Content AND Coordinator Brand & Strategy AND Platform Solution Architect — Banff & Lake Louise Tourism, Alberta, Canada (new)

Social Media Manager — Lafayette Convention and Visitors Commission, LA

Social Media & Content Manager — Wilmington, NC and Beaches Convention & Visitors Bureau

Director of Communications — Santa Monica Travel & Tourism, CA

Public Relations Manager — Charlotte County Tourist Development, FL

Public Relations Specialist — Experience Columbus, OH

Communications Coordinator AND Partner Services Development Manager AND Group Sales Coordinator — Visit Park City, UT (new)

Communications Manager — Fayetteville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, NC

Corporate Communications Manager — Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority, NC (new)

Public Relations Manager — Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Visitor & Convention Bureau, FL (new)

Public Relations Manager — Monterey County Convention & Visitors Bureau, CA

Media Relations Manager — Discover Long Island, NY

Marketing Program Coordinator — New Mexico Tourism Department (new)

Communications Manager — Newport Beach & Company, CA (new)

Corporate Communications Manager — Sonoma County Tourism, CA (new)

Corporate Communications Manager — Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority, NC

Partnership Development Manager — Destination Madison, WI

Partner Communications and Events Specialist — West Virginia Department of Tourism (new)

Digital Marketing Manager — Visit Anaheim

Digital Content Specialist — City of Glendale, AZ

Destination Services Site Manager — Visit Orlando (new)

Communications Manager — Visit Florida

Sales & Marketing Coordinator — Visit Dana Point, CA (new)

Manager of International Marketing AND Brand Marketing Manager-Partnerships AND Content Manager AND Marketing Assistant AND Helpdesk Coordinator AND Promotions Contractor — Visit California

Associate Director Events AND Events Manager AND Events Coordinator AND Marketing Assistant AND Membership Manager AND Partnerships Manager AND Partnerships & Alliances Assistant AND Sports Coordinator AND Tourism Sports & Visitor Services Administrative Assistant AND National Account Director-Corporate (West) — Destination DC

Web & Digital Marketing Manager AND Communications Manager AND Sales Manager (Events & Media) AND Human Resources Manager AND Hotel Relations Coordinator AND Executive Assistant to the CEO — Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau

Senior Director of Media AND Senior Content Director AND Manager of Communications-International AND Email Marketing & Personalization Coordinator AND Coordinator Member Programs & Services AND Regional Director/Sales Manager AND Sales & Services Coordinator AND Staff Accountant — NYC & Company

Director Partnership AND Destination Services AND Marketing Manager-Leisure AND Marketing Manager-Meetings AND Public Relations Manager-Meetings AND National Account Director AND Destination & Convention Services Manager AND Convention Sales & Services Coordinator AND Marketing Coordinator AND Coordinator Partnership & Tourism AND Graphic Designer — Visit Seattle (new)

Domestic Tourism Specialist AND Sales Manager — Visit Detroit

Business Development Manager — Destination Markham Corporation, Ontario, Canada

Business Analytics & Marketing Strategist — Finger Lakes Visitors Connection, NY

Business Analyst AND Data Analyst — Visit Grand Junction, CO

Sports Events Manager — Savannah Sports Council, GA

Sports Business Development Manager — Seattle Southside Regional Tourism Authority, WA

Sales & Communications Program Manager — City of Loveland, CO

Communications & Marketing Assistant — Platte County, NE

National Sales Director (Chicago) — San Diego Tourism Authority

National Sales Manager — Bloomington Convention & Visitors Bureau, MN (new)

Director of Sales — Visit SLO CAL, San Luis Obispo, CA

Director of Convention Sales — Visit Jacksonville, FL

Director of Group Sales, Northeast — Discover The Palm Beaches, FL

Director of Group Sales — Visit Vancouver, WA

Director of Sales — Visit Ogden, UT

Director of Tourism — Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce, GA (new)

Tourism Director — Warren County Tourism Department, NY

Director — Visit Mankato, MN

Destination Management and Marketing Director — Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce, WA

Tourism Operations & Outreach Specialist — Transylvania County Tourism Development Authority, NC (new)

Tourism Marketing & Communications Manager — Pasco County, FL

Tourism & Marketing Manager — Town of Marana, AZ (new)

Tourism Coordinator — South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism

Manager Marketing — Hong Kong Tourism Board, Los Angeles

Marketing Coordinator — Tourism New Zealand, Santa Monica, CA

Marketing Specialist — Catalan Tourist Board, NYC

Project/Administrative Assistant — Tourism Diversity Matters, remote

Research Services Manager — Longwoods International (new)

Director of Sales-Tourism — Epsilon, remote

CEO — SITE – Society for Inventive Travel Excellence, (new) remote

“Airbnb Inc. is offering free short-term housing for up to 100,000 Ukrainian refugees who are fleeing the Russian invasion of their country and will work with neighboring European states to provide long-term stays.”

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky says he wrote to the governments of Poland, Romania, Germany, and Hungary to offer support housing refugees. Free housing will be funded by Airbnb, donors, and hosts. See the Bloomberg interview here.

MMGY Travel Intelligence surveyed Americans planning to visit Europe about the war in Ukraine to understand its impact on Europe’s tourism recovery. Findings in summary: The war in Ukraine puts Americans in wait-and-see mode for European travel planning. Executive Vice President Chris Davidson tells The Travel Vertical, “Though we focused our recent survey on Americans’ sentiment toward travel to Europe, this war will certainly impact U.S. domestic travel as well. For example, rising gas prices will influence road trip decisions and will also increase the cost of air travel. Combined with other inflationary pressures, the situation could create downward pressure on travel demand over the next few months. However, we remain optimistic that strong economic sanctions and alignment of the international community in opposition to Russia’s aggression in Ukraine will shorten the duration of the conflict. And, we continue to be bullish on travel for 2022.”

Traveler sentiment and behavior show the war is now twice as likely as COVID-19 to impact travel plans..but MMGY Global CEO Clayton Reid remains positive—read why here.

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Gas prices in the U.S. have shattered the all-time high, hitting $4.17 for a gallon of regular fuel, according to AAA’s national average. The previous record, set in 2008 was $4.11.

Zartico + Near have announced a new strategic development from April 1 to expand the view of movement within a destination. Zartico will increase the volume of global human movement data received from Near into the Zartico Integrated Data Model. Read more here.

North America’s 50 Best Bars

The first-ever, “North America’s 50 Best Bars” is being published, and announced at an awards ceremony in New York City on June 7, 2022 with sponsorship by Perrier (which may or may not be one’s drink of choice in the very best bars). Information on voting and how a fair representation of the geographical bar landscape works is here.

Visit Temecula Valley, a wine growing region in Southern California (yup!), wants to break the world record for the longest toast relay, currently held by Coca-Cola with 1,300 people participating. The event on April 26, 2022 kicks off their new destination campaign, “Live Glass Full.”

U.S. Travel Association will form a Sustainability Working Group representing a cross-section of its membership. The organization has identified five priorities for pursuing a policy that leads in fostering sustainability in tourism, these identified via member feedback:

Spotlighting industry progress, and telling stories on the ongoing actions travel is taking, including innovations
Amplifying industry goals and leadership, to reinforce that travel has to lead in this
Highlighting why sustainability matters through events and research
Identifying the right policies to drive this change
Defending against harmful policies that slow progress towards sustainability

“Since its establishment, Brand USA has generated over $25 billion in international visitor spending in the U.S.—producing undeniable economic benefit to local economies throughout the country. This month, the entire travel industry celebrates 12 years of this incredible marketing success and the value it provides—which continues to market America to the world.” — U.S. Travel Association

SXSW® is back (March 11-20, 2022) as a live and online (URL + IRL) event in Austin. The Tulsa Office of Film, Music, Arts & Culture and Tulsa Remote are attending March 13-16 and Abby Kurin, Executive Director, says there will be four midweek activations, including 13 startups and 18 bands. Visit Forth Worth is heading back to SXSW for what COO Mitch Whitten is calling their “biggest activation yet” on March 12-14.

Quoted in CMO Today /The Wall Street Journal, “‘Nashville really didn’t believe it was cool until other people started telling us we are.’ — Libby Callaway, founder of the public relations firm The Callaway, who said she once had a difficult time convincing major fashion houses to dress country stars. Now, cities like Nashville and Atlanta are attracting more attention from brands and influencers.”

The age of snappy, short-form video is here. Meta Platforms Inc. launched its short-video product Reels for all Facebook users worldwide last week, ramping up their rivalry with TikTok. The expansion of Reels comes after TikTok closed out 2021 as the most-downloaded app, overtaking Instagram in popularity among younger users.

The Utah state legislature gave a big win to the state’s urban hotel industry, passing HB373: Convention & Tourism Business Assessment Area Act last week.

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Hawaii Governor David Ige announced that Hawaii’s Safe Travels program for domestic travelers will end on Friday, March 25, 2022. That means individuals arriving from the continental U.S. will not be required to create a Safe Travels account, show their COVID-19 vaccination status, or take a pre-travel test.

The team at Visit Durango took the pledge to “Care for Durango.” Recently they ran their first river clean-up of 2022 and are looking forward to holding regular river clean-up days with volunteers taking the pledge and joining in.

Vermont Department of Tourism & Marketing has announced that after a four-year hiatus, Vermont has rejoined Discover New England, a regional destination marketing organization dedicated to promoting international visitation to all six member states: Rhode Island, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont.

Maine Office of Tourism has awarded a $284,000 contract to Coraggio Group, consultants in Portland, Oregon, to craft a new destination management plan. “It is not just about getting volumes of visitors here, it is about getting the right balance of visitation and balancing that with the residents’ quality of life, economic development and tourism,” said Steve Lyons, Maine State Travel Director, as reported in Portland Press Herald.

Dozens & Dozens of DMO Job Openings and RFPs

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