Ch-ch-changes: People. Plus a New Podcast.
Always good to keep up with people on the move in the eTourism Community. Plus, we’ve got a new podcast straight out of Durango, Colorado for your listening pleasure! Remember to share your latest people news — it’s free — (laurie@thetravelvertical.com) and read all the good stuff here.
Tons of DMO Jobs, Amtrak Is Hiring Big Time & an RFP
Another big week of job opportunities in destination marketing and management, plus Amtrak is hiring 4,000 people. Browse and share your job listings.
Six DMOs Doing Ultra-Cool Things: Atlanta, Asheville, Louisville, Oakland, NYC, and Florida
Nothing we like more than a juicy roundup of creative marketing ideas from clever DMOs. Found half-a-dozen this week — destination inspiration around the metaverse, food, pro tennis, bourbon, and Broadway shows. Read up here.
Kissing In a Rain Booth + Exclusive Q&A With Ali Daniels, CMO, Visit Seattle
The latest activation from Visit Seattle surprised locals on a hot and sunny day in Los Angeles (92ºF.) and Scottsdale (104ºF.) with a first-ever Kissing in the Rain booth. That sounds like fun, right? Find out more (splash, wow) here.
Data That Tells a Story From Two of Our Favorite Geeks
Alvaro Melendez, Co-founder & CEO of CRANT, shares data about DEI and brands. Cree Lawson, Founder & CEO of Arrivalist shares data about road trips and the price of gas. Plus, are exchange rates affecting the surge in outbound travel to Europe? Click here.
