International Inbound Arrivals to USA Expected to Decline in 2020
The monthly Travel Trends Index for December indicates a softening of inbound arrivals. All eyes will be on the next report to measure the possible effects of coronavirus on U.S. travel. Read more here.
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About TikTok and Tourism
Explore Alaska is doing it, should you? Here’s some practical advice from TwoSix Digital, written especially for DMOs who are wondering about TikTok. Read more here.
Newly Published ‘Destination Marketing Technology Report’ From MMGY Global
With input from 100-plus destination marketers, the second annual report on marketing technology insights by MMGY Global has just been released, covering websites, email marketing, automation, emerging tech and more. Get a free download here.
It’s a Thing: Putting a Tax on Day-Trippers
Venice and Amsterdam are among the popular cities looking for ways to battle overtourism. The latest response is to crack down on day-trippers, which goes over on the cruise industry like a wet blanket. Read more here.
Who’s in the News? People & Places
A couple of CEOs make headlines, a Bigfoot promotion from redwood country is awarded California’s best, Disneyland peak prices top $200 a head, and more industry news here. (Send us yours.)
