People On the Move & Plenty of Job Opportunities
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Cheeky, New Myrtle Beach Campaign (fun!) + Exclusive Q&A w/ Stuart Butler, CMO
“Be beachy,” says Myrtle Beach in a fun, cheeky new campaign that presents a non-traditional approach in destination marketing targeted at leisure travelers. The Travel Vertical talks to Stuart Butler, Chief Marketing Officer at Visit Myrtle Beach. Check it out here.
Silly & Chilly July: Look What Just Happened + DMO / Vendor Updates
In case you missed it, 30 tidbits of miscellaneous, curated July news—and we’re only halfway through the month. What have we missed? Read more here.
Could Be a Game Changer…Will Minnesota Win It In 2027?
Minnesota USA Expo 2027 is pitching the theme of “Healthy People, Healthy Planet” for its proposed expo in Bloomington. It would run for 93 days during summer 2027, attracting a projected 13.3 million visitors. Read more here.
Have a Great Idea? There’s Fame & Free Money Out There.
One hundred people will receive $100,000 each to create a unique space, says Airbnb. Reddit, AFAR, ASTA, and HotelPlanner also have contests and challenges for fame and cash. Have a look…but be quick. Deadlines loom. Get more details here.