Terrible tourism videos from the past that miss the mark by miles
Skift Take
Drooling aliens don’t have anything to do with New Mexico and its sexist to show female soldiers in bikinis to promote all of Israel. It’s better to intrigue a tourist than make them laugh with a short video.
Enticing people to visit your country should be an easy task, especially when it’s crammed full of golden beaches, beautiful sights, and cute marsupials.
But some countries go to a whole other level when it comes to promoting themselves – and the results can be utterly baffling. Here’s a look at some of our favorites.
Australia
Israel
New Mexico
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