Travel Video Trends this Week: Leveraging Character Flaws to Drive Tourism and More
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Travel video trends from Moving Images, a mini-site by Skift and Travel Channel.
This sponsored content was created in collaboration with a Skift partner.
Skift and Travel Channel present Moving Images, a mini-site exploring the new era of travel video, from new platforms and technology to best practices from forward-thinking brands and content creators.
Each week, Skift and Travel Channel cover rising trends in travel video. This week, we're highlighting insights that benefit tourism boards and destinations:
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Destination's Character Flaws Can Actually Drive Tourism
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Four Ways to Convey a Destination's Personality in 60 Seconds
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Periscope Shows Promise for St. Pete's Tourism Board
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VisitHolland's Approach to Short-Form Video: "Go Out and Act Like Locals"
- Read more video insights for destinations, tourism boards, and more here.
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