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Rosie Spinks, Skift
There is simply no historical precedent for what the tourism marketing industry is currently going through. Some argue that makes it a perfect time for the industry to reinvent itself.
1 day ago
Sarah Blake Morgan, Associated Press
Even the remote stretches of the Maine-to-Georgia Appalachian Trail aren't enough to assuage concerns about the pandemic. The trail was closed last week, ending the ambitions of hikers looking to go the distance.
4 days ago
Sean O'Neill, Skift
Quarantines and lockdowns are driving huge spikes in online traffic, and digital marketing may be more effective than ever when the crisis ends. In the meantime, ad tech companies need to prove their worth by helping suppliers plan how to re-activate their marketing campaigns at the right time — and in the best ways.
6 days ago
Felicia Fonseca, Associated Press
It's odd that the only time the current administration is enthusiastic about open parks is during the current crisis. Shut them and keep people safe.
1 week ago
Brady McCombs, Associated Press
Even in the wide open spaces of national parks, people are at risk. Smart decision to close another three of these national treaures.
2 weeks ago
Russell Contreras, Associated Press
New Mexico's actions may just serve as a model for other states on the tourism front.
2 weeks ago
Rosie Spinks, Skift
It's a tough time for tourism marketers but going dark isn't necessarily required. Here are some examples of campaigns that are striking the proper tone.
2 weeks ago
Rosie Spinks, Skift
They say in every crisis there's opportunity. Event tech company OccassionGenius has found an unexpected way for travel companies to leverage its tech during the global shutdown.
2 weeks ago
Brian Melley, Associated Press
With California's 40 million residents told to stay indoors, the few tourists in California are regretting they came.
2 weeks ago
Wayne Parry, Associated Press
A reminder from the mayors of America's beach and mountain resort towns: Advisories against non-essential travel includes non-essential travel to their destinations.
3 weeks ago
Rosie Spinks, Skift
Tourism marketers can't run their campaigns as usual right now. But that doesn't mean they can't do anything. The challenge lies in finding the right tone — and the right timing.
3 weeks ago
Brad Brooks and Zachary Fagenson, Reuters
Right as spring break would normally be at its peak, gatherings of more than ten people were restricted in Miami.
3 weeks ago
