Articles tagged “destination management”

JTB no longer seems content being Japan's travel company. With the pieces now assembled, it intends to be Asia's, and is making a case for the world's.

First-timers spend more per trip. Repeat visitors spend less. But the math still favors loyalty.

Repeat visitation must be actively earned, not assumed as a result of satisfaction.

France managed to turn a post-Olympics travel surge into something more lasting.

At the Skift Global Forum, Saudi Tourism Authority CEO Fahd Hamidaddin talked extensively about the country's transformational tourism journey that is rooted in sustainability.

AOL co-founder Steve Case says his new Waldorf Astoria resort reflects more than just a real estate play. His hope is that the future of high-end tourism lies in community connections rather than resorts that are literally walled gardens.

Jacopo Vicini, a city councilor in Florence, explains that the city needs to take a tough stance on short-term rentals in its historic center. But that's just one part of a 10-point plan to preserve what makes the beautiful city appealing.

Local governments will pick up on the Trump administration’s pledge to stamp out government waste. DMOs face unique risks and need to get ready now.

You know how sometimes you go on vacation and think, "Wow, this place is great, I wish I could live here!" Well, it turns out the people who actually live there might be thinking, "Wow, I wish all these tourists would go away."

As climate policies raise the cost of air travel, particularly in Europe, some destination marketers may find it's riskier to bet on tourism growth from long-haul markets.