Reaching repeat visitors and driving the right prospects requires having multiple paths from engagement to conversion. Based on our recent findings and given all the options at their disposal — both digital and traditional — how are DMO marketers planning to allocate paid media resources in 2024?When asked about directing American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds toward marketing efforts, a significant number [...]

“Local gastronomy, nature, wellness and rural tourism experiences will take centre stage in travel in 2024.” […]

Our 2024 Travel Outlook highlights DMOs' Marketing Priorities, with professionals from destination marketing organizations (DMOs) emphasizing brand awareness as their top goal for 2024, even surpassing the importance of increasing visitor numbers. Brand awareness, indicated by 40% of respondents, is deemed crucial for destinations in generating demand and emerging from the recent pandemic years. DMOs recognize that establishing brand awareness is [...]