Insights from our Cultural Tourism whitepaper. Read the full report by signing up for our newsletter. From our experience with destination marketing, we’ve developed a sophisticated and nuanced understanding of the cultural traveler that we use to develop cultural tourism strategies. Below are a few generalizations which transcend specific places and population groups. The market…
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What is Dark Tourism?
By Dari Mullins, Account Manager While in Savannah at the Coastal Nature, Coastal Culture: Environmental Histories of the Georgia Coast symposium last week I encountered a new tourism term–-Dark Tourism. Ironically, I had participated in this form of tourism without even knowing it by visiting two cemeteries while on a work trip. I walked through the…
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Cultural Tourism DC
Cultural Tourism DC, "a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, develops, delivers and celebrates real experiences for Washington area residents and visitors." When you think about it, that definition (besides the nonprofit part) could and should be part of the mission statement for any tourism organization.
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Uber Goes Local with their New Brand Identity
By Chloe Ayres, Head Designer AirBnb, Tinder, Yelp! – all of these apps provide location-specific information content on a global scale. All of these companies have also adopted the “McDonald's model” of “a burger should taste the exact same in every McDonald's.” While consistency is certainly key in establishing a strong brand identity, it also leaves…
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Treat Each Social Media Channel Differently
We constantly hear about how overwhelmed people are by social media and it usually stems from people failing to treat each social media channel differently. Typically, this anxiety happens when organizations don't do one or all of the following...
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Cultural Tourism Whitepaper Introduction
Introduction to our recently released Cultural Tourism Whitepaper: Cultural tourism. It sounds like a niche. In reality it is something different. Cultural tourism is a huge opportunity and a growing trend. According to the Travel Industry Association of America, roughly eighty percent of the 150,000,000+ adults who travel more than fifty miles from their homes can…
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Cultural Tourism Insights from Our Cultural Tourism Whitepaper
by Brady Rothschild, Account Coordinator and Mars Hill University student Here we break down five important takeaways from our Cultural Tourism whitepaper to help benefit your destination. If you're interested in receiving this white paper, sign up for our newsletter from our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/thegossagency/app/100265896690345/ or on our homepage. What is cultural tourism? The World Tourism Organization…
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Coca-Cola’s New Campaign, Taste the Feeling
by Gabrielle Diepenbrock, Account Coordinator Mixed ‘feelings’ arise as Coke launches a new ad campaign from “Open Happiness” to “Taste the Feeling.” “Taste the Feeling,” is going back to the basics with their product (displayed in the iconic glass bottle) at the centerpiece. They hope the campaign will drive home the point that Coke is refreshing and…
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Tourism Notes: Millennial Travel
Millennials are the rising generation, entering the workforce and demanding control of their travel experiences. Many have very specific needs and wants and love to travel. The Millennial generation wants to explore, but they do not want to be told what to do.
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What Is Cultural Tourism?
There are many exciting new trends in travel and tourism marketing to look forward to in 2016. Mobile, virtual reality, personalization, content, and so many more. Of all the predictions, the one that is most exciting and holds the greatest potential impact for destination marketing executives is the rise of Cultural Tourism.
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Virgin Islands Telephone Company Super Bowl Spot
By Jeff Goss, CEO The Virgin Islands Telephone Company had been our client for about three years before our greatest opportunity presented itself: a chance to do a Super Bowl spot. Our focus had been on print, television, and a public relations campaign, with a concentration on stemming complaints about the quality of service in…
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