Our Knowledge: Research Studies, Monographs, Reports and Book Reviews
The New Generation of Visitors Centers: A 20-Year Pictorial Record
élan DO 2050 vigorous spirit and enthusiastic mindset – Issue 3
élan DO 2050 vigorous spirit and enthusiastic mindset. A Bimonthly Briefing on Destination Organization Matters and DCG Activities.Issue 3 Image: Globe Life Field, Arlington, TXEDITORIAL: Destination Research Needs and Strategy Typically Neglected Data driven...
‘elan DO 2050 vigorous spirit and enthusiastic mindset – Issue 2
EDITORIAL: Destination Marketing, Management and Leadership Comes of Age
Visit Natchez Destination SWOT/Future Map Analysis
View the SWOT Analysis for Natchez and Adams County location and visitor experience/development.
‘elan DO 2050 vigorous spirit and enthusiastic mindset.
A Bimonthly Briefing on Destination Organization Matters and DCG Activities.
Best Readings: Top 15 Destination / Destination Organization Research Reports
Best Readings: Top 15 Destination / Destination Organization Research Reports COVID-19 Travel Sentiment Study – Wave Reports. Longwoods International. (2020 – to present) www.longwoods-intl.com The State of the American Traveler Study. Destination Analysts. (2006 – to...
Top 12 Annotated Destination / Destination Organization Books
Best Readings: Top 12 Annotated Destination / Destination Organization Books Gartrell, R.B. (1994). Destination Marketing for Convention and Visitor Bureaus. Dubuque, IA: Kendall Hunt Publishing. Used copies available but out-of-print. Original classic textbook in the...
Organization Profiles: Destination Organizations (aka Convention & Visitors Bureaus
Definition and Scope Destination marketing or management organizations (DMOs), often identified as convention & visitors bureaus (CVBs), or tourist/convention commissions, boards or authorities are organizations charged to be the community leader in tourism...
Organization Profiles: Visitor Centers and Services
Definition and Scope A visitor center, typically an on-site permanent space or structure, kiosk or of a mobile variety, is a community resource for visitors and residents seeking destination information and advice. It may function with or without personnel...
Defining Tomorrow’s Destination Organization
The Destination Leadership Hierarchy Destination Leadership and the Lead Destination Organization Destination Leadership is the culmination of effectively marketing, managing and leading a visitor destination by key community and tourism industry interests. The...
Need for Sport Tourism Research and Planning (State-of-the-Industry Study Summary)
Need for Sport Tourism Research and Planning (State-of-the-Industry Study Summary) Scope and Methodology A comprehensive 13 question survey of National Association of Sports Commissions (NASC) members, primarily destination marketing organization (DMO) and sports...
12 Best Practices of Destination Organization/CVB Board Governance
12 Best Practices of Destination Organization/CVB Board Governance Policy driven governing board with fiduciary (financial resource needs and expenditures) and performance (destination/program returns) oversight Typical board size between 10 to 15 members with...