Destination Vision & Positioning • 18/05/2026 Discover Puerto Rico cuts its chief marketing position: what vertical DMO governance signals for the sector
Tourism Governance Models • 22/05/2026 Meghalaya builds a DMO from scratch for 150 tourism projects: clean-sheet governance lessons for mature destinations
Tourism Governance Models • 01/06/2026 Community-based tourism revenue without resident displacement: the governance frameworks DMOs deploy
Tourism Governance Models • 07/05/2026 Tourism policy in 2026: the frameworks reshaping European access and what they signal for regional boards
Tourism Governance Models • 12/06/2026 Short-term rental regulation across three continents: what the patchwork means for destination managers who need policy consistency How fragmented short term rental rules across Europe, the US and Asia reshape tourism policy, destination governance and hotel strategy for regional managers.
Destination Vision & Positioning • 03/06/2026 DMO funding models under pressure: transient-occupancy taxes, membership dues, and the push for performance-based public budgets How DMOs can evolve from pure promotion units into accountable destination stewards by rethinking funding models, performance-based budgeting, and governance while protecting resident outcomes.
Tourism Governance Models • 15/05/2026 The DMO that listens to residents before marketers: the governance shift quietly spreading How resident-first governance and community-based tourism help DMOs manage risk, protect local communities, and align destination development with resident sentiment and sustainable growth.
Destination Vision & Positioning • 28/04/2026 Awareness campaigns collapsed from 59% to 25%: what DMOs are abandoning and why it matters Discover how modern DMO governance is shifting from pure destination brand awareness to accountable destination management, with data-driven tourism strategies, networked DMOs and concrete examples from Sojern, Turespaña and Barcelona.
Tourism Governance Models • 23/04/2026 Sixty days of pay-to-enter: what Venice's 2026 data reveals about access-fee design Discover how Venice’s granular access fee is reshaping tourism policy, visitor management and resident wellbeing, and what lessons regional destinations can apply to build sustainable, inclusive tourism governance.
Tourism Governance Models • 20/04/2026 Barcelona at 15 euros a night: the real DMO question isn't revenue, it's residents Barcelona’s 2024 tourism tax hike marks a resident-first shift in tourism policy. Learn how higher visitor levies, governance dashboards, and data-led regulation are reshaping destination management and what other regions should adapt.
Tourism Governance Models • 21/04/2026 Six weeks out from peak season: what the sharpest DMOs are doing that the rest aren't Discover why leading DMOs lock in governance, data and marketing strategy before summer, how to balance demand creation with capacity management, and which mid-May actions drive sustainable tourism outcomes.
Tourism Governance Models • 10/03/2026 Understanding what is the legal drinking age in Punta Cana for tourism stakeholders Guidance for tourism offices on what is the legal drinking age in Punta Cana, how it is enforced in resorts, and how to communicate safety to visitors.
Tourism Governance Models • 22/01/2026 Enhancing regional identity through cultural events at tourism offices Explore how cultural events at regional tourism offices enhance local identity, drive economic growth, and foster community engagement through innovative partnerships.
Understanding the difference between tourist offices and travel agencies: roles, services, and value for tourism professionals Destination Vision & Positioning • 18/01/2026 Understanding the difference between tourist offices and travel agencies: roles, services, and value for tourism professionals Explore the key differences between tourist offices and travel agencies, their roles, services, and collaborative value for tourism professionals and stakeholders.
Destination Vision & Positioning • 17/01/2026 How Spain’s official tourism office shapes regional hospitality and international appeal Explore how Spain’s official tourism office empowers regional hospitality, digital transformation, and international cooperation for sustainable tourism growth.
