October 15th 2020 – Destination DC – Washington, DC is more than politics. Catch up on the city’s latest attractions and reopenings

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CATCH UP ON WHAT’S BEEN HAPPENING LOCALLY IN WASHINGTON, DC The nation’s capital boasts new museums, restaurants and hotels, prominent reopenings and deals for locals (Washington, DC) – Destination DC, the official destination marketing office for the nation’s capital, is primed to help travellers visit Washington, DC with safety in mind this fall by providing ideas for… Read More

October 1st 2020 – Utah Office of Tourism – Walk Your Way to Utah with Visit Utah “Walker Tracker” APP

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The Utah Office of Tourism is pleased to announce the launch of our latest incentive & educational program for our travel trade partners – Visit Utah’s “Walker Tracker”. Between October 15th and December 18th, 2020 using our Visit Utah Walker Tracker App & Map based challenge program you will literally be able to walk your way… Read More

September 7th 2020 – Grapevine, Texas. City of Grapevine Achieves 2020 National Main Street Accreditation.

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GRAPEVINE, TEXAS – The City of Grapevine has been designated as a 2020 Accredited Main Street America™ program.  Accredited status is Main Street America’s top tier of recognition and signifies a demonstrated commitment to comprehensive commercial district revitalization and proven track record of successfully applying the Main Street Approach™.  “We are proud to recognise this year’s 860 Nationally… Read More

September 4th 2020 – Destination DC releases Washington DC’S visitation numbers & forecast

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DESTINATION DC RELEASES WASHINGTON, DC’S VISITATION NUMBERS AND FORECAST, DISCUSSES INDUSTRY RESILIANCY EFFORTSAfter 10 years of growth, total visitation to DC estimated to fall by more than 50 percent in 2020 before potential rebound in 2021 (Washington, DC) – Destination DC (DDC), the official destination marketing organization for Washington, DC, today announced that pre-COVID-19, the… Read More

July 27th 2020 – Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau Commits to GBAC STAR Cleanliness Accreditation Program

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Cleaning and disinfection program elevates safety and hygiene standards for Grapevine area. Retail Businesses, Hotels, City Buildings and Outdoor Event Grounds.  GRAPEVINE, TEXAS – The Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau, today, announced that businesses across the Grapevine community are joining forces to pursue accreditation for their facilities through the Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC) STAR accreditation program. Grapevine’s City Council… Read More

July 24th 2020 – Destination DC. ‘5 Questions About Race’ – Black Travel Leaders Address Systemic Racism

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(Washington, DC) – Following the death of George Floyd and the overwhelming response nationwide, seven Black executives from destination marketing organizations across the country partnered on a video to share their experiences and encourage an open dialogue about race and racism throughout their lives and in the tourism industry. Running 8 minutes and 38 seconds, “5… Read More

July 1st 2020 – Utah Tourism receives major funding boost and remains committed to Australia & New Zealand

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July 1, 2020 – The State of Utah has received significant funding from the Utah State Legislature with a series of sweeping initiatives totalling $63.4-million USD;  a portion of this funding is dedicated to the Utah Office of Tourism to ensure the destination marketing organization remains committed to the Australian and New Zealand markets.  The Utah Office… Read More