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Like most people, perhaps almost everyone, I have songs that stick in my head and play throughout the day. Often the song will be something...
By Jack Johnson, Destinations International
May 2021
I get asked the same question regularly – “What is economic development?” It’s a question posed to many organizations tasked with growing the economy of...
Cody Chomiak, CDME, Economic Development Winnipeg,
May 2021
The United Press International (UPI) is reporting that garden stores in the United Kingdom are facing a garden gnome shortage of seismic dimensions. No...
By Jack Johnson, Destinations International
May 2021
Relaying Destination Value Through Meetings Marketing As planners start to book new meetings, destination organizations must be proactive to stay top of mind. They...
By Mya Surrency, Digital Edge
May 2021
We define "Destination Passion" is an intense enthusiasm for our destination, our community, and its people. We are passionate about our destination. We have a...
By Jack Johnson, Destinations International
May 2021
It is easy to be optimistic these days if you live in the United States. While the CDC still reports 500 Covid deaths per...
By Gabe Seder, Destinations International
May 2021
The United States Economic Development Administration unveiled its updated investment priorities recently. These replace the previous priorities we talked about here . These updated...
By Jack Johnson, Destinations International
May 2021
For two years now, Destinations International has been advocating for our members to align their mission with the needs of their destination, an approach that...
April 2021
The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 was passed by the U.S. Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden on March 11, 2021,...
By Jack Johnson, Destinations International
April 2021
The new concourse at Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) will open months ahead of schedule. Perhaps a benefit of the pandemic – less foot traffic...
By Jack Johnson, Destinations International
April 2021
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) says it will move their often-lucrative championship events out of US states that enact laws that discriminate...
Jack Johnson, Destinations International
April 2021
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