AI in Tourism: Revolutionizing Personalized Experiences and Operational Efficiency – Part 1 of 8

This is Part 1 of a 8-blog posts series “Exploring the Intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Tourist Experiences: Insights into AI-Driven Customization and Its Impact on Tourism”. . 1. Introduction to AI’s Transformative Role in Tourism 1.1. A Glimpse into AI and its Expanding Horizons Artificial Intelligence (AI) stands as a beacon of transformation across […]

The Digital Communication Plan for Tourism – Part XII: Measurements of the digital communication plan

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are used by organizations of all sizes to measure their marketing or business results. KPIs are measurable values that business decision-makers use to evaluate the success of the company. In the context of digital communication, there are specific KPIs to monitor the effectiveness of the actions outlined in the communication plan […]

The Digital Communication Plan for Tourism – Part XI: Actions for maximizing impact and effectiveness

The digital communication plan is a strategic document that requires careful planning and precise management to achieve positive results. Not only does it define the actions to be taken over time, but it also fulfills a crucial role in honoring the commitment to the destination’s stakeholders by adhering to a specific course of action.. However, […]

The Digital Communication Plan for Tourism – Part X: Budget

Any communication activity entails a series of economic costs and human resources that need to be estimated during the planning phase to ensure that the necessary resources are available to carry out the activity. There is no one-size-fits-all communication budget template, but the main items typically include: Click here for Part I ; Click here […]

The Digital Communication Plan for Tourism – Part IX: Timing

The aspect of timing is of fundamental importance in the implementation of the digital communication plan and must be addressed from different perspectives: The phases of the customer journey are those seen in this post (Dreaming, Researching, Booking, Experiencing, Sharing), and for each of these phases, it is crucial to convey the most appropriate message […]

The Digital Communication Plan for Tourism – Part VIII: Channels

The destination or operator can choose whether and what to communicate directly (e.g., through their own website and blog) and what to communicate using other media (e.g., professional bloggers, online magazines, customers, residents, etc.). In the digital world, there are numerous channels for communication. A classification, called the PESO™ model (Fig. 4), introduced by Gini […]

The Digital Communication Plan for Tourism – Part VII: Senders, Styles, and Tones

In digital communication for tourism, the main sender is the destination itself, but it should rely on other voices besides its official voice. In fact, the destination is responsible for institutional communication, but it is crucial for communication to be enriched by the voices of tourists, residents (who work in tourism or simply live in […]

The Digital Communication Plan for Tourism – Part VI: Strategies and Tactics

To achieve planned objectives, it is necessary to define a specific strategy. A strategy is the action scheme that will be implemented to achieve those objectives. The strategy materializes in activities that are the planned methods to achieve the goals of the plan.The strategy is the way to achieve a goal, while tactics are the […]

The Digital Communication Plan for Tourism – Part V: Audiences /Targets

An essential aspect of the communication plan involves selecting the audiences, also known as targets, as it is not appropriate to address undifferentiated audiences (generalized and mass communication). Instead, it is crucial to select potential interested individuals for each message. Mass communication, by its nature, being generic and not targeted, does not elicit a particular […]

The Digital Communication Plan for Tourism – Part IV: Objectives and Messages

Communication objectives can include brand affirmation, product promotion, sales increase, highlighting specific experiences, conveying particular aspects, announcing news, promoting specific events in the area, and so on. Defining objectives is one of the key stages in any communication and marketing plan. Setting objectives provides an idea of where the organization is heading and allows for […]