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Brianna Berlin, who works at the front desk at Coho Oceanfront Lodge in Lincoln City, said she’s been inundated with travelers as Oregon has been hit with record heat since Thursday.Temperatures along the coast hovered between 60 and 70 degrees over the weekend, with Portland reaching over 100 degrees for the first time this year on Sunday.Once on the shore, visitors from Portland, Salem and Eugene watched the sunset, which Berlin said they watched in front of their gas fireplaces, seemingly aware of the fun of it all.Other hotels and businesses along the Oregon coast and on the roads leading…
July 9, 2024 at 9:50 AM | Ricki Green | No Comments Following a comprehensive tender process, Tourism Australia has finalised the appointment of the integrated global creative and digital services agency, which includes Accenture Song, The Monkeys and Droga5. Accenture Song, The Monkeys and Droga5 have been appointed to provide creative and digital services for Tourism Australia for five years, starting in July 2024. The contract consists of an initial three-year period, with the option for two further one-year extensions. Tourism Australia managing director Philippa Harrison said the contract with Accenture Song was awarded following a competitive tender process.…
Susan Coghill. Tourism Australia has appointed The Monkeys, Accenture Song and Droga5 as agencies to deliver its integrated global creative and digital services following a comprehensive tender process. Accenture beat fellow finalists Publicis Groupe and Clemenger Group, as well as incumbent M&C Saatchi, which is partnered with independent favourite Howetson & Co. The Accenture panel will be responsible for Tourism Australia’s creative and digital services for five years, starting in July 2024. The contract consists of an initial three-year term with the option for two further one-year extensions. Tourism Australia chief executive Philippa Harrison said the brand had very specific…
Following a comprehensive tender process, Tourism Australia has appointed a group of Accenture Song-affiliated agencies to deliver integrated global creative and digital services. Accenture Song, The Monkeys and Droga5 have been appointed to provide creative and digital services for Tourism Australia for five years, starting in July 2024. The contract consists of an initial three-year period, with the option for two further one-year extensions. They won the prestigious account, beating out bids from Clemenger Group and Publicis Groupe. M&C Saatchi was previously the lead creative agency for the account, responsible for its most recent campaign, “Come and Say G’Day.” The…
It’s not such an easy life. One of Italy’s most popular tourist destinations is on hold this summer for an unfortunate reason: a lack of water. The hill city of Agrigento in Sicily has been forced to close to tourists after extreme weather and an old, failing water system left the city nearly dry. The hilltop town of Agrigento on the Italian island of Sicily has been forced to close its doors to tourists. Alamy Stock Photo The city, which has been selected as Italy’s cultural capital for 2025, is currently unable to guarantee running water to tourists and must…
Think back to the last ad for Disney World. Wasn’t it full of sunshine, smiles, and character interactions? There were definitely no photos of lines of hundreds of people waiting for rides. There were also no images depicting guests drenched in sweat as they walked through crowded parks. “All the positive emotions that come from travel are great,” says Xian Li (Roberts), professor and Arthur F. McGonigle Senior Fellow in the School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management at Temple University. “But the reality is that travel can also be a frustrating experience, even more so now in the post-pandemic…
Protesters in Barcelona have begun spraying tourists with water as part of a protest against mass tourism. Protesters marched through popular tourist areas, chanting “tourists go home” and using water pistols, with some holding signs reading “Barcelona is not for sale,” CNN reported.In Spain, thousands of people have taken to the streets in recent days, with similar protests taking place in the Canary Islands and Mallorca, to protest against mass tourism, which protesters say is driving up the cost of living and worsening the quality of life for local residents.The protest was organized by Neighborhood Assembly for Degrowth of Tourism,…
Los Cabos is undoubtedly one of the travel industry’s most remarkable success stories, thanks to its mission to constantly raise the bar in tourism services.”We have found a balance that maintains growth without sacrificing the quality that is so important to the residents of Los Cabos,” said Rodrigo Esponda, managing director of the Los Cabos Tourism Board. “Ninety percent of Los Cabos’ residents depend, directly or indirectly, on the tourism industry, and we are committed to promoting tourism that has a positive impact on the social, economic and environmental well-being of the destination while catering to the interests of visitors.”…
Orange County Auditor Phil Diamond announced on July 3 that Tourism Development Tax collections received by Orange County for the May 2024 Tourism Development Tax collection month were $28,383,700. May 2024 revenues increased $2.2 million, or 8.3%, over May 2023 revenues. A 6% tax is levied on hotel stays, vacation rentals and other short-term lodging in Orange County. Compared to last month, May collections were $1.9 million, or 6.3%, lower than April collections. Fiscal year-to-date, collections are down $1.1 million, or 0.4%. For the TDT reserve, the renewal and replacement reserve increased by $5.8 million in May. The other approved…
Tamaulipas – The Tamaulipas Tourism Ministry has reached an agreement with the consuls of San Antonio and Austin, Texas, to consolidate strategies to strengthen border tourism. In addition, more than 50 business appointments have been set and upcoming visits to the state have been scheduled.The 3rd International Magical Villages Festival, held in San Antonio, Texas, featured 677 exhibitors from 27 states and magical towns and neighborhoods from the Mexican Republic, with the state of Tamaulipas presenting its touristic, gastronomic and cultural attractions to more than 6,500 participants.Tamaulipas State Tourism Director Benjamín Hernández Rodríguez stressed that this is a valuable opportunity…