Category: Context

  • The DMO Venn diagram is a straightforward framework that explores how visitor demand, destination reality and DMO authority interact. Through so doing it provides a shared language for decision-making, allowing leadership teams to align strategy with values and long-term outcomes for both visitors and the place itself.

    The DMO Venn Diagram
  • At the highest level, DMOs are matchmakers, thoughtfully connecting the generalized needs of a travelling public with specific regional suppliers of delight through the application of comprehensive local knowledge.

  • DMOs are usually government or not-for-profit entities. The most common funding sources include local taxes, membership dues, service contracts, advertising fees and commission.

  • A Destination Marketing Organization (or DMO for short) is an organization that promotes a specific geographical area as a travel destination.