Destination marketing organization

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A destination marketing organization (DMO) is an

meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions, collectively abbreviated as MICE.[1][2]

DMOs are generally tied to the local government infrastructure, often with supporting funds being generated by specific taxes, such as hotel taxes, membership fees, and sometimes government subsidies.[1] However, in many cases, the observed decline in tourism following cutbacks to public-sector expenditures has motivated the tourism industry to create a private sector coalition in order to provide the functions of a DMO.[3][4]

References

  1. ^ a b c Friedl, Lois (26 June 2019). "For adventures, these are top types of adventure travel". TripSavvy. Archived from the original on 23 January 2022. Retrieved 2022-02-14.
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  3. ^ "Destination funding models: Can DMOs seek financial stability from their governments?". Destination Think. Destination Think! Professional Services Inc. 4 October 2016. Retrieved 31 May 2020.
  4. ^ "Destination funding models: Can DMOs seek financial stability from their governments?". Destination Think. 4 October 2016. Archived from the original on 14 February 2022. Retrieved 14 February 2022.