Tradigital Tourism Insights: A Podcast by Digital Relativity

Send us a textExploring AI, Data Strategies, and Creative Campaigns in Travel MarketingFresh from the eTourism Connect conference, Pat discusses the increasing interest in AI and data strategies among Destination Marketing Organizations (DMOs) and emphasizes the importance of integrating community engagement and sustainability into marketing efforts. He also highlights the creative 'Hey, Aliens' campaign by Visit Lex that successfully leveraged humor and social media for impactful results. The episode concludes with actionable insights for implementing data-driven strategies and adapting to evolving marketing landscapes.00:00 Welcome to Traditional Tourism Insights00:49 Recap of eTourism Connect Conference01:31 The Buzz Around AI in Tourism Marketing02:21 Data and ROI: The Big Challenges04:32 Community Engagement and Sustainability08:16 Adapting to Economic Pressures13:37 Campaign Spotlight: Hey, Aliens! Look at Lexington17:38 Key Takeaways and Closing Remarks

Send us a textIn this episode of Traditional Tourism Insights we discuss the WARC strategy report, highlighting significant gaps in evaluating creative ideas and campaign effectiveness. Emphasizing the critical role of understanding consumer motivations beyond demographics, he underscores the value of human insights in an AI-driven world. Key points include the importance of authenticity, particularly for engaging Gen Z and Millennials, and the powerful impact of influencer marketing. We also introduce Google's NotebookLM as a potent tool for research and data analysis while ensuring privacy and enhancing marketers' expertise.00:00 Welcome to Traditional Tourism Insights00:49 Eye-Opening Industry Insights from WARC Report02:26 The Importance of Understanding Travelers03:47 Balancing Immediate Results with Long-Term Success05:20 Adapting to Changing Marketing Trends06:22 The Power of Influencer Marketing06:56 Creating Authentic Content07:36 Tips for Engaging Travel Content08:14 The Power of TikTok in Marketing08:55 Introducing Notebook LM09:17 Using Notebook LM for Research10:07 Notebook LM Features and Benefits11:47 Maximizing Marketing Strategies with Notebook LM12:46 Conclusion and Contact Information

In this episode, we provide a concise recap of ESTO 2024, an Educational Seminar for Tourism Organizations held in Columbus, Ohio. Joined by Chief Creative Officer Abbey Reifsnyder and Senior Account Executive Kerri Keefer, we attended various informative sessions and panels. Key topics included branding strategies emphasizing daring and audience-centered approaches, advocacy for travel and tourism, workforce development, and rethinking KPIs and measurement in tourism. The discussion also highlights the growing importance of short-form video content and authenticity in social media and marketing strategies. For more details, check out our 'Happy Hour Highlights' on our social channels.00:00 Introduction and Overview00:42 What is ESTO?01:58 Key Takeaways from ESTO 202403:23 Branding Insights04:47 Advocacy Strategies07:38 Workforce Development08:41 KPIs and Measurement10:22 Social Media Metrics12:57 The Importance of Authenticity13:44 Conclusion and Next Steps

Pet Travel Trends & Viator's Emotional Storytelling CampaignIn this episode of Traditional Tourism Insights, host Pat Strader discusses the evolving trend of pet travel and its impact on the tourism industry. He explores how pet-friendly amenities and packages can create new revenue streams and enhance guest experiences. The episode also spotlights Viator's 'Regretless Do More' campaign, showcasing a masterclass in emotional storytelling and strategic marketing targeting Millennials and Gen Z travelers. Additionally, Pat reviews key takeaways from the latest travel sentiment study by Miles Partnership, emphasizing value, safety, flexibility, and personalization in travel marketing.00:00 Introduction to Traditional Tourism Insights00:50 Exploring Pet Travel Trends03:08 Viator's Regretless Do More Campaign06:03 Latest Travel Sentiment Study Insights08:02 Conclusion and Contact Information

Exploring Sleep Tourism and AI's Impact on TravelIn this episode of Digital Tourism Insights, Pat introduces the concept of sleep tourism, a growing trend where travelers seek vacations focused on rest and rejuvenation. He discusses the importance of sleep for overall well-being and how tourism businesses can tap into this lucrative trend. Additionally, the episode delves into the role of AI, specifically large language models like ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, and Claude, in revolutionizing travel planning and customer interactions. Pat also shares insights from a recent attitudinal study on how travelers select destinations and the tools they use.00:00 Welcome to Digital Tourism Insights00:49 Exploring the Trend of Sleep Tourism02:12 Who Benefits from Sleep Tourism?03:12 Opportunities for Tourism Businesses04:23 The Future of Travel with AI and LLMs05:29 Deep Dive into Leading LLMs10:29 Practical Applications of LLMs in Travel13:56 Attitudinal Study on Travel in Appalachia18:11 Conclusion and Contact Information

This episode of 'Tradigital Tourism Insights' delves into the latest trends, research, and technologies shaping travel and tourism marketing. Featuring a detailed analysis of the 'microadventures' marketing campaign by Explore Seattle Southside, the episode explores how they successfully rebranded and engaged travelers using vibrant visuals, creating 52 microadventures content to drive engagement and recognition for the area. Additionally, the episode introduces perplexity.ai as a game-changing AI chatbot and search engine for enhancing digital marketing strategies in the travel sector, with recommendations on leveraging local listings and reviews for increased visibility and engagement. The tech spotlight segment discusses Apple's AI technology, REA LM, anticipated to revolutionize traveler interactions with devices through intuitive, screen-based understanding. The episode concludes with insights on maintaining and optimizing local business listings for better digital marketing performance.00:00 Welcome to Tradigital Tourism Insights00:49 Spotlight on Explorer Seattle Southside's Campaignhttps://www.seattlesouthside.com/blog/52-microadventures-in-52-weeks-part-2/https://www.campaigncanada.ca/article/1855639/123ws-quirky-vision-seattle-southsidehttps://www.appliedartsmag.com/blog/explore-seattle-southside-thinks-micro-a18233/02:33 The Power of Microadventures05:17 Impressive Results and Takeaways from the Campaignhttps://www.ourawardentry.ca/08:15 Exploring Perplexity.ai in Digital Marketinghttps://www.searchenginejournal.com/perplexity-ai-seo/513039/https://searchengineland.com/perplexity-citations-top-10-google-organic-results-43902914:24 Leveraging Local Listings for SEO Success21:59 Tech Spotlight: Apple's Revolutionary AI Developmenthttps://www.cdomagazine.tech/aiml/all-about-apples-new-ai-model-realmhttps://arxiv.org/pdf/2403.2032926:48 Wrapping Up and How to Connect

Navigating Personalization in Travel Marketing and BeyondThis episode explores the importance of personalization in travel and tourism marketing, highlighting strategies like tailored recommendations, social media engagement, targeted emails, dynamic web content, and personalized offers to enhance customer engagement and increase conversions. It details the shift towards a data-driven approach to understand customer behavior and preferences, emphasizing the use of technology to automate and scale personalization efforts. This episode also delves into the impending deprecation of cookies and the emergence of alternatives like Google Pair, LiveRamp Identity Link, Trade Desk's Unified ID 2.0, and others for privacy-compliant retargeting. Additionally, it discusses segmentation in marketing to different generations, particularly focusing on the shift from baby boomers to younger demographics in luxury adventure travel. The episode concludes with a spotlight on Progressive Insurance's 'Becoming Your Parents' campaign as an example of creative and effective marketing that leverages personalization and segmentation.00:00 Welcome to the World of Travel Marketing Trends00:13 Diving Deep into Personalization in Travel Marketing03:53 Exploring the Future of Personalization in Travel05:27 Tech Spotlight: Navigating the Post-Cookie World13:13 Research Roundup: Segmenting for Success19:42 Campaign Spotlight: Creativity and Personalization in Action

In this episode of Tradigital Tourism Insights, the show explores the technology Sora; an innovative text to video model developed by OpenAI. The program delves into the technical aspects of Sora and discusses its potential for revolutionizing video creation. The episode then shifts focus to a study on American travel sentiment and how financial concerns are influencing travelers' choices and behaviors.  Following that, spotlight is placed on an innovative and creative marketing campaign by Barilla Pasta that blended music and cooking. Finally, the show sees an examination of travel trends, including motivations for cultural exploration and the balancing act between luxury and budget. 00:00 Introduction to Digital Tourism Insights00:43 Tech Spotlight: Sora, OpenAI's Text to Video Modelhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/interactive/2024/ai-video-sora-openai-flaws/​​https://www.indiewire.com/news/business/openai-sora-analysis-filmmaking-apocalypse-great-demo-tech-company-1234955252/https://www.technewsworld.com/story/openais-sora-elevenlabs-and-the-end-of-video-media-as-we-know-it-179032.htmlhttps://www.theringer.com/2024/2/28/24085364/will-ai-video-replace-hollywood-open-ai-sorahttps://www.reddit.com/r/LocalLLaMA/comments/1aspxox/explanation_of_openais_sora_by_jim_fan_nvidias/https://twitter.com/drjimfan/status/1758210245799920123?s=46&t=XNcOsqyq6z3Fp3ZNc2ibMA02:37 Deep Dive into Sora's Technology07:11 Research Roundup: American Travel Sentiment Studyhttps://longwoods-intl.com/american-travel-sentiment-study-wave-8212:12 Destination Spotlight: Creative Campaignshttps://thinkbastien.com/brand-strategy-blog/barilla-spotify-playlisthttps://www.marketingdive.com/news/barilla-cooks-up-pasta-timer-playlists-on-spotify/593694/https://www.communicatemagazine.com/news/2021/barilla-and-spotify-unite-music-food-and-corporate-content/https://www.marketingbrew.com/stories/2021/01/25/barillas-spotify-playlists-ensure-youll-never-burn-water15:32 Travel Trends: Shifts in Traveler Behaviorhttps://www.fool.com/the-ascent/personal-finance/articles/why-gig-tripping-is-a-popular-travel-trend-for-2024/https://traveltrends.skyscanner.com/18:58 Conclusion and Contact Information

In this episode of Digital Tourism Insights, host Pat Strader discusses industry trends and emerging marketing technologies. Topics include the benefits of the Fediverse, a decentralized network of social media platforms linked by ActivityPub, for targeted marketing campaigns and the appeal of its platforms such as Mastodon, PeerTube and PixelFed. Strader also highlights Meta's response to in-app purchase rules, increasing advertising costs, and the role of content-boosting via web platforms. Engaging audiences through platforms like TikTok, as demonstrated by the Black Country Living Museum in the UK, is spotlighted as an effective approach in modern tourism marketing. Lastly, Reddit's potential as a trusted platform for personalized marketing recommendations and an authentic way to connect with potential customers is explored.00:12 Introduction to Digital Tourism Insights00:44 Exploring the Fediverse: A New Frontier for Marketers03:20 Getting Started with the Fediversehttps://jointhefediverse.net/learn/?lang=en-ushttps://www.theverge.com/24063290/fediverse-explained-activitypub-social-media-open-protocolhttps://github.com/emilebosch/awesome-fediversehttps://opensource.com/article/23/3/tour-the-fediversehttps://fediverse.partyhttps://thehustle.co/the-fediverse-explained/amp/https://fedi.tips/what-is-mastodon-what-is-the-fediverse/https://usa.kaspersky.com/blog/what-is-fediverse/28938/https://gist.github.com/joepie91/f924e846c24ec7ed82d6d554a7e7c9a8https://mashable.com/article/what-is-the-fediverse06:03 Meta's Response to Apple Tax: Implications for Advertisershttps://www.theverge.com/2024/2/15/24073228/meta-apple-tax-facebook-instagram-boosted-postshttps://www.wsj.com/tech/meta-steers-users-away-from-new-apple-fees-in-latest-spat-between-tech-giants-63c96090https://searchengineland.com/meta-advertisers-avoid-apple-service-charge-43756908:43 TikTok's Role in Reviving Travel Interests: Lessons from the Black Country Living Museumhttps://www.museumnext.com/article/how-black-country-living-museum-became-a-tiktok-sensation/https://bclm.com/visit/https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2021/jul/05/black-country-living-museum-tiktok-viral-john-homer

Tradigital Tourism Insights: The Power of AI and Future Trends in Travel and Tourism MarketingThe podcast ‘Tradigital Tourism Insights' discusses new industry trends, research, and emerging technologies in travel and marketing. This episode investigates potential email marketing trends in 2024 and emphasizes the significance of privacy, personalization, AI, and mobile-friendly design. It also covers the 'Colors of Carlsbad' campaign, which creatively combines data analysis and aesthetics. A large segment discusses Google Maps' upcoming AI features and how it promises to revolutionize local business discovery. Finally, the podcast discusses a study from the World Travel and Tourism Council focusing on the role of AI in the tourism industry.00:12 Introduction to Tradigital Tourism Insights00:43 Exploring Email Marketing Trends in 2024https://nethunt.com/blog/email-marketing-trends06:26 Destination Focus: Colors of Carlsbad Campaignhttps://colorsofcarlsbad.com/https://mindgruve.com/blog/news/visit-carlsbad-signs-one-year-contract-extension-with-mindgruvehttps://awol.com.au/popular-travel-colours-2019/74233https://www.forbes.com/sites/carriecoolidge/2019/06/18/carlsbad-california-celebrates-trending-colors-with-special-events-and-experiences/?sh=77d98b335581https://topdigital.agency/case-study/visit-carlsbad-colorsofcarlsbad/09:48 Tech Spotlight: AI Updates to Google Mapshttps://www.searchenginejournal.com/google-maps-launches-ai-powered-local-business-search/507219/https://blog.google/products/maps/google-maps-generative-ai-local-guides/16:11 Research Roundup: AI in Travel and Tourismhttps://researchhub.wttc.org/?_gl=1*g35lpz*_ga*MTExNjc3ODk0NS4xNzA3MjM4NDM3*_ga_JM5GLX6V1W*MTcwNzIzODQzNy4xLjEuMTcwNzIzODUwNS4wLjAuMA..#geographic-reports-factsheetshttps://researchhub.wttc.org/product/artificial-intelligence-ai-in-action-use-cases-impacts-of-ai-in-society-business-and-travel-tourism-202428:00 Conclusion and Contact Information

In this episode of the Tradigital Tourism Insights, a podcast by Digital Relativity, host Pat Strader discusses the implications of Google's Search Generative Experience (SGE) on SEO strategies, predicting a drop in organic search traffic due to SGE's focus on AI-driven search results. He emphasizes the need for marketers to adapt to this shift and prepare for these changes. Pat also highlights the importance of content in SEO and advises marketers to delve deep into creating unique and useful content. The episode further examines the challenges marketers face when measuring ad success and resolving identity due to the deprecation of third-party cookies and increasing privacy laws. He suggests turning to alternative identifiers and prioritizing first-party data collection. The host also highlights the Inspired by Iceland campaign called "OutHorse Your Inbox." This episode also includes the American Travel Sentiment Survey findings regarding travel plans and perceptions. Overall, it provides insights and recommendations for marketers in the travel and tourism industry.00:12 Introduction to Tradigital Tourism Insights00:59 Understanding Google Search Generative Experience (SGE)https://searchengineland.com/google-sge-links-organic-search-results-study-43627503:16 Implications of SGE on SEO and Organic Traffichttps://www.authoritas.com/blog/research-study-the-impact-of-googles-search-generative-experience-on-rankings10:15 Tech Spotlight: Ad Measurement and Identity Resolutionhttps://www.insiderintelligence.com/insights/guide-ad-measurement-id-resolution/15:58 Destination Spotlight: Creative Campaigns in Travel and Tourismhttps://www.visiticeland.com/outhorse-your-email/https://www.oneclub.org/awards/theoneshow/-award/49342/outhorse-your-emailhttps://www.newsweek.com/iceland-trots-out-service-that-lets-horses-reply-work-emails-while-youre-vacation-1709730https://www.digitaltrends.com/news/icelandic-horse-write-out-of-office-emails/https://www.smartcompany.com.au/industries/tourism/icelandic-horse-write-out-of-office-email/https://www.adsoftheworld.com/campaigns/outhorse-your-email20:59 Research Roundup: American Travel Sentiment Surveyhttps://longwoods-intl.com/news-press-release/american-travel-sentiment-study-wave-81https://covid19.milespartnership.com/