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Is Space Tourism an Unnecessary Splurge?

Mindful Marketing

by David Hagenbuch - professor of Marketing at Messiah University - ​author of Honorable Influence - founder of Mindful Marketing It’s interesting to see how much people are willing to pay to travel from point A to point B: Is $50 too much for a 15-minute Uber to the airport; is $500 reasonable for a one-way flight from JFK to LAX?

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Lockdown letter: brainstorming second order COVID-19 effects

Stephen Waddington

A perspex shield, like you used to find in banks and post offices, has been fixed the length of the counter. Celebration of Britain - with international travel limited there’s likely to be a rapid resurgence in British art, culture and tourism. It was much the same as it had been when I last visited but with some notable exceptions.

Tourism 118
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Guest Post: The PR Generalist vs. The Industry Specialist

Deirdre Breakenridge

Those with a penchant for finance may go the IR route or look to represent banks or investment products, as someone with a love of travel takes a position with a destination or tourism bureau. Her diverse background also includes travel and tourism campaigns, including efforts for organizations with an international presence.

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Managing an agency through the COVID-19 crisis - PRCA taskforce

Stephen Waddington

Tear up your 2020 financial forecast and plan for these market conditions. If you work in bricks and mortar retail, hospitality, travel or tourism that likely means scaling back activity and planning for post-lockdown. Have candid conversations with your bank, clients and suppliers. Market wisely Events have gone virtual.

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Talking Points – A Year in Review

Communications Conversations

And Katy Epler at the Richfield Tourism Board. A few of my most popular posts in 2019 include: 15 up-and-coming PR and social media marketers to watch ; 17 additional winners of the 32 Under 32 List and What grade would you give the MIAC on its handling of the St Thomas fiasco? David McCoy, US Bank. Justine Perez, US Bank.

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The world now spins a story

Mark My Words

When the Virgin Group—an oddness of businesses that include health clubs, banking, air travel, bridal, mobile and space tourism—tried to sort out its corporate identity a few years ago, its leaders realised that there was a paradox at the heart of the company. You have to hand it to them!

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Behind-the-Scenes PR Tour of Universal Orlando Resort

Solo PR Pro

The dragon over Gringotts Bank in Diagon Alley at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. By the end of the day, the students had a taste of both the consumer and business side of the theme park and tourism trade, thanks to the Universal PR pros who were willing to share their excitement about their jobs and their profession.