Author: Meagan McGuire, CDME
Meagan McGuire, CDME , April 19th, 2021
Anyone familiar with the podcast and NPR radio series, This American Life, knows that Ira Glass can tell a really good story. There is something about his slow recitation, perfectly…
Meagan McGuire, CDME , April 6th, 2021
A 2017 Destinations International (DI) policy brief states, “The devotion of members is the biggest asset to any advocacy organization, even more so than funding”. This assertion rings…
Meagan McGuire, CDME , March 22nd, 2021
In the early Spring of 2020, Mardi Gras celebrations were not hampered by the impending pandemic. The weather was perfect; mild and comfortable. Celebrations continued throughout January and…
Meagan McGuire, CDME , March 1st, 2021
Many Destination Management Organizations (DMOs) are allocating funds toward research to inform decisions on strategy. Studies often seek to understand the motivations, behaviors, interests, and …
Meagan McGuire, CDME , February 2nd, 2021
Destinations International’s 2019 DestinationNext Futures Study stresses the importance of Destination Marketing Organizations (DMOs) adopting “community-driven destination development” that aligns e…