Tourismpromotion- refers to the activities and strategies aimed at attracting visitors to a particular destination.
PromotionandCommunication
are crucial elements for any business or project
Promotion is a subset of marketing
marketing encompasses a broad range of activities
ADVERTISING
This involves paid messages disseminated through various channels such as television, radio, print media, online platforms, and outdoor signage
SALESPROMOTION
are short-term incentives designed to encourage the purchase or sale of a product or service.
PUBLICRELATION
PR focuses on managing the image and reputation of a brand through non- paid communication channels.
DIRECTMARKETING involves communicating directly with individual consumers to promote products or services.
PROMOTION PLANNING
in tourism involves strategizing how to attract visitors to a destination through marketing, advertising, and public relations efforts.
Target Audience Identification: Defining specific demographic, psychographic, and geographic segments to tailor messages effectively.
MessageDevelopment: Crafting compelling and relevant content that highlights the destination's unique selling points and experiences.
ChannelSelection: Choosing the most appropriate communication channels such as social media, websites, travel publications, or trade shows to reach the target audience.
CampaignExecution: Implementing the promotional activities outlined in the plan, including advertising, public relations, partnerships, and events.
Sustainability Considerations: Integrating sustainability principles into promotion planning to ensure responsible tourism practices and minimize negative impacts on the environment and local communities.
monitoring and evaluation- this involves collecting data , analyzing results, and making necessary adjustments
policydevelopmentandregulation- this could include policies related to environmental protection, cultural preservation, or tourism business operations.
marketingandpromotion- this involves promoting the destinations and its attractions to target markets.
infrastracturedevelopment- this includes transportation, accommodation, and facilities that cater to the needs of tourists
destination assestments- one of the primary responsibilities in tourism planning is to assess and understand the destination.
strategyplanning- it includes identifying target markets, developing unique tourism products and experiences and outlining how these will be delivered and promoted.
COMMUNICATIONCHANNELS This includes activities such as media relations, event sponsorships, community engagement, and crisis management.
Marketing impact
lack of sufficient awareness in prime markets
marketing impact
failure to capitalize on new marketing opportunities
marketing impact
erosion of market shares due to the actions of competetive destination areas
human impact
lack of awareness of the benefits of tourism to the destination area.
human impact
dislike of tourists on the part of local residents loss of cultural identities
Physical impact
a overcrowding and congestion
physical impact
traffic problems
organizational impact
fragmented approach to the marketing and development of tourism, often involving competitive splinter groups
organizational impact
inadequate representation of the tourism industry's interests