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marketingSkift··1 min·For: Owner, GM, Marketing, Investor

The Creative Economy Now Drives Tourism Demand

The creative economy has evolved from a supporting marketing asset to a primary driver of tourism demand, where cultural exports like music, film, and cuisine create bookable interest for destinations.

Key Takeaways

  1. 1Recognize that cultural exports like music and film are now the primary drivers of travel demand rather than secondary marketing assets.
  2. 2Invest in local creative talent and partnerships to build authentic destination brands that resonate in a digital and AI-driven landscape.
  3. 3Prepare for AI's impact on discovery by ensuring your destination or property has strong, unique cultural signals that algorithms can identify.

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Source: Skift

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