Several major U.S. destinations are courting Canadian visitors at a very difficult time between the two countries. We have seen Canadian “love letters” from cities such as Detroit and Palm Springs, and a cheeky video from California Governor Gavin Newsom. Today came a strongly worded note of support for Canadian visitors from the governor of Illinois, who also said US President Donald Trump has represented the U.S. in a “shameful” manner. ILLINOIS GOVERNOR CALLS TRUMP BEHAVIOR “SHAMEFUL” Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity ( today released a new video inviting Canadian travelers to visit Read more
New York City tourism
The tourism folks in The Big Apple have a new idenitity, and a new campaign. At its annual meeting today (April 4), President and CEO Fred Dixon debuted the new name and brand identity of the city’s official destination marketing organization and convention and visitors bureau for the five boroughs of New York City: New York City Tourism + Conventions. The destination’s new brand system aimed at travelers from around the world includes a new brand strategy and comprehensive visual identity system comprising a new logo, color standards, typography, art direction and graphic elements. The debut of the new name Read more
