The vast majority of Destination Marketing Organizations were blocked from receiving any support from the CARES Act. Yeah, that makes no sense whatsoever...but it is what it is. The newly introduced HEALS initiative will rectify that, assuming it gets through Congress and the President without any tampering.
And, that's where you come in. Congress really doesn't understand the power of Destination Marketing to revive the economy (hell, most people don't). So they need to hear from all of us...right now...before they recess in a week.
Don't know what to say or who to call (besides Ghostbusters)? Click here. The US Travel Association has gotcha.
Every voice is needed to make sure this effort doesn't come off the rails or die on the rocks. Let's all do our part to save our Visitor Economy...and, by doing so, the Nation's.
DMOs play an integral part in economic development through tourism and need to continue their hard work.
Posted by: Lisa B Chamberlain | July 31, 2020 at 07:23