In this episode, we dive into the world of destination marketing with Patrick Harrison, Chief Marketing Officer at Visit Tampa Bay.
Patrick shares his journey into marketing and what attracted him to Tampa Bay. He explains how Visit Tampa Bay operates as a unique tourism entity, balancing both leisure and business markets.
Key topics covered include:
Content creation strategies
The potential of AI in marketing
The importance of metrics and data
Building a strong brand identity
Challenges of product marketing for destinations
Leadership in marketing organizationsPatrick offers valuable insights on tailoring marketing approaches to different audiences and viewing tourism as economic development for community betterment. His perspective on embracing new technologies while maintaining authenticity provides a compelling look at modern destination marketing.