International Sales and Marketing Segment | Visit Detroit

Marketing Plan

Each year we share the Visit Detroit marketing plan, which includes our departmental objectives and strategies.

Strategies

Implement an integrated plan to market metro Detroit to the international traveler, trade media and tour operators, to incrementally increase travel to this destination from international markets. Target markets are UK, Germany, and Canada
Invest in the UK and Germany on Detroit focused initiatives through in market agencies to create marketing and PR events, target specific media outlets and niche tour operators for promotions

ADVERTISING

Participate in Brand USA to co-op advertising program to drive visitation from international markets. Focus on UK, Germany and Canada
Collaborate with Travel Michigan on co-op advertising initiatives

PUBLIC RELATIONS

Support Travel Michigan, Delta Air Lines efforts to attract familiarization (FAM) tours for both international trade and media
Host individual international media with customized itineraries throughout the year
Leverage Board of Directors position on US Travel to identify opportunities to further increase visibility of metro Detroit

TRADE SHOWS/MISSIONS

Attend receptive operator shows in New York and Los Angeles to promote Detroit product
Attend sales focused events in the UK and Germany, including participation in two major shows: ITB Germany and WTM London and two sales missions to same markets
Attend IPW to meet individually with travel professionals to create and promote Detroit

2023 Visit Detroit TOURISM AND CONVENTION SALES MARKETING PLAN

Marketing Segment:

Public Relations

Sales and Marketing Segment:

Domestic Group Tour

Conventions/Meetings

Detroit Sports Commission

Activity Calendar

PDF Resources:

Download a PDF of the complete 2023 Tourism and Convention Sales Marketing Plan

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