Worked in a team of five to design a public relations plan for the Suriname Tourism Foundation. Conducted primary and secondary research to identify the current situation and target audience. Using these insights, our team proposed creative strategies and tactics to increase tourism to Suriname.
Public Relations Proposal: Tourism to OmanSabina Leybold
Our PR campaign proposal is designed to increase awareness of Oman as a safe travel destination and to boost actual tourism numbers to the country. We plan to achieve these goals through social media conversation, influencer relations, and pop-up events. This public relations proposal starts with situational analysis and leads into our planned objectives, target audiences, tactics, and evaluation methods.
Adventure travelis a type of tourism, involving exploration or travel to remote, exotic and possibly hostile areas. Adventure tourism is rapidly growing in popularity, as tourists seek different kinds of vacations. According to the U.S. based Adventure Travel Trade Association, adventure travel may be any tourist activity, including two of the following three components: a physical activity, a cultural exchange or interaction and engagement with nature.
This pitch deck was created for our fictional client the Israeli Tourism Commission as a part of the Spring 2016 Practicum requirement for NYU-SPS's PR & Corporate Communications Masters program.
This document discusses different types of tourism. It defines tourism as temporary travel for leisure purposes and interactions between tourists and destinations. Different types of tourism include honeypot tourism at popular attractions, MICE tourism for business purposes, medical tourism for health procedures, film-induced tourism to locations featured in movies, heritage tourism for culture and history, religious tourism to sacred sites, and dark tourism focused on death. Each type of tourism requires certain physical or human characteristics in the destination. New types of tourism are also constantly evolving.
Destination development policies for alternative tourismSarabindhGManoj
This document discusses destination development policies for alternative tourism. It defines alternative tourism as travel that encourages interaction with local environments, people and communities. Some forms of alternative tourism mentioned include nature-based tourism, cultural tourism, senior citizen tourism, and sustainable tourism. The document also discusses concepts like heritage tourism, cultural tourism, eco-tourism, and ethnic tourism. It notes some criteria for better alternative tourism destination development such as efficiency and influence on regional economic growth and quality of life. Finally, it provides an example of Tanzania's destination development policies and strategies, which include improving infrastructure and accessibility as well as promoting Tanzania's image and protecting wildlife and cultural resources.
Destination Management Organization Overview and Toolkit Presentation to USAIDDavid Brown
A background on moving from competitive clusters to destination management organizations. An overview of the Destination Management Organization Toolkit developed by the Global Sustainable Tourism Alliance for the United States Agency for International Development.
Tourism and visitor management in protected areas: visitor management tools a...Anna Spenceley
This presentation shares information on visitor management tools that move away from the question of "How many visitors is too many?" towards "What are the desired conditions?" (i.e. It shares links to key resources that can help managers decide which tools are best for them to use.
Public Relations Proposal: Tourism to OmanSabina Leybold
Our PR campaign proposal is designed to increase awareness of Oman as a safe travel destination and to boost actual tourism numbers to the country. We plan to achieve these goals through social media conversation, influencer relations, and pop-up events. This public relations proposal starts with situational analysis and leads into our planned objectives, target audiences, tactics, and evaluation methods.
Adventure travelis a type of tourism, involving exploration or travel to remote, exotic and possibly hostile areas. Adventure tourism is rapidly growing in popularity, as tourists seek different kinds of vacations. According to the U.S. based Adventure Travel Trade Association, adventure travel may be any tourist activity, including two of the following three components: a physical activity, a cultural exchange or interaction and engagement with nature.
This pitch deck was created for our fictional client the Israeli Tourism Commission as a part of the Spring 2016 Practicum requirement for NYU-SPS's PR & Corporate Communications Masters program.
This document discusses different types of tourism. It defines tourism as temporary travel for leisure purposes and interactions between tourists and destinations. Different types of tourism include honeypot tourism at popular attractions, MICE tourism for business purposes, medical tourism for health procedures, film-induced tourism to locations featured in movies, heritage tourism for culture and history, religious tourism to sacred sites, and dark tourism focused on death. Each type of tourism requires certain physical or human characteristics in the destination. New types of tourism are also constantly evolving.
Destination development policies for alternative tourismSarabindhGManoj
This document discusses destination development policies for alternative tourism. It defines alternative tourism as travel that encourages interaction with local environments, people and communities. Some forms of alternative tourism mentioned include nature-based tourism, cultural tourism, senior citizen tourism, and sustainable tourism. The document also discusses concepts like heritage tourism, cultural tourism, eco-tourism, and ethnic tourism. It notes some criteria for better alternative tourism destination development such as efficiency and influence on regional economic growth and quality of life. Finally, it provides an example of Tanzania's destination development policies and strategies, which include improving infrastructure and accessibility as well as promoting Tanzania's image and protecting wildlife and cultural resources.
Destination Management Organization Overview and Toolkit Presentation to USAIDDavid Brown
A background on moving from competitive clusters to destination management organizations. An overview of the Destination Management Organization Toolkit developed by the Global Sustainable Tourism Alliance for the United States Agency for International Development.
Tourism and visitor management in protected areas: visitor management tools a...Anna Spenceley
This presentation shares information on visitor management tools that move away from the question of "How many visitors is too many?" towards "What are the desired conditions?" (i.e. It shares links to key resources that can help managers decide which tools are best for them to use.
Ecotourism involves traveling to relatively undisturbed natural areas to study and enjoy nature and culture while promoting conservation. If not planned properly, tourism can damage environments through overuse. Ecotourism should enhance conservation, education, and socioeconomic benefits for local communities while having low environmental impact. Popular ecotourism activities in the Philippines include mountaineering, birdwatching, scuba diving, and whale watching, which support conservation if practiced sustainably.
O documento discute o turismo e seus impactos, definindo-o como atividades realizadas durante viagens por prazer, negócios ou outros motivos por menos de um ano. Também aborda brevemente a história do turismo, seus impactos positivos como geração de empregos e negativos como especulação imobiliária. Defende o planejamento sustentável do turismo para preservar a cultura local e minimizar impactos.
The document discusses three international organizations:
1. The UNWTO promotes sustainable tourism and works to make tourism an effective tool for development.
2. IATA supports the airline industry through standards, reducing costs and representing airline interests. It has 290 airline members from 120 countries.
3. ICAO works to enhance global civil aviation safety, security and sustainable development through standards and cooperation between countries.
This document discusses sport tourism in India. It defines the three domains of sport tourism as active sport tourism, event sport tourism, and nostalgia sport tourism. The document presents research objectives to study sport tourism offerings and opportunities in India. It describes the methodology used, which included a literature review and collecting secondary data. Survey results show that respondents travel for sport events and culture, and enjoy sharing sports interests with others. Recommendations include improving India's marketing, infrastructure, and hosting of sporting events. The conclusion is that sport tourism is an important industry in India with great potential for future growth and study.
problem and prospect in tourism with special reference to pauri garhwalsaurav rawat
This document discusses tourism in the Pauri district of Uttarakhand, India. It provides background on tourism in India and Uttarakhand generally. It then focuses on Pauri, describing the local economy, climate, and key tourist attractions in the area like temples and viewpoints. Some of the main challenges discussed are the lack of adequate tourism infrastructure and over-reliance on religious tourism to the Char Dham circuit, which does not benefit all parts of the state equally. Environmental issues related to tourism are also mentioned, such as forest fires. The document analyzes opportunities and challenges for sustainable tourism development in Pauri.
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is a United Nations agency established in 1974 responsible for promoting sustainable, universally accessible, and responsible tourism. It has over 155 member countries and works to ensure tourism contributes to economic growth, development, and environmental protection. The UNWTO aims to advance tourism through research, technical assistance, education and the promotion of international standards including its Global Code of Ethics for Tourism.
This document defines tourism and different types of tourism. It begins by defining a tourist as someone who travels away from their home for less than a year. Tourism is place-specific and varies based on the physical and human environments of different destinations. There are many types of tourism defined by their unique characteristics, such as honeypot tourism which attracts large numbers of visitors to popular attractions, and religious tourism where people travel for religious purposes or pilgrimages. The document provides examples to illustrate different types of specialized tourism like medical, film, heritage, and dark tourism.
This document provides an overview of ecotourism principles and classifications. It discusses various systems for classifying ecotourism, including on spectrums from shallow to deep and from hard to soft. Deep ecotourism emphasizes minimizing human impacts and respecting indigenous cultures, while shallow ecotourism treats nature as something for human entertainment. The document also outlines 20 key principles of ecotourism, such as environmental sustainability, community participation, and economic benefits. Finally, it compares ecotourism to related forms of tourism and discusses terms like sustainable tourism, greenwashing, and responsible travel.
Global sustainable tourism criteria for destinations gp redCindy Heath
This document provides an overview of the Global Sustainable Tourism Criteria for Destinations (GSTC-D). It discusses the origin and development of the GSTC-D, including the process of consolidating existing destination criteria, public consultations, field testing, and refinement. It outlines the organization of the GSTC-D, including its four objectives related to sustainable destination management, socio-economic benefits, benefits to communities/culture, and benefits to the environment. Specific criteria and indicators are also presented.
This document provides an overview of event tourism guidance and the events industry. It begins with a brief history of events, noting some major sporting events in South Africa's history. It then discusses the benefits of hosting events, such as addressing historical imbalances and creating a positive image. Next, it defines event management and the events industry, describing event tourism as the systematic development, planning, marketing, and holding of events. It outlines objectives of event tourism, distinguishing between event tourists and visitors. Finally, it categorizes different types or genres of events and provides examples of events in each genre.
The document discusses the history and definitions of sustainable tourism. It began being discussed in the early 1990s, defined as maintaining an equilibrium between ecological, economic, and social interests while conserving cultural and natural values. Major developments included the 1992 Earth Summit and contributions from organizations like WWF and the EU. Sustainable tourism is conceived as managing resources to satisfy social, economic and aesthetic needs while respecting cultural integrity and ecological processes. The document then discusses sustainable tourism in Spain and the EU, noting Spain's leadership in international tourism but also environmental issues caused by past disproportionate growth. Key themes for sustainable development include integrated coastal zone management and rationalizing tourist offerings.
The document discusses the Butler tourist resort cycle-life model, which has six stages: 1) Exploration, 2) Involvement, 3) Development, 4) Consolidation, 5) Stagnation, and 6) Decline or Rejuvenation. It provides details about each stage, such as tourists being initially attracted to features, locals providing tourist facilities, large companies building complexes, tourism becoming a major local economy, destinations becoming unfashionable, and attempts to modernize or prefer other resorts.
Introduction Tourism System (NEW VERSION 2017)Edutour
An overview of Travel and Tourism for those interested in gaining more knowledge about this industry, like tourism students of colleges and universities. It builds an introductory understanding of travel and tourism as an area of study, It highlights all factors which are part of the Tourism System and explains the dynamics of the industry. Important concepts of supply, demand, destinations and players and their business models, are covered in an easy to understand way.
O documento descreve a história do turismo desde a antiguidade até o século XIX. Thomas Cook é apontado como pioneiro na organização de viagens em grupo e na criação da primeira agência de turismo, tornando o turismo acessível às classes média e trabalhadora através de pacotes completos de transporte e hospedagem. O documento também lista e descreve diferentes tipos de turismo.
Special Interest Tourism - appeal and motivation factorsKaren Houston
This document discusses features and benefits of special interest tourism products and customer motivations for special interest tourism. It provides examples of how features represent what a tourism product is, while benefits represent what the product does for customers. Popular special interest tourism destinations and activities are listed, as well as factors that motivate tourists, such as escaping modern life, seeking authentic experiences, self-improvement, relaxation, and discovery. Customer motivations are classified as avoidance or search behaviors.
The document provides information for travellers in Europe, including that:
1) The European Union makes travel easier within Europe by removing border controls and allowing the use of a single currency, the euro, in many countries.
2) Travellers within the EU can move freely between countries with just a passport or identity card. Driving licences and motor insurance are also valid throughout the EU.
3) Consumer protections are in place across the EU to ensure safe goods and services for travellers.
The document discusses ecotourism, defining it as responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves well-being of local people. It describes ecotourists as those interested in social, economic, and environmental sustainability who seek authentic local experiences and opportunities to benefit local communities. The document also outlines characteristics of ecotourism, its evolution, significance, potential negative impacts, examples of ecotourism projects and destinations in the Philippines and worldwide.
Community based tourism is tourism in which local residents (often rural, poor and economically marginalised) invite tourists to visit their communities with the provision of overnight accommodation. The residents earn income as land managers, entrepreneurs, service and produce providers, and employees.
Este documento presenta conceptos clave sobre la realidad nacional peruana desde perspectivas económica, política y social. Define la realidad nacional como el conjunto de fenómenos, procesos y tendencias que condicionan el accionar en el país. Explica que la realidad nacional está compuesta por el devenir histórico, los acontecimientos actuales y las influencias globales. Además, introduce los conceptos de poder y potencial nacional como medios del estado para alcanzar fines como el bienestar general y la seguridad integral.
LiftSafe Fall Protection Inc. provides fall protection solutions and equipment. Their website is www.fallsafetysolutions.com/gse where more information can be found about their products and services for fall protection. In 3 sentences or less, the document introduces LiftSafe Fall Protection Inc. and provides their website for finding fall protection equipment and safety solutions.
Ecotourism involves traveling to relatively undisturbed natural areas to study and enjoy nature and culture while promoting conservation. If not planned properly, tourism can damage environments through overuse. Ecotourism should enhance conservation, education, and socioeconomic benefits for local communities while having low environmental impact. Popular ecotourism activities in the Philippines include mountaineering, birdwatching, scuba diving, and whale watching, which support conservation if practiced sustainably.
O documento discute o turismo e seus impactos, definindo-o como atividades realizadas durante viagens por prazer, negócios ou outros motivos por menos de um ano. Também aborda brevemente a história do turismo, seus impactos positivos como geração de empregos e negativos como especulação imobiliária. Defende o planejamento sustentável do turismo para preservar a cultura local e minimizar impactos.
The document discusses three international organizations:
1. The UNWTO promotes sustainable tourism and works to make tourism an effective tool for development.
2. IATA supports the airline industry through standards, reducing costs and representing airline interests. It has 290 airline members from 120 countries.
3. ICAO works to enhance global civil aviation safety, security and sustainable development through standards and cooperation between countries.
This document discusses sport tourism in India. It defines the three domains of sport tourism as active sport tourism, event sport tourism, and nostalgia sport tourism. The document presents research objectives to study sport tourism offerings and opportunities in India. It describes the methodology used, which included a literature review and collecting secondary data. Survey results show that respondents travel for sport events and culture, and enjoy sharing sports interests with others. Recommendations include improving India's marketing, infrastructure, and hosting of sporting events. The conclusion is that sport tourism is an important industry in India with great potential for future growth and study.
problem and prospect in tourism with special reference to pauri garhwalsaurav rawat
This document discusses tourism in the Pauri district of Uttarakhand, India. It provides background on tourism in India and Uttarakhand generally. It then focuses on Pauri, describing the local economy, climate, and key tourist attractions in the area like temples and viewpoints. Some of the main challenges discussed are the lack of adequate tourism infrastructure and over-reliance on religious tourism to the Char Dham circuit, which does not benefit all parts of the state equally. Environmental issues related to tourism are also mentioned, such as forest fires. The document analyzes opportunities and challenges for sustainable tourism development in Pauri.
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is a United Nations agency established in 1974 responsible for promoting sustainable, universally accessible, and responsible tourism. It has over 155 member countries and works to ensure tourism contributes to economic growth, development, and environmental protection. The UNWTO aims to advance tourism through research, technical assistance, education and the promotion of international standards including its Global Code of Ethics for Tourism.
This document defines tourism and different types of tourism. It begins by defining a tourist as someone who travels away from their home for less than a year. Tourism is place-specific and varies based on the physical and human environments of different destinations. There are many types of tourism defined by their unique characteristics, such as honeypot tourism which attracts large numbers of visitors to popular attractions, and religious tourism where people travel for religious purposes or pilgrimages. The document provides examples to illustrate different types of specialized tourism like medical, film, heritage, and dark tourism.
This document provides an overview of ecotourism principles and classifications. It discusses various systems for classifying ecotourism, including on spectrums from shallow to deep and from hard to soft. Deep ecotourism emphasizes minimizing human impacts and respecting indigenous cultures, while shallow ecotourism treats nature as something for human entertainment. The document also outlines 20 key principles of ecotourism, such as environmental sustainability, community participation, and economic benefits. Finally, it compares ecotourism to related forms of tourism and discusses terms like sustainable tourism, greenwashing, and responsible travel.
Global sustainable tourism criteria for destinations gp redCindy Heath
This document provides an overview of the Global Sustainable Tourism Criteria for Destinations (GSTC-D). It discusses the origin and development of the GSTC-D, including the process of consolidating existing destination criteria, public consultations, field testing, and refinement. It outlines the organization of the GSTC-D, including its four objectives related to sustainable destination management, socio-economic benefits, benefits to communities/culture, and benefits to the environment. Specific criteria and indicators are also presented.
This document provides an overview of event tourism guidance and the events industry. It begins with a brief history of events, noting some major sporting events in South Africa's history. It then discusses the benefits of hosting events, such as addressing historical imbalances and creating a positive image. Next, it defines event management and the events industry, describing event tourism as the systematic development, planning, marketing, and holding of events. It outlines objectives of event tourism, distinguishing between event tourists and visitors. Finally, it categorizes different types or genres of events and provides examples of events in each genre.
The document discusses the history and definitions of sustainable tourism. It began being discussed in the early 1990s, defined as maintaining an equilibrium between ecological, economic, and social interests while conserving cultural and natural values. Major developments included the 1992 Earth Summit and contributions from organizations like WWF and the EU. Sustainable tourism is conceived as managing resources to satisfy social, economic and aesthetic needs while respecting cultural integrity and ecological processes. The document then discusses sustainable tourism in Spain and the EU, noting Spain's leadership in international tourism but also environmental issues caused by past disproportionate growth. Key themes for sustainable development include integrated coastal zone management and rationalizing tourist offerings.
The document discusses the Butler tourist resort cycle-life model, which has six stages: 1) Exploration, 2) Involvement, 3) Development, 4) Consolidation, 5) Stagnation, and 6) Decline or Rejuvenation. It provides details about each stage, such as tourists being initially attracted to features, locals providing tourist facilities, large companies building complexes, tourism becoming a major local economy, destinations becoming unfashionable, and attempts to modernize or prefer other resorts.
Introduction Tourism System (NEW VERSION 2017)Edutour
An overview of Travel and Tourism for those interested in gaining more knowledge about this industry, like tourism students of colleges and universities. It builds an introductory understanding of travel and tourism as an area of study, It highlights all factors which are part of the Tourism System and explains the dynamics of the industry. Important concepts of supply, demand, destinations and players and their business models, are covered in an easy to understand way.
O documento descreve a história do turismo desde a antiguidade até o século XIX. Thomas Cook é apontado como pioneiro na organização de viagens em grupo e na criação da primeira agência de turismo, tornando o turismo acessível às classes média e trabalhadora através de pacotes completos de transporte e hospedagem. O documento também lista e descreve diferentes tipos de turismo.
Special Interest Tourism - appeal and motivation factorsKaren Houston
This document discusses features and benefits of special interest tourism products and customer motivations for special interest tourism. It provides examples of how features represent what a tourism product is, while benefits represent what the product does for customers. Popular special interest tourism destinations and activities are listed, as well as factors that motivate tourists, such as escaping modern life, seeking authentic experiences, self-improvement, relaxation, and discovery. Customer motivations are classified as avoidance or search behaviors.
The document provides information for travellers in Europe, including that:
1) The European Union makes travel easier within Europe by removing border controls and allowing the use of a single currency, the euro, in many countries.
2) Travellers within the EU can move freely between countries with just a passport or identity card. Driving licences and motor insurance are also valid throughout the EU.
3) Consumer protections are in place across the EU to ensure safe goods and services for travellers.
The document discusses ecotourism, defining it as responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves well-being of local people. It describes ecotourists as those interested in social, economic, and environmental sustainability who seek authentic local experiences and opportunities to benefit local communities. The document also outlines characteristics of ecotourism, its evolution, significance, potential negative impacts, examples of ecotourism projects and destinations in the Philippines and worldwide.
Community based tourism is tourism in which local residents (often rural, poor and economically marginalised) invite tourists to visit their communities with the provision of overnight accommodation. The residents earn income as land managers, entrepreneurs, service and produce providers, and employees.
Este documento presenta conceptos clave sobre la realidad nacional peruana desde perspectivas económica, política y social. Define la realidad nacional como el conjunto de fenómenos, procesos y tendencias que condicionan el accionar en el país. Explica que la realidad nacional está compuesta por el devenir histórico, los acontecimientos actuales y las influencias globales. Además, introduce los conceptos de poder y potencial nacional como medios del estado para alcanzar fines como el bienestar general y la seguridad integral.
LiftSafe Fall Protection Inc. provides fall protection solutions and equipment. Their website is www.fallsafetysolutions.com/gse where more information can be found about their products and services for fall protection. In 3 sentences or less, the document introduces LiftSafe Fall Protection Inc. and provides their website for finding fall protection equipment and safety solutions.
The document summarizes a field study examining the effect of location on rural resort managers' fit within the person-environment model. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 9 current managers from 4 rural Odyssey Resorts. The interviews explored 8 propositions from a new model adding person-location fit and sought to understand managers' feelings about working in rural areas. Preliminary findings provided some support for the propositions and identified lower pay, longer hours and challenges with isolation as common difficulties of rural management roles.
Bernardo Guimarães escreveu o romance "A Escrava Isaura" em 1875 para combater a escravidão. A história segue Isaura, uma escrava branca e educada que sofre assédio de seu senhor devasso, Leôncio. Após muitos percalços, ela acaba se casando com Álvaro, um homem livre apaixonado por ela que luta contra os preconceitos da época.
This document discusses effective lesson planning. It begins by asking metaphors that express the essence of a lesson and questions about lesson preparation, such as how teachers plan and what they include. It then provides considerations for planning like activities, timing, and difficulties. A template is offered for a lesson plan that includes aims, class profile, assumptions, skills, timeline, problems, success indicators, and activities. Guidelines are discussed around managing lessons. It concludes by noting that lesson plans are proposals rather than strict instructions and that unforeseen events can occur.
The document provides the rosters for the 2015-16 men's and women's Colorado State University track and field teams. It lists over 80 student-athletes for each team, including their name, events, class year, and hometown information. The roster provides a high-level overview of the makeup of the 2015-16 CSU track and field teams in terms of the student-athletes, events they participate in, and where they are from.
Over 5,000 union members and supporters braved heavy rain to protest cuts to workers compensation at NSW Parliament. The new laws implement caps on medical expenses and benefits for various injuries. TWU member Mike Walsh, a former bus driver, discussed facing an uncertain future due to injuries sustained on the job. He has relied on workers compensation payments but is concerned the cuts will affect his entitlements. He urges workers to join the TWU for protection.
The document outlines Metro Cash & Carry's operations in Pakistan. It discusses Metro's mission to be a one-stop wholesale shop providing quality products at low prices to professional customers like hotels and restaurants. Metro aims to improve customer competitiveness through its efficient supply chain and product range across categories like food, non-food, household goods and office equipment. The document highlights Metro's strengths like low prices, wide variety, business solutions under one roof and efforts to develop local suppliers and careers.
Worked in a team of six to design an advertising campaign for Naked Juice. Conducted primary and secondary research to strategize a big idea for our campaign. Helped write advertising copy and design creative ideas for print advertisements and adapt to Internet, social media, TV, and Out of Home.
The document discusses the need and importance of mathematics textbooks. It states that textbooks play a key role in effective teaching and learning by enabling students to understand concepts, stimulate reflective thinking, and develop problem-solving skills. Textbooks are also useful for teachers as they are written according to the syllabus, provide examples and solutions to help with lesson planning, and save teachers time from preparing their own materials. While textbooks are valuable when used properly, the document cautions that they should not be the only source of instruction or used as a substitute for teaching.
Professional Development: helping teachers and students learnBruna Caltabiano
This document discusses the importance of professional development for language teachers. It defines professional development as continuing to develop one's skills throughout their career, as simply gaining experience through years of teaching does not necessarily lead to improvement. The document outlines several important areas of professional development, including obtaining language certificates, teaching certificates, engaging in reflection on one's lessons, attending conferences, and staying informed by reading literature in the field. It also discusses the benefits of activities like keeping a teaching journal, participating in peer observations, and getting involved in teacher associations. Overall, the document emphasizes that professional development is vital for maintaining enthusiasm and engagement in teaching to avoid burnout.
La Unión Europea ha propuesto un nuevo paquete de sanciones contra Rusia que incluye un embargo al petróleo ruso. El embargo se aplicaría gradualmente durante seis meses para el petróleo crudo y ocho meses para los productos refinados. Este paquete de sanciones requiere la aprobación unánime de los 27 estados miembros de la UE.
Subnetting es la técnica de segmentar redes lógicamente tomando bits de la dirección IP del host para crear un campo de subred. Esto permite dividir una red grande en subredes más pequeñas sin necesidad de direcciones IP adicionales. Al robar bits del campo de host, se crean nuevos campos para la subred y el host, permitiendo organizar la red de manera más eficiente.
The document lists numbers from 1 to 30 with the date 5/19/2012. It provides a numerical listing without any additional context or information about the purpose or content of the numbers.
The document is a note from Henry Vargas, an instructor at E.N.S.P., providing details about something. It lists his name and position and indicates it contains further details.
Este documento resume las decisiones efectivas en el manejo de nutrientes, mirando más allá de la próxima cosecha. Resalta la importancia de considerar factores a largo plazo como la materia orgánica del suelo y los balances de fósforo. Explica que la efectividad, no solo la eficiencia, es clave para lograr altos rendimientos sostenibles a largo plazo mediante el uso óptimo de nutrientes. También destaca que la fertilización y el aumento de residuos de cultivos pueden ayudar a aumentar los n
This document summarizes a study that aimed to identify the most effective marketing channels and methods for attracting Millennials to visit national parks, specifically South African National Parks (SANParks). The study found that Millennials rely most heavily on social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube to search for travel information and make booking decisions. Reviews from other travelers on sites like TripAdvisor were also highly influential. Offering discounts, specials and competitions was identified as an important way to persuade Millennials to visit a destination. The study recommends that SANParks increase their social media engagement and tailor their marketing more directly to Millennials to attract more visitors from this demographic.
The document provides an executive summary of the New Horizons III study, which surveyed over 34,000 youth and student travelers from 137 countries. The study examines why young people travel, how they travel, where they go, what they do there, the impact of travel on them, and their economic impact. It finds that travel is an increasingly important aspiration for youth and that they are exploring more destinations and experiences to learn about the world.
The report, which is the latest edition in a benchmark study first conducted in 2002 and then 2007, looks at why, how and where young people travel to, as well as the growing requirements of the ever expanding industry.
This document provides a situation analysis for a Mexico tourism campaign. It includes the following sections:
1. History of Mexico tourism, noting its popularity since the 1960s but recent declines due to drug violence.
2. Consumer analysis data from surveys, finding most Mexico travelers are older, employed females who enjoy sightseeing and the beach.
3. Industry trends in international tourism growth and social media's influence on travel decisions.
4. Recent increases in international visitors to Mexico, especially from the US, Canada, and countries in Latin America and Asia.
This year is shaping up to be a significant one for tourism, challenging business leaders to think differently about the emotional and human truths that are driving people to travel.
As the world forges ahead through 2018, we looked at the various cultural forces that are impacting how consumers are thinking about and planning travel this year.
The document summarizes the findings of an investigation by The Sentry into corruption and wealth accumulation among top South Sudanese officials responsible for mass atrocities during the country's civil war. The investigation found that these officials have amassed significant personal wealth through involvement in lucrative business sectors and deals involving state assets, despite modest official salaries. They have used international banks and facilitators to move money out of the country and acquire foreign properties and assets, fueling their violent kleptocratic system and civil war for personal financial gain.
This document discusses several factors that influence the development of tourism, including historical and cultural factors, religious factors, socio-economic factors, demographic factors, political factors, environmental factors, and technological factors. It provides examples for each factor and explains how they can positively or negatively impact tourism development and travel patterns. Historical sites, cultural heritage, and religious destinations are some of the main attractions that draw tourists, while economic prosperity, demographic trends, political stability, and advancements in transportation and technology have also significantly influenced tourism growth over time. Environmental issues and disease outbreaks can potentially deter tourists in some areas.
US Public Diplomacy Plan for Syria ProblemRuoshi Li
This document outlines a US public diplomacy plan for Syria with the following key points:
1) The plan has two main target audiences - Syrian youth suffering under Assad and international audiences concerned about the civil war.
2) The objectives are to influence Syrian youth's views of democracy and perceptions of the US, and gain international recognition of US efforts to promote democracy and counter terrorism.
3) The strategies proposed include providing humanitarian aid through partnerships with UN agencies to help Syrian refugees, and using media framing to shape the narrative around the civil war and US involvement.
This campaign plan summary proposes a social media strategy for the Utah Office of Tourism, Film, and Global Branding to increase tourism in Utah. The strategy aims to significantly increase followers on UOT's social media pages to expose more people to Utah's travel opportunities. It will utilize the existing "Life Elevated" theme which promotes Utah's majestic landscapes and adventures. Research found that while people are willing to travel to Utah, they lack specific travel plans due to limited knowledge of destinations. The campaign will target 18-25 and 26-32 year olds within 1,000 miles through inspirational social media content to position Utah as a top Western travel destination.
The marketing brief summarizes a plan to offer educational trips abroad through the University of Washington Bothell. It provides an analysis of the market opportunity, recommendations, and a marketing strategy. Key points include:
- A survey found most respondents would consider educational trips and were interested in learning about culture and volunteering.
- Competitors offer similar programs but UWB could differentiate by focusing on volunteering and having local resources.
- The target market is over 140,000 people enrolled in public universities in the local area.
- The strategy involves developing trips to different countries, competitive pricing, and promoting through social media to raise awareness of the new program.
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1. 1 Go Suriname Travel the Unexplored
Public Relations Proposal for Suriname Tourism Foundation
Showcasing the Hidden Gem that is Suriname
Go Suriname
Travel the Unexplored
May 4, 2016
The Red Rain Boots Agency
Laura Amato
Lenna Daniels
Jenny Mak
Renée Schweizer
Lucas Silberman
2. 2 Go Suriname Travel the Unexplored
Table of Contents
Executive Summary 3
Situational Analysis 4
Current Situation 4
Content Audit 4
Primary Research 6
Competitors 6
Industry Trends 7
SWOT Analysis 9
Research Conclusions 10
Objectives 11
Target Audiences 12
Target Market Profiles 12
Strategies 15
Tactics 16
Measurement and Evaluation 24
Timetable 26
About the Agency 27
Meet the Team 27
Appendix 29
Survey Questions 29
Survey Results 30
Example Groupon Travel Package Promotion 31
Example Social Media Posts 31
Example #GoSuriname Sweepstakes Post 32
References 33
3. 3 Go Suriname Travel the Unexplored
Executive Summary “The Hidden Gem of South America”
The Red Rain Boots Agency will be working with the Suriname Tourism Foundation in order
to establish Suriname as a top tropical vacation destination in South America. Through our
primary research, we have discovered that Millennials as a whole are completely unaware
of Suriname and its existence as a country. Our secondary research confirmed this notion,
however, industry trends have revealed that Suriname attractions align with Millennial
travelers’ interests. Discovering this alignment launched our public relations plan “Go
Suriname: Travel the Unexplored.” The Red Rain Boots Agency believes that Suriname is a
hidden gem in South America with significant tourism potential. In addition to its tourism
activities such as jungle excursions, boat tours, museums, and nightlife, the country is rich
in cultural diversity. This presents a unique opportunity for us to position Suriname as a top
of mind travel experience in South America by capturing the unexplored beauty of the
country.
This campaign is targeting Millennials, men and women ages 18-34 in the United States.
Our strategies and tactics will separate our target market into two audiences: working
Millennials (men and women, ages 23-34), and college age Millennials (ages 18-22). Our
proposal includes a situation analysis of Suriname, outlining the country’s current
situation, strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. Using this information, we
then go into the objectives and goals for the Go Suriname campaign. The overall goal of
this campaign is to educate our audiences about Suriname’s tourism opportunities by
increasing tourism with travel packages, boosting awareness through social media
platforms, developing a cohesive media relations campaign strategy, and establishing a
partnership with a corporate brand. The execution of these strategies will not only
increase awareness of Suriname, but generate continued tourism success for the country.
4. 4 Go Suriname Travel the Unexplored
Situational Analysis
Current Situation
The country of Suriname is located on the northern South American coast. Suriname is a
secret to the international tourist industry but is making significant strides to gain a
presence within it. The recently founded Suriname Tourism Foundation is focused on
marketing Suriname as “A Colorful Experience.” Suriname is rich in cultural diversity and
activities for tourists. The dense rainforests provide opportunities for touring companies
to appeal to adventure seeking tourists while the coastal cities offer diverse restaurants,
museums, casinos, and historical sites like the Sugar Trail. Although the experiences
Suriname offers are diverse they are faced with significant challenges. The threat of
political instability, disease, dangerous animals, and social injustice, prevents many
tourists from travelling to the country. Suriname’s nonexistent share of the highly
competitive Caribbean and South American travel market also presents a challenge in its
current situation.
Although Suriname’s tourism is struggling, there are sources of opportunity. The recent
terrorist attacks in Europe have led international travelers to search for alternative
vacation destinations, shifting tourism demand away from large cities. Another source of
opportunity is Suriname’s dry season. The dry season stretches from February to April
which aligns with college students’ spring breaks. Tapping into the market of college
students is a strong area of opportunity not only through spring break packages but also
through study abroad programs. This demographic (Millennials) would also be inclined to
participate in many of the adventurous excursions Suriname has to offer. Another
opportunity for Suriname is creating travel packages. Partnering with neighboring
countries to provide a multiple country trip experience or with cruise liners may increase
Suriname’s awareness and increase travelers of all ages to the country.
Content Audit
Although a beautiful country, Suriname faces some challenges in the tourism industry, as
it is a relatively unknown country. Suriname, a Dutch-speaking country in South America is
culturally affiliated with the Caribbean. The country has a strong unique culture with a wide
range of African, Indian, Chinese, and Indonesian roots. Caribbean News Now, reports that
Suriname is an attractive tourist spot for its lush rainforest, multi-ethnic capital, historical
architecture, and low crime rate (Chickrie, 2013).
In researching the country in recent years, the largest scandal that comes to light is the
controversy surrounding Suriname’s president Desi Bouterse. In December of 1982, 15
prominent opponents of Suriname’s military dictatorship were tortured and executed
against the wall of Fort Zeelandia. The event has become referred to as the December
5. 5 Go Suriname Travel the Unexplored
Murders and has become one of the largest political events in Suriname. Fort Zeelandia is
also one of the biggest tourist attractions in the country, although those involved in the
murders are still living. In fact, the prime suspect for the murders is Desi Bouterse, “coup
leader, military dictator, drug runner, and, since 2010 the hugely popular, democratically
elected president of Suriname” (Youkee, 2015).
The case lay dormant until 2015 with no perpetrators being held accountable. Suriname’s
High Court ruled that the military trial would resume. However, Bouterse, a two-time coup
leader and convicted drug trafficker, was re-elected for the presidency in August 2015
(Maele, 2015). Bouterse’s son however, has not been as lucky. Dino Bouterse was
sentenced in 2015 by U.S. courts to 16 years in prison for offering Suriname as a base for
drug trafficking and terrorist attacks. More recently, Edmund Muntslag, Dino’s right-hand
man, was found guilty in March 2016 of trying to ship large amounts of cocaine to the U.S.
(Raymond, 2016).
Suriname has also made some news in regards to its environmental policies. In February
2016, “the Inter-American Commission of Human Rights declared Suriname responsible
for multiple violations against its indigenous population” (Guidi, 2016). With a lack of
Suriname laws or government institutions regulating the rights of indigenous peoples, for
years the state gave out land titles to non-indigenous individuals. This land was then used
in mining operations, which have resulted in a big boom in bauxite and gold mining
consequently threatening communities and the natural rainforests (Guidi, 2016).
The Inter-American Commission for Human Rights in court rulings have ordered Suriname
to rehabilitate the damages caused by this mining and have passed legal recognition of
the territorial and other rights of indigenous peoples. Due to these decisions, there is
great hope that Suriname will adopt its own legislation in defense of its territories and
indigenous peoples’ rights (Guidi, 2016).
As for travel to Suriname, air travel is limited. According to a report commissioned by the
Inter American Development Bank (IDB), Suriname will not in the near future become an air
hub. The report claims that Suriname’s Johan Penegel airport’s “dimensions and
appearance of facilitates [is] not up to the international accepted level of service”
(Chickrie, 2016). The airport lacks connectivity to any major hubs in the areas and is
expensive for both passengers and airlines due to low volume of origin and destination
traffic. The IDB report calls for Suriname to renegotiate restrictive air agreements with
Brazil and Colombia and to create more air service agreements with South American
neighbors (Chickrie, 2016).
In regards to travel documents, visitors from the US, UK, Australia, Canada, New Zealand,
and Western Europe need to apply for a tourist card. The tourist card is valid for 90 days
6. 6 Go Suriname Travel the Unexplored
and visitors will need to allow approximately one month to receive the document, which is
$25. Those who plan to stay longer or are revisiting the country need to apply for a travel
visa (Lonely Planet, n.d.)
Primary Research
Before going into a research project, it is important to first understand how well people
know your topic. Research allows us to direct our focus and find the necessary knowledge
we need to provide information for our target audience. We decided to run a survey on
SurveyMonkey to gauge Ithaca College students’ awareness for the country of Suriname.
We posted our survey on various Ithaca College Facebook pages and sent directly to our
close friends at Ithaca. We received 97 responses to our survey, and for some of our
questions we got very interesting answers. For example, only 35.79% of the people we
surveyed chose that Suriname is located in South America. The other tops answers were
Africa (28.42%) and Asia (25.26%). Questions that had an “I don’t know” or “No idea”
option led the votes that required actual knowledge about Suriname (i.e. when is the best
time of the year to visit Suriname, what’s the largest city, the official language, and what
their main attractions are, etc.). This proves that people do not know much about what
Suriname has to offer, and shows exactly what we bring to people’s attention.
Competitors
One of Suriname’s competitors as a tourist attraction country is Mexico. English is widely
spoken in both Suriname and Mexico, making it easy for tourists from the U.S. to feel
comfortable and express themselves as they please. Both Suriname and Mexico have
vibrant cultures with diverse landscapes, nature and wildlife. In addition, they both are
surrounded by the coastline. Mexico has more deserts whereas Suriname has more Forest
Reserves. Due to the fact that Mexico has deserts, there are activity options for tourists
to climb volcanoes, watch whales swim underground and tour tequila farms. On the other
hand, Suriname is more for nature lovers and with some activities offered throughout the
river. As a whole, the activities that tourists can enjoy in Suriname and Mexico definitely
overlap. Everything from hiking, scuba diving, fishing, boating and sailing, kayaking, rafting,
etc. Similarly, both Mexico and Suriname have historic sights where tourists can visit
places like Cathedrals, museums, independence squares, markets, churches and giant
ancient pyramids. Although Suriname does have some transportation options, Mexico has
a remarkably thorough and efficient internal transport system, making it easier for tourists
to get around the city. The costs for dining for both Suriname and Mexico are relatively the
same, both averaging out to a cost of $20 for a two-person meal (2016).
Another competitor is Belize, a bordering country of Suriname. Both countries have
beautiful beaches for tourists to enjoy. According to Travel+Leisure, Belize has a rich
culture, similar to Suriname. While Suriname has an assortment of wildlife to offer, Belize
7. 7 Go Suriname Travel the Unexplored
also has the Belize Barrier Reef, one of the world’s most diverse ecosystems, with
hundreds of coral fish and species. Belize also has The Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary,
giving the tourists just as much of a chance to explore the wildlife here as they can in
Suriname (2016). According to Virtual Tourist, nightlife in Belize is not as big as it is costly.
The nightlife in Suriname offers many dance clubs, an assortment of bars, restaurants,
bowling arcades, casinos and party buses. According to Numbeo, the costs for dining are
also lower in Suriname (2016). A meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant would
average a cost of around $27.50, whereas that cost for Suriname would average to $20
(2016). While Suriname does have some transportation options, Belize is very easy to get
around where it offers buses, boats, horses, cars, etc.
Lastly, Brazil is a competitor with its seemingly endless beaches, from Rio’s Copacabana
to the treasures along the northeastern shores. Brazil also offers an exotic wildlife
available to the tourists for adventures. In addition, Brazil shares the same vibrant, rich
culture that Suriname has (Fodor’s Travel, 2016). According to Rough Guides, roughly two-
thirds of Brazil’s population live on or near the Amazon, while Suriname also has the
amazon rainforest (2016). In terms of language, Suriname locals definitely speak and
understand English more than Brazilians do. This could make traveling in Brazil a little more
difficult for those flying from the U.S. A big problem that Brazil faces, that Suriname
doesn’t as much, is the corruption where an inefficient public sector and the reluctance of
the country’s middle class to do anything that might jeopardize its comfortable lifestyle.
Levels of violence that would be considered a public emergency in most countries are
fatalistically accepted in Brazil, which could be of concern for some tourists (Insight Crime,
2016).
Industry Trends
The type of vacation that is the most popular is a beach vacation. In 2015, Statista
reported that 42% of men and 44% of women were planning on taking a beach vacation.
Additionally, across all age groups (Millennials, Generation X, and Baby Boomers) the beach
was the most favorable destination for a vacation. Travelers also enjoy vacations that
incorporate adventure, culture, and sightseeing. According to TripAdvisor, some of the top
beach vacation destinations are the Dominican Republic (Caribbean), Playa del Carmen
(Mexico), Maui (Hawaii), Cancun (Mexico), and Puerto Vallarta (Mexico). TripAdvisor also
lists some of the top vacation spots specifically in Mexico, Central, and South America. In
addition to those previously listed, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), Margarita Island (Venezuela), Mar
del Plata (Argentina), and Vina del Mar (Chile) ranked favorably. Suriname was not featured
on the list (Statista, 2015; TripAdvisor, 2016).
Among the different types of vacations, as mentioned, a beach vacation topped the
charts. Briefly following beach locations are cities, national parks, mountain locations, etc.
8. 8 Go Suriname Travel the Unexplored
Cruises prove to be the most popular among Millennials and North America leads in market
size for the global cruise industry according to Statista (Statista, 2015).
In the tourism industry, the summer is the most popular time to go on a vacation followed
by the spring. Luckily, the best time to visit Suriname is between February and April
because this is the first dry season of the year. The second dry season is August through
November and is hotter than the first. A popular trend in the tourism industry is Groupon.
Groupon offers discounted trips and vacations to consumers looking for a getaway. This
site has yet to feature Suriname as a promotional vacation. (Lonely Planet, 2016).
Another travel trend emerging in the tourism industry is adventure travel. This emerging
adventure travel trends are beginning to rise into relevance in the travelling world. One of
the trends in particular is up and coming demographics that are starting to travel more
frequently: multigenerational family groups, Millennials, and single women (Virtuoso,
2015). South American travel market continues to grow. One of the findings of the annual
ITB World Travel Trends Report conducted by IPK International and commissioned by the
world’s leading travel trade show noted there is “an unabated lust for international travel in
South America” (Zand, 2013). South America continues to be a dynamic driving force of
the global tourism industry. In particular, Brazil, has a lot of shopping tours to offer and has
contributed significantly towards this trend. UNWTO reports a 3.2% increase in inbound
travel to South America (Zand, 2013).
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SWOT Analysis
STRENGTHS
• Affordable ground transportation throughout
country
• Ethnic diversity in food, drinks and traditions
• Culturally diverse country
• Two favorable dry seasons
• Large variety of activities ranging from
markets to jungle excursions to museums to
casinos and nightlife
• Dense tropical rain forest makes up 94.7%
of country, rich climate
• Multiple touring companies that offer
elaborate adventure experiences
• English is widely spoken throughout the
country
• Tourism profits contribute to rainforest
conservation efforts
WEAKNESSES
• Travelling to Suriname is difficult
o It is expensive
o Requires a layover
o Takes 9-29 hours
• Lacks well-known hotel chains which travelers
may prefer
• Yellow Fever, Malaria, Hepatitis B, Dengue
Fever are endemic
• Political instability due to leadership’s drug
involvement, directly affecting the United
States
• Lack of Country Awareness
• Cases of mistreatment against indigenous
peoples’ human rights and land entitlements
• Risk of encountering deadly wildlife
(scorpions, piranhas, etc.)
Opportunities
• Recent terrorist attacks have made
travelers wary to visit popular, larger cities
for vacations
• Study abroad programs in Suriname for
college students, cultural richness
• Spring Break destination due to favorable dry
season from February to April
• Travelers enjoy vacations that incorporate
adventure, culture, and sightseeing
• Partner with rainforest and wildlife
preservation partners, share common
message
• Air Travel will be more accessible if tourism
and travel increases
• Potential for Cruise ship destination travel
• Develop travel partnership packages and
excursion experiences with corporate brands
and neighboring countries
THREATS
• Global Warming is causing frequent and
extreme weather irregularities which may
affect travel and vacations
• Transshipment point for arms-for-drugs
dealing
• Tier 2 Watch List for Human Trafficking
• Numbers of Dutch Tourists decreasing
• Competitive Travel Market in South
America/Caribbean
o Brazil
o Venezuela
o Belize
o Mexico
• The 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games may
divert attention from smaller South American
countries’ tourism
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Research Conclusions
From our findings, it can be concluded that Suriname is a warm, dense convergence of
rivers that has lively rhythm of ethnic diversity. From Paramaribo, to the fathomless
jungles of the interior, you’ll get a genuine welcome to this tiny country. Paramaribo is
loaded with interesting shopping venues, party-hard night spots and exceptional
restaurants, while the untamed jungle, just a few hours away by road or boat, is utterly
away from modern development. It’s relatively easy to get around this river-heavy, forest-
dense country. The mix of languages can make communications interesting, but there is
almost always someone around who speaks some English.
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OBJECTIVES
The public relations plan for the Suriname Tourism Foundation is designed to achieve the
following objectives:
1. Increase country awareness of Suriname among Americans by 20% by December
2017
2. Increase the number of tourists travelling to Suriname by 15% by December 2017
3. Improve Suriname’s top of mind awareness among other tropical vacation
destinations
4. Increase followers on Suriname’s social media platforms by 200% by December
2017, specifically targeting Millennials (men and women ages 18-34)
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TARGET AUDIENCES
The Red Rain Boots Agency has planned to target two audiences. Our primary target
audience is men and women ages 23-34 in the United States: working Millennials. We have
further broken down our primary target audience into four subgroups to specifically target.
Our secondary target audience is college students, men and women ages 18-22 in the
United States, or college aged Millennials.
Primary Audience: Working Millennials (men and women ages 23-34 in the United States)
A. Millennial Hipsters: individuals who take pride in veering from the cultural norm
B. Environmental Conscious Traveler: individuals who choose sustainable options
C. Adventurers: individuals who seek thrilling ‘bucket-list-esque’ adventures
D. Upscale Travelers: individuals who seek unique, culturally enriching experiences
Secondary Audience: College-aged Millennials (men and women ages 18-22 in the United
States)
Target Market Profiles
Millennial Hipsters:
While some people try to go with the flow and “keep up with the Jones’,” this group of
Millennials veer from the expected. Whether it’s the music they listen to, their sense of
style, the restaurants they frequent, or the places they travel, these Hipsters are unique
and enjoy things that most people don’t even know exist. Hipsters typically live in cities
like Denver, Seattle, and New York where there is a large eccentric community and
opportunities to go to concerts, art galleries, small business shops, fashion shows, and
bars (Kotkin, 2014). Hipsters often have occupations that cater towards these types of
venues and their income is typically modest. However, they are willing to spend their
money on places that are unknown by the majority of society. Hipsters love experiencing
new places and activities and are willing to go somewhere without being persuaded by
friends, family, and other opinion leaders that may have already been there.
Environmentally Conscious Travelers:
This demographic outlines people who are interested in visiting areas that are rich in
beautiful lands and the promotion of environmental conservation. In everyday life this
demographic is focused on their personal carbon footprint. They are likely to strongly
utilize recycling, composting, and repurposing initiatives in their day-to-day lives. The
demographic is also likely to drive eco-friendly cars, use car-pooling initiatives, or even
bike/walk whenever they can to reach their destinations. Environmentally conscious
people often tend to be vegetarians or vegans, and are active in campaigning for animal
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rights and environmental conservation. These individuals enjoy utilizing their activist spirit
in the selection of travel destinations where they can potentially help the causes of that
location. The environmentally conscious traveler’s interest is peaked by exploring areas
that are in need of environmental activism and home to beautiful landscapes.
Adventurers:
This group of people often seek unique or new travel destinations and activities. Although
adventure tourism is recognized as important, primary research has shown that the size
and scope of this market in the U.S. or internationally (Schneider, 2006) has been lacking.
Adventurers are equally likely to be single or married males and females. Adventurers also
have higher levels of household income typically. When planning vacations, they place a
higher importance on exploring new places, time to be in nature, meeting and engaging
with local cultures and pushing their physical limits. Not surprisingly, adventurers are now
turning to the Internet to research their trips. All in all, adventurer travelers represent a
significant, growing market. They look for potentially dangerous but thrilling experiences
that gets their adrenaline pumping and allows them to experience what the world has to
offer.
Upscale Travelers:
This sub-pocket of Millennials thrives in fast-paced urban environments while working
tireless at their jobs, sometimes deemed yuppie DINKs (young urban professionals with
double income and no kids). Many work in competitive job markets such as finance,
business, marketing, and communications for major firms and have a significant amount of
disposable income which they use to cultural enrich their lives. They frequent art exhibits,
museums, and concert series that travel to their home cities. They live lavish lives
spending their money on expensive clothing, restaurants, nightlife, entertainment and
travel. They seek to differentiate from their work colleagues trying to “one-up” each other
and experience the next best thing shared on their glamorous Instagram profiles. They are
very concerned with how others view them and their personal image. They yearn to be the
“coolest” in the office by sharing their extravagant tales from unique vacations and
experiences.
College Students:
College students are the youngest demographic among Millennials but share many of the
same stereotypical traits. College students are heavily involved in social media and are
active across multiple platforms, Snapchat being one of the most popular. College
students lead busy lives from juggling their school work and extracurricular activities to
finding time to enjoy with their friends. College students are always looking for the next
party or adventurous experience to de-stress from their hectic lives while broadcasting
these experiences on their social media profiles. Although college students are looking for
thrilling adventures, they are limited in terms of income and free time. They lack disposable
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income and usually have student loan debt. Many make poor personal finance decisions
(impulsive purchases) which worsens their financial situations further. College students
seek bargains and sales when shopping especially on travel and spring break vacations.
College students put a tremendous amount of effort in comparing themselves to their
peers; this comparison is heightened on social media. Finding the perfect spring break
destination is the epitome of their college experience.
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STRATEGIES
The Red Rain Boots agency will achieve our main strategy of educating target audiences
about Suriname’s tourism opportunities through the following sub-strategies. These
strategies will achieve our previously stated objectives and are as follows:
1. Increase tourism of our target audience by partnering with companion travel
packages
2. Boost awareness of Suriname Tourism Foundation through social media platforms
3. Create an extensive media relations campaign to generate stories in print,
broadcast and online media
4. Establish a partnership with a corporate brand
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TACTICS
Tactics to achieve Strategy #1:
Increase tourism of our target audience by partnering with companion travel packages
• Plan discounted trips with Groupon and Contiki
To increase tourism of our target audience, we plan to partner with travel websites that
offer travel packages to provide us with further opportunities to reach our target
audiences. Specifically, we plan to use travel deals on third party suppliers such as
Groupon and Contiki. Groupon and Contiki are excellent sites to advertise Suriname as a
destination travel location. Groupon is a leader in experiential deals on the internet and
would be satisfy our Millennial target audience. Contiki is a less mainstream discount
travel package site based out of Australia but appeals to our hipster Millennial target
audience. They offer more adventure experiences which cater to Suriname’s
opportunities. These trips will provide the actual price, and we will “package discounted
price” highlighting discounted difference (see Appendix). We will provide opportunities
specific to Millennials, in order to lead them to visit Suriname. One example a featured
travel package is an all-inclusive 5-day trip to Suriname where they will travel all around the
country and explore its beautiful sites, waterfalls, and culture on adventure activities like
zip lining.
• College students spring break packages and deals
When college students want to take either extended or spring breaks, they seek deals
that will make it cheaper for them to travel. Evidently, we will try to partner up and create
college specific packages and deals to promote Suriname as an affordable option to visit.
An example would be something like “**SPECIAL PROMOTION FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS
18+: SURINAME**.” This could be featured on one of the many college spring break specific
travel websites such as Student City or EF College Break. These packages would
specifically reach the younger half of our target audience.
• Cruise line extension to Suriname
Another tactic to increase tourism to Suriname is to establish relationships with cruise
lines that will connect visits to beautiful Suriname. We plan to partner up with Royal
Caribbean Cruise Line because they have been rated “the best cruise line overall and the
Caribbean” for the past thirteen years according to Travel Weekly Readers’ Choice Award
(Royal Caribbean International, 2016). Our partnership with Royal Caribbean will open many
doors for us to create vacation experiences for Millennials. Our proposed trip, entitled “An
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Exotic Expedition” would depart from Florida, and it could extend to port stops in places
like Mexico, Jamaica, and Haiti for one day with the final stop and featured stop being
Suriname. This cruise would be a ten day, nine night getaways for our target audience. Our
port stop would be in our capital, Paramaribo, where guests could stop and be quickly
immersed in Suriname culture for five days. From there they could stay in the capital and
enjoy Paramaribo’s restaurants and nightlife or venture into Suriname’s dense rain forest.
Day-long excursions would include nature, cultural, and adventure tours which guests
would be able to participate in for an additional fee.
Tactics to achieve Strategy #2:
Boost awareness of Suriname Tourism Foundation through social media platforms
• Create content and strategies for all social media channels
In order to increase awareness of the Suriname Tourism Foundation amongst social media
users, particularly Millennials, we intend to implement consistent messages across
various online platforms. We will primarily be focusing on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube,
and Snapchat, which are sites heavily used by our primary and secondary target audiences.
We will hold photo and video shoots showcasing Suriname’s natural beauty and appeal
ranging from its lush forest, to tourist activities, to the life of a local. This imagery will be
displayed across various social media sites and posted during times of the day that
Millennials and college students typically check their phones. We will end each
caption/post with the hashtag “#GoSuriname” to make our material more interactive for
interested travelers. Posts will range from general messages to boost awareness, to
images and videos that call to action and encourage the viewer to book that summer
vacation or spring break trip they’ve been dreaming of. For example, a Snapchat Story will
take place in January as college students are looking to finalize their spring break plans.
We will strategically post on our social media accounts to not only increase awareness but
also to maximize tourism to Suriname. This will be achieved by making posts several times
throughout the week during most of the year and increasing our posts to once a day per
channel in the weeks approaching major travel seasons on our Facebook, Twitter, and
Instagram pages. We recommend posting once per week on Instagram and three times per
week for Facebook and Twitter in the slow months. In addition to the Snapchat Story in
January for college students, we will post around the winter holidays (November and
December) and Valentine’s Day for our primary target audience in hopes that they will book
a trip to spend with their loved one. We want to encourage travelers to come between the
months of February and April since the weather is the best in Suriname during this time.
The next best time to travel to Suriname is between August and November, so we plan to
highlight previous travelers’ photos to encourage more people to visit Suriname. This will
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also keep previous visitors interested and involved with Suriname even after their time
there (see Appendix for example social media posts).
• Partake in Search Engine Optimization
In addition to independent social media posts, we will create an extensive and vibrant
range of ads to be displayed on these popular sites. Suriname will not be at the front of our
target audiences’ minds at the beginning of our campaign, so advertisements and
sponsored posts on sites like Instagram and Twitter are key in raising awareness of this
hidden gem of a country. Banner advertisements will also be created for websites such as
Travel + Leisure, Entrepreneur Magazine, and Buzzfeed. We will also utilize search engine
optimization in order to get more online traffic to the Suriname Tourism Foundation
website. We will implement search engine optimization through Google Analytics so when
our target audiences search keywords such as “travel,” “vacation,” “trip,” and “rainforest,”
Suriname will be one of the top search results. Our overall goal is to have our target
audiences noticing Suriname more and more through their daily routine of checking social
media and their favorite sites until it becomes a top of mind vacation destination.
Tactics to achieve Strategy #3:
Create an extensive media relations campaign to generate stories in print, broadcast and
online media
• Familiarization tours with journalists, travel bloggers, photographers, social
media travel influencers to generate content about Suriname
In order to increase Suriname’s overall country awareness, we will create an extensive
media relations campaign to generate public interest stories about the country across
multiple media platforms including print and online media. Due to Suriname’s cultural and
ecological richness, we believe that capitalizing on Suriname’s natural beauty will appeal to
our target audience. The only true way for journalists to capture the country’s beauty in
writing is to experience it for themselves.
We will be hosting a familiarization tour inviting travel journalists, travel social media
influencers, adventure and travel photographers, and travel bloggers. The trip would
consist of multiple tours around Suriname featuring its many attributes including
Suriname’s rainforest, ecological diversity, adventure activities, and cultural heritage. The
purpose of this tour is to allow the journalists and bloggers to interact in Suriname’s
culture and be able to write authentically from being surrounded within it. Social media
influencers will be able to take video and photo content and share their experiences on
their social channels promoting Suriname to their followers in our target audience.
Photographers and videographers will be able to capture the richness of Suriname’s
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ecological paradise to be used in their own installations or serve as visual content for the
journalists and bloggers. We have researched some prospective individuals to invite to our
familiarization tour that would best articulate Suriname in their style and effectively reach
our target audience (Cole, 2015):
1. Scott Eddy @MrScottEddy
Scott Eddy is the second most influential person in #Travel on Klout with over
900,000 followers on Twitter and 150,000 on Instagram. His influence is powerful
and will reach our upper end of our target audience.
2. Megan Jerrard @MappingMegan
Megan Jerrard is adventure travel enthusiast who not only documents her
experiences on her Instagram (30,000 followers) and Twitter (100,000 followers)
channels, but also on her travel blog. Megan has a wealth of information on how to
travel on a budget and particularly targets college students and young grads in her
posts, reaching the lower end of our target audience. A skilled photographer and
writer, Megan’s work has appeared in National Geographic, The Huffington Post,
Elite Daily, My Destination, and more.
3. JD Andrews @earthXplorer
JD Andrews is a distinguished travel photographer and videographer. Although he
only has 40,000 Instagram followers, he has won seven Emmys for his videography
work. He manages the media company earthXplorer media while maintaining a travel
and dad blog.
4. Chris Burkard @chrisburkard
Chris Burkard, self-made photographer and videographer captures the most jaw-
dropping landscapes on his Instagram profile which has 1.5 million followers earning
him certified status. Chris perfectly captures the wonders of the natural world
through his lenses and would appeal to the Millennial market as a Millennial himself.
5. Jay Alvarrez @jayalvarrez
Jay Alvarez is a Millennial model whose Instagram account attracts 3.7 million
followers, giving him certified status. Jay and his model girlfriend globetrot around
the world in the most lavish ways imaginable. His decadent travels and lifestyle
posts would attract our sub-target audience of Yuppie DINKS.
6. Kiersten Rich @theblondeabroad
Kiersten Rich is a travel and style blogger based out of California who left her
corporate job to tour the world. Kiersten provides the inside scoop at the locations
she travels with a twist Millennials crave. With 174,000 followers and certified
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status on Instagram, she is quite the influencer. Her travel blog has also been
featured on multiple mediums including The Travel Channel, Lonely Planet, Expedia,
About Travel, Skyscanner, and Travelocity. Kiersten also creates high quality videos
as a GoPro partner and posts them on her YouTube channel.
7. Andrew McCarthy @AndrewTMcCarthy
Andrew McCarthy, past actor turned travel journalist, is quite distinguished for his
change in career path. He has a passion for storytelling and his stories are notable.
He writes for Traveler and serves as the editor at large. He recently won first and
third place for the Destination Travel, Domestic Magazine category at the North
American Travel Journalist Association Awards for his work in the National
Geographic Traveler Magazine and Travel +Leisure.
8. Seth Kugel @sethkugel
Seth Kugel is a freelance journalist and current “Frugal Traveler” columnist for the
New York Times. He is very familiar with Latino culture and writes frequently in
Brazil, Suriname’s neighboring country. Kugel’s column is perfect to reach our target
audience of Millennials while being familiar with South American countries.
After the familiarization tour, we want to preserve strong relationships with these travel
influencers. We will stay in contact with these individuals for future years to come by
sending them new content or special interest stories about Suriname that we think would
best fit their specific followings a few times a year. This will keep Suriname relevant in
these travel influencers minds and perhaps encourage them to return to Suriname on their
own time.
• Pitch stories to popular travel publications
In addition to the select journalists invited to the familiarization tour, Suriname needs to
generate consistent international media coverage in the travel and tourism industry,
specifically focusing on American markets. First, our team will create a press kit for the
Suriname Tourism Foundation to accompany any press releases. This kit should be
updated every three months. Each month, The Red Rain Boots Agency will develop ten
special interest/tourism press releases to be sent out to distinguished media publications
such as National Geographic Traveler Magazine, National Geographic, The New York Times,
The Huffington Post, Buzzfeed, Travel + Leisure and Lonely Planet. Each pitch should be
slightly modified for the desired medium but all should capture the same essential
message: visit Suriname. Some potential story angles include:
1. Diversity of animals and plants in the Amazon Rainforest in Suriname
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2. Interviews with the indigenous people of Suriname featuring their
traditions and culture
3. Suriname’s consistent environmental conservation efforts
4. Food and culture: examination of Suriname’s cultural diversity
5. Spotlight piece on Paramaribo, Suriname’s capital
6. “List” articles on top activities for different types of individuals to do in
Suriname (adventurers, environmentally conscious, culture enthusiasts)
7. Personality profiles of locals in Suriname (tour owners/tour leaders)
8. Related promotional aspects of the Go Suriname campaign
As the campaign progresses, our team will consistently scan the media in the travel and
tourism industry to look for developing leads or opportunities to partner for a story for
mutually beneficial coverage. The Red Rain Boots Agency should be making contacts and
relationships with specific journalists and editors at these publications to ensure our
stories are being printed. If the relationships with these journalists strengthen it may be
beneficial to offer a second familiarization tour inviting these newfound contacts to visit
Suriname in 2018 or later.
Tactics to achieve Strategy #4:
Establish a partnership with a corporate brand
• GoPro corporate partnership
To further generate buzz about Suriname as an up and coming tourism location, we will
establish a partnership with action camera line, GoPro. GoPro produces versatile cameras
that allow video recording in action packed situations. The company is committed to
allowing people capture their most important experiences, wherever they are and
whatever they are doing. GoPro’s mission for their cameras directly correlates to the
exotic and adventure filled experiences the country of Suriname allows one to experience.
The Go Suriname campaign will be able to showcase the country’s lush rainforest, beach,
and city excursions through this advantageous partnership. The partnership is also
mutually beneficial, as GoPro will be able to showcase their products in a relatively
unexplored area, further marketing the camera’s capabilities and venturesome streak.
The millennial generation that we are targeting also relates and positively endorses the
GoPro company. Since the company’s debut in 2004, sales have doubled each year. CEO
and founder of GoPro, Nick Woodman, is now one of the newest and youngest American
billionaires (Mac, 2013). Capturing moments has been revolutionized by the small durable
camera. Rather than having others capture extreme or special moments for them,
individuals are now strapping their GoPros onto helmets or bike handles, even taking them
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underwater to capture their own point of view moments. For a generation obsessed with
the technology revolution and selfies, we couldn't ask for a better combination.
• GoPro Sponsored Adventure Video
After establishing the partnership, the first tactic for Go Suriname will be to outsource a
GoPro videographer and have them make an adventure video in Suriname. The video will
showcase the beautiful landscapes and the daring adventures tourists can participate in
while staying in Suriname. The video will generate a sense of awe and excitement toward
visiting the country. Once completed, the video will be shared on GoPro’s YouTube channel,
where they routinely upload experience videos. The video will also be showcased and
shared on all of the Suriname Tourism Board’s social media sites and website. The goal is
to have the video become widespread, generating a large social media presence, and thus
alerting our target audiences to Suriname. The video is to be released in March after the
campaign begins.
• Sweepstakes (associated products, trips)
To further enhance and display the partnership with GoPro, a number of sweepstakes will
be created. The sweepstakes will also directly tie into our social media strategy, as the
millennial and young adult group we are attempting to reach are heavily influenced by
these sites. The sweepstakes will take place over GoPro and the Suriname Tourism
Board’s Facebook Instagram pages. It will prompt people to post a GoPro video of
themselves doing something adventurous or noteworthy and have the caption, “This is
cool but I’d rather #Go Suriname.” Submissions will tag GoPro and Suriname, use the
caption, and #GoSuriname (see Appendix). By entering, participants could win GoPro
accessories, a GoPro camera, or a trip to Suriname. The sweepstakes not only promotes
both entities, but continues to drive the social media game to spread the word about the
beauties of Suriname, building hype to travel there. The Sweepstakes will be released one
month after the release of the GoPro Suriname Video to maintain continuity and further
encourage participation.
• Pop-up events across country
Pop-up events will also be used to the advantage of the Go Suriname campaign. We will
sponsor pop-up events across the country with help from GoPro, targeting at least one
main city area in the North, South, East, and West. The event will travel to New York,
Seattle, Denver, and Chicago. The events will be virtual opportunities for participants to
see through the lens of a GoPro. With headsets, participants will be able to virtually look
through the lens of a GoPro and explore Suriname. They will zip line through the rainforest,
snorkel in beautiful waters, and walk through the bustling nightlife in the country’s capital
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Paramaribo. While people are waiting for their turn, they will be able to look at beautiful
posters and brochures outlining tourist packages and deals for trips to Suriname. A large
LCD screen will feature the previously made GoPro Suriname video and testimonials
highlighting moving shots of the Suriname landscapes and adventure activities. Members
of the GoPro team will also be present, showing of the GoPro cameras and features. This
event will take place outside in parks in these metropolitan cities. When the pop-up event
travels in the colder months, the tents will be heated to reinforce the Suriname as a
tropical paradise.
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Measurement & Evaluation
In order to evaluate the success of our public relations plan, The Red Rain Boots Agency
will implement various evaluation tasks.
In terms of increasing country awareness of Suriname among Americans by 20%, we will
be utilizing a number of evaluation tools:
• Our company software will be employed in order to track website traffic and clicks
• The Red Rain Boots Agency will utilize Google to track all the social media likes,
comments and shares
• In order to calculate and monitor press coverage, will use clipping reports
• Lastly, we will use the quantity of articles that are generated from our press
coverage to evaluate the extent of our reach
The next objective is to increase the number of tourists traveling to Suriname by 15% by
December 2017. We will be able to measure this objective by:
• We will track flight purchases and hotel bookings recommended by our company
during the campaign and then compare this to the number of purchases and
bookings at the end of the campaign
• We will be able to receive statistics from our travel packages promoted on Contiki,
Groupon, Student City, and EF College Break to see how many were purchased
In terms of social media engagement, we are aiming to increase followers on Suriname’s
social media platforms by 200% by December 2017, specifically targeting Millennials
(men and women ages 18-34).
• We will track how many people we impact with our messages over social media
content by keeping track of statistics on the number of likes, impressions,
followers, views and subscribers, etc.
• The next step is to see if anyone has actually taken action with the messages we
have portrayed to them, and we will account for this by measuring engagement
o We want to create valuable content that inspires people to act so this will
account for the clicks on links in our social media posts, retweets, mentions
and direct messages on Twitter, Shares on Facebook, comments on our
Facebook, ratings on our videos and comments on our blog posts
• Finally, we will use the Suriname Tourism Foundation website as the hub of our
social media content - always linking back to content on our website in our social
networking posts
o The website will offer content upsells and lead generation offers to ‘convert’
anonymous visitors into named leads for our sales process
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o This conversion metrics will be measured by the online lead generation form
completions, phone-in leads, online sales and registrations for content
downloads
We are looking to launch our adventure video of Suriname two months after the start of
the campaign and have it become viral, generating a large social media presence. In terms
of evaluation for this the following will be considered:
• We will be looking at the number of views from our target demographics or our
videos percentage of views from that demographic
• We will be looking into how much watch time the video has accumulated, both the
total amount and the average time each viewer is watching
• We will be reviewing the number of subscribers our video is earning, or the
percentage of new subscribers we are picking up compared to the number of views
our video is getting
• We will also be measuring how many clicks we are getting through to our website
• Lastly, to see if our audience is endorsing and sharing our content, we will be looking
into the number of shares and the percentages of shares to views
In terms of our pop-up events that will be running for one-two months in the middle of the
campaign, we will be measuring the event by attendance, participation, and engagement:
• This will depend on how short or long our pop-up event is and will determine dates
and timing for the next time around
• By knowing which date or hours were particularly busy, we will be able to use that
information to plan things like special promotions and giveaways
• Furthermore, we can better track the feelings and desire people have to travel to
Suriname after their experience with the pop-up event by having them fill out
surveys
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About the Agency
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agency. The Red Rain Boots Agency is passionate about
fostering relationships with their clients. Positive agency-
client relationships are integral to success and The Red Rain
Boots Agency capitalizes on it. The Red Rain Boots Agency’s
mission is to seek the spark of color in every client’s problem
and transform it into a vibrant solution.
Meet the Team
Laura Amato is a sophomore Integrated Marketing
Communications major with minors in CMD and Psychology from
Syracuse, NY. Laura is passionate about food, travel, movies, and
cats. On campus, she is involved with IC Public Relations Student
Society of America, Students Today Alumni Tomorrow, IC After
Dark, and works as a Student Leadership Consultant. This
summer, Laura will be a Public Relations Intern at Eric Mower &
Associates in Syracuse, NY and will be preparing for her fall
semester abroad in London.
Lenna Daniels is a junior Television-Radio major with a minor in
Integrated Marketing Communications. She is originally from
Branchville, NJ and loves being home because of her family and
two dogs. This summer, she will also be interning at home with
George Segale Films, attending weddings every weekend. On
campus, she has been a Resident Assistant to First-Year
students for the past two years and will be again next semester.
She is also involved with ICTV, Helping Hands, and Students
Today Alumni Tomorrow. Aside from being at home, she loves
Costco, food, Game of Thrones, taking photos, and TOMS shoes.
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Jenny Mak is a senior currently pursuing a B.S. in
Communications Management & Design with a concentration
in Corporate Communications. Her passions include traveling,
writing, hanging out with friends, and learning more about the
advertising and marketing industry. On campus, she helped
with coordinating the Interfashional Night Event, assisted with
the advertising campaign for ParkAdvenue and was a member
of IC Women in Communications. Jenny is looking to establish
a full-time position with a media company upon her graduation.
Renée Schweizer is a senior Communication Management
Design major with a minor in Writing from Campbell Hall, NY.
She is a world traveler, and nature and poetry enthusiast. On
campus, Renée is the Vice Executive of Event Planning for IC
After Dark, a member of the Senior Class Cabinet and Senior
Class Gift Committee, and works as a President’s Host Tour
Guide. Following her graduation this May, Renée hopes to find a
job in the event or public relations fields where she can put her
creativity to good use.
Lucas Silberman is a sophomore studying Integrated
Marketing Communications from San Francisco, California. On
campus, Lucas is apart of club basketball, the DKE fraternity,
and a sports blog with two other Park students called
CaliToCuse. His passion is in sports as a writer, broadcaster,
and fan, as he is a die hard Bay Area sports fan, including his
favorite team the Golden State Warriors. This summer Lucas
will be returning back to a summer camp for seven weeks in
Maine he worked at last year called Camp Laurel.
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APPENDIX
Survey Questions
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Example Groupon Travel Package Promotion
Example Social Media Posts
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Example Social Media Posts Continued
Example #GoSuriname Sweepstakes Post
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