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DIY Tourism JB Media Institute is a digital marketing training and consulting company based in Asheville, NC. Trending: We keep up with the industry so you don’t have to!

DIY Tourism is a brand with a commitment to technology, marketing, and communications education for tourism and travel professionals. Originally started by JB Media, a tight-knit team of experienced digital marketing professionals with a track record of proven results, and Magellan Strategy Group, a strategic planning and consulting agency for destinations all over the world, DIY Tourism is dedicated to providing training, workshops, classes, and educational programming that are:

Actionable: We help you turn technical concepts and tools into simple, understandable, actionable skills and strategies. Don’t go it alone. Results-oriented: We teach, train, and speak on topics, skills, and strategies that will help you achieve success and attain your marketing and business goals. Fun: We design and deliver educational experiences that are enjoyable, build confidence, and keep people engaged. Impactful: We believe there is more to business than just money and power, there is also heart and soul. Our training and workshops are focused on helping brands make a positive impact. Every year the DIY Tourism Marketing Conference takes place in Asheville, NC. Tourism and marketing professionals come to Western North Carolina to learn, grow, and network together. In 2025, DIY Tourism was acquired by Learn Tourism - the nonprofit academy, a leader in travel, tourism, and hospitality education. Learn more at https://diytourismmarketing.com.

Who Owns Stewardship? Building a Stewardship Team With the Staff You Already Have
10/16/2026

Who Owns Stewardship? Building a Stewardship Team With the Staff You Already Have

Stewardship needs an owner, not a new hire. A practical look at who should lead, support and stay informed on stewardship in small, mid-size and large DMOs.

🎉 There's a new tourism nerd in the house! 🌍💚Everyone, meet Ali Khaider, our newest Operations Intern at Learn Tourism! ...
10/14/2026

🎉 There's a new tourism nerd in the house! 🌍💚

Everyone, meet Ali Khaider, our newest Operations Intern at Learn Tourism! 👏

Ali brings fresh energy, curiosity, and a passion for tourism, hospitality, and learning. And we couldn't be happier to have him on the team!

Ali, you've officially joined a team that loves big ideas, meaningful learning, and a good conversation about all things tourism! 😊💚

We're excited to learn from you, grow together, and share plenty of laughs along the way.

Welcome to the Learn Tourism family, Ali! We're so glad you're here! 🌟

Everyone, help us give Ali a warm welcome! 👋

Your Travel Belongs on Your Resume. Here's Why (and How).
10/14/2026

Your Travel Belongs on Your Resume. Here's Why (and How).

Gap years, study abroad, tour guiding, and chaperoning build real job skills. Here's why job seekers should list travel on resumes, and why employers care.

Every Trip Is a Step: SYTA's Carylann Assante on Travel, Community, and Leading by Contributing
10/13/2026

Every Trip Is a Step: SYTA's Carylann Assante on Travel, Community, and Leading by Contributing

SYTA CEO Carylann Assante on why the small trip counts, how peer learning builds engaged communities, and which students still aren't getting to travel.

98% of Our Partners Come Back. Here's What It Actually Takes.
10/12/2026

98% of Our Partners Come Back. Here's What It Actually Takes.

Learn Tourism keeps 98% of its destination and association partners year over year. Here's what drives that retention, and what any DMO should expect.

🔎 Who is taking the lead on stewardship in your destination? Your marketing team? Visitor services? Leadership? Communit...
10/09/2026

🔎 Who is taking the lead on stewardship in your destination? Your marketing team? Visitor services? Leadership? Community engagement? What if the answer is everyone, but some of the most important decisions are falling through the cracks?

Join the Learn Tourism team on Thursday, October 15 from 12–1 PM ET for a special FREE interactive training - ⭐ Revealed: Stewardship Across the Org Chart ⭐ Finding the everyday decisions that shape your destination. Our CEO, Stephen Ekstrom, and Lead Instructor, Sarah Benoit, will take you on a journey to uncover how everyday decisions about marketing, partnerships, visitor experiences, budgets, and community relationships influence the places we serve.

💡 This isn't your typical webinar! We'll be meeting Zoom-style, with cameras encouraged, conversation welcome, and plenty of opportunities to share ideas with other tourism professionals.

You'll leave with a fresh perspective on stewardship and practical ideas you can put to work right away.
🎓 It's free, it's interactive, and we'd love to learn with you!
👉 Save your seat: https://hubs.ly/Q04zPtCz0

How Much Should Your Destination Pay for an LMS? A Plain-English Guide for DMOs
10/07/2026

How Much Should Your Destination Pay for an LMS? A Plain-English Guide for DMOs

What should a destination or DMO pay for a learning management system (LMS)? Compare pricing models, uncover hidden fees, and see why an all-inclusive annual rate with real support works best.

Our Everyday, Your Adventure: Visit Greenland's Linda Kleist
10/06/2026

Our Everyday, Your Adventure: Visit Greenland's Linda Kleist

Visit Greenland CEO Linda Kleist on social license, local pride, and why great destination development always starts with the community.

What Tofino Teaches About Stewardship, Respect, and Choosing a Place
10/06/2026

What Tofino Teaches About Stewardship, Respect, and Choosing a Place

Discover how Tofino's unique community dynamics and First Nations teachings shape its tourism stewardship, fostering respect and deeper connections with visitors.

What Working From an RV Taught Me About the Destinations That Get It Right
10/05/2026

What Working From an RV Taught Me About the Destinations That Get It Right

A digital nomad's view from the road: what Mexico, Canada, and Turks & Caicos get right (and wrong) for remote workers — and the visitor segment most destinations still aren't designing for.

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