destined for

Destination Marketing

As experts in hospitality and tourism, the BowStern team has developed and launched marketing campaigns that drive visitors to explore communities, all while supercharging resort and hotel occupancy. We understand the need to pique interest, stand out, and get people booking.

From the sunny shores of California to the meandering trails along the Florida coast, we can help craft your story. One that will honor the legacy of your unique destination, and the people that help make it so special.

Media Relations
Brand + Hotel launches
Media Events
Destination Milestones / Anniversaries
Influencer Partnerships
Press Tours
Media Training
Brand Partnerships
Crisis Communications
COVID-19 Recovery Planning

the road less traveled

When COVID hit, and social distancing became the norm, BowStern launched into action to help one rural destination showcase its nature-based, family-friendly offerings. Encouraging visitors to seek ‘unpaved adventures’ allowed Wakulla County to tout outdoor exploration of their rustic trails and pristine waterways. Leaning into the road less traveled has helped this destination weather the COVID storm. Today, visitor numbers continue to grow well ahead of national trends.

mucho gusto!

Tucked along a private coastline in Costa Rica you will find Tulemar Resort & Beach. Boasting breathtaking views, private beach access, infinity pools, and onsite restaurants, this one-of-a-kind resort was a perfect getaway for the discerning traveler. BowStern was brought on to develop a strategy for increasing occupancy at the property. With a laser focused advertising effort dialed into psychographic, socioeconomic and geographic considerations, we increased occupancy to an astounding rate of 95% in record time.

Choose Tallahassee

With the goal of relocating Baby Boomers to Florida’s state capitol, BowStern was brought in to help put Tallahassee on the map. We focused on ‘Boomer-angs’ with prior connectivity to the city and ‘Anchored Boomers’ who had friends or family living nearby. Our campaign generated national attention and successfully got Boomers moving.

paw-sitively perfect

Travel + Leisure ranked Hilton Head Island “Best Island” in the continental United States. The 2.74 million annual visitors love the island. And more specifically, they love to visit the island with their pets. One Hilton Head Island resort brought in BowStern to drive occupancy with a paw-sitively unique message.

showcasing the pet-friendly side of the resort resulted in huge gains across the board, with a 25% boost in revenues.

the real Florida

When the second most popular destination in Florida (bested only by Disney World) called upon our team to help evolve a decades-old brand, we pounced on the opportunity. BowStern worked closely with the Florida State Parks crew to develop a powerful new brand that would embody the essence of the natural habits found throughout the state.