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Who is Erik Hastings? And what is this travel and tourism MISSION I've been hearing about? If you are a DMO and you don't know, then you're not ready for this page. Read about Erik, and his tourism mission, then come on back and we'll continue. :-)

Erik Hastings is on a personal mission to get more people traveling more often, staying longer and spending more money. He is committed to helping consumers find the DMO websites and use them as a valuable research tool. To make sure you get the most out of the Erik Hastings media reach, we've created a DMO checklist.

Dear DMO,

Thanks for checking out the page! I am champion of your cause. I want consumers researching your place on your website, and then I want them to ACTUALLY VISIT your place!

If you are new to working with us, let me be the first to welcome you. Below I've put together a little checklist for you, but the first thing you should do, is pick up the phone and call Gary Hendrickson (248-538-7810). He is our DMO specialist. He's been working in the tourism business for decades and he is an expert in forging new partnerships. He is the co-founder of the company and an original designer of the Erik Hastings Travel Brand. That's right...he's 'da bomb. Don't wait, don't put it off, call him right now...he works 24/7. Call him and let's get started working together.

Thanks again for visiting!
Erik Hastings

ErikHastings.com's DMO Checklist

Have you or has your DMO... 1. Been a recent guest on The Travel Show? It's free, easy and a great way to get in front of a quarter of a million potential visitors.
About The Travel Show
Tell Erik: "your DMO Page said to email you to say I want to be on the show!"
2. After your interview did you...
Send out a Press Release to the media?
Post your interview on your site with a link to ErikHastings.com? Request an MP3 of your
interview.

3. Spoken with Gary Hendrickson about shooting videos in your destination?

If not, the first thing to do is watch one of the videos. Article: Hastings Video Library Article: Why Online Videos For Destinations are essential Read about the types of videos Hastings can create for your DMO Set up a 15 minute phone meeting with Gary to discuss the options and packages

4. Signed up The Travel Show to receive your DMO press releases? Send all your press releases to Pressreleases@ErikHastings.com

5. Filled out your destination Fast Facts Worksheet? (See below)

6. Signed up to receive our monthly ErikHastings.com Newsletter? (Select Destinations and Press Releases)

7. Asked Erik to speak at your annual tourism meeting or conference? Read more and check his availability by calling Gary.

We will continue to add to this checklist, so check back often!

Destination Fast Facts Worksheets

Currently, the ErikHastings.com website is being redesigned for a web 2.0 world and we want to make sure your destination information is current and accurate. In addition to our videos, podcasts, audio, photos and travelogues, we are asking for you to supply a “Destination Fast Facts” page. We have created a very simple form for you to fill out and it should only take a few minutes. Please click on the appropriate link below and once completed, we will compile and confirm the posting. The new website is scheduled to launch in late November, 2008. Thanks for participating!
For American Destinations (including cities, towns, counties and regions)
or copy and paste the link http://survey.constantcontact.com/survey/a07e2cmupygfkbxtzj7/start
For US State Organizations or copy and paste this link http://survey.constantcontact.com/survey/a07e2cs1sgdfkmxg2b7/start If you are a destination outside the U.S., or would like to supply destination content, please contact Gary Hendrickson at 248-538-7810.