As Mexico tempts tourists south of the border after the swine flu fiasco with ads that emphasize Mexico's great deals and rich culture, I couldn't help thinking of the other ways cities and countries promote tourism.
We've covered a number of such innovations in tourism at Trend Hunter, and this slideshow features some of the most viral. From $1 bus rides to space tourism, everything under the sun is featured--perfect for planning a last-minute summer vacation!
60 Innovations in Tourism
From Mexico's Swine Flu Quagmire to Credit Crunch Virtual Vacations:
Marissa Brassfield — Jun 14, 2009 — World
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Armani Ads Accused of Promoting Sexual Tourism
52
Toronto Tourism Ads
Edgy? Um, . . . . not quite!
51
Space tourism set to enter new orbit
50
Extreme Tourism Part II
Diving With Crocodiles
49
Voluntourism
Volunteerism + Tourism
48
China Tourism Music Videos
Beijing Welcomes You
47
Docked Cruise Ship Hotels
Vancouver 2010 Olympics Opt For Floating Tourism Solution
46
Tricky Tourism Campaigns
New ‘Vive Mexico' Ads Combat Swine Flu Fears
45
Ultra Luxurious Job Offers
Tourism Queensland Offers 'Best Job in the World'
44
Grief Tourism
When Travelers Seek Tragedy
43
Guerrilla Tourism Ads
Time to Thaw: South Carolina Tourism
42
Space Tourism
Virgin Galactic
41
Identity Swapping
Latest Las Vegas Tourism Ads
40
Tourist Radio uses Interactive GPS Technology
39
Tourism in MP3 Format
38
Extreme Tourism
Swimming With Sharks
37
Credit Crunch Tourism
Aerial Virtual Tour of NYC Lets You Check Out Manhattan for Free
36
Activist Eco-Tourism
Chilean Mountaintop Experience Revitalizes Lives of Rural Residents
35
Ancient War Tourism
Atlantis Travel Agency Ads
34
Bank Notes as Business Cards
Zimbabwe Hunter at Tourism Fair
33
Eco-Tourism Falls To New York
Olafur Eliasson Waterfalls Will Grace City
32
Environmentally Endangered Tourism
Places to Visit While You Can
31
Third World Tourism
Experience Poverty 1st Hand
30
Credit Crunch On Sports, Tourism
2010 Vancouver Olympics Tickets Sales May Hurt
29
Space Tourism Trials
Virgin Galactic Releases Test Flight Video of Spacecraft
28
Rocky Tourism
Earthy Destinations Like Natural Rock Formations Gain Popularity
27
Graphic Design for Tourism
'How Very Tokyo' Reflects Foreign Views on the City
26
Tourism is the New Cocaine for Sierra Nevada Villagers
25
Irrigation Channels as Tourist Spots
Jorge Rigau FAIA Orchestrates Tours of Isabela's Canals
24
Factory Phototourism
The World's Largest Toy Factory Is Free of Santa's Elves
23
Keyword-Based Virtual Tourism
Pastiche Lets You Explain NYC's Neighborhoods by Tag
22
Free Range People
London's Great Outdoors Tourism Ad
21
Blindfolded Sightseeing
The Blind Tourism Project
20
Shocking Tourism Ad
Controversial Eurostar Promo
19
Comic Illustrations for Tourism
Travel Book Shop Shows Importance of Reading
18
$1 Bus Rides
Megabus Takes Credit Crunched Tourists from Toronto to NYC (UPDATE)
17
Hollywood Inspired Tourism
Sex & The City Pilgrimages & More
16
Aggro-Tourism
Aggression Relieving, Stress-Busting Vacations
15
Tulip Trip Tourism
The Skagit Valley Festival Celebrates Spring Blossoms
14
Fake Tourism Products
The Made Up Pomegranate Phone Entices People to a Tourism Website
13
Riot Tourism
Political Activist Travel Breaks Down Geographic Barriers for Protesters
12
Space Tourism Suits
Orbital Outfitters
11
Earthquake Tourism Games
Laser Taggers Play Around Destroyed Homes in China
10
Rome Bridge Overwhelmed by Tourists Due to Cult Novel
9
GPS Tourism For Lost Landmarks
Mauerguide For Fallen Berlin Wall
8
Medical Tourism
Rising Medical Costs Send Patients On Heath Care Vacations
7
Strictly Female Tourism
Organized Travel Tours For Women-Only Adventures
6
Architectural Photo Tourism
Serge Freeman Takes You To the Peaks of Moscow
5
China Creates Woman Town
Will It Be A Tourist Magnet?
4
Tourism-Boosting Mascots
Fun Characters Created to Augment Regional Development
3
Interactive Tech Tourism
NYC and Google Create NYCGo.com and Tourist Info Center
2
Ultra-Clean Hotels
No-Swine-Flu Guarantee to Revive Mexican Tourism
1
Bummer Tourism Ads
Promoting Australia as Cure-All for Urban Life's Woes
Related Ideas
Toy-Doll-Starring Travel Spots
Expedia Debuts its 'Going Places with Ken' Campaign
BookTok Travel Experiences
EF Ultimate Break Launched Literature-Inspired Group Tours for Gen Z
Wellness Brand Experiences
Pilates and Influencer Events Are Shaping Lifestyle Marketing in Peru
Event-Inspired Luxury Spirits
Clase Azul Releases a World Cup-Themed Collectible Tequila
Entertainment-Driven Distilleries
Ole Smoky and Yee-Haw create immersive brewery venues
Disaster-Resilient Hospitality Concepts
Margot Krasojević Presents an Emergency Hotel Concept
DIY-Style Vacation Offerings
Marriott Bonvoy Lets Canadian Travelers Curate Their Escapes
Data-Driven Sports Culture Ads
Air Transat's OOH Campaign Compares and Contrasts Ticket Prices
Fashion-Branded Café Experiences
Vogue Blends Retail with Immersive Hospitality Spaces
Supermarket Tourism Campaigns
K-Supermarket's Tripadvisor Listings Share a Taste of Food Culture
Rural Running Vacations
Airbnb and Strava are Motivating Gen Z to Book Run-Cations
Last-Minute Travel Campaigns
easyJet Drop Everything Encourages Spontaneous Trips
Beach-Themed Mobile Tourist Centers
Wasaga Beach Debuts a 1970s-Inspired Unit for Tourist Info
Vibrant Luxury Theme Parks
BON Luxury Theme Park Aims to Transform Worldwide Travel
Beer Brand Nature Campaigns
Corona Launched Its Living Is Calling With a Tripadvisor Partnership
AI Travel Planning
Mindtrip Turns Tourism Website Content into Personalized Travel Itineraries
Italian Summer-Ready Luxury Campaigns
TOD'S Released the Vacanze Italiane 2026 Campaign
Wellness Hospitality Series
The 'Luxury Wellbeing Series 2025' will Span Across Asian Cities
Analog-Themed Camera Campaigns
Polaroid Launched 'The Camera for an Analog Life'
World Cup Payment Campaigns
Visa Launched Its Tap In FIFA World Cup 2026 Campaign
Global Hospitality Expansions
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts Announces New Plans for Its Business
Kindness-Focused Travel Campaigns
Global Child: Travel & Purpose Debuts a Qatar Episode
Culturally-Inspired Travel Campaigns
Louis Vuitton’s New Travel Campaign Spotlights China
Collectible Art Fairs
Unique Design x Mexico City 2026 is an International Design Fair in Mexico
Destination-Driven Travel Pieces
The Ritz-Carlton x Kilometre Paris Reimagines Iconic Places
Travel Visualization Tools
Fake Travel Generates AI Images Of Travel Experiences And Destinations
Adventurious Luxury Furniture Campaigns
Louis Vuitton's 2025 Travel Campaign is Visually Appealing
World Cup Travel Solutions
Kindred Built Its Home Swap Collection for World Cup Host Cities
AI Travel Guides
Tourlii creates personalized journeys for smarter world exploration
Women-Led Travel Journeys
Geographic Expeditions Launched its 'Women of the World Collection'
Summer Camp-Inspired Travel Experiences
EF Ultimate Break Debuts Camp Ultimate, Targeting Gen Z
Story-Driven Adventure Tourism
Disney Expands Immersive Guided Travel Across Europe and Asia
Luxury Medical Tourism Partnerships
Three Companies Partner to Boost Miami Medical Tourism
Livestreamed Travel Campaigns
IShowSpeed and Expedia are Engaging and Inspiring Gen Z Travelers
Cultural Luxury Hospitality
The Dali EDITION Blends Luxury with Yunnan's Cultural Heritage
Pop-Up Sports Hospitality
Toronto’s FIFA Fan Festival Turns Urban Spaces into Immersive Fan Hubs
Local-Led Culinary Experiences
Intrepid Offers a Diverse Range of Food Tours for Curious Travelers
Business Traveler Wellness Guides
Corporate Traveler Partners with Sweat for a Wellness Guide
Tourism Energy Villages
Goa Government Pilots Net Positive, Low-Impact Tourism Clusters
Waffles-Centric Travel Experiences
Choice Hotels International Conducts a Nationwide Survey
PTO-Themed Vacation Competitions
siggi’s Debuts the PT-YO Challenge to Help Consumers Use Up PTO
Soccer-Inspired RV Platform Initiatives
RV Rental Platform Outdoorsy Targets Soccer Fans
Immersive Queue Displays
Samsung Transforms Everland Wait Lines with Interactive 3D Safari Visuals
Game Card Vacation Stays
The UNO Social Club Turns the Card Game into a Themed Vacation Stay
Beer Beach Guides
Corona Released Its 2026 Beach 100 Guide With 27 New Coastal Destinations
Accessible Tourism Training Programs
TravelAbility and VisitAble Boast Disability Inclusion
Luxury Experiential Rail Travel
Napa Valley Wine Train Combines Gourmet Dining and Winery Visits
Travel Story Visuals
Travel Wrapped Turns Your Annual Journeys Into Shareable Infographics
Travel-Focused Regional Websites
Tourism Authority of Thailand Debuts a Dedicated Online Portal
Travel Organization Tools
Travel Planner Keeps Every Part Of Your Trip Organized In One Place
Holiday-Themed Hospitality Experiences
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts Announces Its Holiday Plans
Science-Backed Adventure Collaborations
Toyota, AllGear Digital & Immersion Neuroscience Partner
Underrated Travel Locations
Intrepid Travel Has Released Its Annual Not Hot List
Travel Community Platforms
Tripnation Travel Community Connects Through Stories, Groups, & Guides
Festive Home Exchange Opportunities
HomeExchange Promotes Canadian Stays for the Holiday Season
Ten-Day Culture Tours
Trafalgar's Travel Guide Features Curated Music and Cuisine Destinations
Super App Travel Features
Uber Added Hotel Bookings & Travel Tools at Its Go-Get Product Event
International Tourism Festivals
China Runs a Special International Tourism Festival
Storybook Travel Agencies
Dr. Seuss Travel Agency Turns Classic Books into Imaginary Destinations
Mexican-Inspired Afternoon Teas
Virgin Atlantic's Afternoon Tea-quila Celebrates a Top Destination
Customized K-Beauty Tours
NOL World's Personalized K-Beauty Curation Tour Helps Skincare Consumers
Colorful Promotional Travel Campaigns
Curaçao Tourist Board Marks First Chicago Nonstop Flight
World Cup Travel Packages
Raffles Boston Offers a Luxury World Cup Stay with Helicopter Transfers
European Food Tours
Air Canada Offers Curated Food Tourism Packages and Guides
Global Travel Hubs
NomadMania Helps Travelers Plan, Track, Map, And Connect Worldwide
Soccer-Themed Entertainment Events
Sky Zone Turns Global Soccer Excitement into Active Play
Social Travel Booking Platforms
TikTok GO Turns Creator Travel Videos Into Bookable Trips
AI-Powered Tourism Guides
South African Tourism and GuideGeek Launch the Siyanda AI Assistant
Carrier Pigeon Campaigns
The Travel Agency's Viral Project Pigeon Spiked Social Media Engagement
Stadium Stay Experiences
Marriott Bonvoy Introduces a World Cup Final Sleepover Suite for Fans
Ultra-Accessible Hotel Developments
Texas is Pioneering Disability-Conscious Travel Accommodations
Experiential Travel Campaigns
The China National Tourist Office in LA Seeks to Promote Travel
Gastronomy-Based Travel Adventures
Tourradar Features Cross-Continental Culinary and Food Tours
Gamified Destination Tourism
Connecticut Launches Rewards Platform for Local Exploration
World Cup Hospitality Kits
Newark’s ‘Stay & Play’ Packages Turn Hotels into FIFA 2026 Fan Hubs
Haute Hotel-Branded Travel Experiences
The Latest Four Seasons Private Jet Experience is Luxe
Smart Travel Planners
CityOne Offers Real-Time Bookings And Seamless Trip Planning
Lie-Flat Night Bus Seats
Twiliner Reimagines European Night Travel with Hotel-Grade Sleeping Seats
Travel Package Marketplaces
Holicay Helps Travelers Build and Access Custom Travel Experiences
Inspired Travel Planning
CloneMyTrips Turns Social Travel Inspiration Into Bookable Trips
Refreshing Spring Getaway Experiences
Tourism Nanaimo Has Launched the Break Spring Campaign
IP Theme Parks
iQIYI Brings Its Streaming IP into Immersive Real-World Theme Park Experiences
Conscientious Tourism Campaigns
Evaneos Advocates Against Overtourism in a New Campaign
Customized Soccer Tournament Packages
Roadtrips Unveiled 2026 FIFA World Cup Travel Packages
AI Travel Planners
CloneMyTrips Transforms Social Media Travel Inspiration Into Bookable Trips
Festive Travel Getaways
Air Canada Vacations Launches Christmas Market Tour Packages
Modern Travel Collaborations
American Express and STAUD Launch a Resortwear Collection
Community Travel Platforms
Discover Hidden Gems and Share Locations with TravelShare
Gamified Travel Companions
Make Travel an Adventure With the CountryQuest Gamified Travel App
Travel-Focused Holiday Promotions
Ricardo Beverly Hill is Running a Festive Promotion This Season
Strategic Urban Development Programs
The Yokohama Silk Renaissance Embraces Global Luxury
Global Healthcare Access
SafeMedicalTravel Connects Patients To Affordable Medical Care In India
Event-Led Luxury Cruises
VidantaWorld Builds Yacht Itineraries Around Eclipses and Cultural Events
Yucatán Sourced Seasonal Boxes
Flamingo Estate Unveiled a Mexico Edition Subscription Box
New Year Travel Experiences
Trip.com Group Spotlights 2026 Lunar New Year Travel
Scottish Tourism Campaigns
VisitScotland Used NYC Tartan Week to Drive Scotland Tourism In The USA
Mobile Creator Experiences
Nikon Connects Creators Through Interactive Multi-City Events
Globally Inspired Sauna Destinations
The Sauna Summit Features a Diverse Sauna Collection
Seasonal Reservation Street Installations
Uber UK Launches 'Reserve' by Mother
Inclusive Tourism-Focused Campaigns
Orange County Has Collaborated with Wheel the World
Regional Travel Campaigns
Wego and Visit Qatar Partner for a Localized Campaign
Retail-Style Hotel Commerce
Aven Hospitality Embeds E-Commerce Features into Hotel Journeys
Destination-Branded Transportation
Themed Taxis Promote Scottish Travel During Major Soccer Events
Cocktail-Focused Collaborative Events
El Mayor Tequila & Tales of the Cocktail Foundation Partner
Holistic Wellness Travel Campaigns
The Tourism Authority of Thailand Participates in WTM 2025
Eco-Friendly Tourism Campaigns
Dominica Launches a New Tourism Campaign Dubbed 'Nature of Love'
Moon-Inspired Spain Tours
The Grand Tour of Spain: Total Solar Eclipse Has Beaches and Museums
Longevity Holiday Resorts
TheLifeCo St. Lucia Introduces Flexible Wellness-Focused Stays
Vacation Mode Activations
San Miguel's Holiday Mirror Transforms Passersby with AR
Italian Tour Collections
EF Go Ahead Tours Launched 'Made with Amore'
Multi-Benefit Wellness Bundles
Hotel X Toronto Introduces a New Experience Wellness Package
Multinational Cultural Programs
Silk Road Week Marks the Closure of Its Exhibition in Brazil
Travel Discovery Platforms
bestin.city Helps Travelers Discover Top Attractions And Nearby Gems
Event-Centric Camping Experiences
Huttopia Hosts World Cup Viewing and Activities at Its Campsites
Immersive Polar Exploration
Atlas Ocean Voyages Expands Luxury Arctic Expedition Travel
Personalized Travel Planners
Exploro Provides Tailored Recommendations & Streamlined Trip Planning
Immersive Art Travel Programs
Marriott launches artist residency stays
AI-Powered Travel Discovery
Amap Uses AI Rankings to Guide Singapore Visitors
Virtual City Explorers
Citywalki Offers Immersive Virtual Experiences In Over 140 Cities
Personalized Travel Planning
Globe Tales Delivers Travel Tips, Tools, and Curated Recommendations
AI Travel Planners
Travania Converts Videos And Images Into Complete Travel Itineraries
Stress-Free Travel Resources
Pacific Mind Health Debuts '10 Ways to Travel with More Ease'
Domestic North American Adventures
EF World Journeys Launches 'Go Americas' Itineraries
Hyper-Local Guided Culinary Experiences
Tasty Tours Toronto Debuts New Guided Experiences
AI African Tourism Guides
Siyanda Helps North American Travelers Plan Trips to South Africa
Interactive Traveler-Focused Campaigns
Tessan Will Spotlight the 100 Travelers Campaign
Points-Powered Sports Travel
point.me Helps Fans Use Rewards for World Cup Travel and Tickets
Tour Operator Travel Packages
Goway Introduces Four New Itineraries and Excursions for Travelers
Curated Travel Plans
Travely Provides Ready-to-Use Itineraries for Stress-Free Exploration
Travel Safety Platforms
Tourist Guards Helps You Report and Avoid Travel Scams Worldwide
Immersive Nighttime Theme Parks
SeaWorld Combines Concerts, Drone Displays and Live Entertainment
Elevated Resort Culinary Menus
Sunset World Group Upgrades Its Cancun & Riviera Maya Experiences
Underwater Hospitality Suites
The Manta Resort Launches a Regenerative Ocean Retreat
Vineyard Trail Experiences
Yorkshire Wineries Unite to Offer a Multi-Stop Wine Tourism Journey
Slow Immersion Travel
Tripmasters Promotes Longer Stays and Experience-Focused Vacations
Cultural Travel Stays
Connect With Local Families Abroad Through Adventure Homestay
A-Lister Vacation Getaways
Trainline x Deuxmoi Partner for Celebrity-Inspired European Itineraries
Immersive Narrative Tourism
EF Ultimate Break Turns Ashridge House Into a Live Murder Mystery Game
International Traveler-Focused Campaigns
Brand USA Launches Two Complementary Campaigns
Travel Visa Tools
FastOnward Generates Instant Flight Reservations For Visa And Travel Proof