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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Danger Tourism
World's Most Dangerous Tourist Route
56
Floating Car Park
When Parking Lots Become Tourist Attractions
55
Armani Ads Accused of Promoting Sexual Tourism
54
Toronto Tourism Ads
Edgy? Um, . . . . not quite!
53
Space tourism set to enter new orbit
52
Extreme Tourism Part II
Diving With Crocodiles
51
Voluntourism
Volunteerism + Tourism
50
China Tourism Music Videos
Beijing Welcomes You
49
Docked Cruise Ship Hotels
Vancouver 2010 Olympics Opt For Floating Tourism Solution
48
Tricky Tourism Campaigns
New ‘Vive Mexico' Ads Combat Swine Flu Fears
47
Ultra Luxurious Job Offers
Tourism Queensland Offers 'Best Job in the World'
46
Grief Tourism
When Travelers Seek Tragedy
45
Guerrilla Tourism Ads
Time to Thaw: South Carolina Tourism
44
Space Tourism
Virgin Galactic
43
Identity Swapping
Latest Las Vegas Tourism Ads
42
Tourist Radio uses Interactive GPS Technology
41
Tourism in MP3 Format
40
Extreme Tourism
Swimming With Sharks
39
Credit Crunch Tourism
Aerial Virtual Tour of NYC Lets You Check Out Manhattan for Free
38
Activist Eco-Tourism
Chilean Mountaintop Experience Revitalizes Lives of Rural Residents
37
Ancient War Tourism
Atlantis Travel Agency Ads
36
Bank Notes as Business Cards
Zimbabwe Hunter at Tourism Fair
35
Eco-Tourism Falls To New York
Olafur Eliasson Waterfalls Will Grace City
34
Environmentally Endangered Tourism
Places to Visit While You Can
33
Third World Tourism
Experience Poverty 1st Hand
32
Credit Crunch On Sports, Tourism
2010 Vancouver Olympics Tickets Sales May Hurt
31
Space Tourism Trials
Virgin Galactic Releases Test Flight Video of Spacecraft
30
Rocky Tourism
Earthy Destinations Like Natural Rock Formations Gain Popularity
29
Graphic Design for Tourism
'How Very Tokyo' Reflects Foreign Views on the City
28
Top Secret Tourism
Add a Little Danger to Your Itinerary
27
Tourism is the New Cocaine for Sierra Nevada Villagers
26
Irrigation Channels as Tourist Spots
Jorge Rigau FAIA Orchestrates Tours of Isabela's Canals
25
Factory Phototourism
The World's Largest Toy Factory Is Free of Santa's Elves
24
Keyword-Based Virtual Tourism
Pastiche Lets You Explain NYC's Neighborhoods by Tag
23
Free Range People
London's Great Outdoors Tourism Ad
22
Blindfolded Sightseeing
The Blind Tourism Project
21
Shocking Tourism Ad
Controversial Eurostar Promo
20
Comic Illustrations for Tourism
Travel Book Shop Shows Importance of Reading
19
$1 Bus Rides
Megabus Takes Credit Crunched Tourists from Toronto to NYC (UPDATE)
18
Hollywood Inspired Tourism
Sex & The City Pilgrimages & More
17
Aggro-Tourism
Aggression Relieving, Stress-Busting Vacations
16
Tulip Trip Tourism
The Skagit Valley Festival Celebrates Spring Blossoms
15
Fake Tourism Products
The Made Up Pomegranate Phone Entices People to a Tourism Website
14
Riot Tourism
Political Activist Travel Breaks Down Geographic Barriers for Protesters
13
Space Tourism Suits
Orbital Outfitters
12
Space Tourism in 2008
EADS Astrium Reveals New Space Jet
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
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Yacht-Inspired Camping Trailers
This Modern Travel Trailer Concept by Maria Prokosheva is Sleek
Horror-Themed Phone Campaigns
Samsung's Join the Flip Side Takes Cues from 90s Horror Movies
Digital Nomad Concept Cars
This Multipurpose Car Was Envisioned By Students From Skoda
Ingenious De-Influencing Ads
Cuyana's De-Influencing April Fool's Campaign Highlights Greenwashing
AI Post-Apocalyptic Cities
Top10Casinos Explores the Future, Inspired by the Dune Universe
Cheese-Themed Luxury Spas
The Wedgewater Spa Highlights the Best Cheeses of Wisconsin
At-Home Beach Kits
easyJet Holidays Curated a Beach in a Box to Uplift Sun-Starved People
Toronto Film Exhibitions
Imposter Cities Exhibition Explores Architecture & Cinematic Authenticity
Augmented Reality Travel Murals
Tripadvisor's City Murals Entice People to Sunny San Diego
AI-Powered Travel Campaigns
Samsonite's Bring It 2024 Campaign Exudes Timeless Style & Durability
Caribbean Influencer Events
Toronto's Carnival Oasis 2023 Was a Celebration of Caribbean Culture
Interactive Travel Map Apps
The 'Proxi' Travel App Offers Curated Travel Plans and More
3D-Printed Hotels
A First-of-Its-Kind Hotel is Coming to Marfa, Texas
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
Convention-Challenging AC Campaigns
Samsung's WindFree Ad Stars a Savvy Grandma-Fluencer
Playful AI Travel Planner
Triplay is the Brainchild of Technology and Travel Enthusiasts
Open-Air Medi-Spa Services
The Scene Medical Beauty Bar Rides the Wave of the Beauty Market
Branded Departure Boards
"Bumble Airlines" Promotes a Premium Dating App Feature
Time Travel Fast Food Ads
These McDonald's Ads Take People Back in Time to Escape Inflation
AI Travel Campaigns
Away's Extraordinary Is Out There Uses AI to Show Real-World Destinations
Rewarding Travelwear Collections
Fruit of the Loom and Southwest Airlines Made Travel Uniforms
Tourist Destination Predictions
BonusFinder Canada Used Technology to Predict the Future
Travel-Inspired Toy Catalogs
The Tennessee Playcation Catalog Shares the Joy of Travel
Sustainable Fashion Stores
Cos Unveils Two Stores in Stockholm and Mexico City
Playful Travel-Inspired Sock Designs
HOTSOX and Meagan Morrison Debut a Range of Playful Socks
Traveling Fine Art Campaigns
EasyJet's Get Out There Features Mona Lisa, The Thinker and More
AI Travel Planners
Travel Wiz Creates Personalized Travel Itineraries in Minutes
Virtual Pub Museums
Heineken Pub Museums Spotlight Important Cultural Locations
AI-Powered Travel Chatbots
TripGen Offers Real-Time Travel Tips, Itinerary Suggestions & More
Microcation Planning Services
Going Places Travel Helps Plan the Perfect Short Vacation
Modern-Day Travel Campaigns
Louis Vuitton Invites Gisele Bündchen for 'Horizons Never End'
Travel-Focused Marketing Guides
TikTok Debuts a Playbook for Travel Marketers to Foster Engagement
AI-Powered Travel Itinerary Platforms
The 'Travelmoji' AI Travel Planner Makes Use of ChatGPT
Lavish Ecotourism Resorts
Saudi Arabia's 'Zardun' Resort Lets You Experience Local Flora & Fauna
Viral Video Databases
Viral Ideas Offers Inspiration for a Content Creator's Next Big Video
Luggage-Honoring Fashion Collections
The Louis Vuitton 'Flight Mode' Collection is Travel-Ready
Gifting-Focused Travel Chocolate Products
Ferrero Travel Market Has Shown Off New Treats
Car-Branded Basketball Giveaways
Canada Basketball & Turo Debut Unforgettable Fan Experiences
Intentionally Dented Luggage Designs
There is a New and Upgraded Crash Baggage Edition
Outdoor-Inspired Collaborative Capsules
Merrell 1TRL & Trippin Unveils the Natural Highs Campaign
Slimed Food Festivals
Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts is Hosting Its First-Ever Food & Slime Festival
Playful Creativity-Focused Campaigns
Sharpie® Launches the World is Your Canvas Tour
Organized Travel Planning Templates
Notion Travel Itinerary Planner Has Navigation and Expenses
Immersive Holographic Zoos
Hologram Zoo Lets Visitors Interact with Animals Like Never Before
Movie-Themed South American Vacations
Adventures by Disney Just Added an Encanto-Themed Trip
Zero-Waste Voucher Solutions
On-us Launches New Technology for Sustainable Event Engagement
Multilingual AI Travel App
Traveluh Accounts for Different Cultural Nuances When Planning
Collaborative Travel Planning Tools
Hollihopper Offers Live Collaboration to Organize Itineraries
Empowering Fashion Films
Victoria's Secret World Tour Reimagines the Iconic Show as a Feature Film
Retrospective Travel Accessories Exhibit
Rimowa Celebrates 125 Years with a New Exhibit
Comfort-Focused Wellness Experiences
Hotel X Toronto Now Offers Spa Services Inside Guest Rooms
Personalized Guided Audio Tours
WeGoTrip Slows Travel Down with Personalized Audio Guides
Sustainable Luxury Hotels
Hotel Juana's Sustainable Transformation: Upcycling Luxury in Antibes
Luxe Tented Biophilic Resorts
Luxury Frontiers Designs The New Naviva Resort in Mexico
Co-Branded Digital Travel Hubs
The Corona Global Hub Spotlights Experiences Rooted in Nature
London-Inspired Sporty Campaigns
Nike Presents the Pulse of London Campaign Honoring the City
Rejuvenated Former Bank Buildings
This Dutch Building Now Boasts Solar Panels & Insect Hotels
Weekend Excursion City Vehicles
The Playbox Urban Mobility Vehicle is Imagined for 2040
360 Photo Booths
PhotoboothTO Introduces the Future of Event Photography in Canada
AI Travel Campaigns
Trivago is Using AI to Replace Spokespeople & Simplify Productions
Car Rental Partnerships
Turo & Hopper Join Forces to Revolutionize Car Booking in Travel Industry
Avocado-Centric Pop-Ups
Avocados From Mexico's House of Goodness is Coming to the Real World
Caribbean Microcation Destinations
Pin and Travel's Microcation Program Shows the Best of Cancun
Suspended Connected Cabin Hotels
María José Gutiérrez Designs the Zeuhary Hospedaje Campestre
Themed Hotel Rooms
Island Shangri-La Launches ‘Themed Room Experiences’ for Hotel Guests
Dynamic Convertable Camper Vans
Citroën Unveils the Type Holidays Inspired by the Type H
Post-Vacation Task Helpers
KAYAK And Taskrabbit Helps Individuals with Post-Vacation Tasks
Minimal Wooden Lush Hotels
Frida Escobeda Designs the Boca de Agua Hotel in Quintana Roo
Multi-Generational Travel Deals
easyJet Holidays' Grans Go Free Supports Affordable Family Travel
Sustainable DMO-Focused Initiatives
Expedia Group Debuts Two Innovative Programs for DMOs
Accessible Tourism Applications
Vacayit Incorporates Audio Experiences into Its Platform
Canadian Tourism Campaigns
Destination Canada and Caleb Simpson Launch New Travel Campaign
Sporty Solo Travel Platforms
SurfYogaBeer is a New York City-based Active & Social Travel Company
Luxury Experiential Event Brands
The Concierge Club Expands to the US Market
Two-in-One Vacation Programs
Icelandair’s Stopover Program Turns One Vacation into Two
Immersive Language-Learning Apps
Travel Echo Helps Travelers Engage With Locals Abroad
Cinco de Mayo Campaigns
Cuervo with Haley Lu Richardson on a Celebratory Campaign
Virtual Oil Tasting Experiences
Corto Lures Consumers in with a Virtual Tasting Experience
Generation-Uniting Family Vacations
Backroads Crafts Vacations for Parents with Adult Children
Detailed Travel-Planning Apps
80days.me Will Design a European Adventure in Minutes
AI City Travel Planners
Travelicious is an AI Travel Planner Specifically for Cities
Globally Inspired Cocktail Menus
The Pine Bar's Wanderlust Menu Offers a Journey for the Senses
Content-Filled Short Vacations
Hello Canary Islands Offers Streamlined Vacation Packages
Treehouse-Style Tranquil Resorts
Frida Esobedo Designs the New Boca de Agua in Mexico
Vacation Rental Campaigns
Airbnb Debuts an Animated Ad That Celebrates Booking a Place to Yourself
Multigenerational Destination Tours
Sita World Tours Crafts its Tours to Suit Multiple Age Groups
Rental Bathroom Amenity Projects
Sojo and Clean the World Revolutionize Rental Amenities Recycling
Multi-Generational Vacation Packages
Multigenerational Vacations Connect Seniors with Grandkids
Desert-Inspired Campground Hotels
BIG and ICON Join Forces to Develop the El Cosmico Project
Branded Rest Stops
Kinder Bueno's Summer Gets Bueno Program Includes a Special Destination
Tech-Enhanced Travel Planning
Travvit is a Travel Discovery Platform to Inspire Better Vacations
AI Travel Planners
Chonki.ai Lets Users Browse Curated Travel Experiences from Experts
Automotive Parking Lot Pop-Ups
Mercedes-Benz Turned Parking Lot Spaces into a Mini Showroom
Immersive Movie Experiences
Canon Shared a Unique Experience of Knock at the Cabin CES 2023
Active Young Adult Getaways
Butterfield & Robinson's Young Adult Departures are Engaging
Exclusive Hotel Vacation Clubs
Hyatt Hotels Launches a New Vacation Club Program for Guests
Exclusive Culinary Road Trips
Turo Partners with MICHELIN Guide for Exclusive Experience
Boomer-Friendly Travel Services
Silver Travel Advisor Offers Curated Holidays for Mature Travelers
Sustainable Bamboo Tourism Bikes
Vélo Cuba Creates Bamboo Bikes for Locals to Tour Around
Multi-Generational Travel Services
Tauck Bridges Journeys are Engineered for Full Families
Lexington Travel Campaigns
The Look at Lexington Campaign Showcases Kentucky's Hidden Gem
Model-Backed Travel Skincare
Madison Headrick Launches a Beauty Brand for Frequent Travelers
Deserted Island Billboards
Silk & Spice Set Up a Billboard for Fans to Go and Find
TV-Inspired Parisian Trips
DHARMA Curated a Trip to Paris Inspired by Netflix's Emily in Paris
Exotic Vacation Services
Down Under Endeavors Provides Experiences for All Types of People
Community Sweepstake Initiatives
Verizon Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with a Sweepstakes
Free Family Hotel Getaways
A U.K-Based Hotel Company is Offering Free Rooms for Senior Citizens
Social Trip-Planning Apps
TripMap Makes Trip Planning Easier with Expense Tracking and More
Social Digital Nomad Apps
The 'Citizen Remote' App Supports Remote Workers and More
Solar Cell Cycling Paths
These Dutch Cycling Paths Are Sheathed In Photovoltaic Cells
Best Time to Travel Tools
KAYAK Recommends the Best Days to Book Flights and Hotels
Jungle-Inspired Rental Operations
HYBRID and Palma Join to Create the NICO Sayulita
Bespoke Wellness Trips
Naya Traveler Specializes in Crafting Bespoke Journeys Across Latin America
Purpose-Driven Boomer Vacations
Discover Corps' Volunteer Vacations Appeal to Active Older Adults
Comfort-Focused Business Features
Uber Launches a Series of Features to Benefit Business Travelers
Renovated Airport Upgrades
Upgrades to Turkey's Kayseri Airport Could Triple Its Annual Visitors
Curated Flight Deal Apps
The Going App Offers Expert and Personalized Travel Deals
Virtual Countryside Experiences
L'Occitane's Virtual Experience Transports Visitors to Provence
Regionally-Inspired Barbecue Menus
City Barbeque Just Kicked Off its Flavors of America Road Trip
Swift Travel Solutions
Equinox Hotels & BLADE Have Partnered to Redefine Luxury and Focus on Time
All-in-One Travel Planners
Traveleva Keeps All Bookings and Itineraries in One Place
Revamped Modern Phone Booths
100architects Brings Digital Touches to the Classic Phone Booth
City Exploration Apps
Concrete is a Social Exploration App Inviting Users to Discover Their City
Virtual STEM Fieldtrips
Panasonic, Katie Ledecky & Discovery Education Spotlight STEM Innovations
Winter Ice Sculpture Festivals
Mongolia's Snow and Ice Festival Runs Until the End of January
Solo Travel Apps
Bunji Connects Like-Minded Travelers to Enrich Authentic Experiences
Hotel-Led Vintage Markets
The MOB Hôtel Hosted a Vintage Market, an Eco Conference and Workshops
Inflated Vibrant Futuristic Buses
Midjourney Helped Create the Mutated School Bus Design
50+ Solo Travel Experiences
Canadian Company Explore Curates 50+ Singles Trips
Cocktail-Inspired Togetherness Activations
Smirnoff's Global Connectivity Initiative Launched
Food-Focused Travel Guide Platforms
'FoodieTrip' Connects Hungry Travelers to Experienced Guides
Cost-Saving Hotel Promotions
Beach Town Travel Offers the Fourth Night Free on Bookings
Eco-Friendly Travel Cosmetics
The KinKind Travel Sets Bring Natural Cosmetics on the Road
Festive Hotel Decor Campaigns
IHG Hotels & Resorts Launches the Seasonal Winter Chalet Campaign
Mobile Weenie Wedding Chapels
Oscar Mayer Made a Mobile Wedding Chapel for Springtime Ceremonies
Digital International Move Support
Country Out Helps People Get Organized Before a Big Move
Locally Driven Travel Agencies
On the Go Tours Offers Authentic Lodgings and Luxury Accommodations
Natural Landscape-Themed Passports
The Government of Canada Refreshes Its Passport Designs
Proposed Spanish Speed Trains
A New Train Could Whisk Passengers from Malaga and Marbella
Renovated Luxe Resort Hotels
Tara Bernerd & Partners Redesigns the Tranquil Maroma Hotel