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How analytics is reshaping destination marketing

Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi’s Renos Fountoulakis discusses the evolution of tourism intelligence and what it will take for destinations to remain competitive in a data-rich environment.

Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi’s Renos Fountoulakis discusses the evolution of tourism intelligence and destination marketing

In today’s hyper-competitive global tourism landscape, destination can no longer rely solely on intuition or traditional marketing approaches. The tourism industry has entered an era when data-driven decision making isn’t just advantageous; it’s essential for sustainable growth and market differentiation.
At the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), we’ve witnessed first-hand how embracing advanced analytics has transformed our approach to destination marketing. What began as basic reporting has evolved into a sophisticated ecosystem of market intelligence that informs every aspect of our strategy.

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the authorHiba Faisal
Hiba Faisal is a Junior Reporter at Campaign Middle East, part of Motivate Media Group. She handles coverage on influencer marketing and the luxury industry, and is also tasked with the brand’s social media presence. Alongside her daily reportage, she produces and edits video content for Campaign’s digital platforms — including Reels, interviews, and behind-the-scenes features. She specialises in capturing how brands build emotional connections with their audiences by prioritising relevance and authenticity through co-creation and storytelling.