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into arrivals, market by market, and show what every campaign brought in.</p> <div class="dm-actions"><a class="dm-btn vh-cta" href="#talk">Speak to Velocity</a><a class="dm-link" href="#playbook">Get the free playbook <svg class="dm-ic"><use href="#i-arrow"/></svg></a></div> <div class="vr-trust"><span>Trusted by 40+ clients across 20+ markets</span><ul><li><img src="https://velocity-site-assets.vercel.app/home-v27/assets/mono/joyalukkas.png" alt="Joyalukkas" style="--h:25px" loading="lazy"></li><li><img src="https://velocity-site-assets.vercel.app/home-v27/assets/mono/crescent.png" alt="Crescent Enterprises" style="--h:38px" loading="lazy"></li><li><img src="https://velocity-site-assets.vercel.app/home-v27/assets/mono/mal.png" alt="Mal" style="--h:34px" loading="lazy"></li><li><img src="https://velocity-site-assets.vercel.app/home-v27/assets/mono/riva.png" alt="Riva" style="--h:49px" loading="lazy"></li><li><img src="https://velocity-site-assets.vercel.app/home-v27/assets/mono/karti.png" alt="Karti Store" style="--h:35px" loading="lazy"></li><li><img src="https://velocity-site-assets.vercel.app/home-v27/assets/mono/buupass.png" alt="BuuPass" style="--h:52px" loading="lazy"></li></ul></div> </div> <div class="vo-pick" data-pick> <div class="dm-chrome"><span class="dm-dots"><i></i><i></i><i></i></span><span class="crumb">Your growth plan / <b>Tourism</b></span></div> <div class="vo-pick-b"> <span class="vo-pick-l">Which describes you?</span> <div class="dm-seg" role="radiogroup" aria-label="Which describes you"><button type="button" role="radio" aria-checked="true">Tourism boards</button><button type="button" role="radio" aria-checked="false">Destination marketers</button><button type="button" role="radio" aria-checked="false">Tourism developers</button></div> <div class="vo-pick-p on"><b>We find where travellers drop between first inspiration and arrival, and fix each step.</b> <div class="vm"><div class="vm-head"><span class="vm-l">Of every 100 visitors to your site</span><span class="vm-pill">Source: India</span></div><div class="vm-bars vm-f6"><div class="vm-bar">Site visitors<span><i style="--w:1.00"></i></span><b data-to="100" data-suf="%">100%</b></div><div class="vm-bar">Itinerary viewed<span><i style="--w:0.37"></i></span><b data-to="37" data-suf="%">37%</b></div><div class="vm-bar">Partner offer clicked<span><i style="--w:0.12"></i></span><b data-to="12" data-suf="%">12%</b></div><div class="vm-bar">Flight or hotel searched<span><i style="--w:0.07"></i></span><b data-to="7" data-suf="%">7%</b></div><div class="vm-bar">Booked<span><i style="--w:0.02"></i></span><b data-to="2.4" data-suf="%">2.4%</b></div><div class="vm-bar">Arrived<span><i style="--w:0.02"></i></span><b data-to="2.1" data-suf="%">2.1%</b></div></div></div></div> <div class="vo-pick-p"><b>We find where travellers drop between seeing a campaign and booking, and fix each step.</b> <div class="vm"><div class="vm-head"><span class="vm-l">Of every 100 people reached</span><span class="vm-pill">Source: Germany</span></div><div class="vm-bars vm-f6"><div class="vm-bar">Reached<span><i style="--w:1.00"></i></span><b data-to="100" data-suf="%">100%</b></div><div class="vm-bar">Engaged<span><i style="--w:0.14"></i></span><b data-to="14" data-suf="%">14%</b></div><div class="vm-bar">Visited site<span><i style="--w:0.05"></i></span><b data-to="5" data-suf="%">5%</b></div><div class="vm-bar">Saved a trip<span><i style="--w:0.02"></i></span><b data-to="2" data-suf="%">2%</b></div><div class="vm-bar">Booked<span><i style="--w:0.01"></i></span><b data-to="0.6" data-suf="%">0.6%</b></div><div class="vm-bar">Arrived<span><i style="--w:0.01"></i></span><b data-to="0.5" data-suf="%">0.5%</b></div></div></div></div> <div class="vo-pick-p"><b>We find where guests drop between first look and a booked stay, and fix each step.</b> <div class="vm"><div class="vm-head"><span class="vm-l">Of every 100 visits</span><span class="vm-pill">New resort</span></div><div class="vm-bars vm-f6"><div class="vm-bar">Site visits<span><i style="--w:1.00"></i></span><b data-to="100" data-suf="%">100%</b></div><div class="vm-bar">Rooms viewed<span><i style="--w:0.44"></i></span><b data-to="44" data-suf="%">44%</b></div><div class="vm-bar">Dates checked<span><i style="--w:0.21"></i></span><b data-to="21" data-suf="%">21%</b></div><div class="vm-bar">Booking started<span><i style="--w:0.08"></i></span><b data-to="8" data-suf="%">8%</b></div><div class="vm-bar">Booked<span><i style="--w:0.03"></i></span><b data-to="3" data-suf="%">3%</b></div><div class="vm-bar">Stayed<span><i style="--w:0.03"></i></span><b data-to="2.8" data-suf="%">2.8%</b></div></div></div></div> </div> </div> </div></section> <section class="vh-sec alt" id="market"><div class="dm-wrap"> <div class="vo-head"><h2 class="vo-h2">Travel discovery is moving.</h2></div> <div class="vo-acc vr-acc" data-acc><div class="on"><span class="n">01</span><div><h3>AI plans the trip</h3><p>Travellers ask AI where to go and what to do.</p></div></div><div><span class="n">02</span><div><h3>Creators drive decisions</h3><p>A video does more than a brochure ever did.</p></div></div><div><span class="n">03</span><div><h3>Source markets need spreading</h3><p>Relying on one or two markets is a risk.</p></div></div><div><span class="n">04</span><div><h3>Awareness must prove arrivals</h3><p>Boards are asked what each campaign brought in.</p></div></div></div> </div></section> <section class="vh-sec" id="practices"><div class="dm-wrap"> <div class="vo-head"><h2 class="vo-h2">What the best destinations do.</h2></div> <div class="vo-four vo-moves" data-onview><article class="vo-card fill vo-move"><div class="vm"><span class="vm-l">Asked in AI</span><div class="vm-segs" style="margin-top:12px" data-cycle><span class="hit">Winter sun</span><span>Family trip</span><span>Desert stay</span><span>Diving</span></div><div class="vm-row" style="margin-top:12px">Your destination named<span class="vm-pill">Cited</span></div></div><h3>Own the AI answer</h3><p>Named when travellers ask AI where to go.</p><div class="vo-hp"><small>The hard part</small><span>Content AI trusts, in many languages.</span></div></article><article class="vo-card fill vo-move"><div class="vm"><span class="vm-l">Arrivals growth by source market</span><div class="vm-bars"><div class="vm-bar">India<span><i style="--w:1.00"></i></span><b>34%</b></div><div class="vm-bar">Germany<span><i style="--w:0.62"></i></span><b>21%</b></div><div class="vm-bar">China<span><i style="--w:0.35"></i></span><b>12%</b></div></div></div><h3>Campaigns per source market</h3><p>Each market gets its own message and channels.</p><div class="vo-hp"><small>The hard part</small><span>Local language, platforms and timing for each.</span></div></article><article class="vo-card fill vo-move"><div class="vm"><div class="vm-article"><span class="vm-l">Attribution</span><b>Campaign to arrivals, per market</b><span class="ln"></span><span class="ln s"></span></div><div class="vm-row" style="margin-top:12px">Arrivals traced this quarter<span class="vm-pill" data-to="18400">0</span></div></div><h3>Measure to arrival</h3><p>From impression to booking to arrival, in one view.</p><div class="vo-hp"><small>The hard part</small><span>Data from airlines, hotels and partners.</span></div></article><article class="vo-card fill vo-move"><div class="vm"><div class="vm-serp"><span class="vm-q"><svg class="dm-ic"><use href="#i-search"/></svg>things to do in winter</span><div class="vm-res"><i data-to="1" data-from="6">6</i>Your destination guide</div></div></div><h3>Always-on content</h3><p>Guides and stories found all year, not just in campaigns.</p><div class="vo-hp"><small>The hard part</small><span>Publishing every week, in every language.</span></div></article></div> </div></section> <section class="vh-sec alt" id="capabilities"><div class="dm-wrap"> <div class="vo-head"><h2 class="vo-h2">Six ways we grow destinations.</h2></div> <div class="vo-bento vr-bento"><article class="vo-card fill vc w3"><div class="vc-h"><span class="dm-tile"><svg class="dm-ic"><use href="#i-search"/></svg></span><h3>SEO and AI search</h3></div><p>Found and recommended when travellers plan.</p><ul class="vc-inc"><li><svg class="dm-ic"><use href="#i-check"/></svg><span>Pages per experience and season</span></li><li><svg class="dm-ic"><use href="#i-check"/></svg><span>Answers travellers ask AI</span></li><li><svg class="dm-ic"><use href="#i-check"/></svg><span>Content in source languages</span></li></ul><div class="vm vr-viz vr-ai" data-onview><span class="vm-q"><svg class="dm-ic"><use href="#i-chat"/></svg>Where should we go for a winter family holiday?</span><div class="vr-ans"><span class="ln"></span><span class="ln s"></span><span class="vr-cite"><b>Your destination</b> is recommended for warm weather and short flights <i>1</i></span></div></div></article><article class="vo-card fill vc w3"><div class="vc-h"><span class="dm-tile"><svg class="dm-ic"><use href="#i-target"/></svg></span><h3>Source market campaigns</h3></div><p>Budget moved to the markets that arrive.</p><ul class="vc-inc"><li><svg class="dm-ic"><use href="#i-check"/></svg><span>Spend by market that arrives</span></li><li><svg class="dm-ic"><use href="#i-check"/></svg><span>Airline and hotel co-ops</span></li><li><svg class="dm-ic"><use href="#i-check"/></svg><span>Campaigns timed to booking windows</span></li></ul><div class="vm vr-viz" data-onview><div class="vm-head"><span class="vm-l">Cost per booked trip, USD</span></div><div class="vm-bars vr-cac"><div class="vm-bar best">India<span><i style="--w:0.53"></i></span><b>38</b></div><div class="vm-bar">Saudi Arabia<span><i style="--w:0.61"></i></span><b>44</b></div><div class="vm-bar">Germany<span><i style="--w:0.85"></i></span><b>61</b></div><div class="vm-bar">UK<span><i style="--w:1.00"></i></span><b>72</b></div></div></div></article><article class="vo-card fill vc"><div class="vc-h"><span class="dm-tile"><svg class="dm-ic"><use href="#i-pen"/></svg></span><h3>Destination content</h3></div><p>Stories that make a trip feel possible.</p><ul class="vc-inc"><li><svg class="dm-ic"><use href="#i-check"/></svg><span>Itineraries by traveller type</span></li><li><svg class="dm-ic"><use href="#i-check"/></svg><span>Seasonal guides</span></li><li><svg class="dm-ic"><use href="#i-check"/></svg><span>Photo and video library</span></li></ul><div class="vm vr-viz" data-onview><div class="vm-head"><span class="vm-l">Trips saved from guides</span><span class="vm-k" data-to="9200">0</span></div><svg class="vr-spark" viewBox="0 0 200 50" preserveAspectRatio="none"><path d="M2 46 C45 45 70 30 100 32 S165 10 198 7"/></svg></div></article><article class="vo-card fill vc"><div class="vc-h"><span class="dm-tile"><svg class="dm-ic"><use href="#i-users"/></svg></span><h3>Creators and social</h3></div><p>Creators whose followers actually travel.</p><ul class="vc-inc"><li><svg class="dm-ic"><use href="#i-check"/></svg><span>Creator trips that convert</span></li><li><svg class="dm-ic"><use href="#i-check"/></svg><span>Content reused in ads</span></li><li><svg class="dm-ic"><use href="#i-check"/></svg><span>Shares tracked to bookings</span></li></ul><div class="vm vr-viz vr-tree" data-onview><div class="vr-t1"><i></i></div><div class="vr-t2"><i></i><i></i><i></i></div><div class="vr-t3"><i></i><i></i><i></i><i></i><i></i><i></i><i></i><i></i><i></i></div><span class="vm-l">One creator trip, two shares deep</span></div></article><article class="vo-card fill vc"><div class="vc-h"><span class="dm-tile"><svg class="dm-ic"><use href="#i-chart"/></svg></span><h3>Tourism analytics</h3></div><p>Every campaign traced to arrivals.</p><ul class="vc-inc"><li><svg class="dm-ic"><use href="#i-check"/></svg><span>Campaign to arrival tracked</span></li><li><svg class="dm-ic"><use href="#i-check"/></svg><span>Cost per booked trip</span></li><li><svg class="dm-ic"><use href="#i-check"/></svg><span>Reports by source market</span></li></ul><div class="vm vr-viz vr-mix" data-onview><div class="vm-head"><span class="vm-l">Bookings by first touch</span></div><div class="vr-stack"><i style="--w:31"></i><i style="--w:27"></i><i style="--w:25"></i><i style="--w:17"></i></div><ul><li><span class="k1"></span>Search 31%</li><li><span class="k2"></span>Creators 27%</li><li><span class="k3"></span>Paid 25%</li><li><span class="k4"></span>Partners 17%</li></ul></div></article><article class="vo-card fill w6 vc"><div class="vc-t"><div class="vc-h"><span class="dm-tile"><svg class="dm-ic"><use href="#i-link"/></svg></span><h3>Partners and stakeholders</h3></div><p>Airlines, hotels and operators in one plan.</p><ul class="vc-inc"><li><svg class="dm-ic"><use href="#i-check"/></svg><span>Airlines and hotels in one plan</span></li><li><svg class="dm-ic"><use href="#i-check"/></svg><span>Shared targets and data</span></li><li><svg class="dm-ic"><use href="#i-check"/></svg><span>Monthly partner reviews</span></li></ul></div><div class="vm vr-viz vr-steps" data-onview><div><i>1</i>Shared targets</div><div><i>2</i>Joint campaigns</div><div><i>3</i>Shared reporting</div></div></article></div> </div></section> <section class="vh-sec" id="work"><div class="dm-wrap"> <div class="vi-head-row"><div class="vi-head"><h2>Results from our work in other sectors.</h2><p class="dm-lede">Three engagements, each with the number it moved.</p></div><a class="dm-link" href="/case-studies">All case studies <svg class="dm-ic"><use href="#i-arrow"/></svg></a></div> <div class="vi-grid c3"><a class="vi-card ring vi-cs" href="/case-studies/promo-optimization-travel-south-africa"><b>47<span class="vh-sx">%</span></b><em>Promo Spend Efficiency Improvement</em><h3>A Leading Travel Marketplace, South Africa</h3><div class="vi-cs-f"><span class="dm-pill">Analytics</span><span class="dm-link">Read it <svg class="dm-ic"><use href="#i-arrow"/></svg></span></div></a><a class="vi-card ring vi-cs" href="/case-studies/landing-page-lead-gen-events-uae"><b>374<span class="vh-sx">%</span></b><em>Improvement in Engaged Sessions</em><h3>An Events &amp; Experiences Platform, UAE</h3><div class="vi-cs-f"><span class="dm-pill">Design &amp; Content</span><span class="dm-link">Read it <svg class="dm-ic"><use href="#i-arrow"/></svg></span></div></a><a class="vi-card ring vi-cs" href="/case-studies/language-targeting-ai-saas-uae"><b>4<span class="vh-sx">x</span></b><em>Conversion Lift via Language Targeting</em><h3>An AI SaaS Platform, UAE</h3><div class="vi-cs-f"><span class="dm-pill">Analytics</span><span class="dm-link">Read it <svg class="dm-ic"><use href="#i-arrow"/></svg></span></div></a></div> </div></section> <section class="vh-sec alt" id="approach"> <div class="dm-wrap"> <div class="vh-head"> <h2>Three ways to work with us. <em>Each one a step up.</em></h2> <p class="dm-lede">Start with a plan, have us build it with your team, or hand us the number and we run it. One team carries the work the whole way.</p> </div> <div class="vh-models" id="models"> <div class="vh-mc-row"> <button class="vh-mc" type="button" data-m="0" aria-controls="mx0" aria-expanded="false"> <span class="dm-num">01</span><span class="dm-tile vh-mc-ic"><svg class="dm-ic"><use href="#i-search"></use></svg></span> <h3>Diagnose</h3> <p>We read your data, your market and your team, find where the next revenue is, then size every opportunity and put them in order.</p> <div class="vh-rcv"><b>You receive</b>A growth plan your board can approve.</div> <div class="vh-inc"><b>Includes</b><ol><li class="y">Diagnose</li><li class="n">Build</li><li class="n">Run</li><li class="n">Optimize</li></ol></div> <div class="vh-mx-inline" data-tpl="0"></div> </button> <button class="vh-mc" type="button" data-m="1" aria-controls="mx1" aria-expanded="false"> <span class="dm-num">02</span><span class="dm-tile vh-mc-ic"><svg class="dm-ic"><use href="#i-build"></use></svg></span> <h3>Build</h3> <p>Everything in Diagnose, then our product, engineering, data and growth people build it with your team. The people who wrote the plan deliver it.</p> <div class="vh-rcv"><b>You receive</b>The plan, then the funnel, product, data and campaigns, live and measured.</div> <div class="vh-inc"><b>Includes</b><ol><li class="y">Diagnose</li><li class="y">Build</li><li class="n">Run</li><li class="n">Optimize</li></ol></div> <div class="vh-mx-inline" data-tpl="1"></div> </button> <button class="vh-mc" type="button" data-m="2" aria-controls="mx2" aria-expanded="false"> <span class="dm-num">03</span><span class="dm-tile vh-mc-ic"><svg class="dm-ic"><use href="#i-chart"></use></svg></span> <h3>Run</h3> <p>Everything in Build, then we become your growth team: we run it every day and optimise it every month against a number we agree with you.</p> <div class="vh-rcv"><b>You receive</b>A growth engine that runs, improves and reports against your number.</div> <div class="vh-inc"><b>Includes</b><ol><li class="y">Diagnose</li><li class="y">Build</li><li class="y">Run</li><li class="y">Optimize</li></ol></div> <div class="vh-mx-inline" data-tpl="2"></div> </button> </div> <div class="vh-mx" id="mx0" data-m="0"> <div class="vh-mx-copy"> <span class="dm-num">01</span> <h3>Diagnose</h3> <p>We connect to your data, talk to your team and study your market, then rank every opportunity by what it is worth and what it takes.</p> <div class="vh-get"><b>You receive</b><span>A growth plan your board can approve: what to do, what it is worth, and what comes first.</span></div> <div class="vh-inc"><b>Includes</b><ol><li class="y">Diagnose</li><li class="n">Build</li><li class="n">Run</li><li class="n">Optimize</li></ol></div> </div> <div class="vh-mx-stage"> <div class="vh-mx-bar"><span>Growth plan / <b>Your company</b></span><div class="vh-tab3" role="group" aria-label="Stage"><button type="button" aria-pressed="true" data-go="0">Diagnose</button><button type="button" aria-pressed="false" data-go="1">Build</button><button type="button" aria-pressed="false" data-go="2">Run</button></div></div> <div class="vh-mx-body vh-live" data-seq="450,450,450,450,700,600,600,700,3200"> <div class="vh-dg vh-ui"> <div class="vh-src"> <div class="vh-pop k1">Analytics and app data<span class="vh-ok g5"><svg viewBox="0 0 12 12"><path d="m2.5 6.3 2.3 2.3 4.7-5"></path></svg>Read</span></div> <div class="vh-pop k2">CRM and orders<span class="vh-ok g5"><svg viewBox="0 0 12 12"><path d="m2.5 6.3 2.3 2.3 4.7-5"></path></svg>Read</span></div> <div class="vh-pop k3">Ad accounts<span class="vh-ok g5"><svg viewBox="0 0 12 12"><path d="m2.5 6.3 2.3 2.3 4.7-5"></path></svg>Read</span></div> <div class="vh-pop k4">Market and competitors<span class="vh-ok g5"><svg viewBox="0 0 12 12"><path d="m2.5 6.3 2.3 2.3 4.7-5"></path></svg>Read</span></div> <div class="vh-pop k4">Interviews with your team<span class="vh-ok g5"><svg viewBox="0 0 12 12"><path d="m2.5 6.3 2.3 2.3 4.7-5"></path></svg>Done</span></div> </div> <div class="vh-plays"> <div class="vh-play vh-pop k6"><i>1</i><span><b>Fix checkout drop-off on mobile</b><small>Six weeks, product and data</small></span><em>AED 4.1M</em><span class="vh-track"><i class="t6" style="--w:1"></i></span></div> <div class="vh-play vh-pop k7"><i>2</i><span><b>Win back lapsed customers</b><small>CRM journeys and offers</small></span><em>AED 2.6M</em><span class="vh-track"><i class="t6" style="--w:.63"></i></span></div> <div class="vh-play vh-pop k7"><i>3</i><span><b>Enter Saudi Arabia</b><small>Market entry and acquisition</small></span><em>AED 1.9M</em><span class="vh-track"><i class="t6" style="--w:.46"></i></span></div> <div class="vh-doc vh-pop k8"><span><b>Growth plan</b>, ready for the board</span><svg class="dm-ic" style="color:#fff"><use href="#i-doc"></use></svg></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="vh-mx" id="mx1" data-m="1"> <div class="vh-mx-copy"> <span class="dm-num">02</span> <h3>Build</h3> <p>The diagnosis first, then we build in short cycles with your team. Every piece ships with the measurement that proves it worked.</p> <div class="vh-get"><b>You receive</b><span>The growth plan, then the funnel, the product changes, the data and the campaigns, live and measured.</span></div> <div class="vh-inc"><b>Includes</b><ol><li class="y">Diagnose</li><li class="y">Build</li><li class="n">Run</li><li class="n">Optimize</li></ol></div> </div> <div class="vh-mx-stage"> <div class="vh-mx-bar"><span>Delivery board / <b>Your company</b></span><div class="vh-tab3" role="group" aria-label="Stage"><button type="button" aria-pressed="false" data-go="0">Diagnose</button><button type="button" aria-pressed="true" data-go="1">Build</button><button type="button" aria-pressed="false" data-go="2">Run</button></div></div> <div class="vh-mx-body vh-live" data-seq="600,800,800,800,800,800,3200" id="board"> <div class="vh-bd vh-ui"> <div class="vh-from vh-pop k1"><span>From the diagnosis</span><span class="vh-ok on">Play 1: checkout</span><span class="vh-ok on">Play 2: win-back</span><span class="vh-ok on">Play 3: Saudi launch</span></div> <div class="vh-lane" data-lane="0"><b>Planned <span></span></b></div> <div class="vh-lane" data-lane="1"><b>Building <span></span></b></div> <div class="vh-lane" data-lane="2"><b>Live <span></span></b></div> <div class="vh-bd-k vh-pop k6"><span><b>4 of 4 live</b>, each one measured against the plan</span><svg class="dm-ic" style="color:#fff"><use href="#i-check"></use></svg></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="vh-mx" id="mx2" data-m="2"> <div class="vh-mx-copy"> <span class="dm-num">03</span> <h3>Run</h3> <p>Diagnose and build, then every month we run the engine and go round the loop again: find the next lever, ship it, measure it, and move budget to what works.</p> <div class="vh-get"><b>You receive</b><span>A growth team that owns the number with you, and reports against it every month.</span></div> <div class="vh-inc"><b>Includes</b><ol><li class="y">Diagnose</li><li class="y">Build</li><li class="y">Run</li><li class="y">Optimize</li></ol></div> </div> <div class="vh-mx-stage"> <div class="vh-mx-bar"><span>Growth engine / <b>Your company</b></span><div class="vh-tab3" role="group" aria-label="Stage"><button type="button" aria-pressed="false" data-go="0">Diagnose</button><button type="button" aria-pressed="false" data-go="1">Build</button><button type="button" aria-pressed="true" data-go="2">Run</button></div></div> <div class="vh-mx-body vh-live" data-seq="300,16000" id="run"> <div class="vh-rn2 vh-ui"> <div class="vh-loop"> <svg viewBox="0 0 220 220" aria-hidden="true"><circle class="trk" cx="110" cy="110" r="80"></circle><circle class="orb" cx="110" cy="30" r="7"></circle></svg> <span class="vh-node" style="left:50%;top:13.6%">Diagnose</span> <span class="vh-node" style="left:86.4%;top:50%">Build</span> <span class="vh-node" style="left:50%;top:86.4%">Run</span> <span class="vh-node" style="left:13.6%;top:50%">Optimize</span> <div class="vh-loop-c"><small>Month</small><b class="rm">1</b><span class="rp">of 6</span></div> </div> <div class="vh-rn2-r"> <div class="vh-bars"> <div class="vh-bars-h"><span class="vh-lbl">Revenue against target</span><b class="rt">92%</b></div> <div class="vh-bars-in"> <div class="vh-bar"><i></i><u></u><em>May</em></div><div class="vh-bar"><i></i><u></u><em>Jun</em></div><div class="vh-bar"><i></i><u></u><em>Jul</em></div> <div class="vh-bar"><i></i><u></u><em>Aug</em></div><div class="vh-bar"><i></i><u></u><em>Sep</em></div><div class="vh-bar"><i></i><u></u><em>Oct</em></div> </div> </div> <ul class="vh-runlog"></ul> </div> <div class="vh-rep vh-runrep"><span><b>October review</b>: 112% of target, up from 92% in May</span><svg class="dm-ic" style="color:#fff"><use href="#i-check"></use></svg></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="vh-sec" id="outcomes"><div class="dm-wrap"> <div class="vo-head"><h2 class="vo-h2">From first inspiration to arrival.</h2></div> <ol class="vo-path" data-onview><li><i></i><small>Found</small><b>Higher visibility</b><span>Named in search and AI when trips are planned.</span></li><li><i></i><small>Spread</small><b>More source markets</b><span>Arrivals from beyond your top two markets.</span></li><li><i></i><small>Efficient</small><b>Better spend</b><span>Budget moved to what brings arrivals.</span></li><li><i></i><small>Proven</small><b>Brand to booking</b><span>Every campaign traced to visitors.</span></li></ol> </div></section> <section class="vh-sec alt" id="playbook"><div class="dm-wrap"><div class="vi-pb"> <div> <h2>The Tourism Playbook</h2> <p class="dm-lede">A practical guide covering AI search optimization for destinations, source market campaign frameworks, creator partnership models, and attribution best practices for tourism boards and DMOs.</p> <div class="vi-pb-meta"><div><b>21</b><span>Pages</span></div><div><b>11</b><span>Chapters</span></div></div> <ol class="vi-ch"><li><i>01</i>The Reality on the Ground</li><li><i>02</i>The Three Growth Postures</li><li><i>03</i>Traveler Behavior Shifts You Cannot Ignore</li><li><i>04</i>The Intelligence Gap Widens During Instability</li><li><i>05</i>Visitor Acquisition in a Volatile Market</li><li><i>06</i>Retention: Repeat Visitation and Advocacy Under Pressure</li><li><i>07</i>Budget Allocation and ROI During Uncertainty</li><li><i>08</i>Experimentation When the Market Keeps Shifting</li><li><i>09</i>Scenario Planning for Growth Teams</li><li><i>10</i>The Metrics That Change During Instability</li><li><i>11</i>What to Do This Quarter</li></ol> <div class="dm-actions"><a class="dm-btn vh-cta" href="https://app.youform.io/forms/benjmpmj" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Download the Playbook</a></div> <small></small> </div> <div class="vi-fan" aria-hidden="true"><figure class="p1"><img src="https://velocity-inner-assets.vercel.app/inner-v1/pb/tourism-boards-uae-growth-playbook-01.webp" alt="" loading="lazy"></figure><figure class="p2"><img src="https://velocity-inner-assets.vercel.app/inner-v1/pb/tourism-boards-uae-growth-playbook-02.webp" alt="" loading="lazy"></figure><figure class="p3"><img src="https://velocity-inner-assets.vercel.app/inner-v1/pb/tourism-boards-uae-growth-playbook-03.webp" alt="" loading="lazy"></figure></div> </div></div></section> <section class="vh-sec" id="compare"><div class="dm-wrap"> <div class="vo-head"><h2 class="vo-h2">Why destinations pick Velocity.</h2></div> <div class="vo-board vr-board" data-board> <div class="hd"></div><div class="hd">A global agency</div><div class="hd">An in-house team</div><div class="hd us">Velocity</div> <div class="rl">Arrivals, not awareness</div><div class="no">Reports reach and views</div><div class="no">Varies by person</div><div class="us"><svg class="dm-ic"><use href="#i-check"/></svg>Every campaign traced to bookings</div> <div class="rl">Source markets</div><div class="no">One plan for all</div><div class="no">Stretched thin</div><div class="us"><svg class="dm-ic"><use href="#i-check"/></svg>A plan per market, in its language</div> <div class="rl">Starts</div><div class="no">After a long pitch</div><div class="no">After months of hiring</div><div class="us"><svg class="dm-ic"><use href="#i-check"/></svg>Within a week</div> <div class="rl">Accountable for</div><div class="no">Impressions</div><div class="no">Their own channel</div><div class="us last"><svg class="dm-ic"><use href="#i-check"/></svg>Bookings and arrivals</div> </div> <div class="vo-board-m"><div><b>A global agency</b><span>Reports reach and views across all markets.</span></div><div><b>An in-house team</b><span>Months to hire, then stretched across markets.</span></div><div class="us"><b>Velocity</b><span>Starts within a week, plans per market, and answers for arrivals.</span></div></div> </div></section> <section class="vh-sec alt" id="who"><div class="dm-wrap"> <div class="vo-head"><h2 class="vo-h2">Built for tourism boards and destinations.</h2></div> <div class="vo-aud"><article class="vo-card ring"><div class="vo-art"><span class="vo-tag">Tourism boards</span><div class="vo-row">Named in AI answers<em>7 of 10</em></div><div class="vo-row">Arrivals traced<em>18.4K</em></div><div class="vo-row">New source markets<em class="o">3</em></div></div><div class="vo-body"><h3>Arrivals you can count.</h3></div></article><article class="vo-card ring"><div class="vo-art"><span class="vo-tag">Destination marketers</span><div class="vo-row">Engaged to site visit<em>36%</em></div><div class="vo-row">Trips saved<em>2%</em></div><div class="vo-row">Cost per booked trip<em class="o">USD 38</em></div></div><div class="vo-body"><h3>Campaigns that bring visitors.</h3></div></article><article class="vo-card ring"><div class="vo-art"><span class="vo-tag">Tourism developers</span><div class="vo-row">Rooms viewed<em>44%</em></div><div class="vo-row">Booked<em>3%</em></div><div class="vo-row">Direct bookings<em class="o">46%</em></div></div><div class="vo-body"><h3>Guests before you open.</h3></div></article></div> </div></section> <section class="vh-sec vh-qa" id="faq"><div class="dm-wrap"> <div class="vh-qa-h"><h2>Some questions you might have.</h2><a class="dm-link" href="#talk">Ask us on a call <svg class="dm-ic"><use href="#i-arrow"></use></svg></a></div> <div class="vh-qa-g"> <div class="vh-qa-gl"><span class="dm-tile" aria-hidden="true"><svg class="dm-ic"><use href="#i-target"></use></svg></span><b>About Velocity</b></div> <div class="dm-faq"> <div class="dm-faq-i"><h3><button class="dm-faq-q" type="button" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="av1" id="qv1"><span class="vh-qa-n" aria-hidden="true">01</span><span>Do you have experience working with government tourism entities?</span><svg class="dm-ic"><use href="#i-plus"></use></svg></button></h3><div class="dm-faq-a" id="av1" role="region" aria-labelledby="qv1"><div><p>Our team has worked with government and semi-government organizations across the UAE and broader region. We understand the unique requirements of government stakeholders, including procurement processes, reporting structures, and the need to demonstrate measurable outcomes against national tourism KPIs.</p></div></div></div> <div class="dm-faq-i"><h3><button class="dm-faq-q" type="button" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="av2" id="qv2"><span class="vh-qa-n" aria-hidden="true">02</span><span>How is Velocity different from a tourism PR agency?</span><svg class="dm-ic"><use href="#i-plus"></use></svg></button></h3><div class="dm-faq-a" id="av2" role="region" aria-labelledby="qv2"><div><p>PR agencies focus on media placements and earned coverage. We build measurable digital growth systems that drive visitor intent through SEO, paid campaigns, AI search optimization, and content ecosystems. Our team comes from high-growth companies like Uber, Careem, SWVL, and noon, so we think in terms of acquisition funnels and attribution, not just impressions.</p></div></div></div> <div class="dm-faq-i"><h3><button class="dm-faq-q" type="button" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="av3" id="qv3"><span class="vh-qa-n" aria-hidden="true">03</span><span>Do you work with destinations outside the UAE?</span><svg class="dm-ic"><use href="#i-plus"></use></svg></button></h3><div class="dm-faq-a" id="av3" role="region" aria-labelledby="qv3"><div><p>Our core expertise is in the UAE and GCC region, but we also work with destinations across the Middle East, East Africa, and South Asia. We are particularly well-positioned to help destinations targeting GCC source markets, as we deeply understand the travel preferences, media consumption habits, and booking behaviors of these audiences.</p></div></div></div> </div> </div> <div class="vh-qa-g"> <div class="vh-qa-gl"><span class="dm-tile" aria-hidden="true"><svg class="dm-ic"><use href="#i-users"></use></svg></span><b>Working with us</b></div> <div class="dm-faq"> <div class="dm-faq-i"><h3><button class="dm-faq-q" type="button" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="av4" id="qv4"><span class="vh-qa-n" aria-hidden="true">04</span><span>How much does a destination marketing engagement cost?</span><svg class="dm-ic"><use href="#i-plus"></use></svg></button></h3><div class="dm-faq-a" id="av4" role="region" aria-labelledby="qv4"><div><p>It depends on what you need, so it is agreed on a call once we understand the problem.</p></div></div></div> <div class="dm-faq-i"><h3><button class="dm-faq-q" type="button" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="av5" id="qv5"><span class="vh-qa-n" aria-hidden="true">05</span><span>What results can we expect in the first 90 days?</span><svg class="dm-ic"><use href="#i-plus"></use></svg></button></h3><div class="dm-faq-a" id="av5" role="region" aria-labelledby="qv5"><div><p>In the first 90 days, we typically deliver a complete digital audit and growth roadmap, launch initial paid campaigns in priority source markets, begin SEO and content ecosystem development, and set up analytics and attribution infrastructure. Quick wins often include search visibility improvements, initial content performance metrics, and campaign optimization insights. Sustainable destination marketing results compound over 6 to 12 months.</p></div></div></div> </div> </div> <div class="vh-qa-g"> <div class="vh-qa-gl"><span class="dm-tile" aria-hidden="true"><svg class="dm-ic"><use href="#i-layers"></use></svg></span><b>Tourism specifics</b></div> <div class="dm-faq"> <div class="dm-faq-i"><h3><button class="dm-faq-q" type="button" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="av6" id="qv6"><span class="vh-qa-n" aria-hidden="true">06</span><span>How do you optimize for AI-powered travel search?</span><svg class="dm-ic"><use href="#i-plus"></use></svg></button></h3><div class="dm-faq-a" id="av6" role="region" aria-labelledby="qv6"><div><p>We create structured, authoritative content that AI models can easily cite when answering travel queries. This includes detailed experience guides, practical travel information, seasonal calendars, and FAQ-style content optimized for AI citation. We also ensure your destination has strong structured data (schema markup) and is referenced across authoritative travel sources that AI models use as training data.</p></div></div></div> <div class="dm-faq-i"><h3><button class="dm-faq-q" type="button" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="av7" id="qv7"><span class="vh-qa-n" aria-hidden="true">07</span><span>Can you run campaigns in multiple languages?</span><svg class="dm-ic"><use href="#i-plus"></use></svg></button></h3><div class="dm-faq-a" id="av7" role="region" aria-labelledby="qv7"><div><p>Yes. We run campaigns in English, Arabic, Hindi, Russian, Chinese, and other languages depending on your priority source markets. Each campaign is culturally adapted rather than simply translated, with messaging, visuals, and platform selection tailored to how travelers in each market research and book destinations.</p></div></div></div> <div class="dm-faq-i"><h3><button class="dm-faq-q" type="button" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="av8" id="qv8"><span class="vh-qa-n" aria-hidden="true">08</span><span>How do you measure the impact of destination marketing?</span><svg class="dm-ic"><use href="#i-plus"></use></svg></button></h3><div class="dm-faq-a" id="av8" role="region" aria-labelledby="qv8"><div><p>We track digital metrics (search visibility, website traffic, social engagement, ad performance) and work to connect them with visitor arrival data through attribution modeling. We integrate campaign performance with available tourism statistics, airline booking data, and hotel occupancy figures to build the most complete picture possible of marketing-to-arrival impact.</p></div></div></div> <div class="dm-faq-i"><h3><button class="dm-faq-q" type="button" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="av9" id="qv9"><span class="vh-qa-n" aria-hidden="true">09</span><span>Do you help coordinate with airline and hospitality partners?</span><svg class="dm-ic"><use href="#i-plus"></use></svg></button></h3><div class="dm-faq-a" id="av9" role="region" aria-labelledby="qv9"><div><p>Yes. Effective destination marketing requires alignment across multiple stakeholders. We help develop co-marketing frameworks with airlines, hotel groups, and attractions operators, ensuring consistent messaging and coordinated campaign timing. We can also facilitate data-sharing arrangements that improve attribution across the entire visitor journey.</p></div></div></div> <div class="dm-faq-i"><h3><button class="dm-faq-q" type="button" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="av10" id="qv10"><span class="vh-qa-n" aria-hidden="true">10</span><span>Can you help us build an influencer and creator program?</span><svg class="dm-ic"><use href="#i-plus"></use></svg></button></h3><div class="dm-faq-a" id="av10" role="region" aria-labelledby="qv10"><div><p>Absolutely. We design and manage end-to-end creator programs including influencer identification and vetting, trip coordination, content briefing, performance tracking, and rights management. We focus on creators who generate authentic, searchable content rather than one-off sponsored posts, ensuring long-term SEO and social value from every partnership.</p></div></div></div> </div> </div> </div></section> <section class="vh-sec alt" id="deeper"><div class="dm-wrap"> <div class="vi-head"><h2>Go deeper.</h2></div> <div class="vi-links"><h3>How we drive growth in this sector</h3><div class="vi-links-g"><a href="/expertise/analytics-for-tourism-boards"><span><b>Analytics &amp; Growth Intelligence for Tourism Boards</b></span><svg class="dm-ic"><use href="#i-arrow"></use></svg></a><a href="/expertise/content-marketing-for-tourism-boards"><span><b>Content Marketing for Tourism Boards</b></span><svg class="dm-ic"><use href="#i-arrow"></use></svg></a><a href="/expertise/performance-marketing-for-tourism-boards"><span><b>Performance Marketing for Tourism Boards</b></span><svg class="dm-ic"><use href="#i-arrow"></use></svg></a><a href="/expertise/search-marketing-for-tourism-boards"><span><b>Search Marketing for Tourism Boards</b></span><svg class="dm-ic"><use href="#i-arrow"></use></svg></a></div><h3>Related Services</h3><div class="vi-links-g"><a href="/services/search-engine-marketing"><span><b>SEO &amp; GEO</b><small>Organic search and AI search optimization to capture destination discovery traffic year-round.</small></span><svg class="dm-ic"><use href="#i-arrow"></use></svg></a><a href="/services/growth-design-content"><span><b>Content Marketing</b><small>Destination content, experience guides, and creator partnership programs that drive discovery and booking intent.</small></span><svg class="dm-ic"><use href="#i-arrow"></use></svg></a><a href="/services/performance-marketing-scaleups"><span><b>Performance Marketing</b><small>Source-market-specific paid campaigns across Google, YouTube, Meta, and regional platforms.</small></span><svg class="dm-ic"><use href="#i-arrow"></use></svg></a></div></div> </div></section> <section class="vh-sec" id="talk"><div class="dm-wrap"><div class="dm-cta vh-cta"> <div> <h2>Tell us where growth is stuck. <em>We'll come with a view.</em></h2> <p class="dm-lede">A 30-minute call with one of our founders, not a sales rep. You leave with our first read on where your next revenue is.</p> <div class="vh-next"><div class="vh-next-h">What happens next</div> <ol class="vh-vt"><li><span class="n"><svg class="dm-ic"><use href="#i-doc"/></svg></span><span class="x"><b>You tell us where you are</b><span>This form. Under two minutes, mostly taps.</span></span></li><li><span class="n"><svg class="dm-ic"><use href="#i-user"/></svg></span><span class="x"><b>A founder reads it</b><span>Then emails you to set up a 30-minute call.</span></span></li><li><span class="n"><svg class="dm-ic"><use href="#i-chat"/></svg></span><span class="x"><b>We come with a first view</b><span>Where we would start, in plain words, before any proposal.</span></span></li><li><span class="n"><svg class="dm-ic"><use href="#i-flag"/></svg></span><span class="x"><b>You decide</b><span>If it fits, we scope Diagnose, Build or Run. 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Growth for tourism boards and destinations.

We help tourism boards and destination marketers turn interest into arrivals, market by market, and show what every campaign brought in.

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Trusted by 40+ clients across 20+ markets

Which describes you?

We find where travellers drop between first inspiration and arrival, and fix each step.

We find where travellers drop between seeing a campaign and booking, and fix each step.

We find where guests drop between first look and a booked stay, and fix each step.

Travel discovery is moving.

AI plans the trip

Travellers ask AI where to go and what to do.

Creators drive decisions

A video does more than a brochure ever did.

Source markets need spreading

Relying on one or two markets is a risk.

Awareness must prove arrivals

Boards are asked what each campaign brought in.

What the best destinations do.

Own the AI answer

Named when travellers ask AI where to go.

The hard part

Content AI trusts, in many languages.

Campaigns per source market

Each market gets its own message and channels.

The hard part

Local language, platforms and timing for each.

Measure to arrival

From impression to booking to arrival, in one view.

The hard part

Data from airlines, hotels and partners.

Always-on content

Guides and stories found all year, not just in campaigns.

The hard part

Publishing every week, in every language.

Six ways we grow destinations.

SEO and AI search

Found and recommended when travellers plan.

Source market campaigns

Budget moved to the markets that arrive.

Destination content

Stories that make a trip feel possible.

Creators and social

Creators whose followers actually travel.

Tourism analytics

Every campaign traced to arrivals.

Partners and stakeholders

Airlines, hotels and operators in one plan.

Results from our work in other sectors.

Three engagements, each with the number it moved.

All case studies

47% Promo Spend Efficiency Improvement A Leading Travel Marketplace, South AfricaAnalyticsRead it374% Improvement in Engaged Sessions An Events & Experiences Platform, UAEDesign & ContentRead it4x Conversion Lift via Language Targeting An AI SaaS Platform, UAEAnalyticsRead it

Three ways to work with us. Each one a step up.

Start with a plan, have us build it with your team, or hand us the number and we run it. One team carries the work the whole way.

Diagnose

We read your data, your market and your team, find where the next revenue is, then size every opportunity and put them in order.

You receive A growth plan your board can approve.

Build

Everything in Diagnose, then our product, engineering, data and growth people build it with your team. The people who wrote the plan deliver it.

You receive The plan, then the funnel, product, data and campaigns, live and measured.

Run

Everything in Build, then we become your growth team: we run it every day and optimise it every month against a number we agree with you.

You receive A growth engine that runs, improves and reports against your number.

Diagnose

We connect to your data, talk to your team and study your market, then rank every opportunity by what it is worth and what it takes.

A growth plan your board can approve: what to do, what it is worth, and what comes first.

Build

The diagnosis first, then we build in short cycles with your team. Every piece ships with the measurement that proves it worked.

The growth plan, then the funnel, the product changes, the data and the campaigns, live and measured.

Run

Diagnose and build, then every month we run the engine and go round the loop again: find the next lever, ship it, measure it, and move budget to what works.

A growth team that owns the number with you, and reports against it every month.

From first inspiration to arrival.

  1. Found Higher visibility Named in search and AI when trips are planned.
  2. Spread More source markets Arrivals from beyond your top two markets.
  3. Efficient Better spend Budget moved to what brings arrivals.
  4. Proven Brand to booking Every campaign traced to visitors.

The Tourism Playbook

A practical guide covering AI search optimization for destinations, source market campaign frameworks, creator partnership models, and attribution best practices for tourism boards and DMOs.

  1. 01 The Reality on the Ground
  2. 02 The Three Growth Postures
  3. 03 Traveler Behavior Shifts You Cannot Ignore
  4. 04 The Intelligence Gap Widens During Instability
  5. 05 Visitor Acquisition in a Volatile Market
  6. 06 Retention: Repeat Visitation and Advocacy Under Pressure
  7. 07 Budget Allocation and ROI During Uncertainty
  8. 08 Experimentation When the Market Keeps Shifting
  9. 09 Scenario Planning for Growth Teams
  10. 10 The Metrics That Change During Instability
  11. 11 What to Do This Quarter

Download the Playbook

Why destinations pick Velocity.

A global agency

Reports reach and views across all markets.

An in-house team

Months to hire, then stretched across markets.

Starts within a week, plans per market, and answers for arrivals.

Built for tourism boards and destinations.

Arrivals you can count.

Campaigns that bring visitors.

Guests before you open.

Some questions you might have.

Ask us on a call

Do you have experience working with government tourism entities?

Our team has worked with government and semi-government organizations across the UAE and broader region. We understand the unique requirements of government stakeholders, including procurement processes, reporting structures, and the need to demonstrate measurable outcomes against national tourism KPIs.

How is Velocity different from a tourism PR agency?

PR agencies focus on media placements and earned coverage. We build measurable digital growth systems that drive visitor intent through SEO, paid campaigns, AI search optimization, and content ecosystems. Our team comes from high-growth companies like Uber, Careem, SWVL, and noon, so we think in terms of acquisition funnels and attribution, not just impressions.

Do you work with destinations outside the UAE?

Our core expertise is in the UAE and GCC region, but we also work with destinations across the Middle East, East Africa, and South Asia. We are particularly well-positioned to help destinations targeting GCC source markets, as we deeply understand the travel preferences, media consumption habits, and booking behaviors of these audiences.

Working with us

How much does a destination marketing engagement cost?

It depends on what you need, so it is agreed on a call once we understand the problem.

What results can we expect in the first 90 days?

In the first 90 days, we typically deliver a complete digital audit and growth roadmap, launch initial paid campaigns in priority source markets, begin SEO and content ecosystem development, and set up analytics and attribution infrastructure. Quick wins often include search visibility improvements, initial content performance metrics, and campaign optimization insights. Sustainable destination marketing results compound over 6 to 12 months.

How do you optimize for AI-powered travel search?

We create structured, authoritative content that AI models can easily cite when answering travel queries. This includes detailed experience guides, practical travel information, seasonal calendars, and FAQ-style content optimized for AI citation. We also ensure your destination has strong structured data (schema markup) and is referenced across authoritative travel sources that AI models use as training data.

Can you run campaigns in multiple languages?

Yes. We run campaigns in English, Arabic, Hindi, Russian, Chinese, and other languages depending on your priority source markets. Each campaign is culturally adapted rather than simply translated, with messaging, visuals, and platform selection tailored to how travelers in each market research and book destinations.

How do you measure the impact of destination marketing?

We track digital metrics (search visibility, website traffic, social engagement, ad performance) and work to connect them with visitor arrival data through attribution modeling. We integrate campaign performance with available tourism statistics, airline booking data, and hotel occupancy figures to build the most complete picture possible of marketing-to-arrival impact.

Do you help coordinate with airline and hospitality partners?

Yes. Effective destination marketing requires alignment across multiple stakeholders. We help develop co-marketing frameworks with airlines, hotel groups, and attractions operators, ensuring consistent messaging and coordinated campaign timing. We can also facilitate data-sharing arrangements that improve attribution across the entire visitor journey.

Can you help us build an influencer and creator program?

Absolutely. We design and manage end-to-end creator programs including influencer identification and vetting, trip coordination, content briefing, performance tracking, and rights management. We focus on creators who generate authentic, searchable content rather than one-off sponsored posts, ensuring long-term SEO and social value from every partnership.

Go deeper.

How we drive growth in this sector

Analytics & Growth Intelligence for Tourism BoardsContent Marketing for Tourism BoardsPerformance Marketing for Tourism BoardsSearch Marketing for Tourism Boards

Related Services

SEO & GEO Organic search and AI search optimization to capture destination discovery traffic year-round.Content Marketing Destination content, experience guides, and creator partnership programs that drive discovery and booking intent.Performance Marketing Source-market-specific paid campaigns across Google, YouTube, Meta, and regional platforms.

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