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Travel, tourism, and hospitality are key verticals for BMF. And as a global agency, we travel a lot. |
Our experiential teams have executed programs in more than 30 countries for dozens of brands, and we are passionate about travel both personally and professionally. |
Travel immerses us in markets and allows us to understand cultural nuances and complexities that contribute to our ability as marketers, strategists, and producers to consult and execute in various countries. We share that passion in the travel guides we put together for the destinations we visit in each issue of The Pulse. |
With the hotly anticipated summer travel season gearing up, we’re dedicating this issue to all things travel. For this issue, we tapped some of our travel industry colleagues to get their point of view on where the travel industry is headed. Read on for that and so much more. From airlines and hotels, to resorts and destination restaurants – we’ve got you covered. |
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Bruce, Brian, Ed + The BMF Team |
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The POV |
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 | Pulse Check: Summer Travel Trends 2023We tapped marketing experts to give us their POV on travel trends for Summer 2023 and beyond. Here’s what they had to say. ➔ |
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The New + The NoteworthyEverything Worth Doing/Seeing/Getting/Booking |
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 | BMF client Sexy Fish recently debuted two new omakase menus during the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix, including the Ludicrous omakase menu. The extravaganza takes guests on a journey through a “ludicrous selection” of Japanese delicacies. Book a Sexy Fish experience here. ➔ | |
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 | BMF client Canyon Ranch is a wellness retreat that was created to inspire a life of balance. Guiding you towards a path of health, wellness, joy, purpose and well-being. With four locations throughout the US - Texas, California, Nevada and Massachusetts – this summer, start your transformative journey at Canyon Ranch. Book your stay here. ➔ | |
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 | If you watched season 2 of HBO’s The White Lotus, like everyone else, then you will recognize the breathtaking views of Taormina, Italy. The Belmond Grand Hotel Timeo overlooks terra-cotta rooftops and the Italian coastline. With meticulously kept gardens, extravagant guest rooms, a Michelin-starred restaurant, and a pool, you will never want to leave. This hotel is a great way to live out your White Lotus fantasies. Book your stay here. ➔ | |
|  | BMF client Loews Hotels has announced the return of their immersive Summerfest program. The brand has created exclusive experiences and partnerships that will inspire you to travel all summer long. From June 1st through Labor Day, each hotel and resort will feature Summerfest programming and experiences unique to the location. Learn more, and book your Summerfest experience here. ➔ | |
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 | Aman Resorts are some of the most high-end and sought-after hospitality experiences in the world. The brand recently opened the Aman New York in the transformed Crown Building in the heart of Manhattan. Immerse yourself in the Aman lifestyle with extravagant and calming suites, one-of-a-kind dining experiences, and wellness & fitness sanctuaries. Book your unforgettable stay here. ➔ | |
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The FrequencyWhat We’re Listening To Now. |
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The DestinationNow Departing... |
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 | With its stunning views, vibrant culture, and friendly locals, Sydney is sure to leave a lasting impression on any traveler. And if you’re flying from San Francisco BMF Client Qantas resumes its route to Sydney on Monday. Don’t miss anything this Australian city has to offer with our newly refreshed travel guide for 2023 here. ➔ | |
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The SublimeCreators, Innovators, And Cool $#!+ You Should Know About. |
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| David Swindells has just published the third edition of his Ibiza ‘89 book. The photo book provides a look into the clubs and bars that populate the infamous Spanish isle. Travel back in time to the peak of Ibiza’s party era, where anything seemed possible. Get the book here, and armchair travel back in time to inspire your next Ibiza adventure. ➔ | |
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AWAY released its summer Neon Collection just in time for your summer travels. These vibrant hues are perfect for adventures near and far. The collection also includes packing cubes, a cosmetic bag, and a sling bag that will add a pop of color to your travel wardrobe. Check out the collection here. ➔ | |
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| The Noguchi Museum recently presented Early Patterns: Reintroducing Akari of the 1950s. Visitors of the Noguchi Museum in New York can view and even purchase a collection of six Noguchi lamps that have never been seen before. Whether you’re a resident of NYC or not, a visit to the Queens museum is a must. While you’re there – explore Queens, a world unto itself. ➔ | |
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Tomorrowland, Belgium’s world-famous EDM festival, has announced the theme of this summer’s festival – ‘Adscendo’ – where the People of Tomorrow will experience the origin story of Tomorrowland’s Great Library. This digital experience adds a new dimension of creative storytelling to the experience and is accompanied by an adventure novel called The Rise of Adscendo. Chapters will be unlocked as part of the countdown to the festival. Whether you’re headed to Tomorrowland this July or not, you can be a part of the Adscendo experience by clicking here. ➔ | |
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| There are some new additions to the famous and coveted Assouline travel series coffee table books. The series now features Sicily, Cairo, Lake Como, Monte Carlo, Punta del Este, Costa Smeralda, St. Barths, and Bali. Candles have also been added to this collection, perfect for when you are missing the mystical scent of Mykonos. Explore the collection here. ➔ | |
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 | Headed to Europe this summer? Refik Anadol's newest exhibit can be seen at the Arken Museum of Modern Art in Denmark through August. The installation will immerse you in a journey of discovery into the brain of a computer. For more information, visit the exhibit’s website here. ➔ | |
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The Week in ReviewICYMI... |
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TravelBrace Yourselves, Travelers: This Summer Could Be ‘One For The Record Books’ ➔ Travel Expert Explains The ‘Unspoken Rights' For Every Plane Seat ➔ Spirit’s $49 Sale Has Flights to Florida, California, And More — For One Day Only ➔ The Travel Costs Getting More Expensive This Summer — And The One Thing That's Becoming More Affordable ➔ U.S. Ends Last Covid Travel Barrier, Vaccine Mandate For Foreign Arrivals ➔
Fashion & BeautyI’m A Travel Writer, And These Are The 10 Vacation-Ready Items I’m Shopping From Nordstrom’s Weekend Sale ➔ Amazon Has The Most Stylish & Comfortable Travel Outfits ➔ Hey Fashion Friend, What’s The Perfect Travel Shoe? ➔ Flight Attendants Reveal What You Should Wear If You're Looking For A First-Class Upgrade ➔ 20 Travel-Sized Beauty Products Experts Say You'll Need For Your Next Getaway — From $10 ➔
EntertainmentThe 23 Best Time Travel Movies Of All Time ➔ Americans Are Flying To Europe To See Beyoncé Because U.S. Shows Are So Expensive ➔ In-Flight Entertainment: Broken Down By Airline ➔ Live Nation Enters Travel Industry With Music-Led Experiences ➔ 70 Best Car Songs To Blast While You're Driving ➔
TechnologyGoogle Travel Eliminated Trip Summary Feature ➔ The 22 Best Travel Tech Essentials of 2023 ➔ 5 Tips To Travel Safely With Your Tech Like Phones And Laptops ➔ Expedia Is Betting That AI Will Change The Way We Travel ➔ A Third Of Travelers Are Likely To Use ChatGPT To Plan A Trip, Says Survey ➔
Media35 Dreamy Travel Instagram Captions For When The Views Leave You Speechless ➔ Google Travel’s New Instagram-Like Story Feature For Hotel Search ➔ You Can Live For Free In Aruba As This Hotel's In-house Social Media Creator — How To Apply ➔ You Need To See These Wes Anderson Vacation TikToks ➔ Here's What A TikTok Ban Could Mean For The Travel Industry ➔
EventsNotes From 2023 Caribbean Travel Marketplace In Barbados ➔ Coronation Craze: Searches For US-To-UK Travel Soar Ahead Of Royal Event ➔ National Travel And Tourism Week: Sustainable Travel Ideas From Illinois Office Of Tourism ➔ Make Money—And Earn Miles—Traveling To Music Festivals All Summer ➔
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