10 Gifs That Describe Working In Tourism Marketing During a Pandemic

It’s common knowledge that a majority of 2020 has been difficult for everyone, in any career, in every country. The tourism industry has been impacted quite a bit (duh) due to the COVID-19 outbreak. So, we decided to give you a glimpse as to what we’ve been feeling during the pandemic. Here are 10 GIFs that describe how it has been to be a tourism marketing in the midst of this pandemic.


Nick Danowski

Lead Content Strategist

“Talking about your destination the first week of lockdown.”

“When you finish your 100th Destination Puzzle of the day”

Like Meet Mt. Pleasant and West Michigan Tourism Association.

“Reading the Travel Sentiment Study for the 14th consecutive week”

“Working on client budget revisions and adjustments.”


Dave Serino

Founder & Chief Strategist


Trisha Hagadorn

Director of Special Projects

“Planning the perfect content calendar — then changing it when lockdown gets extended — then doing it again — and again….”

“Listening to your 7th webinar of the week about how much travel has declined.”

“That feeling when the lockdown date is extended another two weeks and you’re asked to write the summer campaign brief.”

“When the only thing in the ad plan is outdoor recreation and you might as well just do a boosted post. “


Brian Matson

Senior Director of Strategy & Education


Scout Holiday

Digital Advertising Strategist

“How it felt brainstorming spring/summer campaign strategies mid-quarantine”

“Wondering what conclusions can be drawn from comparing campaign results during COVID to the previous year.”

We hope that this gave you some stress-relief and a good laugh at how we feel in  tourism marketing in the midst of this pandemic. Make sure to follow us via Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook! As always, check back here weekly to see what informative blogs we’re posting on our blog like How to Leverage a Safer Customer Experience through QR codes and more. Don’t forget to also sign up for our e-newsletter to make sure you keep up-to-date on all things TwoSix Digital!