“Son of a nutcracker!”
The holiday season brings lots of cheer, but it also brings the stress of searching for the perfect gifts for family, friends and coworkers. Not to mention, for travel & tourism professionals, you’re busy finalizing your plans for the upcoming year.
As our gift to you, here’s your go-to list of gift ideas for the sales & marketing team members in your life in the hopes of making the holiday season a little less “Bah! Humbug!” and a little more joyful.
These two teams have different priorities, so, of course, they’ve got different needs and wish-list wants, but we’ve got you covered.
Check out the regifting-proof guide for both sales & marketing — with ideas no matter your budget. ⬇️
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Gift Ideas for the Sales Team
The sales team is always on the go, on the road for industry shows or around town for site visits and inspections. They need gifts that add convenience to their responsibilities and make for easy travel companions.
Rocketbook
Old school, meet new school. Rocketbook is a reusable notebook that combines the simplicity of the pen and paper feel with the tech needed in the digital age. Not only is it eco-friendly (we love the sustainability aspect), but it also connects to cloud services, making it easier to enter data into your sales CRM — and convert leads into booked business.
Business Card Holder
It may seem simple, but it’s a cost-effective gift that your sales team members will love. When they’re in your destination organization’s office, they can have their new business card holder on their desk. When they’re flying off to an industry show, they can throw it in their bag (it’s TSA-approved!) to have their business cards handy when they’re meeting with new prospects. Or opt for a portable, pocket-sized style to ensure they’ll have their business cards on them wherever they are because networkers gotta network.
Tabletop Popup
Not every show requires a large-scale booth. Sometimes, it’s just a small cocktail table for those speed-dating-esque appointments. That’s when a tabletop popup, a retractable banner, comes in handy. It’s just the right size for the space they have to work with at the show — and in a suitcase. Just make sure the design follows your destination’s brand guidelines!
Want to Splurge? Sneakers
Heels and dress shoes? Out. Comfy kicks? In. This was increasingly apparent at IMEX America 2024. Give your sales team members the gift of endless comfort when they’re on their feet on the show floor. One option highlighted by Northstar is turning to corporate reward firm Global Gifting, which can even design personalized Nike shoes.
Gift Ideas for the Marketing Team
The marketing team has busy schedules and limited time. This team has to make sure strategic marketing efforts align with branding standards and positioning and show positive ROI. Look for gifts that maximize productivity and elevate the day-to-day.
Vision Board
There’s nothing like starting the new year feeling inspired after the holidays. Make sure marketing is set up for success with a vision board to plan and set goals. There are tons of online services that you can gift a subscription to, including Canva, Miro and Milanote. Not only can vision board tools be used for personal plans, but they also translate to in-office brainstorms and collaboration, like creating mood boards. There are also vision board planners and kits on Etsy for those who have the DIY touch.
AI Headshots
The last thing you want is to keep using that old headshot you first took when you started working at your destination organization — whether it’s on your LinkedIn profile or that presentation deck you just made. But who has the time and money to get high-quality headshots taken constantly?! Enter Aragon.ai, the self-proclaimed leading AI headshot generator for professionals.
This may or may not be something we’re loving inside the purple walls of the Digital Edge office… (We’ll let you be the judge if you see any of us with new LinkedIn profile pics…) All you have to do is upload a few photos, and you’ll get your fresh glamor shots in just a couple of hours — if not less. We’re not guaranteeing every pic will be perfect, but you’ll definitely have some winning photos.
The best part: This gift works for sales, too. There are corporate gift, team and bulk purchase options, so everyone at your destination organization can look their best online and in print materials.
Portable Ring Light
Your team might be back in the office, but that doesn’t mean your virtual meetings are going anywhere (especially those with your partner agencies). A portable clip-on ring light doesn’t break the bank, and it ensures your marketing team members look their best — no matter where they’re joining the call from – with camera-ready lighting that elevates the quality of teleconferencing.
Want to Splurge? Wellness Wearable
🎶 On the fifth day of Christmas, my coworker gave to me — one Oura Ring. 🎶Wellness is trending in the meetings industry, and there’s no reason your marketing team members should have to attend a conference to take advantage. Make sure they take care of themselves — not just work duties — with the Oura Ring, which provides readings of more than 20 biometrics, such as heart rate, and has sensors to measure health metrics like blood oxygen levels.
The Gift for Everyone at Your Travel & Tourism Organization
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Digital Edge!
In the words of Cousin Eddie: “That’s the gift that keeps on giving.” But biasedly, we think this is a step up from a membership to the Jelly of the Month Club.
As we talked about — and you know oh so well — sales & marketing teams both face busy schedules. With sales out and about at shows and marketing concentrated on brand management and driving awareness for leisure, who’s got time to dedicate solely to meetings and group sales marketing? That’s where Digital Edge comes in. We provide strong marketing support for group sales, ensuring consistent branding across all marketing touchpoints and freeing up time for internal teams.
And we don’t take sides. We’re the peacemaker who unites these two departments. When working in harmony, their priorities can align toward the same ultimate goals: increase group bookings and economic impact for their destination.
🎁 Want to give your destination organization the gift of Digital Edge? Check out. Contact us.
