January Tourism Myths

January has a reputation problem.

Too many destinations treat January like a dead zone: quiet, unimportant, or something to simply get through until spring. But that thinking quietly undermines momentum for the rest of the year.

In this episode of Destination Roadmapping, we unpack the most common January tourism myths, from “no one travels in January” to “nothing we do now really matters”—and explain why they’re holding communities back.

You’ll learn:

• Why January travelers are different (not absent)
• How perception, trust, and future demand are shaped during quieter months
• Why going quiet in January often creates more work later
• How small, intentional improvements now can carry forward all year

This episode isn’t about doing more in January.
 It’s about getting clearer.

January isn’t a throwaway month.
 It’s a positioning month and when you get it right, everything that follows gets easier.

Listen in if you work in tourism, Main Street, or place marketing and want a smarter, calmer start to the year.

Thanks for listening!

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