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In this course, you will be taken on a 4-month journey to explore and develop a new mindset leveraging the latest in regenerative systems thinking. You will investigate and learn about new regenerative business models, destination stewardship approaches and stakeholder engagement methodologies that enable DMOs to catalyse investment, generate jobs, develop knowledge, equitably distribute prosperity,…
Join us as we reveal GDS-Movement updates and get ready for the unveiling of the new 2024 GDS-Index Criteria, featuring refined benchmarking indicators aligned with industry standards and cutting-edge approaches for capacity management and performance impact analysis. Be prepared to dive into the outcomes of the 2023 GDS-Forum and explore the ’10 Ideas’ that emerged,…
Join us as we reveal GDS-Movement updates and get ready for the unveiling of the new 2024 GDS-Index Criteria, featuring refined benchmarking indicators aligned with industry standards and cutting-edge approaches for capacity management and performance impact analysis. Be prepared to dive into the outcomes of the 2023 GDS-Forum and explore the ’10 Ideas’ that emerged,…
From Conference & Meetings World: At a joint webinar on 18 January, ICCA and Destination Canada presented a survey on the integration of sustainability into business events. The survey explored how associations and their event partners are engaging with sustainability, highlighting the integral role sustainability plays in the issuing and actioning of Request For Proposals…
From ICCA: This study draws on data collected in the period between the beginning of July and early September of 2023. A total of 248 responses were received globally across all geographic regions, providing a nuanced picture of the status of our industry regarding international meetings and focusing on the efforts in event and destination…
From Simpleview: For the last decade, tourism organizations globally have been moving toward a more local, engaged, and citizen-focused model. As we set our sights on regenerative tourism, sustainability, accessibility, and a virtuous visitor economy, the question remains — how do we generate the engagement and alliances in our communities that are needed for success?…
From Skift Meetings: Singapore has clinched the number one spot in the latest International Convention Destination Competitive Index Report by GainingEdge. This benchmarking tool aims to help cities hosting international association meetings find their competitive position and identify areas for improvement. The ascendancy of Singapore suggests broader geopolitical and economic shifts influencing the international meetings…
Discover the valuable insights, trends and best practices that will help our industry drive a more sustainable future, and bring positive change to the communities and business we work with. This could make a profound and genuine difference to the way we all do business. Registration is required, so please secure your place today.
In an eventful week, Valencia in Spain hosted the inaugural GDS-Forum organised by the Global Destination Sustainability Movement (GDS-Movement) which preceded the CityDNA Autumn Conference. The Forum departed from the meeting norms of pre-pandemic times to unveil the ‘unconference’ which Founder and CEO, Guy Bigwood, described as ‘a workshop on steroids’. It was undoubtedly different…
This week, GDS-Movement and #MEET4IMPACT hosted webinars to celebrate and showcase their recent Impact Award shortlisted finalists. The guest speakers shared what they have learnt, some of the challenges they have faced, and the impacts they are creating, to inspire and inform future impact and legacy practitioners. A recording of the webinar is available to…
Join your industry peers for the must attend hosted-buyer event bringing together the most highly-qualified meeting and incentive buyers with top destinations, hotels/resorts, attractions, DMCs, DMOs and tourism offices from the Southwest U.S. Meet buyers who are ready to book business in: Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada and Texas. Learn from, and be inspired by,…
Destinations International is committed to investing and preparing the leaders of tomorrow, developing future industry leaders that represent a diverse set of backgrounds and perspectives. Investing in the future generation of destination experts, 30 individuals under the age of 30 are selected annually to gain valuable industry networking opportunities and increased thought leadership throughout the…
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