GDS-Movement Newsletter | March 2025
Sector: Destination Management
25 August 2025
CityDNA Summer School, Luxembourg
The CityDNA Summer School is one of the flagship event of the meetings industry. It provides great insights into the structure and functioning of the Meetings Industry. Our programme, filled with up-to-date and cutting edge examples of European best practice, lays out a comprehensive framework for you to build your expertise in one of the…
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30 September 2025
CityDNA Autumn Conference, Tórshavn, Faroe Islands
City Destinations Alliance is proud to partner with Visit Tórshavn and Visit Faroe Islands to bring our community to this unique destination and can’t wait to explore its stunning landscapes and rich culture together. To better align with available flight connections, the conference will take place from Tuesday to Thursday instead of the usual Wednesday…
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28 October 2025
Destinations International | Social Inclusion Summit, Jackson, MS, USA
The DI Social Inclusion Summit is the first of its kind, dedicated to providing destination organizations and travel industry professionals with ideas and solutions on how to increase economic value by creating spaces that authentically welcome people from all backgrounds and abilities. This interactive summit brings the innovative minds of our industry together to share…
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28 October 2025
Destinations International | Business Operations Summit, Jackson, MS, USA
The Business Operations Summit is a cross-functional gathering of destination organization professionals in finance, human resources, operations and technology. This year’s summit will provide insight on post-pandemic recovery from an organizational perspective, focusing on new ways to think about how destination organizations are organized, staffed and operated. Sign Up for More Information: Be the first…
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21 October 2025
Destinations International | Advocacy Summit, Sacramento, CA, USA
Destination organizations have been redesigning themselves to be both visitor and resident facing organizations with community wide social goals alongside of their traditional sales and marketing goals. This means that they are now an essential community asset, responsible for programs that promote their community as an attractive travel destination and enhance its public image as…
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9 July 2025
Destinations International | Visitor Services Summit, Chicago, IL, USA
The Visitor Services Summit is a gathering of visitor experience and community engagement professionals. Join us as we focus on re-envisioning the purpose and value of the visitor center and how we engage with our communities, visitors, and residents. Learn from your peers as we share best practices, opportunities, and new innovations.
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7 April 2025
Destinations International | CDME Program Spring 2025, Alexandria, VA, USA
The Certified Destination Management Executive (CDME) program prepares senior executives and experienced destination organization professionals to lead their communities and to thrive in a constantly changing environment. The CDME is a credential program designed by Destinations International. An approved CDME Application is required prior to registering for courses. Please allow 10-14 business days for the…
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9 April 2025
Destinations International | Convention Sales & Services Summit, Alexandria, VA, USA
Annual Convention is the destination organization industry’s premier event to meet your peers and gain cutting-edge knowledge to tackle the challenges of tomorrow. The world of destination marketing and management is now completely different. Destination organization professionals of today must have a renewed focus on solutions to tackle the challenges of showcasing organizational strength and…
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5 February 2026
BestCities Global Forum, Guadalajara, Mexico
Discover the perfect blend of innovation and heritage at the BestCities Global Forum 2026 in vibrant Guadalajara, Mexico. Under the theme “Innovating with Tradition, for a Sustainable Future,” this transformative event will explore how tradition can inspire modern solutions for a brighter, greener future. Join global thought leaders, association executives, and city representatives for an…
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VISITFLANDERS Framework Powers Incredible Impacts Award
One of the final acts of impact aficionado at VISITFLANDERS, Gemmeke de Jongh, saw the unveiling of the organisation’s Impact Framework & Methodology in Bruges, Belgium, applied to the 36th edition of the European Academy of Childhood Disability Annual Meeting last year. The President of the meeting, Elegast Monbalin, joined IMPACT DAY – a gathering…
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