Sustainable tourism, as defined by the UN World Tourism Organization, considers the economic, social, and environmental impacts of tourism while addressing the needs of visitors, industries, and local communities. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), adopted in 2015 by all UN member states, aim to end poverty, protect the planet, and improve lives by 2030. These 17 interconnected goals require global collaboration from governments, businesses, civil society, and others. As we approach the midpoint of SDG implementation, there is concern that many targets will be missed by 2030, particularly in tourism destinations, if sustainable tourism and SDG alignment remain undefined and unmeasured. Destination organization leaders face challenges in determining where to begin, which SDGs to prioritize, and how to measure progress. This webinar will help leaders navigate these complexities, offering guidance on defining sustainable tourism for their destinations and aligning with the SDGs.

Interested in learning the best practices for utilizing resident sentiment studies? Join us and the experts at Longwoods International and Clarity of Place as we explore the critical role of Resident Sentiment Studies in community engagement and alignment. Through actual case studies, we will demonstrate how destinations have successfully utilized these studies for various initiatives. Whether you’re just starting to explore sentiment research options or looking to maximize the impact of your existing Resident Sentiment Study, this webinar will provide valuable guidance on how to translate resident sentiment insights into actionable strategies, goals, and tactics for your community.

Destinations across the globe are facing unprecedented challenges with over-tourism, environmental degradation, cultural erosion, and strained relationships with local communities. Join us for an interactive webinar exploring stewardship as the future of destination management. We’ll delve into how this once ethereal concept can become a powerful catalyst for addressing urgent challenges and driving meaningful change, all while promoting long-term sustainability and well-being for destinations. Kristin Dunne, Director of Destination Wayfinder, and Jeremy Sampson, CEO of the Travel Foundation, will discuss this industry-led solution designed for destination leaders navigating the complexity of today's challenges. Grounded in global best practices and collaboration, the Wayfinder helps destination organizations transition to community-centric organizations, balancing economic, social, cultural, and environmental factors to create thriving, harmonious destinations.

Destinations act as a critical balancing act between local needs and tourism demand. So, how can you weave local communities and priorities into your promotion strategy while still attracting meaningful visitation? During this webinar, the Alaska Travel Industry Association and Nativo will explore how different priorities impacting local communities across Alaska have been used as a springboard for a better content and distribution strategy. Join us to learn from real-world examples and gain practical insights on aligning your tourism initiatives with the values and needs of your community.

Join us for an insightful discussion on the rising importance of destination stewardship across the globe. We will explore how responsible management of tourism destinations can preserve natural and cultural heritage while fostering economic development. Our expert panel will delve into key topics such as environmental impacts, protection of local cultures, community engagement, multi-stakeholder collaboration, visitor sentiments, and regulatory frameworks. The panel will highlight best practices and innovative approaches to destination stewardship and provide you with tips on how to balance growth with conservation and community well-being.

Destination organizations have long been focused on selling the destination, but many are realizing that leading destination development efforts is not only appropriate, but also a key responsibility, and is crucial to the long-term survival of the organization and industry. Through the development of creative funding tools like TBIDs and other funding streams, destination organizations have found ways to generate, collect and spend attractive amounts of funding for marketing their destinations. However, two converging realities are occurring that require destination organizations to think more broadly about their mission. Join us as we dive into these current realities and their implications, plus share how destination organizations can lead their placemaking efforts from A to Z via best practices.

Forget strategic plans gathering dust on shelves. This webinar will tackle the execution gap head-on, exposing the four hidden hurdles that commonly stall destination organization stewardship plans from realizing their true potential. During this webinar, we will investigate how bold destination organizations like Mammoth Lakes Tourism, Tourism Tofino, Visit Grand Junction, Visit Bend, Queenstown Lakes, and more are navigating these roadblocks and the solutions that they are tapping into to streamline progress. We will also highlight creative problem-solving from around the world, share shortcuts for swift implementation, and leave you with a newfound inspiration to unleash your upcoming plan's full potential. Don't let ambition get lost in translation. Register now and transform your plan from pipe dream to stewardship reality.

Destinations have an important role to play in advancing the sustainability of their geographic region. During this webinar, we will share the steps that any destination organization can take to develop a strategy that will take into account the needs of the residents, visitors, and business community, while balancing priorities around social, economic, cultural, and environmental impacts. Building on one of Destination International’s most popular blogs of 2022, Top Seven Best Practices of Sustainable Tourism Destinations, Angela Nagy, CEO of GreenStep, will host two destination leaders who are leading the way by integrating these seven best practices into their destination strategies, performance measurement, stakeholder engagement, and communications.

Destinations International's DestinationNEXT 2023 Futures Study, representing the largest-ever collection of destination organizations, unveils the top 50 strategies and 50 industry trends your organization needs to know. DI's Gabe Seder sits down with Paul Ouimet of MMGY NextFactor to discuss the evolving relationship between destination organizations and their local communities. DI's DNEXT 2023 Futures Study is a strategic roadmap and global survey that helps destination leaders navigate today’s highly fluid visitor economy to optimize their organizations’ relevance and value. As this conversation will demonstrate, the study is crucial in preparing us to shape our futures more effectively.