*POSTPONED TO FEBRUARY 12 2025* Aligning Tourism with Community Needs: The Role of the Destination Giveback Initiative

Join us for an insightful webinar that explores how tourism can become a catalyst for meaningful change in local and indigenous communities. We will provide an overview of Expedia Group's Destination Giveback Initiative and other collaborations with destination organizations that support local causes and indigenous tourism initiatives. During the session, we will highlight:

• Examples of impactful partnerships, in particular with Destination Canada and the Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC).
• Strategies for fostering community-centric tourism and addressing local needs through tourism initiatives.
• Opportunities for travelers and businesses to actively engage in supporting indigenous tourism development.
• Insights into Expedia Group’s travel media network and its role in promoting selected initiatives. 
• A vision for a sustainable tourism future that prioritizes community well-being and indigenous engagement.

Presented by Expedia Group Media Solutions as part of Destinations International's Community Alignment & Engagement and Global Webinar Series for 2024. 

Please note that attendance at a Destinations International webinar is eligible for one (1) CDME Continuing Education (CE) credit. Credit can only be earned through live virtual attendance. Watching recorded webinars does not count toward CDME CE credit.