The travel and tourism industry has made significant strides in embracing inclusivity, recognizing the growing potential of underrepresented traveler segments. However, efforts to create more welcoming and inclusive destinations also face challenges in today’s volatile political environment. This virtual roundtable session, led by the globally recognized advisory and advocacy firm APCO, will delve into the evolving political landscape and its impact on destinations striving to uphold inclusive practices. Participants will gain insights into designing meaningful engagement models that foster authentic connections with local communities while learning strategies to anticipate, mitigate, and navigate potential crises. IMPORTANT NOTE: This opportunity is only available for Destinations International members. In the interest of keeping the roundtable a safe space and discussions as candid and open as possible, this session will NOT BE RECORDED.

CALLING ALL SMALL DESTINATIONS: Join your peers for this exclusive opportunity to connect on maximizing tradeshow impact! This is your opportunity to share best practices, discuss what’s worked well (or not so well) for your destination, and network with your peers in a collaborative, roundtable format. Attendees will be divided into two groups based on budgeted revenue - less than $1,000,000 and $1,000,000-$3,000,000. IMPORTANT NOTE: This opportunity is only available for Destinations International members. In the interest of keeping the roundtable a safe space and discussions as candid and open as possible, this session will NOT BE RECORDED.

Are you a first-time attendee for the upcoming CEO Summit, March 23-25 in Savannah, GA? Welcome aboard! To ensure you make the most out of the exclusive gathering of industry leaders, we invite you to our virtual CEO Summit First-Time Attendee Orientation. You will hear about the summit’s purpose, get an overview of the sessions, keynotes, networking opportunities, partner Flashes of Brilliance, and an opportunity to ask any questions you may have about the summit. IMPORTANT NOTE: This opportunity is ONLY available for those registered for Destinations International CEO Summit on March 23-25, 2025 in Savannah, GA. The orientation will be recorded, and the recording will be made available to all registrants within 1-2 days following the conclusion of the session.

Explore the future of destination analytics with the DI Overnight Room Demand Analyzer (ORDA). Take a deep dive into the tool that is reshaping the way we understand and analyze the actual room demand associated with events hosted in your destination. As the landscape of event planning undergoes significant shifts and the relevance of this tool increases, ORDA provides insights into a world where traditional event history is no longer a reliable guide. This session will explore fundamentals, best practices, and use cases that will equip destinations with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the complexities of the modern events landscape and how they approach event analytics.