News across the globe in January challenged many and strengthened our resolve to continue to empower tourism and events to drive more meaningful change. Let’s make 2025 a year of action and positive impact together! Are you in? Read on for innovative approaches to destination and events sustainability, success stories from cities leading the way, and practical tips for more responsive and responsible actions.
Are Your Meetings Ticking These Sustainability Boxes?
More walking between sites, and buses for event attendees and delegates
Redefining inclusive legacies through sport
Kerry Convention Bureau continuously measures and improves its sustainability performance through its participation in the GDS-Index. It’s no surprise, then, that, in partnership with local industry members, it will welcome the upcoming 25th International Symposium on Adapted Physical Activity in June, incorporating the world’s largest disability sports trade exhibition.
On the Brink of Transformation - "Five Years" is Not Just a Rock Song
The headlines are howling but we march to a different drum. Looking for harmony in discord, Guy Bigwood, the CEO of Global Destination Sustainability Movement (GDS-Movement) and its Chief Changemaker, investigates the transformative power of regenerative tourism and events' practices in a new blog post designed to make leaders get up and dance.
Slower Travel, Bigger Impact: The Case for Rail Over Runways
"Encouraging rail options for European conferences is a significant step towards more sustainable travel,“ says Jennifer Jensen, GDS-Movement Relationship Manager, UK and Ireland. “Of course, we also need to consider the time and cost implications of slower travel. Supporting employees in making sustainable choices - even if they take a little longer or cost slightly more - is key to long-term change.”
She writes about her own experience en route, and offers six ways to transform the traditional event model.
“The programme was more than just a certificate, it was a gateway to a new mindset. I've connected with passionate colleagues from Toronto, Faroe Islands, Saudi Arabia, and beyond, creating a global community dedicated to destination stewardship. While I may not yet be a seasoned ambassador, I've become a driven changemaker, committed to driving meaningful transformation in how we approach sustainable tourism.“
Career Opportunity: GDS-Movement Seeks Sustainable Events Consultant
The Global Destination Sustainability Movement (GDS-Movement) is on the hunt for a European-based Sustainable Events Consultant to help transform the tourism and events industry.
Join this award-winning, dynamic, and inclusive team to take on ambitious global projects, drive real change, and create a thriving visitor economy with lasting positive impact.
"Mapping Change: Towards Data-Driven Tourism and Events that Regenerate" [webinar]
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Two data experts explore how fast-developing technologies and innovative management are revolutionising the tourism and events industry in a virtual "Feeling the Pulse" webinar open to all.
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