As we hurtle towards the holidays, we’re positively engaged in so much inspiring change. From workshops to graduations, we’ve been putting the "ooh!" into GDS-Movement with you. Read on for ideas and examples to help you transform tourism and events into a force for more positive change.
A Low-Carbon Way to Keep up with Business Events You Can’t be at
Business events' flight carbon emissions - that's a hot topic that deserves more discussion and mitigation. We need to slash business tourism’s immense contribution to perilous greenhouse gas emissions from international and local flights to and from events’ destinations. While there are some studies like this, and initiatives like train challenges, it's critical that we develop both the discourse and a more strategic, industry-wide course of action to drastically lower business travel's GHG footprint. To help with both, here are top tips from Anna Look to get the most out of events without actually being there.
"How prepared is the North East (of England) when it comes to dealing with more tourists and the carbon footprint increases that brings?" asks Jonny Chambers in a podcast episode featuring Guy Bigwood, CEO and Chief Changemaker of GDS-Movement, which we included in a recent blog post about the Destination North East England Regenerative Visitor Economy Framework, which GDS-Consulting had the privilege of supporting.
Get to Know the Winning Ways of Three GDS-Index Cities
The achievements and methods of Copenhagen, Helsinki, and Kumamoto, this year’s GDS-Awards winners, can inspire and inform more sustainable destination management practices.
Oslo attracts an increasingly more sustainable customer base and creates unforgettable memories for visitors all year round. How does it achieve this? With authentic experiences and clever storytelling! On page 28 (page 15 of the PDF) of an article in World Magazine from World Tourism Forum Institute, you'll find high-quality, city sustainability insights from Christian Lunde, CEO, VisitOSLO. We especially adore the "Is It Even a City?" campaign, which we included in this blog post of recent, relevant, and noteworthy storytelling here.
Learning Opportunity: Transform Tourism with the Spring Certificate from GDS-Academy
Enrol now to develop more resilient, responsible, and responsive destinations! Discover a novel approach to destination management through more regenerative business models, better destination stewardship, and enhanced stakeholder engagement. This 3-month journey is designed for tourism and DMO professionals looking for innovative, sustainable solutions to build thriving communities and appealing visitor experiences. Learn from industry leaders and discover tools to catalyse lasting positive impact.
Career Opportunity: Events Sustainability Specialist
The Global Destination Sustainability Movement (GDS-Movement) is looking to hire a European-based Events Sustainability Specialist. We are looking for an experienced events sustainability specialist to join our team.
Are you keen to work with a lively group of driven and dedicated changemakers who lead the work of the GDS-Movement?
Do you have skills and substantial experience in sustainability and events sustainability?
Do you like a challenge, want to make a big difference, and love learning?
"The 2024 Innovation Award Finalists & Winner Webinar"
17h30 CET - Be inspired by the projects that are helping innovative destinations lead and motivate in a webinar packed with superlative, real-world examples.
Include a GDS-Movement Changemaker at your next event Virtual, hybrid, or in-person
Is your DMO or CVB looking for keynote speakers, panelists, and moderators, to focus on sustainability at your event? We speak about impact and legacy, industry trends, regenerative destination management, and more.
