Destinations International

VisitGreenville SC's strategic use of the Social Impact Assessment Tool highlights the power of data-driven insights to drive meaningful progress in social inclusion, offering a model for other destinations to follow.

Read more about how the destination built its data foundation for inclusion: https://destinationsinternational.org/blog/making-strides-inclusion-visitgreenvillescs-approach-measure-and-act-social-impact-assessment

Submit your AI content proposal by Monday, 9/30! We are seeking innovative, knowledgeable, and forward-thinking partners to collaborate in the development of high-quality virtual educational content and resources that explore the evolving landscape of AI.

Submit a proposal: https://lnkd.in/eDzwAenw

The Marketplace of Ideas sessions at Social Inclusion Summit will be full of tangible takeaways and insightful insights from our industry partners! Topics covered will include accessibility, LGBTQ+ engagement, community-centric stewardship, supplier diversity and more.

Check out the full agenda here: https://destinationsinternational.org/2024-social-inclusion-summit

David Holder, CDME, Principal, Clarity of Place shared why he supports the Destinations International Foundation.

Investment in the Foundation directly supports innovation and every dollar raised helps ensure the continued growth of our industry worldwide.

Learn more about the DI Foundation: https://destinationsinternational.org/about-foundation

🤝 Is your destination ? Post your open positions to the DI career center!
🤝 Looking for a new opportunity? Discover new open roles including Research Manager, Graphic Designer, Executive Director and more.
👉 Visit the career center: https://bit.ly/4dWtSYu

Calling all professionals in , , and : it's not too late to register for the 2024 Business Operations Summit! View the full agenda and register here: https://destinationsinternational.org/2024-business-operations-summit

Have you registered for 2024 Advocacy Summit yet? It's not too late to join us in Puerto Rico! Take a look at the full agenda and register today: https://destinationsinternational.org/2024-advocacy-summit

Start or continue your CDME journey in Vancouver, BC on December 1-2, 2024! Canada courses are selling out quickly so register today.

👉 View all upcoming CDME courses: https://lnkd.in/eum8NyYr

📢 We are excited to share that the full agenda is now available for the 2024 Social Inclusion Summit! From an Immersive Cultural Exchange to Advocacy Strategies for Engaging Local Government, take a look at everything that the event has in store and register to join us in Spokane: https://destinationsinternational.org/2024-social-inclusion-summit

Is creating a foundation the right move for your non-profit organization? This thought-provoking discussion will explore the advantages and disadvantages of establishing a foundation as part of your fundraising strategy.

You won't want to miss this lively conversation led by the Business Operations Professionals Task Force! Register and join us on Thursday: https://bit.ly/4edBepC

DI is pleased to open a call for proposals for 2025 content opportunities in the field of Artificial Intelligence ( )! We are seeking innovative, knowledgeable, and forward-thinking partners to collaborate in the development of high-quality virtual educational content and resources that explore the evolving landscape of AI.

Submit a proposal:https://destinationsinternational.org/sites/default/files/2024-09/AI_%20CALL%20FOR%20CONTENT%20PROPOSALS%202025_FINAL.pdf

Last year's inaugural Social Inclusion Summit (formerly known as EDI Summit) offered impactful takeaways that attendees were able to apply to their own destinations.

This year's summit offers a series of powerful sessions and immersive experiences designed to create a welcoming environment for all. As our industry moves , we will reimagine how intentional inclusion builds community trust and sparks sustainable economic growth.

gaining valuable insights at the 2024 Social Inclusion Summit! Learn more and register: https://destinationsinternational.org/2024-social-inclusion-summit

🎤 We are excited to announce that we are now accepting presentation proposals for the 2025 Annual Convention and industry summits! We invite you to be a thought leader and share your expertise at our 2025 events.

⭐ Submit a 2025 event proposal: https://bit.ly/3XEFEk1

📢 Calling all destinations with legal cannabis: Join us for tomorrow's virtual roundtable! This is your opportunity to ask your burning questions, discuss what’s working well (and not so well) for your destination, and network with peers who have faced similar challenges in a collaborative roundtable format.
👉 Register: https://bit.ly/4ge2JBa

Is creating a foundation the right move for your non-profit organization? This thought-provoking discussion will explore the advantages and disadvantages of establishing a foundation as part of your fundraising strategy.

You won't want to miss this lively conversation led by the Business Operations Professionals Task Force! Register: https://bit.ly/4edBepC

Have you checked out the RFP portal in the online community? Use this resource to share your own RFP or submit a proposal. Currently in the portal, Tourism Kamloops is seeking proposals for development of an iconic attraction. Check out the RFP here: https://bit.ly/3XnurDc

Did you know that registration to Social Inclusion Summit includes an immersive offsite experience?

Spend the afternoon participating in traditional activities, listening to stories, and learning about the rich heritage, customs, and contemporary issues facing Spokane's Indigenous people.

This powerful hands-on exchange will honor and celebrate Spokane's Indigenous community and will provide invaluable insights into how you can incorporate Indigenous perspectives and practices into your destination's offerings in a respectful and inclusive way.

View the schedule at a glance: https://bit.ly/3z6btbU

Calling all Educational Institutions - Are you or your students working on anything exciting to share with the DI community? 💡Learn how to submit your thought leadership here: https://destinationsinternational.org/submit-your-thought-leadership

🎤 Join Andreas Weissenborn at Advocacy Summit for a fascinating session that explores the power of language in shaping public perception, understanding, and connection, focusing on the annual release of the Tourism Lexicons.

🆕 New this year is the addition of the Tourism Lexicon Field Guide to help you implement not only the words of the Lexicon, but also the principles behind them.

👉 Learn more and register: https://destinationsinternational.org/2024-advocacy-summit

Business operations professionals - we can't wait to see you in Spokane! Share with your peers that you will be attending Business Operations Summit with our social media toolkit: https://destinationsinternational.org/2024-business-operations-summit-social-media-toolkit

🎤 Interested in having a Destinations International team member speak at your event? Our team welcomes the opportunity to speak at industry events! Request a speaker here: https://bit.ly/4byD9UY

Last month during Annual Convention, Destinations International and TravelAbility released the Accessibility Playbook, an end-to-end toolkit to equip destination organizations on their accessibility journey.

What makes the playbook unique?

✔️ Actionable framework to address leading aspects of accessibility for destinations of all sizes, budgets, and geographies.
✔️ Hundreds of resources, tips, use cases, and links that destinations can present to their local partners.
✔️ Customizable components so that you can personalize the playbook for your stakeholders.
✔️ Curated checklists that help simplify the project management process.

Learn more: https://destinationsinternational.org/accessibility-playbook

Will you be joining us in Spokane for Social Inclusion Summit? We can't wait to see you in October! In the meantime, be sure to share with your peers that you will be attending using our social media toolkit: https://destinationsinternational.org/2024-social-inclusion-summit-social-media-toolkit