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⚙️ Does Your Destination Have a Robust Impact Strategy? If your DMO is still developing its approach to legacy planning and impact measurement, the GDS Academy Impact Strategy and Measurement Masterclass is your opportunity to level up. 👆 🔅 Co-created and delivered in partnership with the Global Destination Sustainability Movement (GDS-Movement) and #MEET4IMPACT, this 4-module masterclass will immerse you in the latest social impact theories and methodologies. You'll gain the knowledge and tools to craft a comprehensive impact strategy that delivers long-term value for your destination's stakeholders. Plus, learn how to implement robust measurement processes to track environmental and social performance. 🔝 Elevate your impact potential. Discover more: https://lnkd.in/dJzekumh

🍁We are proud that our CEO, Genevieve Leclerc, CMP, CICE, has signed The Call to Purpose, the Canadian Purpose Economy Project, making us an official endorser! 🔅This initiative invites leaders from all sectors to build a social purpose economy, centered on well-being, sustainability, and social equity here in #Canada. In response to today’s global challenges, including climate change and rising inequalities, this call urges systemic transformation. It encourages us to rethink traditional economic models by placing people and the planet at the core of decision-making, creating sustainable and inclusive solutions that will benefit future generations. 📣CEOs, Business Leaders — it’s your time to answer this higher calling. To meet this moment, we must work together. Join us as an endorser here: https://lnkd.in/gzw4Tfdy Coro Strandberg _________________________ 🙌 Nous sommes fiers que notre PDG, Genevieve Leclerc, CMP, CICE, ait signé L’Appel à la raison d’être, le “Canadian Purpose Project”, ce qui fait de nous un endosseur officiel! 🔅 Cette initiative invite les leaders de tous les secteurs à bâtir une économie à but social, centrée sur le bien-être, la durabilité et l’équité sociale ici, au #Canada. En réponse aux défis mondiaux actuels, notamment le changement climatique et les inégalités croissantes, cet appel incite à une transformation systémique. Il nous encourage à repenser les modèles économiques traditionnels en mettant l'humain et la planète au cœur des décisions, pour créer des solutions durables et inclusives qui profiteront aux générations futures. 📣 PDG, leaders d’affaires — il est temps pour vous de répondre à cet appel supérieur. Pour relever ce défi, nous devons travailler ensemble. Joignez-vous à nous en tant qu’endosseur ici: https://lnkd.in/gD4Sn2AE #ÉvénementsProfessionnels #LeadershipDurable #ÉvénementsResponsables #ÉconomieCirculaire #InnovationSoutenable #BusinessEventsCanada #CorporateSocialResponsibility #EventProfs #GreenMeetings #SustainableBusiness #ImpactEvents #FutureOfEvents

🤔🔐Ever wondered how to unlock the true potential of subvention funds? At the recent #ICCACongress2024, #MEET4IMPACT's Genevieve Leclerc, CMP, CICE and Guy Bigwood, FIEMA, CEO of Global Destination Sustainability Movement (GDS-Movement) shared insights on how these programs can drive sustainability and societal change. 💡Their session highlighted the importance of aligning funding with impact goals, building strategic partnerships, and supporting organizers on their sustainability journey. 👓Read the AI insights and best practices with the help of Snapshot here: https://lnkd.in/gw6Af4VH Stay tuned as we will be soon co-launching a research project on this topic with Global Destination Sustainability Movement (GDS-Movement) and Conferli - The conference matchmaking platform ICCA | Destination Canada #socialimpact #sustainability #MEET4IMPACT

🌐Join The Iceberg 2.0 Movement Business events are more than just conferences—they drive social, economic, and environmental change. It’s time to make sure everyone understands their full impact. Why The Iceberg 2.0? The goal is clear: to build stronger partnerships between event organisers, destinations, and governments, driving greater recognition of the broad impacts of business events, and amplifying the #CHANGE we catalyse as a collective force. ▪️Raise awareness of meetings' importance ▪️Focus on event impact by organisers ▪️Engage host destinations in building impact ▪️Secure government support for events Our Strategy: ✔️ Partnering with industry organisations to amplify impact ✔️ Activating a global ambassador program ✔️ Mobilising advocates to influence governments ✔️ Empowering organisers with advanced knowledge, tools & curated insights 📣 As Gary Grimmer says: “Any city not using events for societal advancement is missing out.” Now, we need YOU 🫵🏼 We invite individuals and organisations linked to our industry to join The Iceberg Movement. Help spread the message and make business events a strategic priority in your city, region, or country. Ready to amplify your events' impact? 🔗 Join us today! The first campaign launch in January 2025. https://lnkd.in/d5v926Us #TheIceberg2 #BusinessEventsImpact #EventIndustry #SocialImpact #GovernmentSupport #JoinTheMovement #MANYVOICESONEMESSAGE #Howegathermatters James Latham | Gary Grimmer | GainingEdge | Gregg | Events Industry Council | Amy Calvert | JMIC Joint Meetings Industry Council | PCMA | ICCA Senthil Gopinath | Marta Gomes | UFI, The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry | FIEXPO Latin America | Santiago Gonzalez | Africa Society of Association Executives (AfSAE) | Mungai T. NFI (CSM®) | Jeffers Miruka | Jane Cunningham | Destinations International | Global Destination Sustainability Movement (GDS-Movement) | Guy Bigwood

❗ PROPOSITION DE STAGE❗ 🔎Nous sommes à la recherche d’une personne talentueuse et bilingue (anglais/français) passionnée par l’impact social, la communication. Si vous êtes enthousiaste à l’idée de coordonner des projets et de créer un contenu convaincant qui fait la différence, ce rôle pourrait être pour vous ! 🔸 Développez une expérience pratique en gestion de projet à fort impact et en communication engageante. 🔸 Rejoignez une équipe dévouée qui travaille pour stimuler l’impact social dans le tourisme et les événements.  📍Basé à Montréal avec des options flexibles à distance 🗓️ Date limite : 18 novembre 2024 ↪Postulez maintenant, ou aidez-nous à passer le mot en partageant: https://lnkd.in/gdcnS8xy __________________________________________________________ ❗ INTERNSHIP OFFER❗ 🔎We are looking for a talented bilingual (English/French) individual passionate about social impact, storytelling, and educational design. If you're excited about coordinating projects and crafting compelling content that makes a difference, this role could be for you! 🔸 Gain hands-on experience in project management, communication, and instructional design 🔸 Join a dedicated team working to drive social impact in tourism & events 📍 Based in Montreal with flexible remote options 🗓️ Deadline: November 18, 2024 ↪ Apply now, or help us spread the word by sharing: https://lnkd.in/gdcnS8xy

🔙 Looking back on an incredible gathering hosted by Switzerland Convention & Incentive Bureau (SCIB) in collaboration with ESAE - European Society of Association Executives'. We were thrilled to participate in the annual networking event in #Brussels where #impact took center stage at the TALK CEC. 🙌 Kudos to SCIB and their dedicated Swiss partners—including representatives from Crans-Montana Tourism & Congress, Davos Congress / Davos Convention Bureau, and Zürich Tourism—for bringing together a community committed to #Swisstainability. Their vision and leadership in fostering sustainable initiatives within the business event sector set a remarkable example for us all. We were honored that our CEO, Genevieve Leclerc, was the keynote speaker, sharing insights on “Destinations and Associations Partnering to Drive Maximum Positive Impact”. Her talk highlighted practical ways the #businessevent sector can join forces to create lasting social change! 🌟 #SocialImpact #Sustainability #eventprofs Myriam Winnepenninckx

🔅 We’re pleased to invite you to the Global Destination Sustainability Movement (GDS-Movement) Feeling the Pulse webinar, in collaboration with #MEET4IMPACT: "The 2024 Impact Award Finalists & Winner." Join us to discover and be inspired by initiatives that are shaping a lasting impact and legacy in leading business events. 🔹 Register for the 12 Nov 16.00 - 17.30 CET: https://lnkd.in/d2cWxgcb 🔸 Register for the 13 Nov, 9.00 - 10.30 CET: https://lnkd.in/dSPiRXa7

Joining leaders from across Africa and beyond at the 5th African Association Summit in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, was an unforgettable experience! 🌐 The focus on “Leveraging AI and Innovation” led to powerful discussions about reshaping the landscape of association impact. We see every day how associations are uniquely positioned to create positive change, but the right strategies make all the difference. This summit emphasized that effective impact means customizing solutions that fit local contexts, cultures, and challenges, rather than applying blanket approaches. 🔅 A big thank you to incredible leaders who shared their insights and vision, including Veemal Gungadin, Frank Murangwa, Lowell Aplebaum, Glenton De Kock, Matt Raven, Alexander Alles, and Kathleen Lihanda - Omol. We’re especially grateful to the founders of Africa Society of Association Executives (AfSAE), Jeffers Miruka, Mungai T. NFI, Gregg H. Talley, and Nicanor Sabula, for championing these transformative dialogues. And to our gracious hosts Mkunde Senyagwa, Naserian Millicent, and Doris Rwebangira Parsons—thank you for your warmth and hospitality. #SocialImpact #PurposeDrivenEvents #AssociationLeadership ICCA

🤔 How Can Association Meetings Help Address Overtourism? In a compelling piece in Association Meetings International’s October Issue, Holly Patrick explores how association meetings can foster sustainable tourism and strengthen community resilience. With insights from Jessica Vandy, Social Impact Consultant at #MEET4IMPACT and changemaker at Global Destination Sustainability Movement (GDS-Movement), and Guy Bigwood, FIEMA CEO of GDS-movement. ✨Programs like the Parkinson’s Ready program, developed with the World Parkinson Coalition and Barcelona Convention Bureau, offer a model for inclusive, accessible events by training local staff to support delegates and residents. Similarly, EASL | The Home of Hepatology’s integration of liver health screenings directly benefits local communities. Also, Fáilte Ireland’s focus on regional business hubs helps distribute tourism more evenly, alleviating pressure on major destinations. We are grateful to support the above associations and destinations leveraging business events for social change! “Unlike overtourism caused by leisure visitors, meetings are strategically planned...allowing delegates to participate in authentic experiences that benefit residents and local communities,” shares Jessica Vandy. 💡 📖 Read more: https://lnkd.in/eFHrFiyn #SustainableTourism #Overtourism #CommunityImpact #AssociationMeetings #BusinessEvents #GDSSustainability

💡 Highlighting the Winner of the 2024 Global Destination Sustainability Movement (GDS-Movement) & #MEET4IMPACT Impact Award: Copenhagen Convention Bureau’s Copenhagen Legacy Lab We're honored to celebrate the Copenhagen Legacy Lab, a transformative initiative by the Copenhagen Convention Bureau (part of Wonderful Copenhagen) that’s setting a new standard in creating lasting, societal impact through events. The Copenhagen Legacy Lab framework empowers congresses and events to deliver positive, long-term change beyond economic benefits. By providing open-source tools, Copenhagen Legacy Lab is inspiring cities worldwide to create their own legacy-driven models! 🌇 This recognition is a testament to the passion, dedication, and collaboration behind Copenhagen Legacy Lab, and we’re grateful to everyone who contributed to this success: Gerda-Marie Rist, Jakob Kjeldgaard, Frida Rudbeck Toksvig, with former colleagues Annika Rømer, Martin Larsen, and Katja Christensen. 🔅 A special thank you to the award jury members Ioannis Pallas, Vicky Koffa, Ben Hainsworth, and Jane Cunningham for their thoughtful reviews and for making the award night unforgettable! We invite you to dive deeper into the insights and accomplishments driving positive change across destinations with the GDS-Movement’s ‘Feeling the Pulse’ webinars: 🔸TODAY: Register for 30 Oct, 17:30 - 19:00 CET: https://lnkd.in/d3ZsnHHH 🔸Register for 31 Oct, 09:00 - 10:30 CET: https://lnkd.in/dVAcbF5m Plus, mark your calendar for "The 2024 Impact Award Finalists & Winner in collaboration with #MEET4IMPACT" webinar: 🔹 Register for the 12 Nov, PM session: https://lnkd.in/d2cWxgcb 🔹 Register for the 13 Nov, AM session: https://lnkd.in/dSPiRXa7 "The 2024 Innovation Award Finalists & Winner” webinar: 🔸Register for the 3 Dec, AM session: https://lnkd.in/d9mGhYwQ 🔸Register for the 4 Dec, PM session: https://lnkd.in/dy4RFqDm #CopenhagenLegacyLab #ImpactAward #Sustainability #SocialImpact #TourismLeadership #GDSIndex #MEET4IMPACT