Global Destination Sustainability Movement (GDS-Movement)

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Changemakers in action! Bella Shahsuvaryan and Anja Spice took the stage at IBTM World 2024 to explain the new regulations around green claims. To include a GDS-Movement Changemaker at your next event, click here: https://lnkd.in/dN892hUd

Are you looking for inspiration and motivation to help your destination become more regenerative through its tourism and events? Come celebrate success and progress with us at our upcoming Feeling the Pulse webinar! Register for "The 2024 Innovation Award Finalists & Winner” webinar, 4 December, 17:30 - 19:00 CET: https://lnkd.in/dy4RFqDm VisitCopenhagen VisitOSLO OSLO Convention Bureau Centre Destination Toronto Destination Vancouver Visit Victoria

𝗚𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗯𝘂𝗿𝗴 𝗮𝘁 IBTM Events : 𝗔 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 Gothenburg’s booth is a masterclass in sustainability. Using materials from its 2019 booth—designed, sourced, and stored locally📍—it showcased the power of a circular economy. Over the years, these elements were reused for other projects, thanks to a local social mission company. Key highlights : - Local impact : Staff, photos and materials sourced locally. - Collaborative design : a joint effort between the city and local providers. - Knowledge sharing : Katarina Thorstensson shared Gothenburg’s journey to becoming a global sustainability leader, offering actionable insights. Supported by strong political backing, Gothenburg’s approach proves sustainability and local economies can thrive together. With a vision for 2030 as a sustainable destination (they already reached the net zero), the city inspires a shift in how events are planned. How will you design, plan and source your next exhibition booth ? Let’s follow their lead : sustainable, impactful, local. It is POSSIBLE ! Global Destination Sustainability Movement (GDS-Movement) IC (International Consultants) Local Resources Worldwide Events NetZeroCitiesEU #sourcelocally #fromwordtoaction #eventprofs

🤔🔐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

Congratulations to Helsinki Tourism and Destination Management - City of Helsinki and Visit Tampere. This is a fantastic example of the merits of and opportunities in radical collaboration. Helsinki is the 2024 GDS-Index leader, and Visit Tampere is number 23 in the ranking. Here's more about each city's sustainability contributions. Helsinki: https://lnkd.in/dkzq68zZ Tampere: https://lnkd.in/dWfH6zRH

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. #manyvoicesonemessage As an ambassador for The Iceberg, I would like to call all events industry leaders to support #TheIceberg2 WHY? - To build stronger partnerships between event organisers, destinations, and governments, driving greater recognition of the broad impacts of business events. With a goal to: ▪️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 Now, we need YOU 🫵🏼 James Latham and his team have done an amazing job to raise awareness about the societal impacts of events. But now we need more voices, more resources and more action. We invite individuals and organisations 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 Global Destination Sustainability Movement (GDS-Movement)

If you want to create more compelling marketing and messaging campaigns, you will find inspiration in the in-house Storytelling and Communication Strategies for Regeneration Masterclass.     Is this GDS-Academy* Masterclass right for you?     Yes, if yours is a destination management and marketing organisation that wants to deliver results that speak for themselves.     Yes, if you want to create more magnetic campaigns and content that tells your sustainability story with authenticity and impact.    You will find inspiration in the 4 immersive sessions available in 3 formats – online, hybrid, or in-person.    Your whole team or organisation can learn together in this GDS-Academy Masterclass.    Find out more: https://lnkd.in/dHk_kEeE *GDS-Academy is brought to you by ICCA and City Destinations Alliance, offers a dynamic learning experience that helps you understand (and practice) regenerative impact and its role in destination and event management. This is a blended learning institution for destination professionals determined to catalyse positive benefits for people and the planet through tourism and events. Expect an esteemed faculty of experts and thought leaders who love to engage in fun modules with quizzes, votes, and discussions, and courses to cover every aspect of sustainability management in the sector. 

Do you want to know more about accessibility in global tourism❓ Take a look at the Global Accessibility Report 2024, a collaboration between City Destinations Alliance | CityDNA and Destinations International. This comprehensive report examines accessibility initiatives across 92 destinations, primarily in Europe and North America, exploring key areas like marketing, community engagement, training, and adherence to standards. Discover the importance of clear leadership and funding in creating successful accessibility strategies and gain actionable insights to help shape a more inclusive future for travel. To download the report, visit: https://lnkd.in/d2Tx8eQV #Accessibility #InclusiveTourism #TourismLeadership #Sustainability

Do you have "subvention tension"? Let this post from #MEET4IMPACT's Genevieve Leclerc, CMP, CICE, guide you. Genevieve and Global Destination Sustainability Movement (GDS-Movement)'s CEO and chief changemaker, Guy Bigwood, FIEMA, recently presented on the topic at the recent ICCA Congress.