Join us for the release of the 2025 DestinationNEXT Futures Study, which explores the trends, forces, and signals shaping the future of destination organizations. In this session, you'll get an inside look at the most recent findings and discover what they mean for your strategy, your stakeholders, and your community. We'll unpack emerging (and ongoing) geopolitical factors, trends and strategies destination organizations need to consider, and shifting expectations, all grounded in original research and expert foresight. Whether you're planning your next strategic plan or simply trying to keep up with the pace of change, this session will help you make sense of what's coming and how to lead through it.

As AI becomes increasingly integrated into daily operations, destination organizations must proactively define how it's used and what values guide that use. Hosted by Destinations International Educational Collaborator UNCHAINED AI CEO Todd Brook, this interactive one-hour virtual workshop helps participants explore five essential questions that should inform AI-related policy and governance decisions. This is not a sit-back-and-listen session, it is a time to turn the cameras on, come off mute, and work together to surface challenges, share perspectives, and explore how peers across the industry are approaching these conversations. This is a collaborative session and your voice is part of the learning. This session is ideal for destination leaders, department heads, technology strategists, and anyone shaping organizational direction on emerging technology.

CALLING ALL SMALL DESTINATIONS: Join our virtual roundtable to explore the unique challenges and opportunities of managing HR in small teams. From streamlining processes to fostering strong team culture, this session will offer practical insights and peer discussions tailored for lean organizations. Facilitated by Destinations International's Small Destination Organization Subcommittee. Important Note: This opportunity is only available for Destinations International members representing destination organizations funded by $3 million USD or less. This session will not be recorded.