Destinations International's DestinationNEXT 2023 Futures Study, representing the largest-ever collection of destination organizations, unveils the top 50 strategies and 50 industry trends your organization needs to know. DI's Gabe Seder sits down with Paul Ouimet of MMGY NextFactor to discuss the evolving relationship between destination organizations and their local communities. DI's DNEXT 2023 Futures Study is a strategic roadmap and global survey that helps destination leaders navigate today’s highly fluid visitor economy to optimize their organizations’ relevance and value. As this conversation will demonstrate, the study is crucial in preparing us to shape our futures more effectively.

Workforce shortages remain a pervasive industry challenge. Destination organizations are increasingly being asked to both speak to and help solve these challenges. Destinations International has partnered with Tourism Economics to provide destination organizations with the most detailed and actionable workforce intelligence available at the local level. Join us for an overview of these proprietary insights that can immediately inform your workforce development advocacy and strategy.

With the 2022 calendar year ending and many destination organizations closing another financial year, we wanted to showcase two of Destinations International reporting tools that are entirely complementary as part your membership - our Compensation and Benefits and Destination Organization Performance Reporting platforms. We will review how both platforms work and how you can easily participate. If you have ever had questions related to funding, compensation, and allocation and how your destination compares to others, this webinar is for you. We hope you can join us!

We are excited to announce the launch of our new Mentorship Program! This unique online networking and career development tool will help you find, connect, and share experiences with others in the travel and tourism industry. Join us for an informational webinar on Wednesday August 31st at 1pm ET to learn more about the program, best practices for utilizing the online tool and searchable database, and guidelines for cultivating fulfilling mentoring relationships.