Global Destination Sustainability Movement (GDS-Movement)

#Changemakerinaction: 9 September,  Newcastle-upon-Tyne, United Kingdom - Catch #GDSmovement's CEO and Chief Changemaker, Guy Bigwood, FIEMA at the upcoming launch of a world-leading, first-of-its-kind #regenerative #VisitorEconomy framework from Destination North East England, The North East Combined Authority, and business leaders. #gdsspeaking #eventprofs

Join us for a 1.5-hour #FeelingThePulse #webinar on sustainability storytelling and communications for destinations. Two sessions at different times explore: - the fundaments of positive and powerful marketing and messaging, - an overview of EU #compliance and #legislation, - finding your authentic destination sustainability story through your organisation’s values, vision, and the GDS-Index data, and - exciting, real-world examples. Register for 10 September, 09.00 CET: https://lnkd.in/ehXiit8T Register for 11 September, 17.30 CET: https://lnkd.in/e5YbskSt * Host - Bella Shahsuvaryan, Relationship Manager, Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) Region, #GDSmovement Speakers - Betsy Reed, Lead Storyteller, #GDS_movement - talking about #authenticstorytelling in the age of #climatechange and #socialinequality. - Jess Henson, Marketing and Communications Manager, Global Destination Sustainability Movement (GDS-Movement) - covering ways that #GDSindex participants can use third-party-vetted, #benchmarked data to better leverage their #unique #sustainabilitystory. #greenwashing #greenhushing #FeelingthePulse #webinar #compellingcampaigns #compellingmessaging #compellingcommunications #authenticmessaging #compliantcampaigns #compliantmessaging #compliantcommunications #destinationstory #destinationstorytelling #inspired

👂👂👂 For #podcast lovers, a new one from Meghann Ormond and Alejandra Guijo Bermejo of Wageningen University & Research, 'Tourism for Good: Where Philosophy Meets Practice'. "We delve into the experiences of diverse changemakers working to make travel, tourism and hospitality more environmentally, socially and economically sustainable," says Meghann in a recent post, "and to support more mindful and regenerative practices. Join us as we uncover the inspiration and hard-earned wisdom that drive and support these initiatives!" #SoundsGood

We are excited to announce that Piet Colruyt from Impact Finance Belgium, a leader in social entrepreneurship and co-author of "All Social," will headline the event 'Impact Day' on 14 October in Bruges. Join us at the unique Saint Magdalene's Church for a day dedicated to exploring how we can scale and fund impactful events. We will ask important questions like: - How can DMOs and organising partners collaborate better to scale impact? - What models could attract external funding streams for impact projects? - How can government and supranational funding enhance impact delivery through events? Other speakers include: 🌱 Wendy Braeken of Impact Finance Belgium 🌱 Genevieve Leclerc, CMP, CICE and Beatriz Ibañez of #MEET4IMPACT 🌱 Guy Bigwood, FIEMA of GDS-Movement 🌱 Kathy Van Wambeke and Dieter Dewulf of Visit Bruges Convention Bureau 🌱 Jan Beyne of University of Antwerp 🌱 Peter De Wilde, CEO of Toerisme Vlaanderen - VISITFLANDERS Don’t miss out on this opportunity to engage with thought leaders and explore how to make a lasting impact through business events. Register now! ➡️ https://lnkd.in/erpSJn59 The event is a collaboration of the Global Destination Sustainability Movement (GDS-Movement), #MEET4IMPACT, VISITFLANDERS Convention Bureau and Visit Bruges Convention Bureau #socialimpact #businessevents #legacy #ImpactDay

🚀 Ready to be part of a #systemicchange in tourism? Join us at the GDS-Forum/CityDNA Autumn Conference in Bruges, from 15-18 October! 🌍 With over 50% capacity already booked, secure your spot and discounted accommodation now to avoid missing out. This year’s theme, “Let Pigs Fly - Unleashing the Power of the Unthinkable,” challenges conventional urban tourism and visitor economy approaches. Discover how to turn the improbable into the achievable, and drive transformative change in your destination with the help of hashtag #systemsthinking. Why Attend? 🔗 Connect with leaders in destination sustainability 💡 Gain actionable insights for regenerative transformation 🌱 Be part of a community driving positive change Don’t miss out - register now and take advantage of special hotel rates, available only until 31 August 2024. Register and secure your discounted accommodation here: https://lnkd.in/e9YJ3F_F See you in Bruges! #DestinationSustainability #RegenerativeTourism #Innovation #GDSForum #SustainableTourism #DestinationManagement #Regeneration #CityDNAConference #2024GDSForum #GDSAwards #2024GDSAwards City Destinations Alliance | CityDNA Visit Bruges Visit Bruges Convention Bureau

In a recent blog post (https://lnkd.in/d8ewb_UH) we featured a communications campaign that reveals the world in one country (Mongolia). From that same country, here are the (last?) guardians of the reindeer. We would love to see examples of tourism protecting this and other endangered, #indigenous, #regenerative ways of life across the world. https://lnkd.in/dU6JeQmC Catch our #storytelling webinar on 10 and 11 September for: - the fundaments of positive and powerful marketing and messaging, - an overview of EU Green Claims Directive #compliance and #legislation, - finding your authentic destination #sustainabilitystory through your organisation’s values, vision, and the GDS-Index data, and - exciting, real-world examples. Register for 10 September, 09.00 CET: https://lnkd.in/ehXiit8T Register for 11 September, 17.30 CET: https://lnkd.in/e5YbskSt #compellingcampaigns #compellingmessaging #compellingcommunications #authenticmessaging #compliantcampaigns #compliantmessaging #compliantcommunications #destinationstory #destinationstorytelling #inspired

For fifty two thousand years, they lived in paradise. Then came settlers, and with them, land clearing and flora and fauna alien invasions. After that, the climate changed (and continues to, with deleterious effect), and then came the #foolsanddreamers to help fix it. We love that this independent #rewilding project benefitted #residents and #tourism from the very beginning (skip to https://lnkd.in/dauZZuQ8 to get that info) https://lnkd.in/dEMPYRUA #climateaction #localtourism #newzealand #sustainabilitystorytelling #doccie #regeneration #storytelling #conservation

When are rude words the right ones to use? When you're channeling negative emotion to showcase opportunities for #positivechange! Ever lost your temper and your tongue around #environmental, #social, and #economic issues? You’re not alone, then, you’re a regeneration-loving human being! Rude words in the right place can be very effective when it comes to bringing attention to practises that need to change for the better. Open-net pen salmon farming damages the natural environment and destroys endemic natural heritage. In this wildlife conservation #campaign, actor and activist, #WilliamShatner, embodied the first four letters of his celebrity surname in a pointed commentary. Citizens across #Canada chimed in to support him. Get an overview of #authentic destination #storytelling supported by vetted Global Destination Sustainability Index data at our upcoming webinar: Register for 10 September, 09.00 CET: https://lnkd.in/ehXiit8T Register for 11 September, 17.30 CET: https://lnkd.in/e5YbskSt * Host - Bella Shahsuvaryan, Relationship Manager, Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) Region, #GDSmovement Speakers - Betsy Reed, Lead Storyteller, #GDS_movement - talking about authentic storytelling in the age of climate change and social inequality. - Jess Henson, Marketing and Communications Manager, Global Destination Sustainability Movement (GDS-Movement) - covering ways that #GDSindex participants can use third-party-vetted, #benchmarked data to better leverage their unique sustainability story. There'll also be an update on EU legislation and compliance around #greenwashing and #greenhushing. #FeelingthePulse #webinar #compellingcampaigns #compellingmessaging #compellingcommunications #authenticmessaging #compliantcampaigns #compliantmessaging #compliantcommunications #destinationstory #destinationstorytelling #inspired #GDSindex https://lnkd.in/dJaQw--3

#Friyay! Here's an update about the good work FIEXPO Latin America is doing with Global Destination Sustainability Movement (GDS-Movement), adeptly supported and facilitated by our #LATAM representative, Alejandra H. Zita CIS, SEPC, and with our partner #MEET4IMPACT. Well done to all involved including PROMTUR PANAMA and big thanks to James Latham of The Iceberg for this fantastic video. https://lnkd.in/d7AKSkwT

Day hikes for all! We love this #nature-forward project from Kerry Convention Bureau and Ballygarry Estate, Hotel and Spa. #publicspace #naturetrails #collaboration