GDS-Forum
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CityDNA and the GDS-Movement join forces to launch the GDS-Forum, followed by the CityDNA Autumn Conference 2023 in October, in Valencia, Spain
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GDS-Index
Explore the 2023 GDS-Index Criteria and Methodology
The GDS-Index is a destination-level programme that promotes scalable sustainability and responsible practices among tourism destinations globally.
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GDS-Movement
Download the latest GDS-Index Report: Raising the Bar
Find trends and insights related to destination sustainability from the world's leading benchmarking and performance improvement programme for tourism and events.
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GDS-Consulting
Does your Sustainability Strategy Need Help?
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GDS-INDEX
Find and Compare Destinations
Search and compare destinations' sustainability ranking and performance
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GSD-Academy
Learn to Transform Destination Management from 31 Aug
Take a 4-month journey to catalyse investment, generate jobs, develop knowledge, equitably distribute prosperity, and deliver unforgettable visitor experiences
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The GDS-Movement unites and enables destination management professionals to create flourishing and resilient places to visit, meet, and live in. Our mission is to co-create sustainable and circular strategies, mindsets, and skill sets that enable destinations of the future to thrive, and society and nature to regenerate.

What do we do?

We work with 100+ pioneering municipalities, national/regional destination management organisations, and convention bureaux, to co-create their tourism and events strategies, benchmark, and improve their sustainability performance, and transform their value chains in order to catalyse regeneration.

GDS-Index
GDS-Index
The GDS-Index is the leading sustainability benchmarking and improvement programme for destinations around the world. It is used to assess current social and environmental performance of a destination, and then to drive improved performance. It is a powerful tool for clients to assess the sustainability of destinations to visit or meet in.
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GDS-Consulting
GDS-Consulting
Having worked with over 100 destinations, we understand the journey needed to transform a destination’s visitor economy into a regenerative force. Our role is to support destination management organisations on this journey, helping to define a vision and strategy, build capacity, engage stakeholders, and communicate efforts.
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GDS-Forum
GDS-Forum
The GDS-Forum is a meeting of minds that brings together tourism and event management professionals to exchange knowledge, share best practices and stimulate innovation about the creation, management and marketing of more regenerative, resilient and sustainable destinations.
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GDS-Academy
GDS-Academy
The GDS-Academy provides leading-edge training for event and destination management professionals to turn sustainability concepts into action. Check out our upcoming courses to stay ahead of the curve and learn about regenerative systems thinking and operational practices.
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GDS-Insights
GDS-Insights
We analyse the latest trends and research new opportunities to produce fresh insights that guide decision making and catalyse transformation towards a sustainable and regenerative future.
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Destination Canada Receives Global Recognition For Business Event Sustainability
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Destination Canada Receives Global Recognition For Business Event Sustainability
The IMEX-EIC Innovation in Sustainability Award recognised Destination Canada's business event sustainability advancements through the Canadian Business Event Sustainability Plan
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FIEXPO Exhibitions Group strengthens its commitment to a more sustainable meetings industry in Latin America
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FIEXPO Exhibitions Group strengthens its commitment to a more sustainable meetings industry in Latin America
FIEXPO Exhibitions Group, PROMTUR, GDS-Movement and #Meet4Impact are collaborating to develop a more sustainable meetings industry offering
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Your Everyday Climate Questions Answered
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Your Everyday Climate Questions Answered
Ever been confused by the many terms related to climate change? Time to change that!
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Why Storytelling Matters to a Destination and What to Avoid
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Why Storytelling Matters to a Destination and What to Avoid
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Announcing the GDS-Forum
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Announcing the GDS-Forum
CityDNA and the GDS-Movement join forces to launch the GDS-Forum, followed by the CityDNA Autumn Conference 2023 in October, in Valencia, Spain
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25 April 2023
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Become a GDS-Changemaker!
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Become a GDS-Changemaker!
GDS-Movement is hiring. Are you a fantastic financial controller or a pragmatic project manager? Apply now!
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24 April 2023
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“The GDSM is a fantastic initiative that motivates and inspires our destination and stakeholders to engage in sustainable practices. It is a movement that meets destinations where they are and manages to consider the uniqueness and different prerequisites of the cities, its surroundings and its tourism operators. Besides that, it has given us a platform to monitor our progress and a place to showcase our successes and our position in the market in terms of sustainable tourism management.”
Victoria Barton - Project Manager, VisitAalborg
The GDSM is an inspiring gathering of destinations, driven by the same strong desire to become more sustainable. This powerful network of determined, highly-qualified professionals, helps us build a greener global industry. The benchmarking platform is an efficient tool to identify a destination's strength and its weaknesses, and improve its actions for the years to come.
Amélie Déchénais - Convention Bureau Manager, Bordeaux
The GDS-Index is a unique example of how collaboration, including the sharing of best practices and expertise, can improve performance of destinations for the benefit of both our clients and local communities. It has provided us with opportunities and inspiration that has helped position Copenhagen as a leader in sustainable practices.
Kit Lykketoft - Director of Convention, Copenhagen