Inspiration Hub
Welcome to our Inspiration Hub, your central destination for thought-provoking content and valuable resources. Dive into our collection of whitepapers, reports, press releases, blog articles, and press clippings to stay informed and inspired.
22 May 2025
911 Views
GDS-Movement and European Travel Commission Urge Destinations to Get Ahead of New EU Green Rules
The GDS-Movement and the European Travel Commission are launching a new white paper designed to help destinations prepare for forthcoming EU regulatory changes, including the Green Claims Directive and the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive.
19 May 2025
503 Views
Destinations Want Change, But Funding Still Lags Behind
New global survey by Conferli, #MEET4IMPACT, and GDS-Movement reveals a gap between ambition and action in destinations’ events funding mechanisms
17 March 2025
2221 Views
Wrocław & Szczecin Join the 2025 GDS-Index, Strengthening Poland’s Commitment to More Sustainable Tourism and Events
Wrocław and Szczecin have joined the 2025 GDS-Index, strengthening their commitment to sustainability and bringing the total number of Polish cities in the programme to four. This milestone enables them to benchmark performance, adopt global best practices, and drive regeneration for a more resilient tourism and events industry.
27 February 2025
2594 Views
2025 GDS-Index: Supporting Destinations with Better Data, Clearer Guidance, and Higher Standards
This year’s GDS-Index enhances its evaluation with third-party data, improved certification standards, and streamlined criteria, making benchmarking easier and more effective for participants.
04 February 2025
1394 Views
Greater Manchester Launches New Visitor Economy Strategy Outlining Plans for Sustainable Growth Over the Next Five Years
Greater Manchester’s new visitor economy strategy is a five-year roadmap for more sustainable growth that cites a higher GDS-Index ranking as a major goal.
04 February 2025
1038 Views
Research Partnership Explores the Role of Subventions in Driving Sustainable Impact in the Events Industry
Research Partnership Explores the Role of Subventions in Driving Sustainable Impact in the Events Industry
