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.

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GDS-Movement and European Travel Commission Urge Destinations to Get Ahead of New EU Green Rules
22 May 2025 1164 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.
  • Leadership for Change
  • Policy and Regulations
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Destinations Want Change, But Funding Still Lags Behind | Subventions Research
19 May 2025 699 Views

Destinations Want Change, But Funding Still Lags Behind | Subventions Research

New global survey by Conferli, #MEET4IMPACT, and GDS-Movement reveals a gap between ambition and action in destinations’ events funding mechanisms
  • Partnerships
  • Social Impact
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Wrocław & Szczecin Join the 2025 GDS-Index, Strengthening Poland’s Commitment to More Sustainable Tourism and Events
17 March 2025 2301 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.
  • GDS-Index
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2025 GDS-Index: Supporting Destinations with Better Data, Clearer Guidance, and Higher Standards
27 February 2025 2681 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. 
  • GDS-Index
  • Partnerships
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Greater Manchester Launches New Visitor Economy Strategy Outlining Plans for Sustainable Growth Over the Next Five Years
04 February 2025 1453 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.
  • DEI and Accessibility
  • GDS-Index
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Research Partnership Explores the Role of Subventions in Driving Sustainable Impact in the Events Industry
04 February 2025 1068 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
  • Partnerships
  • Social Impact
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