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.
Our reports highlight key sustainable travel trends affecting the business and leisure tourism industry, and inspire regenerative actions by showcasing sustainability initiatives from destinations around the world. The insights contained in these reports serve as a roadmap to build more regenerative tourism through the best travel destinations engaging global destination sustainability.
The 2023 GDS-Index Report – Results, Trends, and Insights
The Ripple Effect
In the 7th GDS-Index benchmarking report, we honour the trailblazing destinations propelling a sustainable and regenerative agenda. Get data-based insights and trends informing the increasingly positive impacts of tourism and events across the earth.
The Visit Belfast, Green Tourism, & GDS-Movement White Paper
The Visit Belfast, Green Tourism, & GDS-Movement White Paper
A new report released by Green Tourism, Visit Belfast and the Global Destination Sustainability Movement shows Belfast’s transition to become a premier sustainable tourism destination – and how other cities can learn from its approach – 21 Sept 2023
The 2022 GDS-Index Report – Results, Trends, and Insights
Raising the Bar
The GDS-Index showcases brave and pioneering destinations that recognise the urgent need to collaborate towards the regeneration of our cities and towns and actively work towards creating places that visitors, communities, and nature can flourish in.
Tourism Taxes by Design
White Paper: Destination funding and the impact of tourism taxes
In a new pan-European study and White Paper Group NAO and GDSM has explored the potential of tourism tax as a policy tool to rebuild a balanced and re-generative visitor economy beyond the immediate crisis.
A new paradigm for event management
The Regenerative Revolution
Co-created with IMEX and Marriott International, this report highlights that the post-covid world requires immediate action to co-create a circular and regenerative events industry.
A guide for Regenerative Destinations
Certifications for Sustainability
This guide aims to provide a trustworthy resource that enables you and your stakeholders to choose the certification that best fits the needs of their organisation. All the certifications listed are globally recognised.
