As part of the GDS-Movement Launch Webinar, we had a special keynote with Ed Gillespie, our resident Futurist. He is an internationally acclaimed inspirational speaker, director of Greenpeace, and author of "Only Planet: Around the World Without Flying".

As part of the GDS-Movement launch we had a short, moderated panel discussion with destination representatives, during which they shared their most recent steps towards regeneration. Represented were Nantes, Flanders, and Sapporo.

It's time to rebuild a regenerative and resilient tourism and events economy that works for everyone. A resilient, vibrant, and flourishing industry that spreads prosperity inclusively and fairly.

n this, our 4th GDS-Index: Feeling the Pulse webinar, we announce the opening of the 2020 benchmark, alongside improved criteria, and a completely redesigned data portal (OMNI).

How are destinations responding to the impacts of Covid-19 on the business and leisure tourism industry? In this interview, Sam Johnson (Manager, Fáilte Ireland) shares how Ireland has taken a nation-wide approach to support its stakeholders from Cork to Galway, from Limerick to Dublin.

How are destinations responding to the impacts of Covid-19 on the business and leisure tourism industry? In this interview, Leena Lassila (Director, Global Sales, Helsinki Marketing) shares how Helsinki has combined the need for immediate action, with the vision of a sustainable reboot of the industry.