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📍 We recently launched Skift Destination Spatial Intelligence, the definitive tourism #asset insights and #GIS mapping platform for destinations - check out our product overview brochure below for all the details!   🗺 Skift Destination Spatial Intelligence revolutionizes tourism asset inventory management and mapping by enabling destinations to confidently understand the concentration of their destination’s products, experiences, and tourism assets – and where there are gaps and opportunities for investment and growth. 💡 Skift Destination Spatial Intelligence can help destinations and communities develop their tourism assets, identify tourism zoning options, support strategic planning, and better decision-making for investment attraction, product development, and marketing.   📈 What are our clients saying? Bonnie Ruddock, Executive Director, RTO 9 | South Eastern Ontario: "The assessment of South Eastern Ontario's tourism assets has been critical to identify asset clusters and gaps in our destinations, informing our strategic decisions to attract tourism investment - and helping us to visually showcase the opportunity to both investors and industry."   📲 Want to learn more? Reach out to Oliver Martin ([email protected]) or Aleix Rodríguez Brunsoms ([email protected]) to learn more. #DestinationSpatialIntelligence #AssetInventory #AssetMapping

🌍 *Calling All Destination Management Organisations!* 🌍 The future of tourism isn't just about heads in beds or bustling visitor numbers. It's about visionary DMOs leading the way, shaping sustainable destinations that stand the test of time. 🛤️✨ At NHL Stenden, our second-year BA NHL Stenden Tourism Management students dive deep into the future of DMO clients' destinations during the ‘Rethinking Tourism Destinations’ semester. Under the expert guidance of Dr. Albert Postma of the European Tourism Futures Institute, they learn about the practices of strategic foresight by participating in the scenario planning process, envisioning the tourism landscape of tomorrow. ❓ Do you have burning questions about your destination's future? 🔮 How will tourism evolve over the next 10-15 years? 🌱 What factors will drive these changes? We invite you to connect with us and perhaps discover the future of your destination through the lens of NHL Stenden's next generation of tourism professionals. Comment below to express your interest or simply contact us directly by the 20th of July 2024 : Carolin Giarra ([email protected]) and Sandra Roorda ([email protected]). We are happy to share further details on the project process with you. Let’s rethink the future of tourism together! 🌟 #FutureOfTourism #DestinationManagement #SustainableDestinations #StrategicForesight #ScenarioPlanning #TourismEducation #NextGenLeaders #NHLStenden #TourismInnovation #DMO #TourismTrends #EuropeanTourismFuturesInstitute

Discussions between regional and Growthfund officials focus on promoting tourist attractions and land development in the Region of Peloponnese. Growthfund (Υπερταμείο) – The National Fund of Greece #Greece #GreekTourism #GreekTravel #Travel #Tourism #DevelopmentProjects #PeloponneseDevelopment #PeloponneseInvestments #Growthfund #Peloponnese

Creating a destination management plan for tourism regions is a huge job involving multiple stakeholders. These documents are typically 100+ pages long and they provide a road map for the tourism industry and the wider community for the next 5-10 years. Sorry folks, but unless your destination management plan acknowledges the problem of understaffing and outlines comprehensive steps to address this issue, it's an incomplete document. All those worthy goals in your DM plan are also compromised if your region can't attract enough front line talent. Attracting, developing, and retaining front line tourism workers is difficult and requires a detailed and ongoing plan. It's too big an issue to ignore or throw in the too hard basket. Are tourism businesses in your area consistently desperate for staff? And does your destination management plan need an update?

Fingal County Council has today launched an ambitious tourism strategy which it believes will be the blueprint for transforming the county into a beacon of tourism excellence that will make it a premier destination for both domestic and international visitors. The new strategy is a product of extensive collaboration and thoughtful planning across local, regional, national and international stakeholders. It focuses on leveraging the county’s strengths and presents a compelling vision and roadmap for tourism in the county to realise its full potential and deliver maximum sustainable, economic, and social benefit over the next five years. A key region of Dublin, Fingal has many competitive advantages, including an easily accessible location and a vast range of amenities and attractions which means it is ideally positioned to capitalise on tourism continues to grow across Ireland. By building on the county’s proven assets and strengths and leading with mature, well-known products and experiences, clustered with those still developing, the strategy aims to consolidate Fingal’s position as a tourism destination. Find out more and download the strategy here https://lnkd.in/e3SbmtPX #fingal #tourism #dublin #ireland AnnMarie Farrelly Darragh O'Brien TD Declan Power Fáilte Ireland Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage Ciaran Staunton

Bilbao becomes the seventh medium size city in the world within the “Global Destination Sustainability” index https://lnkd.in/dm8nq7pw It values alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals of the UN Agenda 2030 as a fundamental basis through 71 items. The Global Destination Sustainability Movement (GDS-Movement) Sustainability Index (GDS-Index) is a destination-level programme that measures, benchmarks, and improves the sustainability strategy and performance of tourism and events destinations. Its purpose is to inspire, engage, and enable destinations to become more regenerative, flourishing, and resilient places to visit, meet, and live in. Unlike other standards and rankings, the GDS-Index was originally created - for the events and meetings industry and is the only programme of its type in the world. Since 2020 we have integrated leisure tourism into the criteria, making it relevant for all urban business and leisure tourism destinations. Bilbao Udala - Ayuntamiento Bilbao Ekintza Juan Mari Aburto Xabier Ochandiano

I'm excited to share the publication of my chapter titled "STDs and SDGs: Smart Tourism and Sustainability" in the Springer series *Recent Advancements in Tourism Business, Technology and Social Sciences*! This work underscores the importance of integrating advanced technologies of Smart Tourist Destinations (STDs) with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to create destinations that are not only appealing to tourists but also beneficial to local communities and the environment. By examining successful examples from European cities, I highlight how innovative and smart solutions can bolster a city's competitive edge across Accessibility, Sustainability, Digitization, and Cultural Heritage. I invite you to read the full chapter here: https://lnkd.in/dDr6DH_P #SmartTourism #Sustainability #SDGs #SmartCities #TourismInnovation #CulturalHeritage #Digitization #Accessibility #IACuDiT2023#SpringerPublications#Research

Cruise Forum 2024: Local challenges and potentials, require local solutions. Greenland’s landscape is diverse and requires a customized approach rather than a one-size-fits-all solution. Addressing the varying needs across Greenland can be challenging, but it is important to create better tourism development. In Greenland, there are six Destination Managers who coordinate between public and private stakeholders to promote sustainable tourism development at both local and regional levels. Together with Visit Greenland, they are instrumental in creating the best possible conditions for the tourism industry in Greenland. This collaboration ensures that the framework of the tourism sector is robust, fostering an environment where sustainable growth and development can thrive. Identifying local challenges and opportunities requires local discussions. All perspectives are important for the dialogue on better tourism development in Greenland. This illustration was created for Cruise Forum 2024, offering insights into the variety of regions in Greenland and the roles of destination management organizations. To learn more about the destination managers in Greenland and their work, feel free to connect with them here: https://lnkd.in/eWSTe3jt Anna Burdenski - Sarah Woodall, MTA - Tupaarnaq Kreutzmann Kleist - Sara Nissen - Navarana Bidstrup - Asbjørn Dissing Bargsteen #GrowGreenland

Hawke's Bay Regional Council has always had a bee in its bonnet about being landed with tourism - it’s like it despises being attached to this huge part of our economy. But to blindside everyone as part of a way to save rates is disengenous and those in charge need to take a serious look at how it’s communicating and engaging with ratepayers on this - all the RC does is basically collects a rate on behalf of the whole region (rather than the local councils doing it individually) for supporting tourism one of the most significant economic drivers and earners for our region creating business and jobs. But instead then the Regional Council somehow makes out that it’s poor and hard done for doing so? The question is - do ratepayers agree on a targeted rate for promoting and growing tourism for HB and how should this be collected? It’s not really the Regional Council’s money it’s only the collector of it - the model for accountability and results back to HB can be worked on but really the council itself does very very little in the way of the actual work. Meanwhile this Regional Council wants to lift rates by 20% after ignoring ratepayers on its switch to capital values which will now see a double hike for urban ratepayers - it’s had the worst possible public engagement of any of the councils in the region and with more examples like this you’ve got to wonder what’s next?

🌍 Exploring Primary and Secondary Destinations: Insights for Sustainability Tourism 🌍 Today, I had the opportunity to gain new insights into a topic outside my usual field, but one I am closely connected to. Professor Korakit Chomgrant from Kasetsart University, Thailand, delivered an enlightening lecture on the concepts of "Primary and Secondary Destinations" in tourism. Primary Destinations are those well-known for their iconic attractions, such as major cultural landmarks or natural wonders. These are the main draws that attract visitors and are widely recognized. In contrast, Secondary Destinations refer to less prominent locations that offer supplementary experiences. Although these destinations might not have the same level of recognition, they provide valuable opportunities for tourism management companies and tour operators to diversify their offerings. Professor Chomgrant emphasized that understanding both types of destinations can help tourism professionals evaluate alternative activities and create more comprehensive travel experiences. While primary destinations capture the most attention due to their iconic status, secondary destinations offer hidden gems that can enrich the overall visitor experience and support balanced tourism development. Thank you, Professor Chomgrant, for the valuable presentation. I think these concepts are crucial for developing effective tourism strategies and enhancing both visitor satisfaction and regional growth. #Tourism #PrimaryDestinations #SecondaryDestinations #TourismManagement #SustainableTourism #IPBUniversity #KasetsartUniversity