OUR PURPOSE
TOURISM MUST LEAD TO A BETTER FUTURE
OUR EXPERTISE
OUR INDUSTRY HAS THE POTENTIAL TO LEAD CHANGE THAT THE WORLD NEEDS MOST
Travel, and the people who work within the tourism industry, have always held a key role in exporting ideas that can transform places, people, and the planet. That’s why we’ve been using the storytelling skills we’ve been refining for more than a decade to amplify the voices of the destinations and leaders driving real change within their communities through incredible innovations.

WHAT’S POSSIBLE: IT IS TIME FOR TRAVEL TO BE PART OF THE SOLUTION
Our industry is made up of people driven to contribute to a better future. And when they collaborate together, they move the world. Join us on the journey, and be inspired by stories of change from your travel industry colleagues.

6 ways destinations are harnessing the power of visitor sentiment data
The success of your destination hinges on the way people feel about travelling there. Visitor sentiment directly...
Meet Shawna Lang: DMO veteran focused on community engagement
"I am forever impressed and amazed at how resilient the tourism industry has been." Peaks and valleys are part of the...
NTO Ukraine calls on DMOs to show solidarity against war
“Tourism is the antithesis of war.” – National Tourism Organization Ukraine This is a call for public expressions of...
Meet strategist Tyler Robinson: On a mission to make DMOs part of the climate solution
“It’s important to recognize our place in the world. I don’t believe that we’re managers or even stewards of the world...
Positive actions spark Tupelo creative campaign platform
Positive words have their place. But at a time when trust in many organizations is waning and public license for...
Meet strategist Rebecca Godfrey: Striving toward better destination management and a more inclusive tourism industry
“We’ll all be better off if we think about the business case of making tourism more inclusive.” Rebecca Godfrey is...
These 5 content marketing trends are influencing your destination’s future visitors
Influencers, brand partnerships, social commerce, and algorithms bring new perks and perils to your destination’s...
What we learned from speaking with 1000+ residents of tourism destinations
We hold workshops because residents must have a voice in reimagining tourism where they live, and DMOs need to...
Sharing gratitude for tourism’s positive impact and hope for the year ahead
"There remains enormous potential within the travel industry and the act of travel itself to build a more just,...