Tourism for a better future
OUR PURPOSE
TOURISM MUST LEAD TO A BETTER FUTURE
In this time of increasing uncertainty, the travel industry’s role and its impact on communities are under scrutiny. To succeed, tourism must contribute to a healthy environment, society, and economy, while minimizing its harms. Thankfully, sustainable solutions already exist. We believe the travel industry is poised to help them spread.
OUR EXPERTISE
WE EMPOWER DESTINATIONS TO LEAD
Effective leadership requires support. For more than 15 years, we’ve brought strategic planning and cutting-edge communication to hundreds of destination organizations. Today, we operate as a membership organization that enables members to learn from one another and accelerate the adoption of sustainable solutions to environmental, social, and economic challenges.
OUR WAY FORWARD
THE COLLECTIVE IS CHANGING TOURISM FOR GOOD
Today’s complex challenges are best solved together. The Destination Think Collective is a global alliance of leading destinations. We’re supporting one another on the journey toward a sustainable future and creating a path for others to follow.
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.
Putting sustainability into practice in the Netherlands
“One of the biggest challenges we're now facing is how are we going to create tourism policies in a participative...
Building tourism’s circular economy in Friesland
“If you only focus on material flows and make that excellent, and don't think about biodiversity or energy or people...
Beyond overtourism: How Amsterdam defines visitors of value
“We're not a quality police. We're not saying, you're right, you're wrong. We're an open and tolerant city and that's...
The flight towards sustainability: Behind the scenes at KLM
“I think it is especially important that people that care for the environment, that care for this planet, are working...
How the Netherlands is charting a sustainable path for travel, tourism, and society
“Tourism and travel has a massive impact for better and for worse. And we really need to steer and guide that into the...
In the Netherlands, travel is a means to an end. Here’s why.
“So instead of looking at certain interests, look at the shared interest, look at the society's interest when it comes...
The world-changing adventures of Aspen Skiing Company
“When we talk about sustainability, we’re talking about being in business forever.” – Auden Schendler, Senior Vice...
Aspen’s thinking ahead about travel, transit, and transportation
“Technology only gets you so far, because transportation comes down to human behaviour and people having choices.” –...
Values drive Aspen travel innovations and the circular economy
“Aspen did something. Aspen decided what it wanted to be, and it got it done. Some things are great, some things...