Find out what the new Destinations International guide on involving the local community in tourism brings. We present an overview of six key strategies, the broader context of sustainable destination development, and the reasons why residents’ trust is becoming one of the decisive issues for the future of tourism.
Find out how Valmiki Hari Kishan from Skål International Hyderabad connects travel, international networking and humanitarian projects such as Egg Bank. We provide an overview of his role in tourism, social engagement and the broader meaning of purpose-driven travel.
Find out why the appointment of Esteban Velásquez to the World Travel & Tourism Council is more than a staffing story. We bring an overview of WTTC’s broader strategy, membership strengthening, the relocation of the global office to Madrid, and preparations for the Global Summit 2026 in Malta.
Find out how Easter 2026 triggered strong growth in tourist travel across Europe, but also raised questions about more expensive flights, disruptions in air traffic due to the war with Iran, and the growing pressure of overtourism on the most sought-after spring destinations.
Find out why more and more travellers are choosing a motorhome and campervan instead of a traditional holiday. We bring an overview of the growth of road trip tourism from the USA to Australia and Europe, with an explanation of how prices, regulation, sustainability, and the desire for freer travel are influencing this trend.
Find out what Jim Ganotis’s appointment means for Destinations International and why cloud transformation, cybersecurity and data systems are becoming increasingly important in the work of destination organizations, convention bureaus and the global tourism sector.