Advocacy

Advocating for travel and the importance of destinations

Take advantage of industry examples, research and other resources to communicate the value of travel and the importance of your stewardship of a destination to local leadership, stakeholders, and community members.

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Policy Briefs

Download the latest policy briefs and threat analyses exploring critical and timely topics directly affecting travel and destination organizations.

Finding Our Cornerstone
November 2019
The New Tourism Lexicon
July 2018
State of the State Addresses
April 2018
The Shifting Conversation on Gun Control and How it May Affect Destinations
March 2018
Sanctuary Cities: Why You Must Pay Attention
December 2017
Advocacy in the Face of Ideology
December 2017
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Becoming a Community Shared Value

As our elected officials, the media and our communities are asking for transparency and taking a closer look at our budgets and operations, it is our job to make sure we are prepared to answer any questions by staying vigilant and proactive.

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Advocacy Library
Browse the full collection of advocacy resources including research, case studies, and links.
Destinations International Blog
Advocacy Blog
Destinations International staff and collaborators share perspectives on timely topics in advocacy.
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Industry Resources
Explore additional materials published by Destinations International's partners and industry collaborators to help advocate for your destination.
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RESEARCH

Check out the full suite of reports and studies in the Research Library. Depending on what your needs are, find a range of valuable information to inform your business decisions and communications.

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