Bring Destinations International to Your Stage
A Menu of Topics for Conferences, Summits and Industry Events
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The Destinations International team welcomes the opportunity to speak at industry events. Please let us know more about your event and the topics that you would like covered by a member of our team.
Destinations International (DI) staff are global thought leaders in tourism, destination strategy and community impact. We partner with destination organizations, associations and event planners to deliver meaningful, actionable presentations, both virtually and in person.
DI Expert Topics
Advocacy & Action
Support your stakeholders and secure long-term success. Browse sample session titles and topics below.
- Advocacy & Research Updates
The latest policy trends, legislative threats and data-informed insights.
- Proving the Power of Place
Communicating destination value to policymakers and residents.
- Destination Promotion: A Catalyst for Community Vitality
What the research shows about tourism's impact on economic health.
- Boardroom to Backroads
Training staff, boards and partners to be powerful advocates.
- Funding Wins & Policy Shifts
Lessons from peers who have secured policy and financial support.
- Tourism for All
Belonging strategies from real destinations.
- From Welcome to Belonging
Moving beyond statements to structural change in your visitor or community strategy.
- The Business Events Imperative
Demonstrating the policy, economic and community value of meetings through data-informed advocacy.
Resilience & Readiness
Prepare your organization for anything the future brings. Browse sample session titles and topics below.
- Planning for the Unplannable
Scenario planning and financial resilience tools.
- Crisis Response Playbooks
What works—and what doesn't—when disruption hits.
- Crisis Preparedness and Communications
Being ready and responding quickly and effectively in a crisis.
- Partners in Protection
Public safety and health collaborations that build community trust.
- Bounce Back Better
Case studies in recovery and renewal.
- Risk, Readiness & Reputation in Meetings
Applying crisis management and risk mitigation practices from DI's research to strengthen business events strategy.
- The Belonging Blueprint
Belonging in the workplace is critical for organization alignment, innovation, and resilience.
- Impact by Design
Shape your destination's strategies by exploring impact from the outside-in.
Placemaking & Community Alignment
Design strategies that align visitor experiences with resident priorities. Browse sample session titles and topics below.
- Community Shared Value
Using the shared value model to align tourism with local priorities.
- The People Have Spoken
Turning resident sentiment data into strategic action.
- Leveraging Lexicons
Language that builds trust with elected officials, community leaders and community members.
- Tourism Updates
A global and national look at what's shaping the industry now.
- Tourism Takes a Team
Practical guidance on partnering with civic, business and cultural leaders.
- From Visitor Strategy to Community Strategy
Reframing destination planning with locals in mind.
- Getting Growth Right
Integrating sustainability and equity into tourism development.
- From Room Nights to Community Impact
Translating meeting outcomes into broader economic and social value for all stakeholders.
- Tourism for All – A Framework Approach
A proven framework to build welcoming environments across a destination's community.
Innovation & Storytelling
Leverage technology and narrative to reach today’s travelers. Browse sample session titles and topics below.
- Optimizing Marketing Performance: More with Less
Personalizing content without losing authenticity.
- Event Impact Calculator (EIC) Best Practices
Real-world insights on how destinations use the EIC for advocacy and funding.
- Smart Stories
Using AI and tech responsibly in destination marketing.
- Numbers & Narratives
Blending data and emotion to build brand trust.
- AI on the Ground
How destination organizations are already using automation.
- What's Next
Exploring new platforms and global marketing trends.
- Tell Your Story Better
The messages and skills to deliver with impact.
- Data-Driven Destination Narratives
Using Business Intelligence insights to tell a more complete story of your destination's meetings and conventions success.
- Leveraging Lexicons in Action
Operationalize DI Lexicons to build trust with elected officials and community leaders and community members.
Organizational Excellence
Build the internal systems and leadership to drive long-term impact. Browse sample session titles and topics below.
- How to Get the Most Out of Your Membership
An orientation-style session to deepen member value and engagement.
- DMAP Certificate Presentation
Understanding DI's accreditation program and how to articulate the value to different stakeholder groups.
- Customer Advisory Boards
How to create and leverage an effective industry advisory group.
- Next Up
Developing the next generation of destination leaders.
- Good Governance = Great Results
Aligning boards with strategy and outcomes.
- Tool Up
Equipping your team with the skills and certifications that matter.
- Empowering Convention Teams
Leveraging DI's Business Intelligence and Intellectual Capital resources to train confident, consultative sales and services professionals.
- Impactful Leadership
Impactful leaders amplify team performance, strengthen resident and partner relationships and elevate visitor experiences.
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