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What is the Global Destination Sustainability Movement?</div> </div><div class="faqitem-c" id="subsection_1_1"><p><span class="TextRun SCXW140479399 BCX0" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW140479399 BCX0"><span class="TextRun SCXW258639516 BCX0" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW258639516 BCX0">The Global Destination Sustainability Movement (GDS-Movement) </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW258639516 BCX0">is</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW258639516 BCX0"> a pioneering</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW258639516 BCX0">, international</span> <span class="NormalTextRun SCXW258639516 BCX0">c</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW258639516 BCX0">hange </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW258639516 BCX0">a</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW258639516 BCX0">gency</span> <span class="NormalTextRun SCXW258639516 BCX0">that</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW258639516 BCX0"> acts to catalyse</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW258639516 BCX0"> socio-economic and environmental</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW258639516 BCX0"> transformation</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW258639516 BCX0"> in </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW258639516 BCX0">cities and </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW258639516 BCX0">regions</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW258639516 BCX0">. </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW258639516 BCX0">Ou</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW258639516 BCX0">r</span> <span class="NormalTextRun SCXW258639516 BCX0">mission </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW258639516 BCX0">is</span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW258639516 BCX0" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW258639516 BCX0"> to empower </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW258639516 BCX0">tourism and events professionals </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW258639516 BCX0">with the mindsets, skill sets, and toolsets to </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW258639516 BCX0">co-</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW258639516 BCX0">create </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW258639516 BCX0">more </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW258639516 BCX0">regenerative</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW258639516 BCX0"> and resilient</span> <span class="NormalTextRun SCXW258639516 BCX0">destinations to visit, meet, and live in.</span></span> </span></span></p> <p><span class="TextRun SCXW140479399 BCX0" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW140479399 BCX0">If you work in </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW140479399 BCX0">destination management</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW140479399 BCX0"> </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW140479399 BCX0">or events </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW140479399 BCX0">and have an interest in sustainability and regeneration, </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW140479399 BCX0">GDS-Movement </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW140479399 BCX0">is </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW140479399 BCX0">here </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW140479399 BCX0">to support </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW140479399 BCX0">you.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW140479399 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></p> <p></p></div></div><div class="faqitem" onclick="toggleAccordion(this, 'subsection_1_2')"><div class="faqitem-h"><div class="section">2. What is the difference between the GDS-Movement and the GDS-Index?</div> </div><div class="faqitem-c" id="subsection_1_2"><p><span class="TextRun SCXW155032882 BCX0" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW155032882 BCX0" data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">The GDS-Index is the world’s most-trusted performance improvement programme to assess and accelerate the progress of a destination’s regenerative journey. It measures, benchmarks, and enhances the sustainability strategies, action plans, and initiatives of destination management organisations, municipal authorities, and their tourism supply chains, </span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW155032882 BCX0" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW155032882 BCX0" data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">g</span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW155032882 BCX0" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW155032882 BCX0" data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">lobally.</span></span></p> <p><span class="TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW26669854 BCX0"><span class="TextRun SCXW26669854 BCX0" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW26669854 BCX0">The GDS-Movement is a pioneering</span></span></span><span class="TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW26669854 BCX0"><span class="TextRun SCXW26669854 BCX0" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW26669854 BCX0">, international</span></span></span><span class="TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW26669854 BCX0"><span class="TextRun SCXW26669854 BCX0" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW26669854 BCX0"> change agency committed to supporting regenerative destinations and events globally.</span></span></span> <span class="TextRun SCXW26669854 BCX0" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW26669854 BCX0">The GDS-</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW26669854 BCX0">Movement </span></span><span class="TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW26669854 BCX0"><span class="TextRun SCXW26669854 BCX0" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW26669854 BCX0">incorporates</span></span></span><span class="TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW26669854 BCX0"><span class="TextRun SCXW26669854 BCX0" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW26669854 BCX0"> a variety of</span></span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW26669854 BCX0" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW26669854 BCX0"> services </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW26669854 BCX0">including the GDS-Index</span></span><span class="TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW26669854 BCX0"><span class="TextRun SCXW26669854 BCX0" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW26669854 BCX0">, GDS-Academy, GDS-Consulting, and more</span></span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW26669854 BCX0" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW26669854 BCX0">.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW26669854 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559685":-20,"335559737":-20,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></p> <p></p></div></div><div class="faqitem" onclick="toggleAccordion(this, 'subsection_1_3')"><div class="faqitem-h"><div class="section">3. How do I get involved in the GDS-Movement?</div> </div><div class="faqitem-c" id="subsection_1_3"><p><span class="TextRun SCXW232364012 BCX0" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW232364012 BCX0">You can get involved in </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW232364012 BCX0">the </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW232364012 BCX0">GDS-Movement by</span> <span class="NormalTextRun CommentHighlightPipeRestV2 SCXW232364012 BCX0">benchmarking your </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW232364012 BCX0">destination in the <a href="https://www.gds.earth/trends-insights/"><strong>GDS-Index</strong></a>, learning in our <strong><a href="https://www.gds.earth/academy/">Masterclasses</a>,</strong> or enjoying bespoke support through our <strong><a href="https://www.gds.earth/consulting/">consulting support</a>.</strong></span></span><strong><span class="EOP SCXW232364012 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559685":-20,"335559737":-20,"335559738":0,"335559739":300,"335559740":259}"> </span></strong></p> <p></p></div></div><div class="faqitem" onclick="toggleAccordion(this, 'subsection_1_4')"><div class="faqitem-h"><div class="section">4. How do I sign up for the newsletter?</div> </div><div class="faqitem-c" id="subsection_1_4"><p>Click <strong><a href="https://share.hsforms.com/1DFZXPpEERKmfCP28LDLM9g4qzsn" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a> </strong>to subscribe to the GDS-Movement Newsletter.</p> <p></p></div></div><div class="faqitem" onclick="toggleAccordion(this, 'subsection_1_5')"><div class="faqitem-h"><div class="section">5. Do you have any job openings?</div> </div><div class="faqitem-c" id="subsection_1_5"><p>Have a look at how to <a href="https://www.gds.earth/work-with-us/">join the team</a>. <span class="TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW158061107 BCX0"><span class="TrackedChange SCXW158061107 BCX0"><span class="TextRun SCXW158061107 BCX0" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW158061107 BCX0">If you are interested in working with us, but we do not curren</span></span></span></span><span class="TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW158061107 BCX0"><span class="TrackedChange SCXW158061107 BCX0"><span class="TextRun SCXW158061107 BCX0" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW158061107 BCX0">tly have a vacancy, please <b>submit an unsolicited application. </b></span></span></span></span></p> <p></p></div></div><div class="faqitem" onclick="toggleAccordion(this, 'subsection_1_6')"><div class="faqitem-h"><div class="section">6. What is Regenerative Destination Mangement?</div> </div><div class="faqitem-c" id="subsection_1_6"><p><span class="TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW28676953 BCX0"><span class="TextRun SCXW28676953 BCX0" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun CommentHighlightRest SCXW28676953 BCX0">It is a balanced, living-systems approach to developing and managing a flourishing and </span></span></span><span class="TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW28676953 BCX0"><span class="TextRun SCXW28676953 BCX0" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun CommentHighlightRest SCXW28676953 BCX0">equitable</span></span></span><span class="TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW28676953 BCX0"><span class="TextRun SCXW28676953 BCX0" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun CommentHighlightRest SCXW28676953 BCX0"> visitor economy. It aims to use tourism and events to transform environmental, social, and economic problems. It aims to restore and rejuvenate communities, their people, and place, rather than degrade or merely sustain conditions. It is community-centric, inspired by nature, inclusive and circular by design. Regenerative Destination Management forms the basis of all the </span></span></span><span class="TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW28676953 BCX0"><span class="TextRun SCXW28676953 BCX0" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun CommentHighlightRest SCXW28676953 BCX0">contributions</span></span></span><span class="TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW28676953 BCX0"><span class="TextRun SCXW28676953 BCX0" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun CommentHighlightRest SCXW28676953 BCX0"> GDS-Movement makes to tourism </span></span></span><span class="TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW28676953 BCX0"><span class="TextRun SCXW28676953 BCX0" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun CommentHighlightRest SCXW28676953 BCX0">and events.</span></span></span> <span class="EOP CommentHighlightPipeRestV2 SCXW28676953 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></p> <p></p></div></div></div><div style="display: none" class="faqgrp-container" id="container_GDS-Index"> <div class="faqgrp-title"><b>GDS-Index</b> </div><div class="faqgrp-subtitle"><b>General</b></div><div class="faqitem" onclick="toggleAccordion(this, 'subsection_2_1_1')"><div class="faqitem-h"><div class="section">1. What are the benefits of joining the GDS-Index?</div> </div><div class="faqitem-c" id="subsection_2_1_1"><p><span data-contrast="none">The key benefits of joining the leading sustainable destination benchmarking and performance</span> <span data-contrast="none">improvement programme include:</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559685":-20,"335559737":-20,"335559738":0,"335559739":300,"335559740":259}"> </span></p> <ol> <li><span data-contrast="none">Benchmark</span><span data-contrast="none">ing</span><span data-contrast="none"> to drive better decision-making</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559685":-20,"335559737":-20,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":259}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Gain</span><span data-contrast="none">ing</span> <span data-contrast="none">tailored, </span><span data-contrast="none">expert advice to improve your sustainability and business strategy</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559685":-20,"335559737":-20,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":259}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Catalys</span><span data-contrast="none">ing</span><span data-contrast="none">e</span><span data-contrast="none"> collaboration and innovation within a destination</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559685":-20,"335559737":-20,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":259}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Offer</span><span data-contrast="none">ing your</span><span data-contrast="none"> clients a trusted</span><span data-contrast="none">,</span><span data-contrast="none"> third-party endorsement</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559685":-20,"335559737":-20,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":259}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Promoting your destination’s sustainability story</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559685":-20,"335559737":-20,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":259}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Saving resources and time – we know what is necessary to become a</span> <span data-contrast="none">more</span><span data-contrast="none"> regenerative destination</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559685":-20,"335559737":-20,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":259}"> </span></li> </ol> <p></p></div></div><div class="faqitem" onclick="toggleAccordion(this, 'subsection_2_2_1')"><div class="faqitem-h"><div class="section">2. What is your methodology?</div> </div><div class="faqitem-c" id="subsection_2_2_1"><p><span data-contrast="none">Unlike other standards and rankings, the GDS-Index was originally created</span> <span data-contrast="none">specifically for the events and meetings industry</span><span data-contrast="none">,</span><span data-contrast="none"> and is the only tool of its type in the world. Since 2020 we integrated leisure tourism into the criteria, making it relevant for all business and leisure tourism destinations.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559685":-20,"335559737":-20,"335559738":0,"335559739":300,"335559740":259}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">The criteria are </span><span data-contrast="none">reviewed and enhanced </span><span data-contrast="none">annually, and a draft is developed by the GDS-Movement team following consultation and input from key destinations. These draft criteria undergo an in-depth revision from the GDS-Index Technical Advisory Committee </span><span data-contrast="none">(</span><span data-contrast="none">TAC)</span><span data-contrast="none">, which includes destination sustainability experts from NGOs, DMOs</span><span data-contrast="none">,</span><span data-contrast="none"> and cities around the world.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559685":-20,"335559737":-20,"335559738":0,"335559739":300,"335559740":259}"> </span></p> <p>You can access our <a href="https://www.gds.earth/wp-content/uploads/Methodology.pdf">full methodology</a> here</p> <p></p></div></div><div class="faqitem" onclick="toggleAccordion(this, 'subsection_2_3_1')"><div class="faqitem-h"><div class="section">3. What are the GDS-Awards?</div> </div><div class="faqitem-c" id="subsection_2_3_1"><p><span data-contrast="none">Each year, when the GDS-Index results are announced, we celebrate the efforts of </span><span data-contrast="none"> </span><span data-contrast="none">destinations at the annual GDS-Forum with these awards:</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559685":-20,"335559737":-20,"335559738":0,"335559739":300,"335559740":259}"> </span></p> <ol> <li><span data-contrast="none">The <strong>Leadership Award</strong> – </span><span data-contrast="none">the destination scoring the highest on the year’s GDS-Index, demonstrating its continual commitment, inspired vision, prompt action, and measurable impacts.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559685":-20,"335559737":-20,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":259}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">The<strong> Innovation Award</strong> – for a destination using innovative solutions to drive sustainability performance. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559685":-20,"335559737":-20,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":259}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">The<strong> Most Improved Destination Award</strong> – for the destination that has demonstrated the highest level of overall improvement from the previous year.</span><span data-contrast="auto"> This is independent of its ranking.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559685":-20,"335559737":-20,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":259}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">The <strong>Impact Award</strong> – for a destination management organisation committed to legacy and impact through business event</span><span data-contrast="auto">s</span><span data-contrast="auto">.</span> <span data-contrast="none">It is a collaborative initiative developed by GDS-Movement and #MEET4IMPACT.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559685":-20,"335559737":-20,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":259}"> </span></li> </ol> <p><span data-contrast="none">These awards are collectively referred to as the Global Destination Sustainability Awards or GDS-Awards.</span><strong> <a href="https://www.gds.earth/awards/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Find out more here!</a></strong></p> <p></p></div></div><div class="faqgrp-subtitle"><b>Participation</b></div><div class="faqitem" onclick="toggleAccordion(this, 'subsection_2_1_2')"><div class="faqitem-h"><div class="section">1. Who can participate?</div> </div><div class="faqitem-c" id="subsection_2_1_2"><p><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW36562383 BCX0">The GDS-Index serves destinations </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW36562383 BCX0">at </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW36562383 BCX0">the national, </span><span class="NormalTextRun CommentStart CommentHighlightPipeRestV2 CommentHighlightRest SCXW36562383 BCX0">regional</span><span class="NormalTextRun CommentHighlightPipeRestV2 SCXW36562383 BCX0">, and local</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW36562383 BCX0"> (city)</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW36562383 BCX0"> level. This means that it works with national and regional tourism </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW36562383 BCX0">bureaux</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW36562383 BCX0">, local convention bureaux, and local councils. In </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW36562383 BCX0">short, we work with any destination management organisation, including city councils. </span> <strong><a href="https://share.hsforms.com/1R6q_uP_HRKGrKZXpK7CV4g4qzsn" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Talk to us today</a>!</strong></p> <p></p></div></div><div class="faqitem" onclick="toggleAccordion(this, 'subsection_2_2_2')"><div class="faqitem-h"><div class="section">2. How can my destination participate?</div> </div><div class="faqitem-c" id="subsection_2_2_2"><p><span class="TextRun SCXW192573677 BCX0" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW192573677 BCX0">If you are interested in </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW192573677 BCX0">benchmarking </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW192573677 BCX0">your destination </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW192573677 BCX0">with GDS-Index</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW192573677 BCX0">, please </span></span><strong><a class="Hyperlink SCXW192573677 BCX0" href="https://share.hsforms.com/1R6q_uP_HRKGrKZXpK7CV4g4qzsn" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span class="TextRun SCXW192573677 BCX0" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW192573677 BCX0" data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">contact us</span></span></a></strong><span class="TextRun SCXW192573677 BCX0" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW192573677 BCX0"><strong>.</strong> If you have </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW192573677 BCX0">questions that </span><span class="NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW192573677 BCX0">have to</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW192573677 BCX0"> be </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW192573677 BCX0">answered </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW192573677 BCX0">before </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW192573677 BCX0">your destination can commit to</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW192573677 BCX0"> join</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW192573677 BCX0">ing</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW192573677 BCX0">, we will be happy to arrange a call with y</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW192573677 BCX0">ou.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW192573677 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559685":-20,"335559737":-20,"335559738":0,"335559739":300,"335559740":259}"> </span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p></p></div></div><div class="faqgrp-subtitle"><b>Process</b></div><div class="faqitem" onclick="toggleAccordion(this, 'subsection_2_1_3')"><div class="faqitem-h"><div class="section">1. How does the benchmarking process work?</div> </div><div class="faqitem-c" id="subsection_2_1_3"><ol> <li><span data-contrast="none"><strong>Data Collection:</strong> You identify who to contact for data and delegate</span><span data-contrast="none"> to them</span><span data-contrast="none">, with our support.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559737":-20,"335559738":0,"335559739":300,"335559740":259}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none"><strong>Submit Data:</strong> Using our online data and analytics portal Omni, you</span><span data-contrast="none"> upload</span><span data-contrast="none"> your data alongside supporting documents.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559737":-20,"335559738":0,"335559739":300,"335559740":259}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none"><strong>Benchmark:</strong> Our team evaluates the answers, making sure your contact understood them all correctly, and then releases your score.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559737":-20,"335559738":0,"335559739":300,"335559740":259}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none"><strong>Results:</strong> The results usually go live during the annual GDS-Forum in the </span><span data-contrast="none">northern hemisphere autumn</span><span data-contrast="none"> (fall)</span><span data-contrast="none">.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559737":-20,"335559738":0,"335559739":300,"335559740":259}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none"><strong>Assessment Report:</strong> Our team creates an in-depth analysis of your performance, and presents this to you alongside </span><span data-contrast="none">tailored </span><span data-contrast="none">recommendations for the next steps.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559737":-20,"335559738":0,"335559739":300,"335559740":259}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none"><strong>Time for Action:</strong> To make your destination more sustainable, it is now over to you to implement our recommendations. If you are unsure of where to start, you may be interested in </span><strong><a href="https://www.gds.earth/consulting/">getting more support</a></strong><span data-contrast="none"> from us.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559737":-20,"335559738":0,"335559739":300,"335559740":259}"> </span></li> </ol> <p></p></div></div><div class="faqitem" onclick="toggleAccordion(this, 'subsection_2_2_3')"><div class="faqitem-h"><div class="section">2. What is the GDS-Index timeline?</div> </div><div class="faqitem-c" id="subsection_2_2_3"><p><span class="TextRun SCXW112871019 BCX0" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW112871019 BCX0">In </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW112871019 BCX0">2024 </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW112871019 BCX0">the GDS-Index Portal (</span></span><strong><a class="Hyperlink SCXW112871019 BCX0" href="https://omni.gds.earth/admin" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span class="TextRun SCXW112871019 BCX0" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW112871019 BCX0" data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">Omni</span></span></a></strong><span class="TextRun SCXW112871019 BCX0" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW112871019 BCX0">) will be open from </span><span class="NormalTextRun CommentStart CommentHighlightPipeRestV2 CommentHighlightRest SCXW112871019 BCX0">25 March – 26 Ma</span><span class="NormalTextRun CommentHighlightPipeRestV2 SCXW112871019 BCX0">y</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW112871019 BCX0">.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW112871019 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559685":-20,"335559737":-20,"335559738":0,"335559739":300,"335559740":259}"> You can also find the full timeline at the bottom of <strong><a href="https://www.gds.earth/how-to-join/">this page.</a></strong></span></p> <p></p></div></div><div class="faqitem" onclick="toggleAccordion(this, 'subsection_2_3_3')"><div class="faqitem-h"><div class="section">3. What can I share publicly?</div> </div><div class="faqitem-c" id="subsection_2_3_3"><p><span class="TextRun SCXW104452987 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW104452987 BCX0">You are free to </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW104452987 BCX0">share your </span><span class="NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW104452987 BCX0">score</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW104452987 BCX0"> and anything related to your GDS-Index performance. For example, through the analytic tools in Omni, you can create graphs to share with your stakeholders.</span></span><span class="TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW104452987 BCX0"><span class="TextRun SCXW104452987 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW104452987 BCX0"> If you are unsure of what stories to tell</span></span></span><span class="TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW104452987 BCX0"><span class="TextRun SCXW104452987 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW104452987 BCX0"> from your data</span></span></span><span class="TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW104452987 BCX0"><span class="TextRun SCXW104452987 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW104452987 BCX0">, consider our dedicated</span></span></span><span class="TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW104452987 BCX0"><span class="TextRun SCXW104452987 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW104452987 BCX0">, in-house</span></span></span> <a class="Hyperlink SCXW104452987 BCX0" href="https://academy.gds.earth/courses/storytelling-and-communication-strategies-for-regeneration-organisations" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span class="FieldRange SCXW104452987 BCX0"><span class="TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW104452987 BCX0"><span class="TextRun SCXW104452987 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW104452987 BCX0">Masterclas</span></span></span><span class="TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW104452987 BCX0"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW104452987 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW104452987 BCX0" data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">s</span></span></span></span></a><span class="TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW104452987 BCX0"><span class="TextRun SCXW104452987 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW104452987 BCX0">, o</span></span></span><span class="TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW104452987 BCX0"><span class="TextRun SCXW104452987 BCX0" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW104452987 BCX0">r reach out to us for bespoke support through </span></span></span><a href="https://www.gds.earth/consulting/"><span class="TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW104452987 BCX0"><span class="TextRun SCXW104452987 BCX0" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun CommentStart CommentHighlightPipeRestV2 CommentHighlightRest SCXW104452987 BCX0">GDS-Consulting</span></span></span></a><span class="TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW104452987 BCX0"><span class="TextRun SCXW104452987 BCX0" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun CommentHighlightRest SCXW104452987 BCX0"> for </span></span></span><span class="TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW104452987 BCX0"><span class="TextRun SCXW104452987 BCX0" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun CommentHighlightRest SCXW104452987 BCX0">Communications</span></span></span><span class="TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW104452987 BCX0"><span class="TextRun SCXW104452987 BCX0" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun CommentHighlightPipeRestV2 SCXW104452987 BCX0">.</span></span></span><span class="EOP TrackedChange SCXW104452987 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></p> <p></p></div></div><div class="faqgrp-subtitle"><b>Portal (Omni)</b></div><div class="faqitem" onclick="toggleAccordion(this, 'subsection_2_1_4')"><div class="faqitem-h"><div class="section">1. It’s the first time that I am using the portal. Where can I find tutorial videos?</div> </div><div class="faqitem-c" id="subsection_2_1_4"><p><span class="TextRun SCXW219849579 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW219849579 BCX0">You can find all the tutorial </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW219849579 BCX0">videos </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW219849579 BCX0">on our YouTube channel, on </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW219849579 BCX0">the </span></span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW219849579 BCX0" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NdCqy9dWrMg&list=PL1Hk7EToPf3MS-jLd7z37vwrOssEUD1Rh" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span class="FieldRange SCXW219849579 BCX0"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW219849579 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW219849579 BCX0" data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">Omni playlist</span></span></span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW219849579 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW219849579 BCX0">. There is also an FAQ section in </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW219849579 BCX0">Omni</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW219849579 BCX0">.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW219849579 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559685":-20,"335559737":-20,"335559738":0,"335559739":300,"335559740":259}"> </span></p> <p> </p> <p></p></div></div><div class="faqitem" onclick="toggleAccordion(this, 'subsection_2_2_4')"><div class="faqitem-h"><div class="section">2. Can I access the data submitted in previous years?</div> </div><div class="faqitem-c" id="subsection_2_2_4"><p><span class="TextRun SCXW136120149 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW136120149 BCX0">Yes, you can. How you can access it will vary, as different tools have been used for </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW136120149 BCX0">benchmark</span></span><span class="TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW136120149 BCX0"><span class="TextRun SCXW136120149 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW136120149 BCX0">ing</span></span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW136120149 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"> <span class="NormalTextRun SCXW136120149 BCX0">in recent</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW136120149 BCX0"> years. From 2020 onwards</span></span><span class="TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW136120149 BCX0"><span class="TextRun SCXW136120149 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW136120149 BCX0">,</span></span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW136120149 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW136120149 BCX0"> you can download the results directly from </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW136120149 BCX0">OMNI</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW136120149 BCX0">. For </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW136120149 BCX0">years</span></span> <span class="TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW136120149 BCX0"><span class="TextRun SCXW136120149 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW136120149 BCX0">occu</span></span></span><span class="TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW136120149 BCX0"><span class="TextRun SCXW136120149 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW136120149 BCX0">r</span></span></span><span class="TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW136120149 BCX0"><span class="TextRun SCXW136120149 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW136120149 BCX0">rin</span></span></span><span class="TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW136120149 BCX0"><span class="TextRun SCXW136120149 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW136120149 BCX0">g</span></span></span> <span class="TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW136120149 BCX0"><span class="TextRun SCXW136120149 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW136120149 BCX0">prior to 2020</span></span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW136120149 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW136120149 BCX0">, please contact us and we will </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW136120149 BCX0">send </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW136120149 BCX0">you your results.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW136120149 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559685":-20,"335559737":-20,"335559738":0,"335559739":300,"335559740":259}"> </span></p> <p></p></div></div><div class="faqitem" onclick="toggleAccordion(this, 'subsection_2_3_4')"><div class="faqitem-h"><div class="section">3. How long does it usually take to submit a benchmarking assessment?</div> </div><div class="faqitem-c" id="subsection_2_3_4"><p><span data-contrast="none">It usually takes about 25 – 40 hours initially, and 15 – 20 hours subsequently. This includes corrections to your submissions during the review process. The first time you submit a benchmarking application, it typically takes 1 – 2 months to gather the data. This is mainly due to the </span><span data-contrast="none">delays in accessing and retrieving </span><span data-contrast="none">data from the local council and suppliers. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559685":-20,"335559737":-20,"335559738":0,"335559739":300,"335559740":259}"> </span></p> <p><i><span data-contrast="none">Top Tip: start gathering data as early as possible</span></i><i><span data-contrast="none">, </span></i><i><span data-contrast="none">so that you can account for time-lags in local council and supplier</span></i> responses<i><span data-contrast="none"> (e.g. hotels and PCOs</span></i><i><span data-contrast="none">, holidays</span></i><i><span data-contrast="none">).</span></i></p> <p></p></div></div><div class="faqitem" onclick="toggleAccordion(this, 'subsection_2_4_4')"><div class="faqitem-h"><div class="section">4. Can I submit documents in languages other than English?</div> </div><div class="faqitem-c" id="subsection_2_4_4"><p><span class="TextRun SCXW91066249 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW91066249 BCX0">Yes, you can </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW91066249 BCX0">submit</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW91066249 BCX0"> documents in languages other than English, </span><span class="NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW91066249 BCX0">as long as</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW91066249 BCX0"> they are in a text-</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW91066249 BCX0">searchable </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW91066249 BCX0">PDF format and </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW91066249 BCX0">you</span></span> <span class="TextRun SCXW91066249 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW91066249 BCX0">indicate</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW91066249 BCX0"> the parts/pages relevant </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW91066249 BCX0">to </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW91066249 BCX0">the </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW91066249 BCX0">criterion you are answering</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW91066249 BCX0">.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW91066249 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> <p></p></div></div><div class="faqitem" onclick="toggleAccordion(this, 'subsection_2_5_4')"><div class="faqitem-h"><div class="section">5. Can I grant access and assign criteria to other users?</div> </div><div class="faqitem-c" id="subsection_2_5_4"><p><span class="TextRun SCXW91880951 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW91880951 BCX0">Yes, you can create sub-users and delegate criteria to them. This is particularly useful when looking for data from outside of your organisation</span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW91880951 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW91880951 BCX0">, as you can create sub-users for those </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW91880951 BCX0">working</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW91880951 BCX0">, for example, </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW91880951 BCX0">in</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW91880951 BCX0"> your local council.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW91880951 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559685":-20,"335559737":-20,"335559738":0,"335559739":300,"335559740":259}"> </span></p> <p>Have a look <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1Hk7EToPf3MS-jLd7z37vwrOssEUD1Rh">here</a></p> <p></p></div></div></div><div style="display: none" class="faqgrp-container" id="container_Products and Services"> <div class="faqgrp-title"><b>Products and Services</b> </div><div class="faqgrp-subtitle"><b>GDS-Consulting</b></div><div class="faqitem" onclick="toggleAccordion(this, 'subsection_3_1_1')"><div class="faqitem-h"><div class="section">1. What consulting services do you offer?</div> </div><div class="faqitem-c" id="subsection_3_1_1"><p><span data-contrast="none">Our consulting service can be broken down into 6 categories: </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559685":-20,"335559737":-20,"335559738":0,"335559739":300,"335559740":259}"> </span></p> <ol> <li><span data-contrast="none">Strategy (development and improvement) </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559737":-20,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":259}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Impact and Legacy (Measurement and reporting) </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559737":-20,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":259}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Communication (Let the world know about your actions) </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559737":-20,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":259}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Social innovation (e.g. DEI) </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559737":-20,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":259}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Research (Investigating transformation)</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559737":-20,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":259}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Events (positive impact through MICE meetings and more) </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559737":-20,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":259}"> </span></li> <li style="list-style-type: none;"></li> </ol> <p><span data-contrast="none">For more info, visit our <a href="https://www.gds.earth/consulting/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Consulting</a> page.</span></p> <p></p></div></div><div class="faqitem" onclick="toggleAccordion(this, 'subsection_3_2_1')"><div class="faqitem-h"><div class="section">2. Which organisations do you work with?</div> </div><div class="faqitem-c" id="subsection_3_2_1"><p><span class="TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW193649830 BCX0"><span class="TextRun SCXW193649830 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW193649830 BCX0"><span class="TextRun SCXW256051385 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun CommentHighlightPipeRestV2 SCXW256051385 BCX0">We work with National and Regional Destination Management Organisations as well as Convention Bureaus from around the world. </span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span class="TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW193649830 BCX0"><span class="TextRun SCXW193649830 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW193649830 BCX0"><span class="TextRun SCXW256051385 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW256051385 BCX0">We’ve</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW256051385 BCX0"> supported </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW256051385 BCX0">e</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW256051385 BCX0">vent</span> <span class="NormalTextRun SCXW256051385 BCX0">organisers</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW256051385 BCX0">, national tourism organisations, local councils, and associations</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW256051385 BCX0">.</span> </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span class="TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW193649830 BCX0"><span class="TextRun SCXW193649830 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW193649830 BCX0"><span class="TextRun SCXW256051385 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW256051385 BCX0">If you</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW256051385 BCX0">r organisation</span> <span class="NormalTextRun SCXW256051385 BCX0">enquire</span></span><span class="TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW256051385 BCX0"><span class="TextRun SCXW256051385 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW256051385 BCX0">s</span></span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW256051385 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW256051385 BCX0"> about our expertise in driving sustainability and regenerative practices in destinations,</span></span> <a href="https://www.gds.earth/contact/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reach out to us today</a>!</span></span></span></p> <p></p></div></div><div class="faqgrp-subtitle"><b>GDS-Forum</b></div><div class="faqitem" onclick="toggleAccordion(this, 'subsection_3_1_2')"><div class="faqitem-h"><div class="section">1. What is the GDS-Forum?</div> </div><div class="faqitem-c" id="subsection_3_1_2"><p><span class="TrackedChange SCXW205887658 BCX0"><span class="TextRun SCXW205887658 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW205887658 BCX0">The GDS-Forum is the global event that convenes and unites destination management professionals to </span></span></span><span class="TrackedChange SCXW205887658 BCX0"><span class="TextRun SCXW205887658 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2 SCXW205887658 BCX0">catalyse</span></span></span><span class="TrackedChange SCXW205887658 BCX0"><span class="TextRun SCXW205887658 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW205887658 BCX0"> innovation for regeneration.</span></span></span><span class="EOP SCXW205887658 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> For more information, visit our GDS-Forum page <a href="https://www.gds.earth/forum/"><strong>here.</strong></a></span></p> <p></p></div></div><div class="faqitem" onclick="toggleAccordion(this, 'subsection_3_2_2')"><div class="faqitem-h"><div class="section">2. When and where is the next GDS-Forum taking place?</div> </div><div class="faqitem-c" id="subsection_3_2_2"><p><span class="TextRun SCXW179910175 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW179910175 BCX0"> GDS-Movement is pleased to announce the host city for the 2024 GDS-Forum taking place 15 – 19 October 2024, is Bruges, Belgium.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW179910175 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> For more information, visit our GDS-Forum page <a href="https://www.gds.earth/forum/"><strong>here.</strong></a></span></p> <p></p></div></div><div class="faqgrp-subtitle"><b>GDS-Academy</b></div><div class="faqitem" onclick="toggleAccordion(this, 'subsection_3_1_3')"><div class="faqitem-h"><div class="section">1. What is the GDS-Academy?</div> </div><div class="faqitem-c" id="subsection_3_1_3"><p><span class="TrackedChange SCXW85257061 BCX0"><span class="TextRun SCXW85257061 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW85257061 BCX0"><span class="TextRun SCXW237447147 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW237447147 BCX0">The GDS-Academy </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW237447147 BCX0">provides</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW237447147 BCX0"> leading-edge training for event and tourism professionals to turn concepts into action</span></span><span class="TrackChangeTextDeletionMarker TrackedChange SCXW237447147 BCX0"><span class="TextRun SCXW237447147 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun TrackChangeTextDeletion SCXW237447147 BCX0">,</span></span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW237447147 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW237447147 BCX0"> and then into impact.</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW237447147 BCX0"> We run </span></span><span class="TrackedChange SCXW237447147 BCX0"><span class="TextRun Highlight SCXW237447147 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW237447147 BCX0">events management courses</span></span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW237447147 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW237447147 BCX0">, </span></span><span class="TrackedChange SCXW237447147 BCX0"><span class="TextRun Highlight SCXW237447147 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW237447147 BCX0">storytelling courses</span></span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW237447147 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW237447147 BCX0">, and </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW237447147 BCX0">other </span></span><span class="TrackedChange SCXW237447147 BCX0"><span class="TextRun Highlight SCXW237447147 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW237447147 BCX0">destination specialist courses. </span></span></span></span></span></span><span class="TrackedChange SCXW85257061 BCX0"><span class="TextRun SCXW85257061 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW85257061 BCX0">Click<strong> </strong></span></span></span><strong><a class="Hyperlink SCXW85257061 BCX0" href="https://academy.gds.earth/collections" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span class="TrackedChange SCXW85257061 BCX0"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW85257061 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW85257061 BCX0" data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">here</span></span></span></a></strong><span class="TrackedChange SCXW85257061 BCX0"><span class="TextRun SCXW85257061 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW85257061 BCX0"> to find out more.</span></span></span><span class="EOP SCXW85257061 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> <p></p></div></div><div class="faqitem" onclick="toggleAccordion(this, 'subsection_3_2_3')"><div class="faqitem-h"><div class="section">2. How can I participate?</div> </div><div class="faqitem-c" id="subsection_3_2_3"><p><span class="TrackedChange SCXW4088422 BCX0"><span class="TextRun SCXW4088422 BCX0" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW4088422 BCX0">Please </span></span></span><strong><span class="TrackedChange SCXW4088422 BCX0"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW4088422 BCX0" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW4088422 BCX0" data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">contact us</span></span></span></strong><span class="TrackedChange SCXW4088422 BCX0"><span class="TextRun SCXW4088422 BCX0" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW4088422 BCX0"> if you are i<span class="NormalTextRun SCXW153287665 BCX0">nterested in </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW153287665 BCX0">enrolling in</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW153287665 BCX0"> the GDS-Academy, just email <a href="mailto:academy@gds.earth">academy@gds.earth</a> </span></span></span></span></p> <p></p></div></div></div><div style="display: none" class="faqgrp-container" id="container_Media & Communication"> <div class="faqgrp-title"><b>Media & Communication</b> </div><div class="faqitem" onclick="toggleAccordion(this, 'subsection_4_1')"><div class="faqitem-h"><div class="section">1. Where can I download your media kit?</div> </div><div class="faqitem-c" id="subsection_4_1"><p>You can download our media kit with our mission and vision, logo, links, and more <a href="https://www.gds.earth/wp-content/uploads/GDS-Movement-Media-Kit-Universal.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.</p> <p></p></div></div><div class="faqitem" onclick="toggleAccordion(this, 'subsection_4_2')"><div class="faqitem-h"><div class="section">2. How do I use your logos correctly?</div> </div><div class="faqitem-c" id="subsection_4_2"><p>You can access <a href="https://www.gds.earth/wp-content/uploads/GDS-Movement-Logo-Guidelines.pdf">this comprehensive guide</a> to see how our <a href="https://www.gds.earth/wp-content/uploads/GDS-Movement-logos-logo-guide.zip">logo</a> should be used.</p> <p></p></div></div><div class="faqitem" onclick="toggleAccordion(this, 'subsection_4_3')"><div class="faqitem-h"><div class="section">3. How can I submit an article for the GDS-Movement Blog?</div> </div><div class="faqitem-c" id="subsection_4_3"><p><span class="TrackedChange SCXW237068183 BCX0"><span class="TextRun SCXW237068183 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW237068183 BCX0">Please reach out to our PR Manager, <a href="mailto:anja@gds.earth?subject=I%20would%20like%20to%20submit%20to%20the%20GDS-Movement%20blog!" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Anja Spice</a>, </span></span></span><span class="TrackedChange SCXW237068183 BCX0"><span class="TextRun SCXW237068183 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW237068183 BCX0">if you would like to submit an article to the GDS-Movement blog</span></span></span><span class="TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW237068183 BCX0"><span class="TextRun SCXW237068183 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW237068183 BCX0">.</span></span></span><span class="EOP SCXW237068183 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> <p></p></div></div><div class="faqitem" onclick="toggleAccordion(this, 'subsection_4_4')"><div class="faqitem-h"><div class="section">4. How can I share a GDS-Movement article on my website?</div> </div><div class="faqitem-c" id="subsection_4_4"><p><span class="TrackedChange SCXW39376679 BCX0"><span class="TextRun SCXW39376679 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW39376679 BCX0">If you would like to share one of our articles on your website, <strong><a href="mailto:jess@gds.earth">please contact Jess Henson.</a></strong></span></span></span></p> <p></p></div></div></div><div style="display: none" class="faqgrp-container" id="container_Results"> <div class="faqgrp-title"><b>Results</b> </div><div class="faqgrp-subtitle" id="no-results"><b>Results not found</b></div><div class="faqitem search" onclick="toggleAccordion(this, 'subsection_5_1')"><div class="faqitem-h"><div class="section">What is the Global Destination Sustainability Movement?</div> </div><div class="faqitem-c" id="subsection_5_1"><p><span class="TextRun SCXW140479399 BCX0" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW140479399 BCX0"><span class="TextRun SCXW258639516 BCX0" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW258639516 BCX0">The Global Destination Sustainability Movement (GDS-Movement) </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW258639516 BCX0">is</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW258639516 BCX0"> a pioneering</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW258639516 BCX0">, international</span> <span class="NormalTextRun SCXW258639516 BCX0">c</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW258639516 BCX0">hange </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW258639516 BCX0">a</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW258639516 BCX0">gency</span> <span class="NormalTextRun SCXW258639516 BCX0">that</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW258639516 BCX0"> acts to catalyse</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW258639516 BCX0"> socio-economic and environmental</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW258639516 BCX0"> transformation</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW258639516 BCX0"> in </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW258639516 BCX0">cities and </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW258639516 BCX0">regions</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW258639516 BCX0">. </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW258639516 BCX0">Ou</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW258639516 BCX0">r</span> <span class="NormalTextRun SCXW258639516 BCX0">mission </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW258639516 BCX0">is</span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW258639516 BCX0" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW258639516 BCX0"> to empower </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW258639516 BCX0">tourism and events professionals </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW258639516 BCX0">with the mindsets, skill sets, and toolsets to </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW258639516 BCX0">co-</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW258639516 BCX0">create </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW258639516 BCX0">more </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW258639516 BCX0">regenerative</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW258639516 BCX0"> and resilient</span> <span class="NormalTextRun SCXW258639516 BCX0">destinations to visit, meet, and live in.</span></span> </span></span></p> <p><span class="TextRun SCXW140479399 BCX0" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW140479399 BCX0">If you work in </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW140479399 BCX0">destination management</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW140479399 BCX0"> </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW140479399 BCX0">or events </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW140479399 BCX0">and have an interest in sustainability and regeneration, </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW140479399 BCX0">GDS-Movement </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW140479399 BCX0">is </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW140479399 BCX0">here </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW140479399 BCX0">to support </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW140479399 BCX0">you.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW140479399 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></p> <p></p></div></div><div class="faqitem search" onclick="toggleAccordion(this, 'subsection_5_2')"><div class="faqitem-h"><div class="section">What is the difference between the GDS-Movement and the GDS-Index?</div> </div><div class="faqitem-c" id="subsection_5_2"><p><span class="TextRun SCXW155032882 BCX0" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW155032882 BCX0" data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">The GDS-Index is the world’s most-trusted performance improvement programme to assess and accelerate the progress of a destination’s regenerative journey. 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xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW26669854 BCX0">, international</span></span></span><span class="TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW26669854 BCX0"><span class="TextRun SCXW26669854 BCX0" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW26669854 BCX0"> change agency committed to supporting regenerative destinations and events globally.</span></span></span> <span class="TextRun SCXW26669854 BCX0" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW26669854 BCX0">The GDS-</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW26669854 BCX0">Movement </span></span><span class="TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW26669854 BCX0"><span class="TextRun SCXW26669854 BCX0" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW26669854 BCX0">incorporates</span></span></span><span class="TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW26669854 BCX0"><span class="TextRun SCXW26669854 BCX0" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW26669854 BCX0"> a variety of</span></span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW26669854 BCX0" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW26669854 BCX0"> services </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW26669854 BCX0">including the GDS-Index</span></span><span class="TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW26669854 BCX0"><span class="TextRun SCXW26669854 BCX0" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW26669854 BCX0">, GDS-Academy, GDS-Consulting, and more</span></span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW26669854 BCX0" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW26669854 BCX0">.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW26669854 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559685":-20,"335559737":-20,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></p> <p></p></div></div><div class="faqitem search" onclick="toggleAccordion(this, 'subsection_5_3')"><div class="faqitem-h"><div class="section">How do I get involved in the GDS-Movement?</div> </div><div class="faqitem-c" id="subsection_5_3"><p><span class="TextRun SCXW232364012 BCX0" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW232364012 BCX0">You can get involved in </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW232364012 BCX0">the </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW232364012 BCX0">GDS-Movement by</span> <span class="NormalTextRun CommentHighlightPipeRestV2 SCXW232364012 BCX0">benchmarking your </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW232364012 BCX0">destination in the <a href="https://www.gds.earth/trends-insights/"><strong>GDS-Index</strong></a>, learning in our <strong><a href="https://www.gds.earth/academy/">Masterclasses</a>,</strong> or enjoying bespoke support through our <strong><a href="https://www.gds.earth/consulting/">consulting support</a>.</strong></span></span><strong><span class="EOP SCXW232364012 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559685":-20,"335559737":-20,"335559738":0,"335559739":300,"335559740":259}"> </span></strong></p> <p></p></div></div><div class="faqitem search" onclick="toggleAccordion(this, 'subsection_5_4')"><div class="faqitem-h"><div class="section">How do I sign up for the newsletter?</div> </div><div class="faqitem-c" id="subsection_5_4"><p>Click <strong><a href="https://share.hsforms.com/1DFZXPpEERKmfCP28LDLM9g4qzsn" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a> </strong>to subscribe to the GDS-Movement Newsletter.</p> <p></p></div></div><div class="faqitem search" onclick="toggleAccordion(this, 'subsection_5_5')"><div class="faqitem-h"><div class="section">Do you have any job openings?</div> </div><div class="faqitem-c" id="subsection_5_5"><p>Have a look at how to <a href="https://www.gds.earth/work-with-us/">join the team</a>. <span class="TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW158061107 BCX0"><span class="TrackedChange SCXW158061107 BCX0"><span class="TextRun SCXW158061107 BCX0" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW158061107 BCX0">If you are interested in working with us, but we do not curren</span></span></span></span><span class="TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW158061107 BCX0"><span class="TrackedChange SCXW158061107 BCX0"><span class="TextRun SCXW158061107 BCX0" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW158061107 BCX0">tly have a vacancy, please <b>submit an unsolicited application. </b></span></span></span></span></p> <p></p></div></div><div class="faqitem search" onclick="toggleAccordion(this, 'subsection_5_6')"><div class="faqitem-h"><div class="section">What are the benefits of joining the GDS-Index?</div> </div><div class="faqitem-c" id="subsection_5_6"><p><span data-contrast="none">The key benefits of joining the leading sustainable destination benchmarking and performance</span> <span data-contrast="none">improvement programme include:</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559685":-20,"335559737":-20,"335559738":0,"335559739":300,"335559740":259}"> </span></p> <ol> <li><span data-contrast="none">Benchmark</span><span data-contrast="none">ing</span><span data-contrast="none"> to drive better decision-making</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559685":-20,"335559737":-20,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":259}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Gain</span><span data-contrast="none">ing</span> <span data-contrast="none">tailored, </span><span data-contrast="none">expert advice to improve your sustainability and business strategy</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559685":-20,"335559737":-20,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":259}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Catalys</span><span data-contrast="none">ing</span><span data-contrast="none">e</span><span data-contrast="none"> collaboration and innovation within a destination</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559685":-20,"335559737":-20,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":259}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Offer</span><span data-contrast="none">ing your</span><span data-contrast="none"> clients a trusted</span><span data-contrast="none">,</span><span data-contrast="none"> third-party endorsement</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559685":-20,"335559737":-20,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":259}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Promoting your destination’s sustainability story</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559685":-20,"335559737":-20,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":259}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Saving resources and time – we know what is necessary to become a</span> <span data-contrast="none">more</span><span data-contrast="none"> regenerative destination</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559685":-20,"335559737":-20,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":259}"> </span></li> </ol> <p></p></div></div><div class="faqitem search" onclick="toggleAccordion(this, 'subsection_5_7')"><div class="faqitem-h"><div class="section">What is your methodology?</div> </div><div class="faqitem-c" id="subsection_5_7"><p><span data-contrast="none">Unlike other standards and rankings, the GDS-Index was originally created</span> <span data-contrast="none">specifically for the events and meetings industry</span><span data-contrast="none">,</span><span data-contrast="none"> and is the only tool of its type in the world. Since 2020 we integrated leisure tourism into the criteria, making it relevant for all business and leisure tourism destinations.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559685":-20,"335559737":-20,"335559738":0,"335559739":300,"335559740":259}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">The criteria are </span><span data-contrast="none">reviewed and enhanced </span><span data-contrast="none">annually, and a draft is developed by the GDS-Movement team following consultation and input from key destinations. These draft criteria undergo an in-depth revision from the GDS-Index Technical Advisory Committee </span><span data-contrast="none">(</span><span data-contrast="none">TAC)</span><span data-contrast="none">, which includes destination sustainability experts from NGOs, DMOs</span><span data-contrast="none">,</span><span data-contrast="none"> and cities around the world.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559685":-20,"335559737":-20,"335559738":0,"335559739":300,"335559740":259}"> </span></p> <p>You can access our <a href="https://www.gds.earth/wp-content/uploads/Methodology.pdf">full methodology</a> here</p> <p></p></div></div><div class="faqitem search" onclick="toggleAccordion(this, 'subsection_5_8')"><div class="faqitem-h"><div class="section">What are the GDS-Awards?</div> </div><div class="faqitem-c" id="subsection_5_8"><p><span data-contrast="none">Each year, when the GDS-Index results are announced, we celebrate the efforts of </span><span data-contrast="none"> </span><span data-contrast="none">destinations at the annual GDS-Forum with these awards:</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559685":-20,"335559737":-20,"335559738":0,"335559739":300,"335559740":259}"> </span></p> <ol> <li><span data-contrast="none">The <strong>Leadership Award</strong> – </span><span data-contrast="none">the destination scoring the highest on the year’s GDS-Index, demonstrating its continual commitment, inspired vision, prompt action, and measurable impacts.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559685":-20,"335559737":-20,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":259}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">The<strong> Innovation Award</strong> – for a destination using innovative solutions to drive sustainability performance. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559685":-20,"335559737":-20,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":259}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">The<strong> Most Improved Destination Award</strong> – for the destination that has demonstrated the highest level of overall improvement from the previous year.</span><span data-contrast="auto"> This is independent of its ranking.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559685":-20,"335559737":-20,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":259}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">The <strong>Impact Award</strong> – for a destination management organisation committed to legacy and impact through business event</span><span data-contrast="auto">s</span><span data-contrast="auto">.</span> <span data-contrast="none">It is a collaborative initiative developed by GDS-Movement and #MEET4IMPACT.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559685":-20,"335559737":-20,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":259}"> </span></li> </ol> <p><span data-contrast="none">These awards are collectively referred to as the Global Destination Sustainability Awards or GDS-Awards.</span><strong> <a href="https://www.gds.earth/awards/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Find out more here!</a></strong></p> <p></p></div></div><div class="faqitem search" onclick="toggleAccordion(this, 'subsection_5_9')"><div class="faqitem-h"><div class="section">Who can participate?</div> </div><div class="faqitem-c" id="subsection_5_9"><p><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW36562383 BCX0">The GDS-Index serves destinations </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW36562383 BCX0">at </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW36562383 BCX0">the national, </span><span class="NormalTextRun CommentStart CommentHighlightPipeRestV2 CommentHighlightRest SCXW36562383 BCX0">regional</span><span class="NormalTextRun CommentHighlightPipeRestV2 SCXW36562383 BCX0">, and local</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW36562383 BCX0"> (city)</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW36562383 BCX0"> level. This means that it works with national and regional tourism </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW36562383 BCX0">bureaux</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW36562383 BCX0">, local convention bureaux, and local councils. In </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW36562383 BCX0">short, we work with any destination management organisation, including city councils. </span> <strong><a href="https://share.hsforms.com/1R6q_uP_HRKGrKZXpK7CV4g4qzsn" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Talk to us today</a>!</strong></p> <p></p></div></div><div class="faqitem search" onclick="toggleAccordion(this, 'subsection_5_10')"><div class="faqitem-h"><div class="section">How can my destination participate?</div> </div><div class="faqitem-c" id="subsection_5_10"><p><span class="TextRun SCXW192573677 BCX0" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW192573677 BCX0">If you are interested in </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW192573677 BCX0">benchmarking </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW192573677 BCX0">your destination </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW192573677 BCX0">with GDS-Index</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW192573677 BCX0">, please </span></span><strong><a class="Hyperlink SCXW192573677 BCX0" href="https://share.hsforms.com/1R6q_uP_HRKGrKZXpK7CV4g4qzsn" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span class="TextRun SCXW192573677 BCX0" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW192573677 BCX0" data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">contact us</span></span></a></strong><span class="TextRun SCXW192573677 BCX0" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW192573677 BCX0"><strong>.</strong> If you have </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW192573677 BCX0">questions that </span><span class="NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW192573677 BCX0">have to</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW192573677 BCX0"> be </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW192573677 BCX0">answered </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW192573677 BCX0">before </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW192573677 BCX0">your destination can commit to</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW192573677 BCX0"> join</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW192573677 BCX0">ing</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW192573677 BCX0">, we will be happy to arrange a call with y</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW192573677 BCX0">ou.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW192573677 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559685":-20,"335559737":-20,"335559738":0,"335559739":300,"335559740":259}"> </span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p></p></div></div><div class="faqitem search" onclick="toggleAccordion(this, 'subsection_5_11')"><div class="faqitem-h"><div class="section">How does the benchmarking process work?</div> </div><div class="faqitem-c" id="subsection_5_11"><ol> <li><span data-contrast="none"><strong>Data Collection:</strong> You identify who to contact for data and delegate</span><span data-contrast="none"> to them</span><span data-contrast="none">, with our support.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559737":-20,"335559738":0,"335559739":300,"335559740":259}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none"><strong>Submit Data:</strong> Using our online data and analytics portal Omni, you</span><span data-contrast="none"> upload</span><span data-contrast="none"> your data alongside supporting documents.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559737":-20,"335559738":0,"335559739":300,"335559740":259}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none"><strong>Benchmark:</strong> Our team evaluates the answers, making sure your contact understood them all correctly, and then releases your score.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559737":-20,"335559738":0,"335559739":300,"335559740":259}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none"><strong>Results:</strong> The results usually go live during the annual GDS-Forum in the </span><span data-contrast="none">northern hemisphere autumn</span><span data-contrast="none"> (fall)</span><span data-contrast="none">.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559737":-20,"335559738":0,"335559739":300,"335559740":259}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none"><strong>Assessment Report:</strong> Our team creates an in-depth analysis of your performance, and presents this to you alongside </span><span data-contrast="none">tailored </span><span data-contrast="none">recommendations for the next steps.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559737":-20,"335559738":0,"335559739":300,"335559740":259}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none"><strong>Time for Action:</strong> To make your destination more sustainable, it is now over to you to implement our recommendations. If you are unsure of where to start, you may be interested in </span><strong><a href="https://www.gds.earth/consulting/">getting more support</a></strong><span data-contrast="none"> from us.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559737":-20,"335559738":0,"335559739":300,"335559740":259}"> </span></li> </ol> <p></p></div></div><div class="faqitem search" onclick="toggleAccordion(this, 'subsection_5_12')"><div class="faqitem-h"><div class="section">What is the GDS-Index timeline?</div> </div><div class="faqitem-c" id="subsection_5_12"><p><span class="TextRun SCXW112871019 BCX0" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW112871019 BCX0">In </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW112871019 BCX0">2024 </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW112871019 BCX0">the GDS-Index Portal (</span></span><strong><a class="Hyperlink SCXW112871019 BCX0" href="https://omni.gds.earth/admin" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span class="TextRun SCXW112871019 BCX0" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW112871019 BCX0" data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">Omni</span></span></a></strong><span class="TextRun SCXW112871019 BCX0" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW112871019 BCX0">) will be open from </span><span class="NormalTextRun CommentStart CommentHighlightPipeRestV2 CommentHighlightRest SCXW112871019 BCX0">25 March – 26 Ma</span><span class="NormalTextRun CommentHighlightPipeRestV2 SCXW112871019 BCX0">y</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW112871019 BCX0">.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW112871019 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559685":-20,"335559737":-20,"335559738":0,"335559739":300,"335559740":259}"> You can also find the full timeline at the bottom of <strong><a href="https://www.gds.earth/how-to-join/">this page.</a></strong></span></p> <p></p></div></div><div class="faqitem search" onclick="toggleAccordion(this, 'subsection_5_13')"><div class="faqitem-h"><div class="section">What can I share publicly?</div> </div><div class="faqitem-c" id="subsection_5_13"><p><span class="TextRun SCXW104452987 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW104452987 BCX0">You are free to </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW104452987 BCX0">share your </span><span class="NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW104452987 BCX0">score</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW104452987 BCX0"> and anything related to your GDS-Index performance. For example, through the analytic tools in Omni, you can create graphs to share with your stakeholders.</span></span><span class="TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW104452987 BCX0"><span class="TextRun SCXW104452987 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW104452987 BCX0"> If you are unsure of what stories to tell</span></span></span><span class="TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW104452987 BCX0"><span class="TextRun SCXW104452987 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW104452987 BCX0"> from your data</span></span></span><span class="TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW104452987 BCX0"><span class="TextRun SCXW104452987 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW104452987 BCX0">, consider our dedicated</span></span></span><span class="TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW104452987 BCX0"><span class="TextRun SCXW104452987 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW104452987 BCX0">, in-house</span></span></span> <a class="Hyperlink SCXW104452987 BCX0" href="https://academy.gds.earth/courses/storytelling-and-communication-strategies-for-regeneration-organisations" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span class="FieldRange SCXW104452987 BCX0"><span class="TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW104452987 BCX0"><span class="TextRun SCXW104452987 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW104452987 BCX0">Masterclas</span></span></span><span class="TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW104452987 BCX0"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW104452987 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW104452987 BCX0" data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">s</span></span></span></span></a><span class="TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW104452987 BCX0"><span class="TextRun SCXW104452987 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW104452987 BCX0">, o</span></span></span><span class="TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW104452987 BCX0"><span class="TextRun SCXW104452987 BCX0" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW104452987 BCX0">r reach out to us for bespoke support through </span></span></span><a href="https://www.gds.earth/consulting/"><span class="TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW104452987 BCX0"><span class="TextRun SCXW104452987 BCX0" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun CommentStart CommentHighlightPipeRestV2 CommentHighlightRest SCXW104452987 BCX0">GDS-Consulting</span></span></span></a><span class="TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW104452987 BCX0"><span class="TextRun SCXW104452987 BCX0" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun CommentHighlightRest SCXW104452987 BCX0"> for </span></span></span><span class="TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW104452987 BCX0"><span class="TextRun SCXW104452987 BCX0" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun CommentHighlightRest SCXW104452987 BCX0">Communications</span></span></span><span class="TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW104452987 BCX0"><span class="TextRun SCXW104452987 BCX0" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun CommentHighlightPipeRestV2 SCXW104452987 BCX0">.</span></span></span><span class="EOP TrackedChange SCXW104452987 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></p> <p></p></div></div><div class="faqitem search" onclick="toggleAccordion(this, 'subsection_5_14')"><div class="faqitem-h"><div class="section">It’s the first time that I am using the portal. Where can I find tutorial videos?</div> </div><div class="faqitem-c" id="subsection_5_14"><p><span class="TextRun SCXW219849579 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW219849579 BCX0">You can find all the tutorial </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW219849579 BCX0">videos </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW219849579 BCX0">on our YouTube channel, on </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW219849579 BCX0">the </span></span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW219849579 BCX0" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NdCqy9dWrMg&list=PL1Hk7EToPf3MS-jLd7z37vwrOssEUD1Rh" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span class="FieldRange SCXW219849579 BCX0"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW219849579 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW219849579 BCX0" data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">Omni playlist</span></span></span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW219849579 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW219849579 BCX0">. There is also an FAQ section in </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW219849579 BCX0">Omni</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW219849579 BCX0">.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW219849579 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559685":-20,"335559737":-20,"335559738":0,"335559739":300,"335559740":259}"> </span></p> <p> </p> <p></p></div></div><div class="faqitem search" onclick="toggleAccordion(this, 'subsection_5_15')"><div class="faqitem-h"><div class="section">Can I access the data submitted in previous years?</div> </div><div class="faqitem-c" id="subsection_5_15"><p><span class="TextRun SCXW136120149 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW136120149 BCX0">Yes, you can. How you can access it will vary, as different tools have been used for </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW136120149 BCX0">benchmark</span></span><span class="TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW136120149 BCX0"><span class="TextRun SCXW136120149 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW136120149 BCX0">ing</span></span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW136120149 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"> <span class="NormalTextRun SCXW136120149 BCX0">in recent</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW136120149 BCX0"> years. From 2020 onwards</span></span><span class="TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW136120149 BCX0"><span class="TextRun SCXW136120149 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW136120149 BCX0">,</span></span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW136120149 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW136120149 BCX0"> you can download the results directly from </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW136120149 BCX0">OMNI</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW136120149 BCX0">. For </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW136120149 BCX0">years</span></span> <span class="TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW136120149 BCX0"><span class="TextRun SCXW136120149 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW136120149 BCX0">occu</span></span></span><span class="TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW136120149 BCX0"><span class="TextRun SCXW136120149 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW136120149 BCX0">r</span></span></span><span class="TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW136120149 BCX0"><span class="TextRun SCXW136120149 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW136120149 BCX0">rin</span></span></span><span class="TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW136120149 BCX0"><span class="TextRun SCXW136120149 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW136120149 BCX0">g</span></span></span> <span class="TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW136120149 BCX0"><span class="TextRun SCXW136120149 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW136120149 BCX0">prior to 2020</span></span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW136120149 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW136120149 BCX0">, please contact us and we will </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW136120149 BCX0">send </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW136120149 BCX0">you your results.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW136120149 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559685":-20,"335559737":-20,"335559738":0,"335559739":300,"335559740":259}"> </span></p> <p></p></div></div><div class="faqitem search" onclick="toggleAccordion(this, 'subsection_5_16')"><div class="faqitem-h"><div class="section">How long does it usually take to submit a benchmarking assessment?</div> </div><div class="faqitem-c" id="subsection_5_16"><p><span data-contrast="none">It usually takes about 25 – 40 hours initially, and 15 – 20 hours subsequently. This includes corrections to your submissions during the review process. The first time you submit a benchmarking application, it typically takes 1 – 2 months to gather the data. This is mainly due to the </span><span data-contrast="none">delays in accessing and retrieving </span><span data-contrast="none">data from the local council and suppliers. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559685":-20,"335559737":-20,"335559738":0,"335559739":300,"335559740":259}"> </span></p> <p><i><span data-contrast="none">Top Tip: start gathering data as early as possible</span></i><i><span data-contrast="none">, </span></i><i><span data-contrast="none">so that you can account for time-lags in local council and supplier</span></i> responses<i><span data-contrast="none"> (e.g. hotels and PCOs</span></i><i><span data-contrast="none">, holidays</span></i><i><span data-contrast="none">).</span></i></p> <p></p></div></div><div class="faqitem search" onclick="toggleAccordion(this, 'subsection_5_17')"><div class="faqitem-h"><div class="section">Can I submit documents in languages other than English?</div> </div><div class="faqitem-c" id="subsection_5_17"><p><span class="TextRun SCXW91066249 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW91066249 BCX0">Yes, you can </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW91066249 BCX0">submit</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW91066249 BCX0"> documents in languages other than English, </span><span class="NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW91066249 BCX0">as long as</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW91066249 BCX0"> they are in a text-</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW91066249 BCX0">searchable </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW91066249 BCX0">PDF format and </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW91066249 BCX0">you</span></span> <span class="TextRun SCXW91066249 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW91066249 BCX0">indicate</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW91066249 BCX0"> the parts/pages relevant </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW91066249 BCX0">to </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW91066249 BCX0">the </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW91066249 BCX0">criterion you are answering</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW91066249 BCX0">.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW91066249 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> <p></p></div></div><div class="faqitem search" onclick="toggleAccordion(this, 'subsection_5_18')"><div class="faqitem-h"><div class="section">Can I grant access and assign criteria to other users?</div> </div><div class="faqitem-c" id="subsection_5_18"><p><span class="TextRun SCXW91880951 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW91880951 BCX0">Yes, you can create sub-users and delegate criteria to them. This is particularly useful when looking for data from outside of your organisation</span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW91880951 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW91880951 BCX0">, as you can create sub-users for those </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW91880951 BCX0">working</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW91880951 BCX0">, for example, </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW91880951 BCX0">in</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW91880951 BCX0"> your local council.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW91880951 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559685":-20,"335559737":-20,"335559738":0,"335559739":300,"335559740":259}"> </span></p> <p>Have a look <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1Hk7EToPf3MS-jLd7z37vwrOssEUD1Rh">here</a></p> <p></p></div></div><div class="faqitem search" onclick="toggleAccordion(this, 'subsection_5_19')"><div class="faqitem-h"><div class="section">What consulting services do you offer?</div> </div><div class="faqitem-c" id="subsection_5_19"><p><span data-contrast="none">Our consulting service can be broken down into 6 categories: </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559685":-20,"335559737":-20,"335559738":0,"335559739":300,"335559740":259}"> </span></p> <ol> <li><span data-contrast="none">Strategy (development and improvement) </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559737":-20,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":259}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Impact and Legacy (Measurement and reporting) </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559737":-20,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":259}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Communication (Let the world know about your actions) </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559737":-20,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":259}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Social innovation (e.g. DEI) </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559737":-20,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":259}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Research (Investigating transformation)</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559737":-20,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":259}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Events (positive impact through MICE meetings and more) </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559737":-20,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":259}"> </span></li> <li style="list-style-type: none;"></li> </ol> <p><span data-contrast="none">For more info, visit our <a href="https://www.gds.earth/consulting/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Consulting</a> page.</span></p> <p></p></div></div><div class="faqitem search" onclick="toggleAccordion(this, 'subsection_5_20')"><div class="faqitem-h"><div class="section">Which organisations do you work with?</div> </div><div class="faqitem-c" id="subsection_5_20"><p><span class="TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW193649830 BCX0"><span class="TextRun SCXW193649830 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW193649830 BCX0"><span class="TextRun SCXW256051385 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun CommentHighlightPipeRestV2 SCXW256051385 BCX0">We work with National and Regional Destination Management Organisations as well as Convention Bureaus from around the world. </span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span class="TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW193649830 BCX0"><span class="TextRun 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GDS-Forum?</div> </div><div class="faqitem-c" id="subsection_5_21"><p><span class="TrackedChange SCXW205887658 BCX0"><span class="TextRun SCXW205887658 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW205887658 BCX0">The GDS-Forum is the global event that convenes and unites destination management professionals to </span></span></span><span class="TrackedChange SCXW205887658 BCX0"><span class="TextRun SCXW205887658 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2 SCXW205887658 BCX0">catalyse</span></span></span><span class="TrackedChange SCXW205887658 BCX0"><span class="TextRun SCXW205887658 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW205887658 BCX0"> innovation for regeneration.</span></span></span><span class="EOP SCXW205887658 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> For more information, visit our GDS-Forum page <a href="https://www.gds.earth/forum/"><strong>here.</strong></a></span></p> <p></p></div></div><div class="faqitem search" onclick="toggleAccordion(this, 'subsection_5_22')"><div class="faqitem-h"><div class="section">When and where is the next GDS-Forum taking place?</div> </div><div class="faqitem-c" id="subsection_5_22"><p><span class="TextRun SCXW179910175 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW179910175 BCX0"> GDS-Movement is pleased to announce the host city for the 2024 GDS-Forum taking place 15 – 19 October 2024, is Bruges, Belgium.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW179910175 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> For more information, visit our GDS-Forum page <a href="https://www.gds.earth/forum/"><strong>here.</strong></a></span></p> <p></p></div></div><div class="faqitem search" onclick="toggleAccordion(this, 'subsection_5_23')"><div class="faqitem-h"><div 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data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW237447147 BCX0"> and then into impact.</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW237447147 BCX0"> We run </span></span><span class="TrackedChange SCXW237447147 BCX0"><span class="TextRun Highlight SCXW237447147 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW237447147 BCX0">events management courses</span></span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW237447147 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW237447147 BCX0">, </span></span><span class="TrackedChange SCXW237447147 BCX0"><span class="TextRun Highlight SCXW237447147 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW237447147 BCX0">storytelling courses</span></span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW237447147 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW237447147 BCX0">, and </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW237447147 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