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style="--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color1);"><p>The GDS-Index is not a certification or a label. It i<span class="NormalTextRun SCXW149519507 BCX0" data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun" data-ccp-charstyle-defn="{"ObjectId":"7d024c8d-b9df-43ac-8538-61b5c0a72245|86","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[201342446,"1",201342447,"5",201342448,"1",201342449,"1",469777841,"Calibri",469777842,"Arial",469777843,"Calibri",469777844,"Calibri",201341986,"1",469769226,"Calibri,Arial",268442635,"22",469775450,"normaltextrun",201340122,"1",134233614,"true",469778129,"normaltextrun",335572020,"1",469778324,"Default Paragraph Font"]}">s </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW149519507 BCX0" data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">a </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW149519507 BCX0" data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">trusted performance improvement programme to assess </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW149519507 BCX0" data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">and accelerate </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW149519507 BCX0" data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">the progress of a</span> <span class="NormalTextRun SCXW149519507 BCX0" data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">destination</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW149519507 BCX0" data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">’</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW149519507 BCX0" data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">s </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW149519507 BCX0" data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">regenerative</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW149519507 BCX0" data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> journey. <span class="NormalTextRun SCXW25585975 BCX0" data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">It measures, benchmarks, and enhances the sustainability strategies</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW25585975 BCX0" data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">, action plans</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW25585975 BCX0" data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">,</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW25585975 BCX0" data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> and </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW25585975 BCX0" data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">initiatives </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW25585975 BCX0" data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">of</span> <span class="NormalTextRun SCXW25585975 BCX0" data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">more than</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW25585975 BCX0" data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> 100</span> <span class="NormalTextRun SCXW25585975 BCX0" data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">destination</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW25585975 BCX0" data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> management </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW25585975 BCX0" data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">organisations</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW25585975 BCX0" data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">,</span> <span class="NormalTextRun SCXW25585975 BCX0" data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">municipal authorities, and their </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW25585975 BCX0" data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">tourism </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW25585975 BCX0" data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">supply chains</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW25585975 BCX0" data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">.</span></span></p> </div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling" style="--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-background-color:#ffffff;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;" ><div class="fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap" style="max-width:calc( 1513px + 15px );margin-left: calc(-15px / 2 );margin-right: calc(-15px / 2 );"><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-padding-left-small:0px;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:7.5px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:7.5px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:7.5px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:7.5px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:7.5px;--awb-spacing-left-small:7.5px;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-2 fusion-text-no-margin" style="--awb-font-size:30px;--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color7);--awb-margin-top:30px;--awb-margin-bottom:30px;"><p style="text-align: left;">The GDS-Movement envisions thriving destinations activated by regenerative tourism and events</p> </div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-3"><p>The GDS-Index has been built for destinations by destinations, it is designed for organisations who want to drive impact. It supports DMOs step-by-step whether you’re a small city in the United States just starting your regenerative tourism journey or a metropolis in Asia with an advanced sustainable tourism strategy.</p> <p>By setting a foundation for your destination’s sustainability practice, the GDS-Index supports you to engage your partners, craft data-rich impact stories, get certified, or increase the long-term positive impact and resilience of your events and tourism community. <span class="EOP SCXW5920762 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"><span class="TextRun SCXW607862 BCX0" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW607862 BCX0">F</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW607862 BCX0">ind out below how it works.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW607862 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"> </span></span></p> </div></div></div></div></div><div class="fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-4 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling fusion-animated" style="--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:50px;--awb-background-color:#f7f7f7;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;" data-animationType="fadeInLeft" data-animationDuration="1.0" data-animationOffset="top-into-view" ><div class="fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap" style="max-width:calc( 1513px + 15px );margin-left: calc(-15px / 2 );margin-right: calc(-15px / 2 );"><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column fusion-animated" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:7.5px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:7.5px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:7.5px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:7.5px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:7.5px;--awb-spacing-left-small:7.5px;" data-animationType="fadeIn" data-animationDuration="1.0" data-animationOffset="top-into-view" data-scroll-devices="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-4"> <div class="contenedor-section"> <div class="columna" data-colum="1" > <div> <p class="title-section-tab">Benchmarking</p> </div></div><div class="columna" data-colum="2" > <div> <p class="title-section-tab">Assessments</p> </div></div><div class="columna" data-colum="3" > <div> <p class="title-section-tab">Consulting</p> </div></div><div class="columna" data-colum="4" > <div> <p class="title-section-tab">Communication </p> </div></div></div> <div class="conteiner-section-responsive"> <div class="columna-section-1-responsive"> <div> <p class="title-section-tab-responsive" id="responsive-tab">Benchmarking</p> </div> </div> <div class="dropdown-menu-section"> <nav> <input type="checkbox" id="menu-checkbox" class="menu-checkbox"> <label for="menu-checkbox" class="menu-icon"> <span class="awb-menu__m-toggle-inner"><span class="collapsed-nav-text"><span class="screen-reader-text">Toggle Navigation</span></span><span class="awb-menu__m-collapse-icon awb-menu__m-collapse-icon_no-text"><span class="awb-menu__m-collapse-icon-open awb-menu__m-collapse-icon-open_no-text fa-bars fas"></span><span class="awb-menu__m-collapse-icon-close awb-menu__m-collapse-icon-close_no-text fa-times fas"></span></span></span> </label> <ul class="menu-list"> <li class="menu-item-section" onClick="mostrarContenidoSeccion1(1,'Benchmarking');cerrarMenu();" style="border-top-right-radius: 20px;">Benchmarking</li><li class="menu-item-section" onClick="mostrarContenidoSeccion1(2,'Assessments');cerrarMenu();" >Assessments</li><li class="menu-item-section" onClick="mostrarContenidoSeccion1(3,'Consulting');cerrarMenu();" >Consulting</li><li class="menu-item-section" onClick="mostrarContenidoSeccion1(4,'Communication ');cerrarMenu();" style="border-bottom-right-radius: 20px;border-bottom-left-radius: 20px;">Communication </li> </ul> </nav> </div> </div> <div id="seccion-tab-1" class="seccion-tab">We conduct a third-party evaluation of destination's environmental, social, supplier and destination management performance. 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GDS-Index</h1></div></div></div></div></div><div class="fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-6 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling fusion-custom-z-index" style="--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-z-index:aos_fade_animation_bottom;--awb-padding-bottom:50px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;" ><div class="fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap" style="max-width:calc( 1513px + 15px );margin-left: calc(-15px / 2 );margin-right: calc(-15px / 2 );"><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-7 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-stretch fusion-animated" style="--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-position:center center;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:10px 0px 0px 10px;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:7.5px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:7.5px;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:7.5px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:7.5px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:7.5px;--awb-spacing-left-small:7.5px;" data-animationType="slideInLeft" data-animationDuration="1.0" data-animationDelay="0.3" data-animationOffset="top-into-view" data-scroll-devices="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper lazyload fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column fusion-empty-column-bg-image fusion-column-has-bg-image" data-bg-url="https://www.gds.earth/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/2.-Why-Join-1.jpg" data-bg="https://www.gds.earth/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/2.-Why-Join-1.jpg"><img decoding="async" class="fusion-empty-dims-img-placeholder" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27760%27%20height%3D%27625%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20760%20625%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27760%27%20height%3D%27625%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E"></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-8 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-transition:filter 300ms ease-in, transform 300ms ease-in, background-color 300ms ease-in, border-color 300ms ease-in;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:calc( 0.0345 * calc( 100% - 15px ) );--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:calc( 0.039 * calc( 100% - 15px ) );--awb-width-medium:66.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:calc( 0.0345 * calc( 100% - 15px ) );--awb-spacing-left-medium:calc( 0.039 * calc( 100% - 15px ) );--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:7.5px;--awb-spacing-left-small:7.5px;" data-scroll-devices="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap" style="width:calc( 100% + 15px ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 15px ) !important;margin-left: calc(-15px / 2 );margin-right: calc(-15px / 2 );"><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-1 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:30px;--awb-spacing-right-large:7.5px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:30px;--awb-spacing-left-large:7.5px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:7.5px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:7.5px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:7.5px;--awb-spacing-left-small:7.5px;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-5 fusion-animated" style="--awb-font-size:var(--awb-typography3-font-size);--awb-line-height:var(--awb-typography3-line-height);--awb-text-color:#00597c;" data-animationType="slideInRight" data-animationDuration="1.0" data-animationOffset="top-into-view"><p>The<strong> key benefits</strong> of joining the leading sustainable destination benchmarking and performance improvement programme include:</p> </div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-6 fusion-animated fusion-text-no-margin" style="--awb-font-size:var(--awb-typography3-font-size);--awb-line-height:var(--awb-typography3-line-height);--awb-text-color:#00597c;" data-animationType="slideInRight" data-animationDuration="0.5" data-animationDelay="0.1" data-animationOffset="top-into-view"><p><span style="font-size: 45px; color: #014863; margin-right: 20px; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype', 'Book Antiqua', Palatino, serif;">1</span> Benchmark to drive better decision making.</p> </div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-7 fusion-animated fusion-text-no-margin" style="--awb-font-size:var(--awb-typography3-font-size);--awb-line-height:var(--awb-typography2-line-height);--awb-text-color:#00597c;" data-animationType="slideInRight" data-animationDuration="1.0" data-animationDelay="0.1" data-animationOffset="top-into-view"><p><span style="font-size: 45px; color: #00a7b7; margin-right: 20px; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype', 'Book Antiqua', Palatino, serif;">2</span> Gain expert advice to improve strategy.</p> </div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-8 fusion-animated fusion-text-no-margin" style="--awb-font-size:var(--awb-typography3-font-size);--awb-line-height:var(--awb-typography3-line-height);--awb-text-color:#00597c;" data-animationType="slideInRight" data-animationDuration="1.0" data-animationDelay="0.2" data-animationOffset="top-into-view"><p><span style="font-size: 45px; color: #5ea6dd; margin-right: 20px; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype', 'Book Antiqua', Palatino, serif;">3</span> Catalyse collaboration and innovation within a destination.</p> </div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-9 fusion-animated fusion-text-no-margin" style="--awb-font-size:var(--awb-typography3-font-size);--awb-line-height:var(--awb-typography3-line-height);--awb-text-color:#00597c;" data-animationType="slideInRight" data-animationDuration="1.0" data-animationDelay="0.2" data-animationOffset="top-into-view"><p><span style="font-size: 45px; color: #235e75; margin-right: 20px; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype', 'Book Antiqua', Palatino, serif;">4</span> Offer clients a trusted third-party endorsement.</p> </div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-10 fusion-animated fusion-text-no-margin" style="--awb-font-size:var(--awb-typography3-font-size);--awb-line-height:var(--awb-typography3-line-height);--awb-text-color:#00597c;" data-animationType="slideInRight" data-animationDuration="1.0" data-animationDelay="0.3" data-animationOffset="top-into-view"><p><span style="font-size: 45px; color: #00a7b7; margin-right: 20px; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype', 'Book Antiqua', Palatino, serif;">5</span> Promote the destination sustainability story.</p> </div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-11 fusion-animated fusion-text-no-margin" style="--awb-font-size:var(--awb-typography3-font-size);--awb-line-height:var(--awb-typography3-line-height);--awb-text-color:#00597c;" data-animationType="slideInRight" data-animationDuration="1.0" data-animationDelay="0.3" data-animationOffset="top-into-view"><p><span style="font-size: 45px; color: #5ea6dd; margin-right: 20px; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype', 'Book Antiqua', Palatino, serif;">6</span> Save money and time – we know what is necessary to become a regenerative destination.</p> </div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-12 fusion-animated fusion-text-no-margin" style="--awb-font-size:var(--awb-typography3-font-size);--awb-line-height:var(--awb-typography3-line-height);--awb-text-color:#00597c;" data-animationType="slideInRight" data-animationDuration="0.5" data-animationDelay="0.4" data-animationOffset="top-into-view"><p><span style="font-size: 45px; color: #3d6e83; margin-right: 20px; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype', 'Book Antiqua', Palatino, serif;">7</span> For more information and packages about the GDS-Index journey please have a look <a style="text-decoration: underline;" href="/how-to-join/">here</a></p> </div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-7 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling fusion-custom-z-index" style="--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-z-index:aos_fade_animation_bottom;--awb-padding-bottom:50px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;" ><div class="fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap" style="max-width:calc( 1513px + 15px );margin-left: calc(-15px / 2 );margin-right: calc(-15px / 2 );"><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-9 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:7.5px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:7.5px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:7.5px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:7.5px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:7.5px;--awb-spacing-left-small:7.5px;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one"><h1 class="fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated" style="margin:0;--fontSize:60;line-height:1.1;">Join the GDS-Movement</h1></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-13"><p>The GDS-Index offers more than just assessment—it’s a thriving community of sustainable destinations dedicated to shaping a better world through tourism and events. By joining, you gain access to valuable resources, networking with sustainability leaders, and the opportunity for recognition through our annual GDS-Awards.</p> <p>Participation in the GDS-Index signifies a commitment to environmental, social, and economic well-being, boosting your destination’s reputation and attracting conscientious travellers and event organisers. Collaboration and knowledge-sharing foster continuous improvement, showcasing sustainable leadership and driving positive change in the global tourism and events industry.</p> <p><span data-contrast="none">Don’t miss out on this opportunity to make a positive impact and create a sustainable future for all through the visitor economy. </span><strong><a href="https://www.gds.earth/contact/">Contact us</a></strong><span data-contrast="none"> today to learn more about joining the GDS-Movement and participating in the next assessment cycle</span><span data-contrast="none"> of GDS-Index</span><span data-contrast="none">. 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It has provided us with opportunities and inspiration that has helped position Copenhagen as a leader in sustainable practices."</p></div></div></div></div><div class="carousel-item"><div class="testimonial"><img decoding="async" class="lazyload testimonial-img-carrousel" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%272196%27%20height%3D%272204%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%202196%202204%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%272196%27%20height%3D%272204%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E" data-orig-src="https://www.gds.earth/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Peter-De-Wilde-1.jpeg" alt="Peter De Wilde"><div class="testimonial-info"><div class="testimonial-text"><div class="testimonial-img-container"><img decoding="async" class="lazyload testimonial-img-min" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%272196%27%20height%3D%272204%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%202196%202204%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%272196%27%20height%3D%272204%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E" data-orig-src="https://www.gds.earth/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Peter-De-Wilde-1.jpeg" alt="Peter De Wilde"></div><h3 class="testimonial-name"><b>Peter De Wilde</b></h3><h3>CEO, VisitFlanders</h3></div><div class="testimonial-comment"><p>"The GDS-Index helps us in many different ways. It allows us to hold a mirror up to ourselves and look objectively at the strengths and weaknesses of our activities in the area of sustainability. In addition, through the benchmarking option, we can learn a lot from other destinations and destination organisations. The GDS-Index is, therefore, both an evaluation and inspiration tool for us. It stimulates us to continue working on sustainability and the flourishing of our destination and organisation."</p></div></div></div></div><div class="carousel-item"><div class="testimonial"><img decoding="async" class="lazyload testimonial-img-carrousel" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271080%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201920%201080%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271080%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E" data-orig-src="https://www.gds.earth/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/1-Forum-2023.jpg" alt="Fanny Beaulieu Cormier"><div class="testimonial-info"><div class="testimonial-text"><div class="testimonial-img-container"><img decoding="async" class="lazyload testimonial-img-min" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271080%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201920%201080%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271080%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E" data-orig-src="https://www.gds.earth/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/1-Forum-2023.jpg" alt="Fanny Beaulieu Cormier"></div><h3 class="testimonial-name"><b>Fanny Beaulieu Cormier</b></h3><h3>Sustainable Development Consultant, Tourism Montreal</h3></div><div class="testimonial-comment"><p>"GDS-Forum was really relevant, and I highly recommend it to anyone who works to create a more sustainable tourism industry. I love the formula with the many workshops, the dance, the meditation, the networking...everything was really inspiring and pushed us to think differently and dig deeper on a various range of topics. Keep thinking outside the box. I'm looking forward for the next edition!"</p></div></div></div></div><div class="carousel-item"><div class="testimonial"><img decoding="async" class="lazyload testimonial-img-carrousel" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%272048%27%20height%3D%271365%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%202048%201365%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%272048%27%20height%3D%271365%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E" data-orig-src="https://www.gds.earth/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Forum-learning2.jpg" alt="Remi Deve"><div class="testimonial-info"><div class="testimonial-text"><div class="testimonial-img-container"><img decoding="async" class="lazyload testimonial-img-min" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%272048%27%20height%3D%271365%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%202048%201365%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%272048%27%20height%3D%271365%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E" data-orig-src="https://www.gds.earth/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Forum-learning2.jpg" alt="Remi Deve"></div><h3 class="testimonial-name"><b>Remi Deve</b></h3><h3>Chief Editor, Boardroom Magazine</h3></div><div class="testimonial-comment"><p>"Valencia, Spain, played host to the GDS-Forum from October 2nd to 4th, 2023, the very first of its kind. As participants ventured into the uncharted waters of regenerative tourism, events, and destination management, the ‘unconference’ provided the perfect platform to brainstorm, network and come up with concrete ideas on how to do things not only differently, but definitely better."</p></div></div></div></div><div class="carousel-item"><div class="testimonial"><img decoding="async" class="lazyload testimonial-img-carrousel" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%272560%27%20height%3D%271708%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%202560%201708%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%272560%27%20height%3D%271708%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E" data-orig-src="https://www.gds.earth/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/susan-q-yin-2JIvboGLeho-unsplash-scaled.jpg" alt="Anna Look"><div class="testimonial-info"><div class="testimonial-text"><div class="testimonial-img-container"><img decoding="async" class="lazyload testimonial-img-min" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%272560%27%20height%3D%271708%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%202560%201708%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%272560%27%20height%3D%271708%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E" data-orig-src="https://www.gds.earth/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/susan-q-yin-2JIvboGLeho-unsplash-scaled.jpg" alt="Anna Look"></div><h3 class="testimonial-name"><b>Anna Look</b></h3><h3>Founder, LOOK AHEAD consulting</h3></div><div class="testimonial-comment"><p>"I was fortunate to take the GDS-Movement Regenerative Events course in April 2023; the learnings and teaching style inspired my desire for more regenerative knowledge. I didn’t hesitate to sign up for the Regenerative Destination Management course because it had everything I was looking for: regularly scheduled classes, a fantastic line-up of faculty, many of whom I’ve admired from afar but never thought I’d meet let alone get small group tuition from, brilliant up to date global resources and case studies every week and the amazing atmosphere of learning alongside fellow international tourism industry peers. I highly recommend this course to take your education to the next level."</p></div></div></div></div></div> <script> jQuery(document).ready(function(){ jQuery(".carousel").slick({ dots: true, arrows: true, infinite: true, speed: 500, adaptiveHeight: true, slidesToShow: 1, slidesToScroll: 1 , autoplay: true, autoplaySpeed: 4000, pauseOnFocus:true }); var $carousel = jQuery(".carousel"); var $dots = $carousel.find('[role="presentation"]'); var slideCount = $dots.length; // Calcula el ancho de los puntos en relación a la cantidad de slides var dotWidth = 100 /2+ "%"; // Genera los puntos de navegación personalizados dinámicamente $dots.each(function(index,dot) { var $customDot = jQuery("<div class='custom-dot'></div>"); $customDot.css("width", dotWidth); // Aplica el ancho calculado jQuery(this).html($customDot); // Reemplaza el contenido del punto de navegación original }); var $slickDots = jQuery('.carousel .slick-dots'); var $liElements = $slickDots.find('li'); var $primerLi = 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fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one" style="--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color5);"><h1 class="fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated" style="margin:0;--fontSize:60;line-height:1.1;"><span class="TextRun SCXW91631085 BCX0" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW91631085 BCX0">We are aligned with </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW91631085 BCX0">the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (the UN </span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW91631085 BCX0" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW91631085 BCX0">SDGs)</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW91631085 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"> </span></h1></div></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-14 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-transition:filter 300ms ease-in, transform 300ms ease-in, 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ease-in;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:7.5px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:7.5px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:7.5px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:7.5px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:7.5px;--awb-spacing-left-small:7.5px;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-16" style="--awb-font-size:var(--awb-typography4-font-size);--awb-text-color:#00597c;"><p><span data-contrast="auto">Our work is aligned with the 2030 Agenda, and we incorporate the 17 </span><span class="TextRun SCXW91631085 BCX0" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW91631085 BCX0">United Nations</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW91631085 BCX0"> (UN)</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW91631085 BCX0"> Sustainable 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class="item_image" style="width: 25%; background-image: url('https://www.gds.earth/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Methodology-Background-SO.jpg');"> <img decoding="async" class="ls-is-cached lazyloaded" src="https://www.gds.earth/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/SO-Icon.png" alt="Imagen 1" data-orig-src="https://www.gds.earth/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/SO-Icon.png" /> <div> <p class="title-content" style="color: white; font-size: 21px; padding: 0px;">Social Performance</p> </div></div><div class="columna" data-colum="3" class="item_image" style="width: 25%; background-image: url('https://www.gds.earth/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Methodology-Background-SU.jpg');"> <img decoding="async" class="ls-is-cached lazyloaded" src="https://www.gds.earth/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/SU-Icon.png" alt="Imagen 1" data-orig-src="https://www.gds.earth/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/SU-Icon.png" /> <div> <p class="title-content" style="color: white; font-size: 21px; padding: 0px;">Supplier Performance</p> 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