Inspiration Hub
Welcome to the Global Destination Sustainability Movement’s Inspiration Hub, your central destination for thought-provoking content and valuable resources. To be informed and i nspired, dive into a growing collection of white papers, reports, blog posts, and press releases and clippings.
22 April 2025
302 Views
What’s Going on in the Audiovisual World? Sustainability Reflections from Prolight + Sound 2025
A groovy events’ audiovisual sustainability update for leaders from CEO Guy Bigwood, with 7 questions you should ask suppliers
09 April 2025
545 Views
When Events Lead the Change: Four Powerful Examples of Sustainability in Action
Events have the power to shape a more sustainable world. From reducing waste to circular systems, discover four recent, real-life examples of MICE gatherings actively addressing their impact, and how yours can join the movement.
31 March 2025
715 Views
Money, Money, Money: Rewriting the Value of Subventions in Events
What if we remix the role and scope of funding for the global events industry so that it’s a more sustainable, available, adaptable, and actionable anthem? Guy Bigwood takes the (dance)floor.
17 March 2025
1189 Views
Wrocław & Szczecin Join the 2025 GDS-Index, Strengthening Poland’s Commitment to More Sustainable Tourism and Events
Wrocław and Szczecin have joined the 2025 GDS-Index, strengthening their commitment to sustainability and bringing the total number of Polish cities in the programme to four. This milestone enables them to benchmark performance, adopt global best practices, and drive regeneration for a more resilient tourism and events industry.
28 February 2025
1780 Views
EU Legislation Update - Sustainability Simplification - February 2025 Omnibus
The European Commission wants to increase competitiveness by simplifying the main EU’s Green Deal directives. While this means more streamlined reporting requirements and reduced administrative burdens, this may compromise green growth. Get the latest update and its potential impacts from Antonia Alomar, our Public Policy expert.
27 February 2025
1712 Views
2025 GDS-Index: Supporting Destinations with Better Data, Clearer Guidance, and Higher Standards
This year’s GDS-Index enhances its evaluation with third-party data, improved certification standards, and streamlined criteria, making benchmarking easier and more effective for participants.
