The GDS-Index is owned and managed by GUBI Consulting SL, which trades as the Global Destinations Sustainability Movement. The GDS-Movement is a change agency dedicated to empowering destinations to become more sustainable, regenerative, and resilient. The GDS-Movement collaborates with partners across the tourism and events industries to improve performance, provide resources, and support destination leaders in implementing better sustainability practices. The GDS-Movement and the GDS-Index intellectual property is trademarked in Europe, and around the world.