RESOURCES
Would You Work For You?
Introducing Would You Work for You? by Chris Ihrig - A must-read guide rooted in proven frameworks and practical coaching insights that will transform you from a manager of tasks into a visionary who builds trust, fosters collaboration, and creates workplaces where people not only succeed but thrive.
LEARN MORE HERE
Destination Leadership
Destination Leaders are those that see opportunities before a community and utilize their time, resources and influence to make a difference. In the follow-up to Destination Leadership for Boards, Bill Geist offers suggestions and recommendations on how those that agree to accept the challenge can leave a lasting mark on their community.
Board Diversity For Destination Organizations
The majority of Destination Organizations in America operate under the auspices of a nonprofit Board of Directors. Even those Destination Organizations that are divisions of Chambers of Commerce or operate within the confines of government typically engage with an Advisory Board.
Funding Futures
This updated 2025 report by Civitas in partnership with Miles and Tourism Economics, focuses on the U.S., offering the latest information on visitor taxation models, funding options and opportunities specifically for U.S. destination organizations and the broader tourism industry. Funding Futures provides destination organizations and their tourism partners with the tools and resources they need to take charge of their funding and ensure a thriving, resilient and sustainable future for their destination.
Destination Leaders of the Future
For the third year in a row, this report includes the summary of proprietary data collected and analyzed in a joint effort by the teams at Fired Up! Culture and SearchWide Global. We aim to provide destination leaders across the industry with actionable insights, backed by data, detailing why “30 Under 30” honorees leave destination organizations and what organizations must do to keep their emerging talent. These insights should guide strategic initiatives, as a greater focus on culture and engagement in the workplace becomes a foundational part of the executive strategy conversation.
Leading Others
Shared values, creative thinking, and clear expectations are the focus of highly successful leaders. Why? Because it breeds efficiency, innovation, and motivation among your team members. Learn how to Develop your organization’s core values, Differentiate between responsibility and accountability, and Support your star players to achieve their greatest potential and become tomorrow’s leaders.
TIDs: Alleviating the Workforce Housing Crisis
Over the last several years, many destinations have recognized the struggle of their local workforce to find affordable housing within the city limits. Without a solution, the hospitality industry is overstretched and underperforming; destinations risk diminishing their brand reputations, and communities lose jobs and tax revenue generated by tourism. However, some destinations are remedying their situation by subsidizing workforce housing in innovative ways.
Funding Advocacy Roadmap
We are frequently asked by clients to assist with their advocacy efforts. To help organizations think strategically about their advocacy, we developed the Funding Advocacy Roadmap. Although one size does not fit all, these basic concepts will lead you in the right direction. This advocacy primer includes Three Principles and Four Action Items that will guide your efforts to a successful result.
Click on the Tourism Districts to READ THE PAPER
“A great investment of time and resources…illuminating on the intricacies of destination management and engagement for my board chair.”
- Mary Quinn Ramer, Visit LEX