A Changing Environment for Destinations

The face of destination management is changing, and for the professionals involved. The challenges include sourcing new investment, forging new partnerships, placemaking and keeping pace with a rapidly changing technological landscape. There has never been a time when TMI, as a membership organisation has been more relevant in supporting those involved in destination management, whether they be involved in tourism, events, marketing or hospitality.

Destination managers are grappling with the need to transform their organisations and practices to meet the needs of today’s visitors, tourism-related businesses as well as with the resident community and local businesses. They are also required to work in an environment where the lines between private, voluntary and public sector are becoming more blurred.