Universities and colleges are reimagining their role not just as educators, but as civic partners and economic engines. Invest Ottawa’s Lindsey Fair explores how economic development organisations can partner with their post-secondary academic institutions to unlock new sources of innovation, talent, and long-term resilience.

Political instability isn't just a distant issue anymore; it's a critical player in whether we click 'book' or 'cancel'. TOPOSOPHY’s Barry Rogers dives into the findings from their latest white paper to answer the question about how politics impacts tourism, and what destination marketing organisations should be doing.

Climate risk affects all areas of the tourism industry. The Travel Foundation's Ben Lynam outlines how destinations can make sure they're prepared for extreme weather events and how to develop a more sustainable tourism model. 

As traveller expectations evolve, Destination Management Organisations (DMOs) must rethink how they engage audiences throughout the travel journey - starting with inspiration. Amadeus explore five core insights from the Travel Dreams report and what they mean for destination marketers.

How can you make sure your place narrative is delivering? What's the solution to place-led place shaping? How can collaboration lead to better tracking and reporting? These are the questions we put to our delegates at CNP Americas 2025 - dive in to discover highlights from the conversation.

The grande dame hotels weren't simply places to sleep - they were cultural institutions that defined the reputations of the cities they called home. But how are these iconic hotels evolving? And what does that mean for destination marketers?

Caio Esteves, N/LF, explores why today's research based on yesterday's data can no longer guide cities, regions, and countries through uncertainty.

You need a purposeful, place-led, and holistic vision for economic development and tourism to ensure a thriving future for your place. Place leaders from across North America share how you can connect the dots between tourism and economic development.

Did you know that many global tourism corporations have already assessed how climate-risky your destination is? And they are actively taking steps to mitigate those risks? The Travel Foundation's Ben Lynam outlines how you can respond by assessing your own climate risk and preparing accordingly.

We are facing a transformational and decidedly disruptive shift in the geopolitical landscape - but what does that mean for tourism? FINN Partners' Jessica Berk Ross dives into the biggest trends shaping the future of travel.