📣 The Wayfinder is a finalist in the 2024 Skift IDEA Awards! We’re honored to be recognized in the Sustainability Tech category alongside fellow industry innovators. Empowering destination organizations to center community at the heart of decision-making, the Wayfinder is transforming #tourism for the benefit of residents and visitors alike. Discover how: https://lnkd.in/gvugYQ6f As an industry-led initiative grounded in collaboration, we want to give a huge shoutout and congratulations to everyone who has been involved in the development of the Wayfinder, with special acknowledgement to our #InnovationLab members, Safe365 / 365 Ventures, and Miles Partnership. Here’s to charting a course for the future, together.
Destination Wayfinder
Strategic Management Services
Helping destinations build vibrant and flourishing communities.
About us
The Wayfinder is a best-practice destination management framework, guiding destination organizations through a continuous improvement pathway that measures, monitors and improves destination stewardship capability and outcomes. The Wayfinder is built around a tried and tested platform, applied within the tourism context, to offer a simple journey map that supports destination organizations in achieving their stewardship goals. We see a need to come together as an industry, aligning on what it means to be destination stewards. From tackling productivity and leakage to fostering sector-wide coordination, the Wayfinder enables you to make strategic decisions today to create lasting, positive impacts for your destination and community for generations to come. Ready to chart your course? We want to partner with you to build a vibrant and thriving future for the tourism industry. Discover how the Wayfinder supports holistic well-being by better balancing the needs of communities and visitors alike.
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www.destinationwayfinder.com
External link for Destination Wayfinder
- Industry
- Strategic Management Services
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2024
- Specialties
- Destination Stewardship, Destination Management Consulting, Sustainable Tourism, Travel & Tourism, Strategic Planning, Destination Stewardship Indicator Benchmarking, Regenerative Tourism, Sustainable Destination Management, and Dynamic Reporting
Updates
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We're feeling inspired. 💡 Over the past month, we've had the pleasure of participating in various conferences and events, forming new connections and engaging in meaningful discussions around how tourism—and the Wayfinder—can support building flourishing, sustainable and community-centered destinations.
Certified DEI Professional | Destination Marketer | DEI Account Director @Miles Partnership
Day 2 of the Social Inclusion Summit kicked off with an incredible moment on stage, where I shared with our industry partners about a transformative platform that equips destinations with essential tools and resources to create more flourishing, vibrant, and inclusive communities. 🌎 While stewardship has been a long-standing concept, destination stewardship represents an exciting evolution in destination management—an evolution, not a revolution. I presented Destination Wayfinder a powerful software service that guides DMOs in advancing their destination stewardship. It was a privilege to showcase this valuable resource with you all. And of course, I captured some great moments! Thank you once again to Destinations International, and I’m already looking forward to the Social Inclusion Summit in 2025. #DestinationStewardship #SocialInclusionSummit #DestIntl #VisitSpokane
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Destination Wayfinder reposted this
Indigenous Tourism is projected to contribute $67BN USD to the global economy by 2034. WTTC's latest report showcases the sector's role in driving economic growth, particularly in remote regions, and its vital contribution to cultural preservation and community empowerment. 🗞 Read more 👉 https://lnkd.in/eyN3rTze Download the report 👉 https://bit.ly/4dvvN4I #WTTC #TravelAndTourism #IndigenousTourism
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It's tomorrow! If you're attending the Social Inclusion Summit, don't miss an opportunity to learn how our destination management framework can help strengthen community engagement and improve organizational capability.
Certified DEI Professional | Destination Marketer | DEI Account Director @Miles Partnership
Who’s attending the Destinations International Social Inclusion Summit in Spokane, Washington, October 28th-30th? On October 30th at 9:35 AM, I’ll be leading a session on Destination Wayfinder, a framework designed to help tourism leaders strengthen community-focused stewardship. We’ll explore how to turn challenges into opportunities and ensure our work supports the well-being and cultural vibrancy of communities for the future. I'm looking forward to sharing insights and connecting with everyone there!
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Like any destination management strategy, effective destination stewardship benefits from practices that set a strong foundation—from establishing a clear governance framework to fostering shared decision-making between public and private sectors and the community. Learn more about the Wayfinder framework's five success enablers that serve as vital building blocks for creating a destination stewardship plan: https://lnkd.in/g2tz9E6p #DestinationManagement #DestinationStewardship #Tourism #StrategicPlanning #CommunityTourism
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Put concisely, destination stewardship is the continuous pursuit of a net positive #tourism ecosystem that exists in alignment with shared community values. In our free white paper, we dive into the 'what,' 'why,' and 'how' of #destinationstewardship and the benefits that come from balancing resident and visitor needs. Read it here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gBZ-7_F6
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Next on the Wayfinder itinerary? Spokane, WA! We're is excited to be attending the Destinations International Social Inclusion Summit at the end of this month. Don't miss the opportunity to join Juan Vargas, DEI Account Director at Miles Partnership as he shares how the Wayfinder helps destinations strengthen community engagement while also enriching the visitor experience. https://lnkd.in/euMHDWKx
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Identifying opportunities for collaboration and positive change within our communities starts with understanding the shared challenges that destinations are facing globally. Explore six key challenges that are shaping the future of the tourism industry and driving a shift towards a destination stewardship approach. #DestinationStewardship #DestinationManagement #SustainableTourism #CommunityTourism
A Shift Towards Destination Stewardship: Addressing Tourism’s Key Challenges
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Destination Wayfinder reposted this
🌎 Your destination is more than just a place for others to visit. It's your home and it's up to you to care for it accordingly. 🎤 In Destination Wayfinder's session at Social Inclusion Summit, Juan Vargas of Miles Partnership will explore how DMOs are using stewardship and inclusion principles to transform challenges into opportunities for collaboration and growth. ▶️ Explore the 45-second video below to learn about the importance of destination stewardship. 👉 View the #SocialInclusion Summit agenda and register: https://lnkd.in/euMHDWKx 💻 Discover the full Social Inclusion Video Series playlist here: https://bit.ly/4e6EmEl #ForwardTogether #InclusiveLeadership
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The Wayfinder is headed to Río Grande, Puerto Rico for the Destinations International Advocacy Summit on October 22-24—will you be there? Join Karin Mast, Senior Vice President at Miles Partnership to learn more about the first industry-led, evidence-based framework for destination stewardship and how the Wayfinder supports destinations in fostering positive, long-term change. https://lnkd.in/eYDKat63
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