Destinations International Partnership Guide 2026

ADVOCACY & ACTION: THE DESTINATION IMPACT SUMMIT

In 2026, Destinations International will bring together the former Advocacy Summit and the THRIVE Summit for one shared experience titled Advocacy and Action: The Destination Impact Summit. This event will unite destination professionals who lead in the areas of advocacy and social impact. Each area will offer its own dedicated education tracks, workshops and peer discussions focused on topics such as policy, research, government engagement, workforce development, social impact, accessibility and community stewardship.

2025 ATTENDANCE: 246 attendees 2026 DATES: October 20-22, 2026 | Ottawa, ON Canada

CVB ATTENDEES BY BUDGET SIZE​

CVB ATTENDEES BY JOB LEVEL​

Entry Level

Under $3M

Manager

$3M – $10M

Director

$10M – $20M

Vice President

Over $20M

C-Suite

CVB ATTENDEES BY JOB TYPE

Advocacy/Community Engagement

C-suite

Partnerships/ Business Development

Marketing and Communications

Sales

Other

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