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Global Destination Sustainability Index

Global Destination Sustainability (GDS) Index

Published by: GDS-Movement

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Praised for its holistic and practical framework that helps destinations embed sustainability into their strategies and operations.

Considerations: May rely heavily on self-reported data and requires consistent effort and resources from participating destinations.

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Praised for its hands-on, grassroots approach to sharing sustainability success stories.

Considerations: Relies on self-nomination and qualitative story submissions, limiting comparability across destinations.

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A globally respected index that blends tourism demand data with structural and policy-based indicators. Especially useful for identifying well-rounded destination strengths and opportunities for growth.

Considerations:While comprehensive, the index methodology and data sources are not fully transparent publicly; access to deeper insights requires paid subscription.

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Praised for its comprehensive and policy-relevant structure, the TTDI highlights systemic strengths and gaps in national tourism strategies, helping governments align with sustainable growth goals.

Considerations: Country-level focus may limit direct usability for city or regional destinations; some data can lag due to reliance on national reporting cycles.