TF Connect is a unique community committed to the wellbeing of destinations, that provides insight, visibility and access for members.
TF Connect is the only community that brings together leading destination organisations and leading global travel businesses with a shared commitment to destination wellbeing.
It’s a space for peer learning, honest conversation and fresh perspectives that will bring about collaborative action.
If you care about tourism destinations, want to support Travel Forward as a charity and accelerate our work, become a member today.
There are no complicated online platforms, no governance overkill and no heavy time commitments.
Who is Travel Forward Connect for?
- Destination organisations of any size — DMOs, NTAs, city and regional authorities
- International tourism businesses — tour operators, OTAs, hotel brands and others
- People responsible for destination stewardship, sustainability, climate resilience, strategy and partnerships
- Organisations that recognise destination health as a shared responsibility — and want to act on it
What you get
Insight
- Monthly online convenings with guest speakers and TF experts, peer to peer exchange with fellow leaders
- Monthly written updates on trends, research and industry insights
- Access to a global case study database
- Opportunity to help shape Travel Forward’s advocacy agenda and projects
Visibility
- Co-sponsorship of the annual Resilient Destinations report, with opportunities to showcase your organisation through case studies and shared learning
- Logo visibility across the Travel Forward website, annual report and newsletter
- Permission to display the TF Connect member logo on your website and channels
Access
- Priority access to pilots, projects and working groups
- Priority access to new Travel Forward reports, products and services
- Connection with fellow members and the option to join thematic/regional subgroups as these develop
- Opportunities to connect in person around major industry moments
Insight sessions
Sessions will alternate between peer-to-peer thematic discussions and more structured sessions with guest speakers. They will include global insights from TF experts and partners, as well as training, shared tools for practical application, case studies, and opportunities to shape our work and engage in pilots, e.g.,
- Overtourism interventions and case studies
- Global market data and trends
- Training on how to sell climate action to the C-Suite
- How to manage climate risk
- Accessing new funding streams
