Us, Oct. 29 -- Nearly 200 destination leaders have gathered this week in Jackson, Mississippi, for two hallmark Destinations International (DI) events, October 28-30: the 2025 Business Operations Summit and Thrive: The Community Vitality Summit 2025. Both summits aim to strengthen innovation, workforce resilience, advance impactful leadership and foster destination stewardship across the global travel and tourism sector during an era of uncertainty and rapid transformation.

Several initiatives are being launched during the summits, including the Pathways to Success Scholarship and Professional Development Program, an updated Social Impact Lexicon and the Tourism for All Program - all representing continued investment in building a succe...