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“Community Alignment”


Community Alignment



THE PANDEMIC SHOWED US…
The Strategic Importance of Keeping
People Connected at Every Level.


Strategic Plans & Tourism Master Plans

All CTA destinations have incorporated the CTA program into their Strategic Plans or
Tourism Master Plans, as it is a natural fit to achieve the following:


ECONOMIC
GROWTH

Growing the local economy through strong businesses, enhanced visitor spending, and workforce development.


INDUSTRY
PARTNERSHIPS

Engaging traditional and non-traditional partnerships to strengthen tourism and the tourism product.


TOURISM
AWARENESS

Increasing business and local residents’ awareness of the importance of tourism and working to preserve the community they love.


QUALITY
EXPERIENCE

Enhancing visitor satisfaction and fueling positive word-of-mouth through a knowledgeable and connected front-line.


Aligning the Entire Destination
in Support of Tourism

CTAs from all parts of the industry are joining together as one big team. In destinations of all sizes, the CTA program has successfully aligned the following sectors. Why? Because they ALL benefit from a positive visitor experience!

• Airports
• Attractions & Activities (cultural, gaming, sports, etc.)
• City/County/State Government (mayors, city council, police)
• Residents / Volunteers
• Convention Centers / Conference Centers
• Downtown Merchants
• Economic Development / Workforce Development
• Universities / Community Colleges / High Schools
• Hospitals
• Hotel / Lodging (hotel, motel, Airbnb, RV park, B&B, etc.)
• Lounges/Nightlife
• Realtors
• Restaurants (upscale, café, etc.)
• Shopping / Retail (malls, districts, etc.)
• Facilities / Arenas (sporting events, festivals, etc.)
• Transportation (shuttle, cab, rideshare, public transit, etc.)

Testimonials by Sector

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From police departments, to downtown partnerships, to Mayors, to CTAs volunteering for food drives and highway clean up, the CTA program brings people together.


DestinationNEXT Futures Study

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Destination International’s
DestinationNEXT Futures Study

Trends & Findings Related to CTA:

DESTINATION EXPERIENCE
Communities more engaged in the development and management of the destination experience.

STRATEGIC ALLIANCES
Organizations are increasingly developing strategic alliances across multiple economic sectors in order to leverage resources.

IMPORTANCE OF TOURISM
More communities and municipal governments are aware of importance of tourism to local economy and job growth.

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Destination International’s
EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION 2022 STUDY

Destination International’s
EDI 2022 Study

The CTA program curriculum inherently encompasses the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion. Click the link to access this important study.

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