Clarity in a time of crisis
COVID-19 Webinar SeriesMiles is coordinating and curating the latest research and updates from industry leaders related to COVID-19 and the tourism industry in an effort to bring you thoughtful and fact-based insights and recommendations. Through this webinar series, we will spotlight industry leading research and data providers as well as DMOs and travel experts from around the globe in search of answers to timely, critical questions.
In each webinar, we will focus on:
- Insights: Where are we now? Providing context and clarity on the current situation.
- Action: What opportunities exist today? Helping you develop a response plan and prioritize next steps.
- Timing: When will there be (the next) opportunity? Understanding the timeline for recovery in each market – locals, domestic & international.
UPCOMING WEBINARS
Clarity in a Time of Crisis Edition 10: Fall Travel Outlook and Insights from Europe
Tuesday, October 13, 3pm ET
Join us on Tuesday, October 13, for the tenth edition of the Clarity in a Time of Crisis webinar series to hear the latest research on U.S. travel sentiment as well as an update from European destinations on their recovery and the status of tourism across Europe. Amir Eylon, President & CEO of Longwoods International, will share the findings from the 22nd wave of the COVID-19 Travel Sentiment Study, examining U.S. travel expectations for the fall and winter travel seasons. Then back by popular demand, two European tourism leaders, Laura Aalto, CEO of Helsinki Marketing, and Niall Tracey, Director of Marketing of Fáilte Ireland, will join us again to share an update on tourism in their destinations and across Europe. What has been most impactful over the summer and what are their plans for recovery as Europe heads into their winter?
Funding Futures: Dedicated Funding & Tax Increment Financing
Tuesday, November 3, 3pm ET
Funding Futures is a major study of the recovery and future of tourism and DMO funding coming out of the COVID-19 crisis. The project analyzed 115 North American cities, all 50 U.S. states and 10 Canadian provinces to summarize the current situation, the impact of the COVID-19 crisis, and the outlook for recovery. The study also introduces and explores ten alternative funding options for DMOs to be “built back better” – options for more balanced, resilient and sustainable funding.
In this webinar, Civitas and Miles Partnership will review and discuss the funding options “Dedicated Funding” and “Tax Increment Financing” in more detail.
Past WEBINARS
Funding Futures: Building Reserves & Short-Term Rental Revenue
Tuesday, September 17, 2020
Funding Futures is a major study of the recovery and future of tourism and DMO funding coming out of the COVID-19 crisis. The project analyzed 115 North American cities, all 50 U.S. states and 10 Canadian provinces to summarize the current situation, the impact of the COVID-19 crisis, and the outlook for recovery. The study also introduces and explores ten alternative funding options for DMOs to be “built back better” – options for more balanced, resilient and sustainable funding.
In this webinar, Civitas and Miles Partnership will review and discuss the funding options “Building Reserves” and “Short-Term Rental Revenue” in more detail.
Funding Futures: Canadian Edition
September 17, 2020
U.S. Road Trips Reinvented
September 15, 2020
The State of the American Traveler
Technology & Traveler Segments
September 2, 2020
Funding Futures Research Findings
August 20, 2020
Edition 9: Global Luxury Travel & Summer Travel Outlook
August 4, 2020
Edition 8: Travel Sentiment & Iceland's Recovery
June 23, 2020
Restart and Recovery Toolkit with TTRA
June 23, 2020
Reimagining Major Travel Experiences
June 4, 2020
Edition 7: Arrivalist and Hamiliton & Waikato Tourism
May 19, 2020
Edition 6: Industry Experts on Past Crises
May 12, 2020
Edition 5: Helsinki Marketing & Longwoods International
May 5, 2020
Edition 4: Phocuswright & Travel Michigan
April 28, 2020
Special Edition Earth Day Webinar
April 21, 2020
Edition 2: UberMedia & Chattanooga Tourism Co.
April 14, 2020
Edition 1: U.S. Travel Sentiment Research & Insights from Ireland
April 7, 2020
Industry Webinars
See our curated list of upcoming and past tourism industry webinars with links to register or view recorded sessions.