HOSTING A CREATIVE TOURISM EVENT

The Creative Tourism Network® (CTN), the world’s leading authority in creative tourism, helps destinations achieve top-tier quality and visibility—quickly and cost-effectively. Its expertise and global leadership generate economies of scale, ensuring excellence with streamlined resources.

CTN invites destinations to host transformative events—from international conferences to immersive workshops and forums—designed to foster global dialogue, sustainable development, and authentic cultural exchange.

Selected destinations will receive exclusive support from the Creative Tourism Network® in:

Partnering with the Creative Tourism Network® is a game-changer for your destination’s brand identity. Through curated content, immersive storytelling, and strategic positioning, your locale is framed as a vibrant hub of innovation, sustainability, and cultural creativity. Events, campaigns, and expert-led programming shine a spotlight on your commitment to meaningful tourism, reinforcing your image across global markets. It’s not just a tourism pitch—it’s a declaration of purpose that appeals to conscious travelers, policy-makers, and creators alike.

FLEXIBILITY, ADAPTABILITY, EXCELLENCE, CREATIVITY:

These events are flexible and adaptable, allowing destinations to tailor them to their objectives, resources, audience, and local identity.

Whether a one-day interactive workshop, a multi-day seminar showcasing sustainable tourism innovation, or a macro-conference with international experts and large-scale networking opportunities, each event upholds a rigorous standard of content excellence, ensuring maximum relevance and immersive creativity.

A HOLISTIC APPROACH:

A Creative Tourism Event is far more than a standalone experience—it is a comprehensive and strategic initiative aimed at elevating both local and international recognition while cultivating meaningful connections across industries and intersecting sectors. These events transcend conventional tourism gatherings, integrating a diverse range of interdisciplinary elements to ensure a dynamic, far-reaching, and lasting impact.

A LONG-TERM IMPACT :

Each destination has the flexibility to create an event that serves both immediate tourism goals and long-term positioning within the global creative economy. Beyond a single event, Creative Tourism Network guarantees long-term leadership for the host destination within the global creative tourism sector. By participating, destinations gain recognition, training, promotional support, and the CreativeFriendlyDestinations label, securing a sustainable and strategic positioning in international tourism markets.

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  • Evaluation of the destination’s creative assets, cultural potential, and community engagement.
  • Identification of opportunities and challenges.
  • Strategic roadmap design for successful implementation.

Municipalities, DMOs, tourism boards, OR cultural organizations, NGOs, and private stakeholders officially commissioned by them.

Submit your expression of interest via the FOLLOWING FORM highlighting your destination’s assets, potential themes, and preferred event format and let’s brainstorm on your project!

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