HOW TO HOST A CREATIVE TOURISM EVENT?
Open Call: Host a Creative Tourism Event with the Creative Tourism Network!
The Creative Tourism Network invites destinations worldwide to submit expressions of interest for hosting Creative Tourism Events, tailored to their unique cultural and social landscapes.
What do we mean by Creative Tourism?
Creative Tourism is recognized by the United Nations (ONU) as a driver for sustainable development worldwide, fostering cultural exchange, economic growth, and community empowerment.
Creative Tourism goes beyond traditional travel—offering visitors immersive, participatory experiences that engage with local traditions, industries, and communities. Whether it’s a bustling megalopolis, a charming rural escape, a sun-soaked island, or a vibrant coastal destination, there’s a place for Creative Tourism everywhere.
Destinations already labelled CreativeFriendlyDestinations by the Creative Tourism Network exemplify how innovation and authenticity can reshape the tourism industry into a more inclusive and sustainable experience.
What Do We Mean by Creative Tourism Events?
- 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.
Events can integrate multiple components to ensure multifaceted impact, including:
- Institutional Announcements – Unveiling new policies, initiatives, or strategic developments in Creative Tourism.
- Keynotes, Discussions & Debates – Engaging thought leaders, experts, and stakeholders in dialogues that shape the sector’s future.
- Showcasing & Advocacy – Highlighting local creative industries and reinforcing the value of creativity within tourism economies.
- Awards & Official Agreements – Recognizing excellence in Creative Tourism and securing partnerships for long-term sustainability.
- Training & Workshops – Empowering local professionals and communities with knowledge and skills to enhance creative tourism offerings.
- Media Exposure & Press Trips – Leveraging promotional campaigns to enhance global visibility and position the destination as a Creative Tourism Leader.
- B2B Marketplace – Creating opportunities for networking, investment, and collaboration between creative industries and tourism stakeholders.
- 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.
A Creative Tourism Event is not just an isolated experience—it’s a transformative initiative that empowers communities, enhances visitor engagement, and positions destinations as pioneers of the creative economy.