Updated Annual Industry Report: Engaging and Retaining Emerging Talent in Destinations

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Previewed at the 2026 Destinations International Annual Convention in Portland, Oregon, Fired Up! Culture and SearchWide Global release their latest joint report, now ready for free download!

Updated Annual Industry Report: Engaging and Retaining Emerging Talent in Destinations

In partnership with SearchWide Global, we're proud to release our latest report for the destinations industry:

Destination Leaders of the Future: Engaging and Retaining Emerging Talent - The 2026 Report

This report is the culmination of proprietary research and analysis after surveying Destinations International 30 Under 30 honorees.

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We aim to provide destination leaders across the industry with actionable insights, backed by data, detailing why 30 Under 30 honorees left destination organizations and and why 30 Under 30 honorees still working in destinations would consider exiting.

 

The 2026 report marks the fourth annual edition of this joint effort. 

Build High-Performing Destination Organization Teams

As we continue to equip leaders across the destinations industry to drive their organizations forward, we aim to empower leaders with the data, trends, and insights required to lead high-performing teams in 2026 and beyond. 

We thank SearchWide Global for their partnership in this effort and we hope our research, takeaways, and recommended best practices fuel high-performance in your destination for years to come.

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