Destinations International Annual Convention · 2026

Strategic consulting for the destinations shaping tomorrow.

Coraggio Group is your strategy and organizational-effectiveness partner, helping build the stakeholder trust that makes bold strategy possible. See how we're showing up at DIAC 2026 to help destinations navigate what's next.

July 21–23, 2026 Two diagnostics to win · $13,000 in value
Giveaway

Enter to win our newest diagnostic solutions.

Sample NARI readiness report
Days 1–2 · Jul 21–22
Win a NARI Assessment
The Navigate AI Readiness Instrument

AI is reshaping how destination organizations plan and operate. NARI is Coraggio's proprietary tool that gives your entire organization an honest, scored read on AI readiness.

Here's what's included:

  • Organization-wide assessment · about 15 minutes per person
  • A 0–100 Readiness Index score & detailed report
  • 90-minute consultation with a Coraggio strategist
Up to 5 winners · selected at random · valued at $5,000
Wayfinder Pulse dashboard — Destination Stewardship Indicator
Day 3 · Jul 23 · Sara's panel
Wayfinder Pulse
A Fully Facilitated Diagnostic

Gain the insights, clarity and confidence needed to navigate expanding responsibilities, competing priorities and diverse stakeholder input. Wayfinder Pulse is a one-time diagnostic offering a clear snapshot of your organization's destination management capability.

Here's what's included:

  • Destination Wayfinder's GSTC-recognized standards
  • Expert-led facilitated assessment
  • Insights report, benchmarking data & analysis
  • 60-minute consultation with a Coraggio strategist
One winner · selected at random · valued at $8,000
Say hello

Find us at DIAC.

We're at DIAC all three days. Catch a session, grab a consultation, or just come talk destinations with the team.

DIAC 2026 panel — Rethinking Tourism Success. Moderated by Sara Meaney (Coraggio Group), with Morgan Mingle (Visit Park City), Sarah Leonard (Visit Estes Park) and Amanda Lowthian (Travel Portland). Featured panel

Rethinking Tourism Success: KPIs for Stewardship and Systems Change

Sara Meaney moderates a candid conversation on how destinations measure stewardship, systems change and long-term success. Join the session for a first look at Destination Wayfinder's benchmark data and insight analysis.

WhenThursday, Jul 23 · 1:45–2:30 PM
WhereLevel 2 · Oregon Ballroom 202
ModeratorSara Meaney · Coraggio Group
PanelMorgan Mingle (Visit Park City), Sarah Leonard (Visit Estes Park), Amanda Lowthian (Travel Portland)
New for 2026 · First look

The Destination Stewardship Indicator Report

Destination Wayfinder · Benchmark analysis
First look at DIAC

First Look: Benchmark Analysis Insights for Destination Stewardship

The Coraggio-led session comes with a first look at Destination Wayfinder's inaugural Destination Stewardship Indicator Report, a benchmark analysis of destination performance using the GSTC-recognized framework and standards. Attend the session to gain a first look at trends and insights across the full spectrum of destination management functions.

First lookThu, Jul 23 · Attend the Rethinking Tourism Success: KPIs for Stewardship and Systems Change session
Full reportLaunches August 2026
Consultation

Visit our room or book a consultation.

Can't make our session? Drop by the Miles Partnership room to say hello and grab some swag or pre-book a short, 30-minute consultation in between sessions.

Meet with Coraggio in Portland
Our services

About Coraggio Group.

We work alongside CEOs, boards and leadership teams as a trusted partner, turning complex decisions into clear next steps. Below are some of the solutions we offer the travel and tourism industry.

  • 01Change Leadership
  • 02Constituent Research
  • 03Destination Management Planning
  • 04Destination Resilience Assessment
  • 05Destination Wayfinder
  • 06NARI AI Readiness Assessment
  • 07Whole Systems Organizational Assessment
What our clients are saying

Coraggio provided clear, actionable insights and a realistic roadmap that helped DI's board understand how to advance its progress in Europe and the Middle East — an exceptional partnership that will continue to influence DI's strategic direction for years to come.

Don Welsh · President & CEO, Destinations International

Over the past 10 years, Coraggio has been a trusted, reliable go-to partner. They helped us identify, explore and address our most important challenges with smart, actionable strategic plans that are inclusive and responsive.

Misti Kerns · President & CEO, Santa Monica Travel & Tourism

Coraggio has become trusted confidantes and advisors who I regularly turn to when addressing complex topics. They maintain the highest standards of professional integrity and have helped us work through particularly sensitive issues by finding the right solutions.

Adam Burke · President & CEO, Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board

Coraggio's approach to destination strategy development, their flexibility to respond to rapidly changing dynamics in our city and the care with which they approach their work is uncommon and highly effective.

Joe D'Alessandro · former President & CEO, San Francisco Travel