WORKATION IN THE CITY AT DSTNCMP²⁵

Discuss in the mornings, strive for solutions, weigh strategies – discover new things in the afternoons. The workation offers are fixed program items at the 15th DestinationCamp from June 3rd to 5th in Düsseldorf. Participants can now register in the Guestnet Event App for six optional deep dive sessions, modern co-working spaces, and four exciting city explorations.

MEDIENHAFEN AND RHINE TOWER – ARCHITECTURE AND VIEWS

The Rhine Tower towers over the rooftops of Düsseldorf at a height of 230 meters. At 168 meters, the stylish M168 bar invites you for a drink with a spectacular panoramic view over the state capital. A visit to M168 is the highlight of a guided tour through Düsseldorf's trendy district of Unterbilk. It is one of the smallest city districts, but one of the most densely populated and particularly vibrant. The old warehouses at the "Medienhafen," the former commercial port on the Rhine, have made way for architectural highlights that now shape the skyline of the NRW state capital and stand in charming contrast to the renovated Gründerzeit facades.

SPOTLIGHT ON LITTLE TOKYO

Ramen eateries, Japanese bars, hotels, supermarkets, and bookstores line the path from the main train station to Düsseldorf's city center. NRW's state capital is a significant hub for the Japanese economy, and "Little Tokyo" has been Germany's only "Japantown" for half a century. Approximately 8,500 Japanese residents and over 200 Japanese companies shape the cityscape along Immermannstraße and Klosterstraße. The "Spotlight on Little Tokyo" tour leads here, promising fascinating impressions and culinary delights.

DÜSSELDORF'S NEW CENTER

Green and urban – this was Düsseldorf's vision for the future at the turn of the century. Indeed, an exciting urban transformation has since been achieved, as the city tour "Düsseldorf's New Center" demonstrates. The now car-free area between Königsallee and Hofgarten is notably shaped by the signatures of two star architects: The elegantly curved "Kö-Bogen I" by New Yorker Daniel Libeskind meets the urban planning vision of Düsseldorf's Christoph Ingenhoven. On the roof and sloped walls of his commercial and office complex "Kö-Bogen II," approximately 30,000 hornbeams form Europe's largest green facade.

WITH JAN WILLEM THROUGH DÜSSELDORF'S OLD TOWN

When Johann Wilhelm II became Elector Palatine, Arch-Steward of the Holy Roman Empire, and Duke of Jülich-Berg in 1679 at just 21 years old, Düsseldorf flourished. Until his death in 1716, the Wittelsbach ruler transformed his birthplace into one of Europe's cultural centers. Great artists, painters, musicians, artisans, and scholars were drawn to the residence. "Jan Wellem," as the people of Düsseldorf call the popular Elector, proved to be a far-sighted ruler. Masterful buildings and art from his era still benefit Düsseldorf today. How and where, this is revealed by the costumed tour "With Jan Wellem through Düsseldorf's Old Town".

For DSTNCMP²⁵ from June 3rd to 5th, 2025, over 280 participants from tourism, hospitality, science, agencies, technology, and platforms are expected once again.

On Wednesday and Thursday mornings, participants will meet for two two-hour workshops each within one of seven designated thematic tracks or for lectures at the netzvitamineAKADEMIE. Those who wish to delve particularly deeply into a specific question can register for one of the "deep dive sessions" in the afternoon instead of the experience program:

INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION, EXEMPLIFIED BY JAPAN

Pierre Littbarski is well-versed in the cultural and professional differences between both countries. The 1990 football world champion is married to a Japanese woman and deeply connected within the Japanese community. He will share fascinating insights with participants of the in-depth session "International Work, Thought, Life, and Cooperation" that can be adapted for the German-speaking tourism sector.

PURPOSEFUL AI APPLICATIONS AND HELPFUL PROMPTS

This session explores how and which AI tools can be effectively implemented in tourism. The focus is on practical benefits for tourist information centers and destinations, as well as on formulating helpful prompts for generating targeted AI suggestions.

GETTING ONE PERCENT BETTER EVERY DAY

The "1% method" allows for small, daily advancements to accumulate into long-term and sustainable optimization. In this in-depth session, participants can examine their own processes and collaboratively develop strategies for gradual improvement.

LEADERSHIP IS A LEARNABLE ART

Leadership is an art that anyone can learn and further develop. This in-depth session aims to demonstrate how. It delves into the various facets of successful leadership, including motivation, team management, and innovation development, and presents practical methods – because, contrary to popular belief, even Gen Z desires guidance.

WHAT DO WE DO WITH ALL THESE DATA HUBS?

For years, all kinds of information regarding POIs, tours, and facilities have been collected within the tourism sector. But which data is truly essential? And how can existing data be effectively utilized in practical solutions? What data-driven examples from other industries can be adapted? The objective of this in-depth session is to develop concepts for digital tourism management.

PRINCIPLES OF A NEW UNDERSTANDING OF TOURISM

How can various stakeholders in the tourism sector collaborate more effectively to ensure long-term success, especially amidst budget constraints and complex political landscapes? This in-depth session will discuss, define, and formulate the principles that will shape future tourism management and how these can be achieved and implemented. Catharina Riess will provide the initial impetus with insights into the successful strategies of Vienna Tourism's internationally acclaimed destination management.

Tickets are available at a reduced rate for tourism organizations, service providers, and academic representatives at a net price of 1,300 Euros. Tickets for agencies, OTAs, consultants, and system providers cost a net 1,980 Euros. The best part: All tickets can be transferred to different names on the day of arrival at no additional cost.

View the DSTNCMP²⁵ Program