DSTNCMP²⁶ TOPICS HAVE BEEN FINALIZED

The 16th DestinationCamppromises once again to be an industry event of exceptional quality: From May 5–7, 2026, experts from the fields of tourism, academia, agencies, and OTAs in the DACH regions and Italy, as well as consultants and system providers, will gather in Brixen, South Tyrol, to discuss current strategies in German-speaking tourism. Following the evaluation of the industry-wide online survey , the topics have now been finalized.

About 250 participants are once again expected to attendthe DSTNCMP²⁶ in South Tyrol’s Eisack Valley. A varied supporting program has been organized in one of South Tyrol’s oldest cities, home to the UNESCO World Heritage Site Neustift Abbey. Within the abbey’s nearly 900-year-old walls and the adjacent modern educational center, 28 workshop sessions and 4 AKADEMIE lectures will address pressing industry issues and professional development.

The participants plan to explore seven thematic areas. The topics range from “Female Leadership” to “Transformation & Adaptation Strategies.” They will discuss how to “use digital data in a targeted manner” or “make destinations sustainable, ” as well as how to “shape living spaces through co-creation” and how to succeed in “communication & personalization” under current conditions.

The detailed topics of the sessions and workshops, as well as their moderators, can be found here

Topics for 2026

Participants inthe DSTNCMP²⁶ , taking place May 5–7, 2026, in Brixen, will gain unique insights into Europe’s leading companies.

Halfway between Brenner and Bolzano, the “Tourism Industry Think Tank” thus becomes a space for experimentation and learning: The optional three-hour in-depth sessions held in the afternoons always focus on the question , “What can tourism professionals learn from other businesses, and how?”

In addition, there are experiential offerings such as “Wine and Indulgence,” a tour of the Brenner Base Tunnel construction site, a city tour titled “Architecture as an Economic Factor,” and—for discerning participants or those who want to pamper their guests even more—four highly acclaimed wellness and spa hotels offer insights into their strategies for excellence.

This year’s 16th DestinationCampthus continues the time-tested combination of intensive thematic workshops, inspiring evening programs, and optional in-depth sessions, as well as the opportunity to explore the region and its unique characteristics. A special highlight in South Tyrol—and for some participants, a reason to extend theirDSTNCMP²⁶ visit: From April 29 to May 16, 2026, light artists will transform the "Brixen Water Light Festival" will transform water features, fountains, and historic buildings in the old town into an open-air gallery centered on the theme “Water is Life—Light is Art.” And: theDSTNCMP²⁶ ticket serves as your admission pass.

You can find more information about the DSTNCMP²⁶ topics, the program, and the activities available here:

About the 2026 Program