in America who understand how to communicate in 140 characters or less. Released in 2016 as a part of DCI's quarterly Q Report series. Best Locations for FDI- DCI's surveyed tax advisors who frequently consult with clients on international location decisions. With the data, the firm then gauged current and changing trends in foreign direct investment (FDI). Released in 2016 as a part of DCI's quarterly Q Report series Winning Strategies in Economic Development- Released every three years since 1996 (most recently in 2020), the report analyzes what influences North American meeting planners and best practices for influencing their global site selection decisions. It includes the most effective marketing techniques in economic development and executive perceptions of the best business climates in the United States and the world. A View from the Lower 48- Analyzed survey results reveal perceptions of U.S. executives and site selectors of Canada's business climate. The findings revealed that when compared to Canada, the United States is rated more favorably on numerous factors that are important to site location decisions. Released in December 2013. Better Together: How Tourism and Economic Development Organizations Can Collaborate to Attract Visitors, Business and Talent: This 2019 study summarized responses from an online survey of 69 economic development organizations and 80 destination marketing organizations on the perceived challenges and opportunities with working with their EDO/DMO counterparts. Tourism Research Winning Strategies in Destination Marketing- This report examines at the decision making processes of the meeting industry's "customers," the study reveals and examines best practices in marketing places. Released in October 2015. A View from Digital Influencers in the Era of COVID-19: While many influencers lost work during the pandemic, others looked at ways to adapt to the new reality. DCI conducted a survey of digital travel influencers to find out how their work was affected. This 2020 report is a concise summary of these findings that helped guide the path to working with influencers during recovery efforts. Capturing the Canadian Consumer: Begun in 2018, this study dove into the travel preferences and behaviors of affluent Canadian travelers, a segment with historically limited research. It also delineates some differences between predominantly French-speaking and English-speaking consumers. A DMO Deep Dive into Social Media: Budgets, Challenges and Staffing- From awareness generation to on the ground communication, destination marketing organizations (DMOs) are rapidly deploying social media campaigns. This research reveals how destinations structure and deploy their