We had so much to celebrate during Annual Convention! During the Recognition Celebration, 68 industry leaders earned their Certified Destination Management Executive (CDME) designation and three destination organizations received Destination Marketing Accreditation Program (DMAP) accreditation. Read the full list of new CDMEs and DMAP accredited organizations below: 🌟 CDME Recipients: https://lnkd.in/gc4UBbyD 🌟 DMAP Organizations: https://lnkd.in/gnH2wZ4j
Destinations International
Industry Associations
Washington, DC 17,516 followers
We're the world’s largest resource for destination organizations.
About us
Destinations International is the world’s largest resource for official destination organizations, convention and visitors bureaus (CVBs) and tourism boards. We strive to make our members and their destinations successful. As the world's largest and most reliable resource for destination organizations, we inform, connect, inspire and educate our members with the goal to drive destination economic impact, job creation, community sustainability and quality of life through travel. For more information, visit www.destinationsinternational.org.
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http://www.destinationsinternational.org
External link for Destinations International
- Industry
- Industry Associations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, DC
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1914
Locations
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Primary
2025 M Street NW
Suite 500
Washington, DC 20036, US
Employees at Destinations International
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Sophia Hyder Hock
Chief Inclusion Officer at Destinations International
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Justin Martsolf
Travel & Tourism / Destination Marketing / Partnerships
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Gretchen Hall
Chief Operating Officer at Destinations International
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Rori Ferensic
Senior Vice President, Professional Development, Destinations International
Updates
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🌎 We are so fortunate to have such an engaged and supportive community of global members and partners! Welcome to our newest members and partners: https://lnkd.in/eRaf7DU9
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Volunteers play a vital role in the tourism industry. Understanding successful strategies from global destinations can help your destination organization build sustainable volunteer cultures that enrich community engagement and event success, fostering positive change in tourism and beyond. Read more in The Volunteer Blueprint by Peyton Glover: https://lnkd.in/gEWg2f66
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In the rapidly evolving landscape of destination marketing, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has shifted from an emerging trend to a cornerstone of strategic decision-making and operational efficiency. Read more in the Guide to Developing Internal Destination AI Policy: https://lnkd.in/e4kAQx2N
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We have all heard the terrible news of the devastating fires in Jasper, Alberta - one of our member organizations. Our hearts go out to the residents of this beautiful community. The time for action is now and we urge you to make a donation to the Jasper Community Team Society if you are able to provide your support: https://lnkd.in/dfVxtvV
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This year, you will have the option to attend one of three hands-on workshops prior to Advocacy Summit! Join us for unique insights to make your advocacy efforts more persuasive and impactful. Learn more and register: https://lnkd.in/eYDKat63
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Trust in governments, media, and businesses continues to decline worldwide. Today’s destination organizations must understand the importance of transparency in building and maintaining public trust. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e9kP6z8X
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In case you missed it, registration is now open for 2024 Advocacy Summit, Business Operations Summit and Social Inclusion Summit! 🌴 Join us in Discover Puerto Rico for Advocacy Summit: https://bit.ly/3LfA8Nw 🌲 Join us in Visit Spokane for Business Operations Summit (https://bit.ly/3S2NrEZ) and Social Inclusion Summit (https://lnkd.in/euMHDWKx) You won't want to miss out on these educational and networking opportunities!
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