Destinations
International
We are the world's largest and most reliable resource for destination organizations.
DI educates, equips, and empowers our members to grow the success of their destinations and to excel professionally. Membership grants access to a wealth of important industry resources, access to educational opportunities and exclusive benefits.
Membership in Destinations International is like an access ticket to peers around the world, to research and to a lot of educational content. That network and the ability to reach out at any time is really probably one of the most valuable assets.
Cheryl Kilday
President & CEO
Destination North Myrtle Beach
2025 Content Themes
Destinations International identified five content themes in 2025. These content themes highlight the key areas destination organizations must prioritize to address industry trends, navigate destination-specific challenges, and drive success.
Community Alignment & Engagement
Success Measurements
Technology & Digital Marketing
Destination Stewardship
Destination Development
Advocacy Resources
Destinations International is the collective voice of destination organizations, empowering destinations on issues big and small. We strive to be champions for our members and recognize the importance of keeping our members abreast of the challenges and opportunities presenting themselves in the marketplace. DI educates, equips, and empowers its members to advocate on behalf of their destination organizations and their destination communities.
Become a community asset focused on your residents as your primary customers.
Words matter in politics, and they need to be chosen carefully to carry an emotional connection to people's values and the values of our industry.
Destination Promotion: A Catalyst for Community Vitality
Discover a suite of resources to help you showcase the power of destination promotion in your community.
Professional Development
Destinations International is the definitive resource for professional development and destination management.
Certificates & Certification
Explore our programs to develop your destination professional skills, whether you're just getting started or a seasoned executive.
Professional in Destination Management
Certified Destination Management Executive
Online Learning Center
Members have complimentary access to live and recorded webinars, 24/7 from the comfort of your home or office.
Mentorship Program
Join the Online Community to connect with professionals and support each other on your professional journey.
Upcoming Events
Learn and network with peers from across the destination organization industry.
Social Impact
Social impact in the tourism industry is the measurable and long-lasting contribution destinations make to their communities, economies and environments through responsible and welcoming tourism strategies.
By demonstrating impact through outcomes, social impact ensures that travel is not only an economic driver but also a force for positive change that benefits people and places beyond the visitor experience.
Destination Tools
Built on best practices, insights, and research, our destination tools and products work to provide best practices and strategies to increase relevancy and raise the level of professionalism for the success of destination organizations.