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
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.
Architects of Destination Advocacy Podcast
A podcast for advocates in the tourism sector and the stories of tackling the biggest issues in the industry.
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.
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.
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
Destinations International recognizes and advocates the importance of cultivating a unified travel industry where everyone is welcome, where there is equitable access for all, and to help reshape existing power structures so that systemically marginalized voices and perspectives are heard and valued.
Save the date for October 10-11 for our first-ever Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Summit.
Historically Black Colleges and Universities Scholarship Initiative
Attracting underrepresented and ethnically diverse students who are seeking a degree in hospitality management or tourism management.
We firmly stand by our belief that all industries should be open to everyone for opportunities and growth and that it is critical for industry executive leaders to commit to a vision for change.
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.