About Destinations International
We believe that destination organizations positively impact local communities as a dynamic place to visit, live and work. As such, Destinations International, the global association for destination professionals, elevates tourism by educating, equipping, empowering and connecting its members to better fulfill their missions and achieve positive results around the world.
Destinations International and Destinations International Foundation thrive...
Core Pillars
Community
Destinations International fosters a strong, global community of professionals and promotes the exchange of information, knowledge, and best practices. Our over 800 member organizations and strategic partners from across the globe connect to exchange knowledge, best practices, and network with each other to help their individual communities thrive.
Destination Tools
Destinations International offers a suite of products built on best practices, insights, and research. We work to raise the effectiveness of destination organizations; increase relevancy among the destination’s community; raise the level of professionalism through accreditation; and provide actionable best practices and strategies for the sustainable success of destinations.
Professional Development
We are the definitive resource for professional development within the destination marketing and management industry. We offer ongoing educational opportunities both in person and online and are committed to providing professional development and lifelong learning for our members.
Advocacy & Research
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. We use our collective voice to elevate and advance the mission, goals, and efforts of destination organizations. Destinations International is constantly expanding industry knowledge, introducing new ideas and developing forward-focused research and relevant data.
2024 Strategic Goals by Core Pillar
Community
- Deepen Member Engagement and Extend Reach
- Enhance Global Collaboration and Knowledge Exchange
Advocacy and Research
- Innovate and Expand Advocacy Resources
- Champion Global Standards and Collaboration
Destination Tools
- Develop and Enhance Industry Resources
Professional Development
- Develop Comprehensive Professional Development Programs
- Strengthen Community Engagement and Lifelong Learning
Reports & Business Plan
2023 Annual Report
2023 was a landmark year for DI, as we achieved record-breaking membership growth, welcoming 107 new destination member organizations, expanding our reach across 30 countries and territories, and growing our global community to over 720 destination members.
2024 Business Plan
This plan reinforces our role as the leading global resource for destination organizations. Centered around our core pillars—Community, Advocacy & Research, Destination Tools, and Professional Development—we aim to solidify our global influence through deepened member engagement and innovative resource development.
Destination Stewardship: Leave No Destination Behind
This roadmap is a high-level, visual representation of Destinations International’s journey over a long period. It lays the groundwork for more detailed planning, aligning various departments and stakeholders around a shared vision and objectives.
