Biweekly Member Newsletter: October 16, 2019

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TAKE ADVANTAGE OF PROFESSIONAL GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES

"One of the core value propositions that Destinations International has is that whole professional growth."

See what Chris Thompson, President and CEO of Brand USA, has to say about his membership with Destinations International.


COMMUNITY 

Early Bird Registration for Destination Showcase Extended Through October 31

Join us on February 5, 2020, for Destination Showcase in Washington, D.C. Our joint venture with PCMA will elevate the value of this event and will further Destinations International’s work in communicating the extensive services that CVBs provide to meeting planners throughout their event planning process. 

Webinar: Boards that Make a Difference

Thursday, October 17, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT

Too often, today's Boards find themselves ill-prepared to provide the value-add that destination organizations need and deserve. In this webinar, you'll learn how the boards of industry leaders have evolved to be significant assets for the destination.

Join your Peers on the Member Forum

Log on and connect with fellow Destinations International members around the world.


ADVOCACY 

Register for the 2019 Advocacy Summit

November 12-14, 2019: Madison, WI, USA

Learn about upcoming trends and threats based on the newest research from industry experts. Book your room before the hotel block closes on October 18. 


RESEARCH 

Webinar: Learn More about the Destination Organization Performance Report

October 29, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT

Check out the updated Destination Organization Performance Reporting platform (formerly the Organization and Financial Profile Study) to better understand current organization funding, expenditures, trends and performances of destination organizations. 


EDUCATION 

Register for the Membership Summit

October 21-23, 2019: St. Petersburg/Clearwater, FL

This community of partners, inclusive of both membership and partnership roles, targets discussions about changing trends in the destination marketplace, redefining membership and partnership responsibilities to maximize impact, recalibrating the sponsorship value proposition and more.

Register for the Convention Sales and Services Leadership Forum

December 16, 2019: Chicago, IL

Gain perspective to inform your convention and meetings strategies for 2020 and beyond, understand key industry indicators and trends and hear about the economic indicators to pay attention to. 

Save the Date for CDME Courses in Washington, D.C.

February 1-4, 2020

The CDME program prepares senior executives to thrive in a constantly changing environment. Registration for these courses will open soon.


DESTINATION TOOLS 

Webinar: A look into the Local and Public Events (LPE) Module

Wednesday, October 30, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM EDT

Learn about the newest module available for the Event Impact Calculator and how it can benefit your organization.