CONNECTING YOU WITH INDUSTRY PEERS
"Destinations International is a really critical component for our business. Attending the educational events allows us to connect with clients and prospective clients and helps us understand what the pressing issues are for our industry."
See what Matt Clement, VP of Marketing at Arrivalist, has to say about his membership with Destinations International.
COMMUNITY
Join your Peers on the Member Forum
Log on and connect with fellow Destinations International members around the world.
- Technology: Conference Meeting Software
- General: Board Retreat Facilitator
- Admin: Financial Policies – Specific to Grant Funding
Post your Job on the Career Center
If you have a position you are looking to fill, make sure to check out the Career Center. Destinations International members are offered special member pricing for job postings.
ADVOCACY
Register for the 2019 Advocacy Summit
November 12-14, 2019: Madison, WI, USA
Join us for the 2019 Advocacy Summit, as we bring together advocacy experts and destination organization professionals to exchange ideas on the latest trends and threats to our industry
RESEARCH
Download the 2019 DestinationNEXT Futures Study
The DestinationNEXT Futures Study identifies the trends and opportunities that will shape the future of our industry. Download your complimentary copy today.
Webinar: Destinations International's 2019 DestinationNEXT Futures Study
Join Kathleen Frankford, VP of Marketing for MMGY NextFactor, for an in-depth look at the study and insights to bring to your destination.
EDUCATION
Register for the Visitor Services Summit
September 29-October 1, 2019: Kansas City, MO
The Visitor Services Summit is designed for professionals vested in the planning, development and management of visitor experiences within their destinations.
Register for the Finance, Operations and Technology Summit
October 6-9, 2019: Colorado Springs, CO
Dedicated concurrent session tracks allow finance, operations and technology professionals to break out with peers for deeper learning.
October 8-11, 2019: Banff, Alberta, Canada
Recognized by the Destination Management industry as its highest educational achievement, Certified Destination Management Executive (CDME) is an executive-level program for experienced destination organization professionals seeking advanced professional development.
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.
DESTINATION TOOLS
September 12, 2019, 2:00 PM ET
Destinations International, International Association of Venue Managers and Tourism Economics have partnered to produce the Local & Public Events Module for the Event Impact Calculator (EIC), providing destinations with the tools they need to assess all types of events occurring at a stand-alone facility.
Join us for a preview of the latest tool for calculating the economic impact of events in your destination. Introducing the new EIC Local & Public Events Module.