NETWORK WITH PEERS AND LEARN FROM THOUGHT LEADERS INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE INDUSTRY AT THE 2018 ANNUAL CONVENTION
With over 50 educational sessions, health and wellness events, unforgettable receptions and networking, the 2018 Annual Convention is the premier event for destination marketing and management professionals. Join us July 10-13 in Anaheim, CA.
Community
Member Benefit Highlight: Sharing Knowledge and Gaining Power
One of the biggest benefits of membership in your industry trade association is the power of fostering dialogue within a larger community. Through your organization's membership, you have access to numerous resources and benefits.
- Industry news through member updates, CEO Updates, News Brief, Meetings and Convention Industry Insights, blog posts and Career Center
- Online Member Forum
- Access to the searchable Membership Directory
- Access to the Online Buyers Guide to research potential products or service providers
- Committee and Advisory Board opportunities to help shape the direction of your industry organization
- Access to over 185,000 meeting histories through the MINT+ database
Nominations Open Through May 18 for Hall of Fame and Destination Organization Leadership Award
Any member organization or partner is eligible to nominate and can submit for consideration. Nomination forms for both awards must be submitted by 5 p.m. EDT on Friday, May 18, 2018 to Chelsea Welter at [email protected].
The Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who have changed the future of destination marketing for the better, made significant contributions to the advancement of the industry and shaped travel marketing. You may download the nomination form here.
Destination Organization Leadership Award
This annual award is amongst the Association's most prestigious honors, recognizing those outstanding individuals who, through their exceptional work and achievements, have made a significant contribution to the destination marketing industry and a profound difference in the communities they serve. You may download the form here.
Advocacy
Blog Post: Destination Management Needs to Become Your Day Job
For years, our industry has talked at length about the need for destination organizations to shift their mandate from destination marketing to destination marketing and management. This is no simple task and requires the development of plans focused not only on strategy, but also on structure.
Blog Post: Stop Defending Your Budget and Go on Offense
John Lambeth with Civitas tells destination organizations to stop defending their budgets and go on the offense.
Education
C-Suite Session: CVBs Engaged!
August 17-19, 2018
Join us for a C-suite education program that you need to succeed for 2018. This is a board governance focused series co-presented by Destinations International and ASAE.
Visitor Services Summit
September 23-25, 2018
The Visitor Services Summit offers professionals vested in the planning, development, and management of visitor experiences within their destinations an opportunity to exchange ideas and solutions, learn new practices, opportunities, and resources and network.
Research
2018 Compensation and Benefits Collection
The Destinations International Foundation is gathering data for the 2018 Compensation and Benefits Collection to better understand current organization compensation and benefits practices by destination organizations by size, geography, department and position. You are invited to enter data, now through June 30, from your most recently completed financial year.
Destination Tools
The globally recognized Destination Marketing Accreditation Program (DMAP) serves as a visible industry distinction that defines quality and performance standards in destination marketing and management. Learn more and submit an application today!