Destinations International Foundation Announces Applications Open for the 2020 30 Under 30 Program

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Washington, D.C. (January 15, 2020) – The Destinations International Foundation today announced a call for applications for the organization’s 2020 30 Under 30 Program.

Now in its 10th year, the Destinations International Foundation’s 30 Under 30 program is supported by founding program partner SearchWide Global and sponsored by MMGY Global and Northstar Meetings Group. The 30 individuals, 30 years of age and under, will first convene at Destinations International’s 2020 Annual Convention July 13-15, 2020 in Chicago, IL and will have the opportunity to engage in professional development and networking opportunities throughout 2020 and beyond.

“The 30 Under 30 program remains critical to our industry’s future,” said Don Welsh, president and CEO of Destinations International. “The future of destination organizations worldwide remains dependent on today’s young professionals. The Destinations International Foundation continually invests in the leaders of tomorrow through professional development opportunities. We look forward to connecting with and celebrating the 30 future leaders at this year’s Annual Convention, throughout 2020 and their careers.”

“The Destinations International Foundation believes that destination organizations are essential to the success of communities worldwide,” said John Groh, president/CEO of the Rockford Area CVB and chair of the Destinations International Foundation. “The foundation is committed to investing in talent development by funding and operating critical programs, such as the 30 Under 30 Program, for the future success of our industry.”

To be considered for the 30 Under 30 program, nominees must submit an application with CEO approval by February 21, 2020. For more information and to apply, click here.

Program Benefits include:

  • Complimentary registration and three nights' hotel accommodations during Destinations International's 2020 Annual Convention.
  • Recognition throughout the 2020 Annual Convention in Chicago, IL on July 13-15, 2020.
  • Year-round professional development focus, including regular interactive webinars and an online community to share ideas.
  • Opportunity to apply to attend the Association of Australian Convention Bureaux's Annual Conference

Requirements/Criteria:

  • Candidates must be under 30 years of age at the time of the submission deadline.
  • Must presently work for a destination organization, convention and visitors bureau (CVB) or tourism board that is a member or Global Affiliate of Destinations International at the time of the submission deadline.
  • Must be an employee of the organization for at least 1.5 years consecutively (part-time employment and internships included) at the time of the submission deadline.
  • Nominees must submit applications, with approval and sign off from the CEO/Executive Director of the destination organization.
  • Submissions must include written application, short essay and video addressing questions asked within the application.
  • Video submission must be self-produced using a candidate’s own devices. Candidates are encouraged to be creative and make their video submission fun and entertaining. Videos produced by an outside marketing agency will not be accepted.
  • Only one individual from an organization will be chosen if multiple applicants from the same destination organization are nominated.

Applications and more information for the 30 Under 30 Program can be found at destinationsinternational.org/general-information/30-under-30.

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About Destinations International:
Destinations International is the world’s largest resource for official destination organizations, convention and visitors bureaus (CVBs) and tourism boards. Destinations International is about serving destination marketing professionals first and foremost. Together with more than 4,700 members and partners from nearly 600 destinations in approximately 15 countries, Destinations International represents a powerful forward-thinking, collaborative association; exchanging bold ideas, connecting innovative people and elevating tourism to its highest potential. For more information, visit www.destinationsinternational.org. 

About the Destinations International Foundation:

The Destinations International Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering destination marketers globally by providing education, research, advocacy and leadership development. The Foundation is classified as a charitable organization, under Section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service Code and all donations to the Foundation are tax-deductible. For more information visit www.destinationsinternational.org.