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Washington, D.C., USA (July 11, 2022) – Destinations International, the world’s largest resource for official destination organizations and convention and visitors bureaus (CVBs), and the George Washington University School of Business today announced an initiative that will provide up to a twenty-five percent tuition scholarship to Destinations International members who are accepted into GW’s Master of Science in Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management (MS THEM).
“By partnering with the George Washington University School of Business, Destinations International is able to provide cutting-edge professional development opportunities for our members,” said Don Welsh, president and CEO of Destinations International. “This partnership demonstrates our commitment to empowering destination organization professionals with the skills and knowledge that are critical for advancing their communities.”
“As a reflection of our strong support and commitment to the education of an impactful global industry, the GWSB Master of Science in Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management will further enable the future leaders of the tourism, hospitality, and event management sectors to upskill their professional knowledge and skills, said Anuj Mehrotra, Ph.D., dean of the George Washington University School of Business. “This partnership is an opportunity for the members of Destinations International to participate in professional development at our globally focused business school located in the heart of Washington, D.C.”
For more information on the scholarship, please visit www.destinationsinternational.org.
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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 George Washington University School of Business:
For more than fifty years, the GW School of Business has cultivated ethical, inclusive and entrepreneurial leaders that make a positive impact on the environment, society and governance locally and globally through market-responsive lifelong learning programs, innovative research, and outreach to the business and policy community. The GW School of Business is home to the Master of Science in Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management (MS THEM) and the Institute of International Tourism Studies (IITS) since 1987. Graduates of the MS THEM program are part of the 65,000+ GW Business alumni member community around the world.