Membership Update: November 8, 2017

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Have You Logged into the New Member Forum?

The Member Forum is now live - join in on conversations with your peers. Simply visit forum.destinationsinternational.org and log in with your current Destinations International user account and get started! Log in Now > 

COMMUNITY

Save the Date for U.S. Travel Association's Destination Capitol Hill 

March 21-22, 2018, Washington, D.C.

Join industry colleagues from around the country on Capitol Hill for the travel industry's premier legislative fly-in. Destinations International is a proud sponsor of this event that brings travel leaders from across the country to Washington, D.C. to educate policymakers about the power of travel. The program combines a legislative day on Capitol Hill with advocacy training, guest speakers and peer-to-peer networking. Learn More >

Download the Newly Released CVB Attendance Promotion Practices Handbook 

If your CVB or destination organization is vested in fueling the success of meetings and events, download this newly released complimentary handbook! Download Now > 

ADVOCACY

Download the Digital Segmentation of Travel Ban Advocates Analysis

In July, the Destinations International Foundation released the Weaponization of Travel Study, which explores whether travel boycotts and bans work to effect political change. The Foundation recently released the Digital Segmentation of Travel Ban Advocates Analysis to better understand the key audience segments who discuss travel bans online. Download the Analysis > 

EDUCATION

Registration is Still Open for CEO Session: Media Training Master Class

December 4, 2017, Savannah, GA

It's not too late to sign up to enhance your communications skills! This one-day intensive media training will teach destination leaders to handle tough media situations and deliver messages effectively. Register Now >

Register for the Convention Sales and Marketing Summit 

December 13, 2017, Chicago, IL

Join fellow destination professionals to share ideas and solutions and explore what's on the horizon in destination sales. This year's event includes a Convention Services extension. Read More > 

RESEARCH

Download the Complimentary DestinationNEXT Futures Study 

Learn the trends and opportunities that will shape the future of destination marketing and management. Download the Study > 

DESTINATION TOOLS

Blog: Why Forward-Thinking Destinations Go Through DMAP

Jack Wert FCDME, Executive Director of the Naples, Macro Island, Everglades Convention & Visitors Bureau shares his thoughts on why your destination organization should complete the Destination Marketing Accreditation Program (DMAP). Read More >