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Saturday, July 16
Schedule subject to change.
CDME Concurrent Core Courses
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM ET
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- Destination Marketing and Sales
- Cody Chomiak, CDME, Vice President of Marketing, Travel Manitoba
- Steve Paganelli, CDME, Head of Destination Marketing, Americas, Tripadvisor
- Destination Leadership
- Craig Davis, CDME, President & CEO, VisitDallas
- Kathleen Frankford, CDME, Executive Director, Texas Association of Convention & Visitors Bureaus
Sunday, July 17
Schedule subject to change.
CDME Concurrent Core Courses
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM ET
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- Destination Marketing and Sales
- Cody Chomiak, CDME, Vice President of Marketing, Travel Manitoba
- Steve Paganelli, CDME, Head of Destination Marketing, Americas, Tripadvisor
- Destination Leadership
- Craig Davis, CDME, President & CEO, VisitDallas
- Kathleen Frankford, CDME, Executive Director, Texas Association of Convention & Visitors Bureaus
Monday, July 18
Schedule subject to change.
CDME Concurrent Elective Courses
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM ET
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- Destination Economic Development
- Brett Oetting, CDME, President & CEO, Visit Corpus Christi
- Katherine Saunders, SVP, Development Counsellors International
- Course TBD
Executive Committee Meetings
Afternoon
Tuesday, July 19
Schedule subject to change.
Joint Board Meetings
CDME Concurrent Elective Courses
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM ET
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- Destination Economic Development
- Brett Oetting, CDME, President & CEO, Visit Corpus Christi
- Katherine Saunders, SVP, Development Counsellors International
- Course TBD
Pre-Convention Workshops (Ticketed Event)
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM ET
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Join us for a pre-convention workshop to dive deeper on issues critical to today's destination organizations. Pre-convention workshops can be added on to Annual Convention during the registration process.
- Civitas Funding Forum
US$199 member rate | US$299 non-member rate - Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Workshop
US$199 member rate | US$299 non-member rate - Expedia Group Media Solutions Insights Summit: How to Get the GOAT
After canceled trips and postponed celebrations, travelers are ready to make up for the lost time. In fact, a 2021 Expedia study revealed that more than two-thirds of Americans (68%) are planning to go big on their next trip. As travelers are preparing for the Greatest Of All Trips (G.O.A.T.), this session is designed to help destinations of all sizes turn insights into action and showcase new creative ways to inspire and engage these highly motivated travelers. Through the exploration of case studies that focus on cooperative campaigns and creative partnerships, destination marketers will discover how leveraging Expedia Groupâs first-party data, custom research, and media solutions will drive results. Attendees will walk away with new strategies for winning business, helping their destination get the G.O.A.T.
Complimentary for Annual Convention attendees
Recognition Celebration
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM ET
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Join us for a celebration of industry accomplishments prior to the Annual Convention opening reception. We will recognize individuals and organizations that are being honored for CDME credentials, DMAP accreditation, Hall of Fame, Destination Organization Leadership Awards, and 30 Under 30.
Opening Reception
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ET
Wednesday, July 20
Schedule subject to change.
Networking Breakfast
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM ET
Opening Keynote
9:15 AM - 10:30 AM ET
Breakout Sessions
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM ET
Breakout Sessions
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM ET
Networking Lunch
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM ET
Breakout Sessions
1:45 PM - 2:30 PM ET
Networking Break
2:30 PM - 3:45 PM ET
Keynote Session
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM ET
Thursday, July 21
Schedule subject to change.
Networking Breakfast
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM ET
Breakout Sessions
9:45 AM - 10:30 AM ET
Networking Break
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM ET
Breakout Sessions
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM ET
Networking Lunch
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM ET
Breakout Sessions
12:45 PM - 1:30 PM ET
Networking Break
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM ET
Breakout Sessions
2:15 PM - 3:00 PM ET
Networking Break
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM ET
Closing Keynote
3:45 PM - 5:00 PM ET
Spirit of Hospitality VIP Reception (Ticketed Event)
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM ET
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Supporting the Destinations International Foundation, start the closing night of Annual Convention with a VIP Reception. Early access includes live entertainment, exclusive networking opportunities with industry leaders and the Spirit of Hospitality awardee. Come hungry and thirsty for the VIP Blue Moon Beer Tasting Experience, with the Blue Moon Beer Master. VIP ticket includes admission to the Spirit of Hospitality celebration directly following the VIP Reception.
Spirit of Hospitality (Ticketed Event)
8:00 PM - 11:00 PM ET
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End your Annual Convention experience with a purpose. Join industry peers for entertainment and live music from the Destinations International House Band, beverages, light bites and networking. Show off your lawn game skills with a variety of competitive and classic games spread out throughout the venue. All proceeds to help raise critical funds for the Destinations International Foundation which supports empowering destinations globally to excel through innovation and resource incubation. Trust us, you donât want to miss this event!
Friday, July 22
Schedule subject to change.
Committee Meetings (Invitation Only)
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM ET
Visitor Services Shirtsleeves
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM ET
Membership Shirtsleeves
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM ET
Finance, Operations & Technology Shirtsleeves
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM ET
REGISTER NOW
Registration for the in-person event includes complimentary access to selected session recordings.
CVB MEMBERS
US$995
INDUSTRY PARTNERS
US$1,295
BUSINESS MEMBERS
US$1,595
NON-MEMBER CVBS
US$1,095
PRE-ORDER RECORDINGS
Selected session recordings will be available for those unable to attend the in-person event. Recordings will be released 7-10 business days after the conclusion of the convention. Please note: not all breakout rooms will be recorded. The list of sessions that will be recorded will be released soon.
MEMBER RATE
US$199
NON-MEMBER RATE
US$299