This partnership level requires significant involvement and commitment to the Association.

• Each partnership package is customized to meet the objectives of the Partner and Destinations International. 
• There are no restrictions on the number of companies allowed from any one business category.

Benefits

Receive professional membership status for ten (10) staff for the period of this partnership:

Thought Leadership

• Access to member-only resources including searchable Membership Directory, etc.
• Opportunity to contribute custom content to Destinations International’s curated knowledge base featured on the landing page of www.destinationsinternational.org on a mutually agreed upon schedule. Content should be consistent with Destinations International’s professional resource needs and partner’s area of expertise. 
• One (1) permanent seat on the Partner Advisory Council for the duration of the partnership.
• Exclusive opportunity to acquire Destinations International’s PDM certification, Certified Destination Marketing Executive certification (CDME) or Fellow Certified Destination Marketing Executive certification (FCDME).
• Exploration in the co-development of white papers, research projects and blog content.

Exposure

• Support and recognition as one of Destinations International’s strategic partners.
• Inclusion in one (1) press release distributed through industry channels announcing the Partnership at the commencement of the commitment period.
• Recognition as Destinations International’s highest level partner on the website homepage.
• Integrated multi-channel visibility with recognition throughout print and digital assets – including Destinations International website, digital distribution channels and social media.
• Logo, listing and link as a Destinations International’s partner on destinationsinternational.org.
• Inclusion in Destinations International Annual Report recognized at the Strategic level of partnership.
• Recognition as a year-round partner at Annual Convention through digital and print assets pre, during and post-convention through multiple channels such as website, mobile app, attendee communications, onsite signage, etc.

Access

• Participation at key networking events including Destinations International’s Annual Convention and the Destinations International Foundation Spirit of Hospitality Celebration (*see below for full benefits).
• Elite access to engage with destination marketing professionals.
• All access research pass for two (2) designated staff which includes Destinations International research reports (some restrictions apply).
• Complimentary membership mailing list (directory) in Excel format, upon request up to two (2) times per year.
• Access to Destinations International’s on-demand searchable membership directory.
• Receive Association updates and e-newsletters.

Custom Benefits

Destinations International will work with a partner to activate unique opportunities based on a partner’s specific goals to achieve greater access, exposure and thought leadership. 

Event Participation and Recognition

• Special recognition at Destinations International Foundation Spirit of Hospitality Celebration:
  • Four (4) tickets
  • Reserved priority seating
• Annual Convention Participation:
  • One (1) exhibit booth in prime partner section of Business Exchange
  • Four (4) full convention badges
  • Publicity and promotion – listing as year-round Partner in all Destinations International Annual Convention promotional materials 
  • Co-branded general and partner acknowledgement throughout Annual Convention, attended by 1500+ delegates