Hybrid Event | Baltimore, MD, USA
The past two years have been filled with extraordinary challenges, brought on by a global pandemic. But through a series of additional challenges - budget cuts, global elections, social unrest and injustices and natural disasters - the world of destination organizations has completely changed. Destination leaders must look for solutions for a post-pandemic recovery by rolling up their sleeves and coming together with stakeholders to cultivate an innovative approach to and solutions that will advance the good work they do on behalf of the communities they serve.
Now is the time to EMBRACE the tremendous disruption we’ve all experienced to get to the other side stronger and smarter. This one-of-a-kind hybrid experience is about you and the tools and resources you need to make the hard work happen. You’ll leave the 2021 Annual Convention feeling inspired, renewed, energized and ready to move past these disruptions and innovate like never before.
Destinations International's Annual Convention provides:
- An opportunity to connect peers and thought leaders from inside and outside the industry.
- An integrated approach to learning regardless of your budget size or discipline focus.
- Relationship-based exchanges among industry providers and destination organizations.
- Diversity of thought by assembling the best minds in local insight and global expertise.
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WHAT IS A HYBRID EVENT?
A hybrid event combines both in-person and virtual components, allowing attendees to join in their preferred format. This year's Annual Convention hybrid event will feature a limited live in-person audience in Baltimore as well as an online audience on our virtual event platform.
Pre-Convention Events
Course Details »
Convention Overview: July 13
Convention Overview: July 14
Convention Overview: July 15
| In-Person | Virtual | |
| CVB | US$895 | US$445 |
| Small CVB budget under $2M* |
US$795 | US$445 |
| Industry Partner | US$1,295 | US$445 |
| Business Member | US$1,595 | US$445 |
*CVBs with a budget of less than $2 million can use discount code 21ACSMALLCVB to get the small destination discount.
Baltimore is writing a new chapter in its history, fueled by a diverse population of cultural arbiters, skilled tastemakers and social entrepreneurs. Today's Baltimore is a place where good ideas and ambition are the currency that matter most. Join us to experience this unique destination with your industry peers and colleagues this July.
PAST KEYNOTES
Wes Moore
Best-selling author, entrepreneur, television producer, retired US Army Officer and Baltimore native. He also served as the CEO of the Robin Hood Foundation, one of the largest anti-poverty forces in the nation.
Kevin's unconventional path to business and personal success has taught him that winning in business and in life requires anything but conventional thinking. Kevin is on a mission to help people and organizations embrace a simple philosophy that separates world-class organizations and high-performance people from everybody else. He is passionate about helping people expand their vision, develop their potential and grow their results.
Global All-Stars
Facilitated by Miles Partnership, this session will provide insights, ideas and inspiration from around the world!
