Upcoming CDME Courses
The CDME program prepares senior executives, who want to advance their careers to blend theory with experience and application of knowledge to help industry leaders thrive in a constantly changing environment. The program focus is on vision, leadership, productivity and implementing business strategies.
PLEASE NOTE: An approved CDME Application is required prior to registering for courses. Please allow 10 business days for the application to be processed. Courses are only available to those accepted to and committed to completing the program.
ATTENDANCE POLICY: To receive CDME credit for a course, you MUST be in attendance for 100 PERCENT of the scheduled course time. Please ensure your travel arrangements are made to accommodate potential travel delays. Missing course time to make a flight is not permitted.
If you cannot attend the course in its full entirety for ANY reason, you will need to reschedule and take the course at a future date. Please contact [email protected] if any conflicts arise.
Courses and instructors are subject to change.
Core Courses
Each core course is two days in length from 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM each day.
Member rate: US$1,695 / Non-member: US$2,495
Elective Courses
Each elective course is 1.5 days in length from 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM and 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM.
Member rate: US$1095 / Non-member: US$1,495
2024 CDME Course Schedule
Summer CDME Courses
July 13-16, 2024
Tampa, FL
Core Courses
July 13-14, 2024
- Strategic Issues in Destination Management - SOLD OUT! WAITLIST OPEN
Instructors: Maura Gast, CDME, Executive Director, Irving Convention and Visitors Bureau
David Holder, CDME, Principal and CEO, Clarity of Place - Destination Leadership - SOLD OUT! WAITLIST OPEN
Instructors: Craig Davis, CDME, President and CEO, Visit Dallas
Kathleen Davis, CDME, Executive Director, Texas Association of Convention and Visitors Bureau - Destination Marketing & Sales - SOLD OUT! WAITLIST OPEN
Instructors: Cody Chomiak, CDME, Vice President of Marketing, Travel Manitoba
Tom Loftus, CDME, Vice President of Marketing, Richmond Region Tourism
Elective Courses
July 15-16, 2024
- Development of the Destination Experience - SOLD OUT! WAITLIST OPEN
Instructors: Maura Gast, CDME, Executive Director, Irving Convention and Visitors Bureau
David Holder, CDME, Principal and CEO, Clarity of Place - Destination Information and Research - LESS THAN 10 SEATS LEFT!
Instructors: Barry White, CDME, President and CEO, Chattanooga Area Convention and Visitors Bureau
Michael Rudowski, Vice President of Research and Insights, VisitDallas
If you would like to be added to the waitlist for a sold out course, please go ahead and register for the course (you will automatically be put on the waitlist) and then email [email protected].
Fall CDME Courses
October 19-22, 2024
Rio Grande, Puerto Rico
Core Courses
October 19-20, 2024
- Destination Advocacy and Community Relations
Instructors: Cassandra McAuley, CDME, Managing Director, MMGY NextFactor
John Groh, CDME, President and CEO, Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau - Destination Marketing & Sales
Instructors: Cody Chomiak, CDME, Vice President of Marketing, Travel Manitoba
Tom Loftus, CDME, Vice President of Marketing, Richmond Region Tourism
Elective Courses
October 21-22, 2024
- Destination Organization Financial Management
Instructors: Mike Zumbaugh, CDME, Chief Financial Officer, Visit Estes Park
Chris Kipper, CDME, Chief Financial Officer, Louisville Tourism - Human Resources and Culture Transformation
Instructors: Linda John, CDME, VP Travel & Hospitality Practice, Fired Up! Culture
Meg Winchester, CDME, Senior Advisor, Fired Up! Culture
Jennifer Johnson, Vice President of Operations, Monterey County Convention & Visitors Bureau
REGISTRATION WILL OPEN EARLY JULY 2024
Canada CDME Courses
December 1-2, 2024
Vancouver, BC
Core Courses
December 1-2, 2024
- Strategic Issues in Destination Management
Instructors: Maura Gast, CDME, Executive Director, Irving Convention and Visitors Bureau
David Holder, CDME, Principal and CEO, Clarity of Place - Destination Leadership
Instructors: Craig Davis, CDME, President and CEO, Visit Dallas
Kathleen Davis, CDME, Executive Director, Texas Association of Convention and Visitors Bureau
REGISTRATION WILL OPEN EARLY JULY 2024
Contact Us
Taylor Ruoff assists with the development and administration of Destination International’s education and certification programs. Taylor has a passion for advancing sustainable travel and tourism education to support and empower destination organizations and industry professionals across the globe. She has over five years of experience in project management, research, content development, and educational administration for prominent industry associations, destination organizations, non-profits, and consulting firms.