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
Fall CDME Courses
October 19-22, 2024
Rio Grande, Puerto Rico
Core Courses
October 19-20, 2024
- Destination Advocacy and Community Relations - SOLD OUT!
Instructors: Cassandra McAuley, CDME, Managing Director, MMGY NextFactor
John Groh, CDME, President and CEO, Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau - Destination Marketing & Sales - TWO SEATS LEFT!
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, CDME, Vice President of People and Culture, Visit Dallas
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
Victoria Clarke, CDME, CEO, Visit Mississauga
2025 CDME Courses - Preliminary Schedule
PLEASE NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSE & INSTRUCTOR DETAILS TO BE PROVIDED AS FINALIZED. 1-2 ADDITIONAL CDME EVENTS ARE ANTICIPATED TO BE ADDED TO THE CALENDAR FOR 2025.
Winter CDME Courses
February 1-4, 2025
Austin, TX
Core Courses
February 1-2, 2025
- 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
February 3-4, 2025
- Destination Information and Research
Instructors: Barry White, CDME, President & CEO, Chattanooge Tourism Co.
Michael Rudowski, Vice President of Research & Insights, VisitDallas - Destination Organization Financial Management
Instructors: Mike Zumbaugh, CDME, Chief Financial Officer & Interim CEO, Visit Estes Park
Chris Kipper, CDME, Chief Financial Officer, Louisville Tourism
REGISTRATION FOR WINTER CDME 2025 WILL OPEN ON THURSDAY NOVEMBER 7TH
Summer CDME Courses
July 12-15, 2025
Chicago, IL
Core Courses
July 12-13, 2025
- Strategic Issues in Destination Management
- Destination Advocacy & Community Relations
- Destination Leadership
Elective Courses
July 14-15, 2025
- Destination Economic Development
- Development of the Destination Experience
REGISTRATION FOR SUMMER CDME 2025 WILL OPEN IN LATE Q1 2025
Fall CDME Courses
October 18-21, 2025
Sacramento, CA
REGISTRATION FOR FALL CDME 2025 WILL OPEN IN LATE Q2 2025
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.