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

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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
     

REGISTER FOR FALL COURSES

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

REGISTER FOR CANADA COURSES

2025 CDME Courses - Preliminary Schedule

PLEASE NOTE: COURSE & INSTRUCTOR DETAILS TO BE PROVIDED IN OCTOBER 2024. 1-2 ADDITIONAL CDME EVENTS ARE ANTICIPATED TO BE ADDED TO THE CALENDAR.

Winter CDME Courses
February 1-4, 2025
Austin, TX

REGISTRATION FOR WINTER CDME 2025 WILL OPEN ON THURSDAY NOVEMBER 7TH

Summer CDME Courses
July 12-15, 2025
Chicago, IL

Fall CDME Courses
October 18-21, 2025
Sacramento, CA

Contact Us

Taylor Ruoff Snider

Senior Manager, Professional Development
Destinations International

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.

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