
Certified Destination Management Executive (CDME) Credential
The CDME program prepares senior executives, who want to advance their care...
Destinations International recognizes CDME certificants as those profession...
The Certified Destination Management Executive (CDME) is the tourism industry’s highest individual educational achievement.
The program prepares senior executives to thrive in a constantly changing environment. The program focuses on vision, leadership, productivity and implementing business strategies. Start or continue your professional journey, advance your career, and enhance your industry knowledge, skills and professional credibility.
Who should enroll in the CDME program?
The suitable applicant is an experienced professional who has developed a broad knowledge base mirroring Destinations International’s professional tracks and destination organization industry standards. After completing the program, destination organization leaders should be able to approach challenges from a multi-disciplinary perspective.
We recommend, though do not require, that an applicant be currently employed by a destination organization with at least three years of industry-related experience.
Why Do I Attend CDME?
"CDME is a great way to immerse oneself in the overall value of a DMO and the important work we do. The peer learning and shared experience with colleagues is priceless. The best part of all is learning skills that can immediately be brought back to my organization to help us be more successful."
BETH OLSEN
Director of Sales
Visit Santa Barbara