
Destination Marketing Accreditation Program (DMAP)
UPDATED NOTICE: Arriving June 9, 2025, the updated DMAP platform introduces refreshed and revised standards, an efficient application process and an enhanced user experience to support your accreditation journey.
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Your Path to Accreditation, Now Smoother than Ever.
Arriving June 9, 2025, the updated DMAP platform introduces refreshed and revised standards, an efficient application process and an enhanced user experience to support your accreditation journey.
Here is what’s new!
- Updated 2025 Accreditation Standards that reflect current and future industry trends and best practices
- We have a new website address: www.di.learningbuilder.com. The old address, www.dmai.learningbuilder.com, will no longer be active after June 9th.
- A simplified application process with improved navigation and built-in support
- A modern user experience that helps you stay on track and on deadline
- More learning resources are available directly within the platform
The globally recognized Destination Marketing Accreditation Program (DMAP) serves as a visible industry distinction that defines quality and performance standards in destination marketing and management.
The refreshed DMAP program reflects its long-standing importance and relevance in the industry while incorporating significant updates to the program. The revised standards align with current industry trends and priorities, emphasizing core concepts such as community-shared value, social inclusion, and welcoming environments. The updated standards are more strategic vs tactical, in nature. Additionally, the standards have been thoughtfully reorganized for a more cohesive and user-friendly structure. Achieving DMAP accreditation positions a destination organization as a valued and respected organization in the community and increases the organization’s credibility among stakeholders.
Pricing
For Destinations International members, the accreditation process begins with a one-time application fee of $2,500. Once accredited, organizations pay an annual fee of $750 to maintain their accredited status. If an organization needs to reaccredit or reactivate its DMAP status, a reaccreditation/reactivation fee of $1,500 applies for members, and $2,750 for non-members.
Starting June 9th, all DMAP fees will be processed within the DMAP Platform. Some fees may be invoiced separately.
Member Fees | Non-Member Fees | |
Initial Application Fee | $2,500 | $3,750 |
Annual Fee | $750 | $1,150 |
Reaccreditation Application Fee | $1,500 | $2,750 |
Helpful Resources
DMAP Accredited Organizations
With nearly 200 accredited organizations worldwide, DMAP is an internationally-recognized program that is essential to the success of destinations. See the full list of accredited organizations.
Destination Marketing Accreditation Program (DMAP) Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for accreditation? What is the process for earning accreditation? Discover the answers to these questions and more.
Let's Chat about DMAP
Have questions about DMAP? Trying to understand your organization's status? Received eligibility confirmation, but have questions? Schedule a call with the Program Manager to discuss all things DMAP!
Access the DMAP Platform
Ready to begin your path to accreditation? Click here to access the accreditation platform.
Accreditation Standards
The updated program incorporates revisions to the standards that align with current industry trends and priorities, as well as core concepts supporting community shared value, social inclusion and welcoming environment strategies. Additional enhancements focus on improving user experience within the software platform and strengthening marketing tools to better communicate the value of DMAP Accreditation to government and media.
Begin Your Application
Organizations complete their application for accreditation entirely online. The first step is to create an account in Destination International’s accreditation management system. To get started, click the link below to open the accreditation management system, then click “Register as a New Organization” on the left hand side of the screen.
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