30 Under 30
30 Under 30 2018 Group Shot

Destinations International is committed to investing and preparing the leaders of tomorrow, developing future industry leaders that represent a diverse set of backgrounds and perspectives. Investing in the future generation of destination experts, 30 individuals under the age of 30 are selected annually to gain valuable industry networking opportunities and increased thought leadership throughout the year.

30 Under 30 is supported by the Destinations International Foundation. Now in its 13th year, the 30 Under 30 program is supported by founding program partner, SearchWide Global and sponsored by Fired Up! Culture, Northstar Meetings Group and PCMA.

Program Benefits

  • Year-round educational programming, including monthly professional development webinars

  • Mentorship Program inclusion

  • Complimentary registration to 2023 Annual Convention

  • Access to networking with the 30 Under 30 alumni community

Requirements/Criteria

  • Candidates must be under 30 years of age at the time of the submission deadline.

  • Must presently work for a destination organization, convention and visitors bureau (CVB) or tourism board that is a member of Destinations International at the time of the submission deadline.

  • Must be an employee of a destination organization for at least 1.5 years, with a minimum of at least six months at your current destination (part-time employment and internships included) at the time of the submission deadline.

  • Nominees must have President/CEO support in order to apply for the program.

  • Submissions must include application, high-resolution headshot, resume, written responses and video.

  • Only one individual from an organization will be chosen if multiple applicants from the same destination organization are nominated.

30 Under 30 Alumni Council

The 30 Under 30 Alumni Council is a group a dedicated 30 Under 30 alumni who will have a greater leadership role in the future of the program and professional development of young professionals across the industry.

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Anne Daly Heller 30 Under 30 Scholars Fund

Anne Daly Heller was Publisher and Executive Editor of USAE as well as a lifetime supporter of the tourism, hospitality and association industries. In her final days, Anne expressed the wish that, in lieu of flowers, donations in her name should be made to the newly established Destinations International Anne Daly Heller USAE 30 Under 30 Scholars Fund.

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30 Under 30 stage photo

The 2018 class of 30 Under 30 honorees gather on the main stage at the 2018 Annual Convention for formal recognition.
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