Mentorship Program
No matter your title or where you are in your career journey, growth takes support. DI’s Mentorship Program connects you with the people who’ve been there: to support, guide and grow with you.
The Destinations International Mentorship Program is built for destination organization members and industry partners around the world. It offers a centralized, secure space where professionals can connect, exchange industry insights and build meaningful relationships. Designed to foster both connection and growth, this member benefit enables structured, flexible and high-impact mentorship experiences across all levels of the industry.
Through the Upnotch platform, you’re matched based on your interests, experiences and goals with tools to connect and grow at your pace.
- For mentees: It's a chance to be seen, heard and supported — by someone who’s walked the path before you.
- For mentors: It's a powerful way to shape the future of our industry, one conversation at a time.
- For everyone: It builds community. It builds leaders. It builds belonging.
What You’ll Experience
- Smart, personalized matches based on your goals, interests and experience.
- One-on-one and group conversations to build skills, confidence and relationships.
- Community-wide posts to ask questions, record videos and share insights.
- Global peer connections across roles, regions and perspectives.
How It Works
- Request to join and create your profile. Participate as mentor, mentee or both.
- Build matches through the secure Upnotch platform.
- Connect at your own pace with flexible scheduling and secure access through Upnotch web platform and mobile app.
Why It Matters
- Mentorship creates stability, connection and momentum. Our industry strengthens itself through shared wisdom and intentional support.
- Whether you’re seeking direction, offering perspective, or doing both mentorship brings us together to grow stronger, together.
Note: Please use your professional email address to make your account.
“The most impactful investment of my time in my career.” — Mykenzie Johnson, Visit Franklin