33 Destinations Receive DMAP Accreditation at
Destinations International 2026 Annual Convention
PORTLAND, Ore., USA (July 22, 2026) – Destinations International, the world's leading trade association for destination organizations, announced that nine (9) destination organizations received Destination Marketing Accreditation Program (DMAP) accreditation in recognition of their commitment to industry excellence and meeting the industry standard for performance and accountability of destination marketing organizations around the world. An additional twenty-four (24) received reaccreditation. The announcement was made at Destinations International’s 2026 Annual Convention in Porland, Oregon, USA.
Several organizations achieved accreditation with distinction, an honor reserved for those destination organizations that go beyond meeting the required standards of accreditation to truly showcase the breadth of their operation and their commitment to advancing the destination they serve.
“We are pleased to welcome these destination organizations to the distinguished DMAP community,” said Don Welsh, president & CEO of Destinations International. “DMAP accreditation reflects a strong commitment to organizational excellence, accountability and service to the communities these organizations represent. We are grateful to the DMAP Board for its leadership and continued stewardship of this important industry program.”
“Achieving DMAP accreditation demonstrates that a destination organization meets the highest standards of professional practice,” said Patrick Kaler, president & CEO of Visit Buffalo and chair of the DMAP Board. “It provides stakeholders with confidence that the organization has the leadership, systems and expertise required to strengthen the visitor economy and create lasting value for visitors and residents alike.”
The following accreditations and re-accreditations were announced at Destinations International’s Annual Convention:
Newly Accredited Organizations
• Florida's Sports Coast / Pasco County, FL
• Tourism Kingston
• Visit Beaufort, Port Royal and Sea Islands
• Visit Charlotte/CRVA
• Visit College Station
• Visit Overland Park
• Play Qiddiya City*
• Punta Gorda / Englewood Beach Visitor & Convention Bureau*
• Visit Florida Keys*
Reaccredited Organizations
• Cobb Travel & Tourism
• Elkhart County CVB
• Fort Myers - Islands, Beaches and Neighborhoods
• Heritage Corridor Destinations
• Lafayette Convention & Visitors Commission
• Meet Chicago Northwest
• New Orleans & Company
• Richmond Region Tourism
• Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island
• Visit Boulder, the Convention and Visitors Bureau
• Visit Cincy
• Visit Dublin Ohio
• Visit Gainesville, Alachua County
• Visit Milwaukee
• Visit Shreveport-Bossier
• Destination Dutchess
• St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra and The Beaches Visitors & Convention Bureau
• Banff & Lake Louise Tourism*
• Destination Augusta*
• Discover Saskatoon*
• Parksville Qualicum Beach Tourism Association*
• Visit Anchorage*
• Visit Greensboro*
• Visit Wichita*
*DMAP with Distinction
For more information about DMAP, visit www.destinationsinternational.org.
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Tim Smith is a strategic communications leader with over 20 years of experience across government, industry, agency, and association sectors. He has held senior roles at Delaware North, APCO Worldwide, and Edelman, and served abroad as a U.S. diplomat promoting trade and investment. As Vice President of Communications, he leads strategy to elevate brand, support the association’s mission, and engage global stakeholders. Tim is active in civic and professional organizations and has served on multiple boards. He lives outside Buffalo, New York, with his wife and has three grown children.