Upcoming Events
Join us for an exciting series of professional development, education, peer exchange and immersion programs.
Fall CDME Courses
October 18-21, 2025 | Sacramento, CA
The CDME program is the tourism industry’s highest individual educational achievement, preparing destination leaders to thrive in a constantly changing environment. Start or continue your professional journey, advance your career and enhance your industry knowledge!
2025 Advocacy Summit
October 21-23, 2025 | Sacramento, CA
A focused gathering for destination organization professionals responsible for policy, stakeholder engagement and reputation management. This summit explores the role of tourism promotion in advancing community strength and public trust.
2025 Business Operations Summit
October 28-30, 2025 | Jackson, MS
A cross-functional summit for finance, HR, IT and operations professionals driving the internal strength of destination organizations. Programming explores workforce strategy, digital transformation and resilient organizational systems.
2025 Thrive: The Community Vitality Summit
October 28-30, 2025 | Jackson, MS
Designed for changemakers, tourism leaders and community collaborators working to foster belonging, access and local well-being. This summit centers the social impact of tourism and the design of people-first destinations.
Fall CDME Courses - Canada
November 16-17, 2025 | Gatineau, QC
The CDME program is the tourism industry’s highest individual educational achievement, preparing destination leaders to thrive in a constantly changing environment. Start or continue your professional journey, advance your career and enhance your industry knowledge!
Event Scholarships Available
The Destinations International Foundation is pleased to offer eligible employees of small destination organizations ($3Million or less operating budgets) opportunities for registration scholarships to attend 2025 Destinations International Events. Learn More
The Destinations International Foundation is pleased to offer global scholarships to attend the 2025 Annual Convention in Chicago, IL. Learn More