University Partnerships & Scholarships
Destinations International is partners with leading universities to offer our members increased access to top-quality, industry-relevant professional development opportunities to develop and advance their careers. Check out our current university partners and offerings below.
Temple University
Destinations International is proud to partner with Temple University’s School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management (STHM).
George Washington University
Destinations International members are eligible for up to a 25% tuition discount when they apply to George Washington University's Tourism, Hospitality, and Event Management graduate program.
HBCU Scholarship Initiative
Through the Destinations International Foundation, we are pleased to present the Destinations International Foundation HBCU and Hospitality Scholarship to attract underrepresented and ethnically diverse students who are seeking a degree in hospitality management or tourism management.
Rori Ferensic is the Senior Director of Education at Destinations International, the global trade association for convention and visitors bureaus and tourism boards. Rori provides leadership in planning, budgeting, development and execution of Destinations International’s suite of education and certification programming.
Taylor Ruoff Snider manages the development and administration of Destination International’s professional development and certification programs. Taylor has a passion for advancing sustainable travel and tourism education to support and empower destination organizations and industry professionals across the globe. She has over seven years of experience in educational administration, program and project management, research, and content development for prominent industry associations, destination organizations, non-profits, and consulting firms in the travel and tourism industry.