Upcoming Events

2026 CEO Summit

March 30 - April 1, 2026 | Newport Beach, CA

 

Join your industry colleagues to learn how to navigate and overcome the complexities of your role. You will hear from thought leaders about the areas that stand out in our industry as topics to discuss in-depth in order to come up with strategies and solutions.

Spring CDME Courses

April 26-27, 2026 | Dallas, TX

 

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! 

2026 Convention Sales & Services Summit

April 27-29, 2026 | Dallas, TX

 

The Convention Sales & Services Summit is a cross-functional gathering of sales and services professionals dedicated to helping clients plan and execute successful meetings and events.

Summer CDME Courses

July 18-21, 2026 | Portland, OR

 

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! 

2026 Visitor Services Summit

July 21, 2026 | Portland, OR

 

A full day of programming will offer interactive and immersive sessions and is the perfect opportunity to engage in peer-to-peer discussions and share key learnings, challenges, successes and best practices.

2026 Annual Convention

July 21-23, 2026 | Portland, OR

 

The Annual Convention is the must-attend event for everyone in the organization industry. It’s your ultimate opportunity to connect with peers and acquire the most cutting-edge knowledge to confidently face tomorrow’s toughest challenges.

2026 Global Leaders Forum

Geneva, Switzerland | 22–24 September 2026 

 

*By Invitation Only* The gathering will convene senior destination leaders from around the world for strategic discussions, meaningful connections and forward-thinking collaboration.  

Fall CDME Courses

October 17-20, 2026 | Ottawa, ON

 

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! 

2026 Advocacy & Action: The Destination Impact Event

October 20-22, 2026 | Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

 

Destinations International is bringing the Advocacy Summit and Thrive Summit together under one shared banner: Advocacy & Action: The Destination Impact Event.

2026 Business Operations Summit

October 26-28, 2026 | Oklahoma City, OK

 

The Business Operations Summit is a cross-functional gathering of destination organization professionals in finance, human resources, operations and technology.

Exclusive Delta Discount for Spring Events!

Delta Air Lines is pleased to offer special discounts for Destinations International.

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You may also call Conferences and Events® at 1.800.328.1111* Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. (EST) and refer to Meeting Event Code  NY4DB. *Please note there is not a service fee for reservations booked and ticketed via our reservation 800 number.

Event Scholarships Available

Small Destination Scholarships

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 2026 Destinations International Events. Learn More

Global Scholarships

Global scholarships are available for staff of destination organizations that are outside of North America to participate in Annual Convention. Learn More