DESTINATIONS INTERNATIONAL HOMEPAGE Destinations International strives to make our members and their destinations successful. As the world's largest and most reliable resource for destination organizations, we inform, connect, inspire and educate our members with the goal to drive destination economic impact, job creation, community sustainability and quality of life
through travel.
ANNUAL CONVENTION
The past two years have been filled with extraordinary challenges, brought on by a global pandemic. But through a series of additional challenges - budget cuts, global elections, social unrest and injustices and natural disasters - the world of destination organizations has completely changed. Destination leaders must look for solutions for a post-pandemic recovery by rolling up their sleeves THE TOURISM LEXICON
Destinations International has made the case that relying merely on ROI numbers to defend the value and relevancy of a destination organization was no longer a viable advocacy strategy. Instead, we argued, destination organizations need to support the message of ROI in terms of dollars and cents with an emotional and value-based appeal to convince political leaders and community stakeholders PROFESSIONAL IN DESTINATION MANAGEMENT (PDM) CERTIFICATE The Professional in Destination Management (PDM) certificate program provides those new to the destination organization side of the industry (less than one year of experience) with cutting-edge education, offering entry-level personnel the critical skills and knowledge necessary to start their careers in the travel and tourism industry.
THE NEW TOURISM LEXICON Words matter in politics, and those words need to be chosen carefully. If we are going to be successful in changing the narrative surrounding our industry, it starts with a values-based approach. That means talking to stakeholders in a manner that is simple and emotional, and connects their values to your organization. In this policy brief, we demonstrate why our industry must utilize a new DESTINATIONS INTERNATIONAL HOMEPAGE Destinations International strives to make our members and their destinations successful. As the world's largest and most reliable resource for destination organizations, we inform, connect, inspire and educate our members with the goal to drive destination economic impact, job creation, community sustainability and quality of life through travel.
ANNUAL CONVENTION
The past two years have been filled with extraordinary challenges, brought on by a global pandemic. But through a series of additional challenges - budget cuts, global elections, social unrest and injustices and natural disasters - the world of destination organizations has completely changed. Destination leaders must look for solutions for a post-pandemic recovery by rolling up their sleeves THE TOURISM LEXICON
Destinations International has made the case that relying merely on ROI numbers to defend the value and relevancy of a destination organization was no longer a viable advocacy strategy. Instead, we argued, destination organizations need to support the message of ROI in terms of dollars and cents with an emotional and value-based appeal to convince political leaders and community stakeholders PROFESSIONAL IN DESTINATION MANAGEMENT (PDM) CERTIFICATE The Professional in Destination Management (PDM) certificate program provides those new to the destination organization side of the industry (less than one year of experience) with cutting-edge education, offering entry-level personnel the critical skills and knowledge necessary to start their careers in the travel and tourism industry.
THE NEW TOURISM LEXICON Words matter in politics, and those words need to be chosen carefully. If we are going to be successful in changing the narrative surrounding our industry, it starts with a values-based approach. That means talking to stakeholders in a manner that is simple and emotional, and connects their values to your organization. In this policy brief, we demonstrate why our industry must utilize a new PROFESSIONAL IN DESTINATION MANAGEMENT (PDM) CERTIFICATE The Professional in Destination Management (PDM) certificate program provides those new to the destination organization side of the industry (less than one year of experience) with cutting-edge education, offering entry-level personnel the critical skills and knowledge necessary to start their careers in the travel and tourism industry.
2021 ANNUAL CONVENTION Hybrid Event July 13-15, 2021 | Baltimore, MD, USA VIEW ALL 2021 EVENTS
APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM Destinations International has partnered with SearchWide Global and the International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM) to foster a 600-hour apprenticeship program to provide talented apprentices with hands-on professional work experience, with the participating destination organizations and the selected destination partners. HOW TO CONNECT WITH OTHERS IN A DIGITAL WORLD Digital teamwork expert Erica Dhawan spoke at Destinations International's CEO Summit about the importance of being less "visually biased" in hybrid environments. CDC UPDATES TRAVEL ADVICE FOR MORE THAN 120 COUNTRIES The new U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advice is great news for people who want to visit Iceland, Israel and Singapore; good news if you plan on going to Japan; and not-so-great news if you had plans to travel to the U.K. BIDEN ADMINISTRATION WORKING TO REOPEN INTERNATIONAL The Biden administration is making progress toward reopening borders. According to the White House, it is creating "working groups" with Canada, the European Union, Mexico, the U.K. and others to lift restrictions.
COVID VACCINATION TOURS? RUSSIA IS LOOKING AT TRAVEL With uptake of Russia’s coronavirus shot Sputnik V sluggish among its own citizens, Russia is considering launching Covid vaccination travel packages for tourists. Russian state news agency Tass cited one of the country’s tourism industry chiefs as saying the “vaccination tours” were ready, but that visas and entry requirements for foreign visitors were holding them up. FRANCE REOPENS FOR FOREIGN TOURISTS, BUT WITH CONDITIONS Vaccinated visitors from "orange" countries—including the U.S. and Britain—will no longer need to quarantine on arrival and will no longer have to justify the reasons for their trip to France. HAWAII OUTLINES FULL REOPENING PLANS, INCLUDING DROPPING Hawaii Gov. David Ige announced detailed plans to make inter-island and trans-Pacific travel easier—and the eventual elimination of all COVID-19-related restrictions. TRUE OMNI ANNOUNCES NEW DIRECTOR OF VISITOR EXPERIENCE Erin Rheinschild has been appointed Director of Visitor Experience at True Omni. She will be leading the charge to transform visitor centers and solutions globally. DESTINATIONS INTERNATIONAL HOMEPAGE Destinations International strives to make our members and their destinations successful. As the world's largest and most reliable resource for destination organizations, we inform, connect, inspire and educate our members with the goal to drive destination economic impact, job creation, community sustainability and quality of life through travel.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Online Learning Center & Webinars. Visit our Online Learning Center for educational opportunities, including webinars, from the comfort of your own home or office. Save the date for our 2021 events! Please note that due to fluidity resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, dates and locations are subject to ANNUAL CONVENTION
The past two years have been filled with extraordinary challenges, brought on by a global pandemic. But through a series of additional challenges - budget cuts, global elections, social unrest and injustices and natural disasters - the world of destination organizations has completely changed. Destination leaders must look for solutions for a post-pandemic recovery by rolling up their sleeves THE TOURISM LEXICON
Destinations International has made the case that relying merely on ROI numbers to defend the value and relevancy of a destination organization was no longer a viable advocacy strategy. Instead, we argued, destination organizations need to support the message of ROI in terms of dollars and cents with an emotional and value-based appeal to convince political leaders and community stakeholders PROFESSIONAL IN DESTINATION MANAGEMENT (PDM) CERTIFICATE The Professional in Destination Management (PDM) certificate program provides those new to the destination organization side of the industry (less than one year of experience) with cutting-edge education, offering entry-level personnel the critical skills and knowledge necessary to start their careers in the travel and tourism industry.
IN-PERSON SAFETY GUIDELINES As an in-person attendee, your safety is our top priority. We require all attendees to follow all health and safety guidelines during summit events in order to make the 2021 CEO Summit a safe, secure and enjoyable event for all. PLEASE NOTE We ask that in-person attendees follow all safety instructions provided by Destinations International staff at all times, and that you do not attend any in CEO SUMMIT | DESTINATIONS INTERNATIONAL VIRTUAL EVENT. Watch live-streamed sessions, participate in the discussions with live moderators and virtually interact with your peers on the event platform and in the Online Community. MEMBER RATE. US$495. REGISTER NOW. Registration for the CEO Summit is exclusive to COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS IN THE NEXT NORMAL Welcome to 2021! For those new or uninitiated, the Compensation and Benefits reporting platform is an exclusive member benefit to destination organization members of Destinations International. It has certainly changed many a times over the trade association’s history but is something we consider a key pillar in our research and service to you.
EVENT IMPACT CALCULATOR The Event Impact Calculator measures the economic value of an event and calculates its return on investment to local taxes. Armed with this information, destination organizations and CVBs are better prepared to make the case to policymakers and stakeholders for the ongoing development and growth of the events and meetings sectors. DESTINATIONS INTERNATIONAL (DESTINATIONS INTERNATIONAL Questions? If you need assistance or are having technical issues, please contact Destinations International Career Center Customer Service by calling 1-888-491-8833 Ext. 2056 (Extension Required) or email customerservice+254362@support.boxwoodtech.com. DESTINATIONS INTERNATIONAL HOMEPAGE Destinations International strives to make our members and their destinations successful. As the world's largest and most reliable resource for destination organizations, we inform, connect, inspire and educate our members with the goal to drive destination economic impact, job creation, community sustainability and quality of life through travel.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Online Learning Center & Webinars. Visit our Online Learning Center for educational opportunities, including webinars, from the comfort of your own home or office. Save the date for our 2021 events! Please note that due to fluidity resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, dates and locations are subject to ANNUAL CONVENTION
The past two years have been filled with extraordinary challenges, brought on by a global pandemic. But through a series of additional challenges - budget cuts, global elections, social unrest and injustices and natural disasters - the world of destination organizations has completely changed. Destination leaders must look for solutions for a post-pandemic recovery by rolling up their sleeves THE TOURISM LEXICON
Destinations International has made the case that relying merely on ROI numbers to defend the value and relevancy of a destination organization was no longer a viable advocacy strategy. Instead, we argued, destination organizations need to support the message of ROI in terms of dollars and cents with an emotional and value-based appeal to convince political leaders and community stakeholders PROFESSIONAL IN DESTINATION MANAGEMENT (PDM) CERTIFICATE The Professional in Destination Management (PDM) certificate program provides those new to the destination organization side of the industry (less than one year of experience) with cutting-edge education, offering entry-level personnel the critical skills and knowledge necessary to start their careers in the travel and tourism industry.
IN-PERSON SAFETY GUIDELINES As an in-person attendee, your safety is our top priority. We require all attendees to follow all health and safety guidelines during summit events in order to make the 2021 CEO Summit a safe, secure and enjoyable event for all. PLEASE NOTE We ask that in-person attendees follow all safety instructions provided by Destinations International staff at all times, and that you do not attend any in CEO SUMMIT | DESTINATIONS INTERNATIONAL VIRTUAL EVENT. Watch live-streamed sessions, participate in the discussions with live moderators and virtually interact with your peers on the event platform and in the Online Community. MEMBER RATE. US$495. REGISTER NOW. Registration for the CEO Summit is exclusive to COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS IN THE NEXT NORMAL Welcome to 2021! For those new or uninitiated, the Compensation and Benefits reporting platform is an exclusive member benefit to destination organization members of Destinations International. It has certainly changed many a times over the trade association’s history but is something we consider a key pillar in our research and service to you.
EVENT IMPACT CALCULATOR The Event Impact Calculator measures the economic value of an event and calculates its return on investment to local taxes. Armed with this information, destination organizations and CVBs are better prepared to make the case to policymakers and stakeholders for the ongoing development and growth of the events and meetings sectors. DESTINATIONS INTERNATIONAL (DESTINATIONS INTERNATIONAL Questions? If you need assistance or are having technical issues, please contact Destinations International Career Center Customer Service by calling 1-888-491-8833 Ext. 2056 (Extension Required) or email customerservice+254362@support.boxwoodtech.com. DESTINATION SHOWCASE Destination Showcase. Destination Showcase is the industry's premier opportunity for destination organizations around the world to connect directly with business events strategists. In 2020, Destinations International and PCMA partnered to elevate the value of Destination Showcase for the planner community and our destination organization members.
ABOUT THE FOUNDATION The Destinations International Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering destinations globally to excel through innovation and resource incubation. We believe that destination organizations are essential to the success of destinations worldwide and the cornerstone of their communities. That is why we invest in research, advocacy, talent development and global engagement CERTIFIED DESTINATION MANAGEMENT EXECUTIVE (CDME The Certified Destination Management Executive (CDME) is the tourism industry’s highest individual educational achievement. The CDME program prepares senior executives, who want to advance their careers to blend theory with experience and application of knowledge to help industry leaders thrive in a constantly changing environment. VISITOR SERVICES SUMMIT The 2021 Visitor Services Summit will focus on the impact of the pandemic on Visitors Centers and how to tell a new story for your destination this year. It will challenge you to think differently about your destination and your visitors. ADAPTING SERVICES FOR HEALTH & SAFETY. WELCOMING A DIVERSE POOL OF VISITORS. APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM Destinations International has partnered with SearchWide Global and the International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM) to foster a 600-hour apprenticeship program to provide talented apprentices with hands-on professional work experience, with the participating destination organizations and the selected destination partners. ST. LUCIA EASES COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS FOR VACCINATED It just got a whole lot easier for vaccinated travelers to visit St. Lucia. According to a new policy that went into effect on Monday, those who are fully vaccinated are now free to move about the Caribbean island, which is known for its picturesque views, gorgeous beaches, and sprawling rain forests. However, a negative COVID-19 test taken no more than five days before arrival is still MAXIMIZING DESTINATION TOOLS FOR REAL IMPACT Raleigh is a blossoming Southern metropolis and a welcoming destination for conventions, meetings, and other events. The urban revival that accompanied the 2008 development of a new convention campus in downtown Raleigh is still going strong; this revitalizing energy is something that meeting and event attendees and even sports participants will feel. VISIT FLORIDA GOES GLOBAL TO INCREASE INTERNATIONAL Florida's tourism-marketing agency is planning international trips as officials work to offset the effects of the coronavirus pandemic on the travel industry. Visit Florida President and CEO Dana Young said last week the agency is planning a trip to Mexico in this month, with a similar excursion planned to England in July or August, depending on the status of United Kingdom border crossing SOUTH FLORIDA TOURISM OFFICIALS SEEING A SUMMER BOUNCE South Florida tourism officials are predicting it will be a summer like no other. For the last 14 months, the area’s economic engine has been crippled by the pandemic. Recently, however, there has been a comeback. That's according to two people responsible for promoting South Florida tourism – Bill Talbert, President & CEO of the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau, and Stacey SUMMIT COUNTY, UTAH GIVES OUT $2.4 MILLION IN TOURISM Summit County, Utah, last week doled out $2.4 million in grants aiming to promote tourism, with more than $1 million of the funds going to three organizations: the Park City Area Restaurant Association, the Park City Chamber/Bureau and Delta Airlines. We serve cookies to analyze traffic and customize content on this site.
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