News provided by Destinations International (www.destinationsinternational.org ).
Destinations International announced that 48 destination marketing organizations received a Destination Marketing Accreditation Program (DMAP) seal in recognition of their destination organization’s commitment to industry excellence and meeting the industry standard for performance and accountability of destination marketing organizations around the world.
The accreditation program requires a destination organization to successfully comply with a multitude of mandatory and voluntary standards that span a variety of performance areas to gain this momentous achievement. The standards cover nearly all aspects related to the management and marketing of destination organizations including governance, finance, human resources, sales, communications, destination development and research.
Several organizations achieved accreditation with distinction, an honor reserved for those destination organizations that went 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 have these organizations join our distinguished group of DMAP organizations,” said Don Welsh, President and CEO of Destinations International. “The industry distinction defines quality and performance standards for destination organizations and I look forward to welcoming them to the DMAP community.”
"Destination accreditation provides a visible differentiator for these special organizations as an independent review board assessed their specific operations, leadership and policies to determine that they meet or exceed the standards of the industry,” said David Holder, Vice President – Tourism of JLL - Hospitality and Tourism Group.
The following accreditations and re-accreditations were announced at Destinations International’s Annual Convention:
Initial Applications:
4-year Renewal Applications:
8-year Re-Accreditation Applications:
Destinations International has announced new 2019-2020 Board of Directors and Foundation Board of Trustees. Craig Davis, CDME, President and CEO of VisitPITTSBURGH, assumed the role of Chair ofDestinations International. John Groh, CDME, President/CEO of the Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, assumed the role of Chair of the Destinations International Foundation.
“As a member of Destinations International for the past 18 years, I’ve been fortunate to have held several volunteer positions within the organization,” said Davis. “I look forward to working closer with our extremely talented board of directors and Destinations International staff to advance the initiatives and strategic goals of our industry”.
“As we all know, the role of destination organizations is rapidly shifting and changing,” said Groh. “Fortunately, the Foundation helps us all stay ahead of the disruption and in turn relevant in the communities we serve. As we roll out a refreshed direction and multi-year workplan, it’s clear the year ahead is an important one for our foundation. I’m honored by the opportunity to serve as chair and appreciate the board’s confidence in me to do so.”
“Destinations International and the Destinations International Foundation are driven by the volunteers serving on our boards and committees,” said Welsh. “We are truly grateful for the time, counsel and service these individuals dedicate to our industry and we look forward to their leadership during their time as a Board member and beyond.”
Association Board of Directors (New Board Members):
New Board Officers:
New and Returning Board Members:
Foundation Board of Trustees (New Board Members):
New Board Officers:
New and Returning Board Members:
For more information visit www.destinationsinternational.org.