Destinations International

📢 Registration is now open for the 2025 CEO Summit! This year’s Summit brings together destination leaders from across the globe to tackle key issues shaping the future of the industry and our communities. We can't wait to see you in Savannah in March! Learn more and register: https://lnkd.in/e9NPiZnZ

You won't want to miss out on the networking and educational opportunities at this year's CEO Summit. Elliott Ferguson, CEO of Destination DC, shares why he feels this summit is so valuable for industry leaders. #ThisCouldBeYou, so register today: https://lnkd.in/e9NPiZnZ

Share with media about #DestinationProfessionalsDay by using our press release template! Meant to be customized with specific information about your destination and its work, this is a great way to get the word out about the important work of our sector. Find it in the Destination Professionals Day toolkit: https://lnkd.in/eFyhmwNU

Will you be joining us in March for CEO Summit? We can't wait to see you in Savannah! Share with your peers that you will be attending using our social media toolkit: https://bit.ly/4jWBNrC

Day 2 of Global Leaders Forum in Dublin, Ireland was full of new ideas and connections. 💡🌍 The day kicked off with a welcome from DI's President & CEO, Don Welsh, and an opening session from Prof Greg Clark CBE FAcSS, renowned urbanist and advisor on city development. After lively roundtable discussions, panelists explored important topics including the future of aviation, accessible tourism and the industry's ever-changing landscape. Thank you to our panelists for leading such thought-provoking sessions: • Eoghan Corry, Ireland’s foremost commentator on aviation • Lynne Embleton, CEO, Aer Lingus • Colm Lacy, Chief Commercial Officer, British Airways • Michael O’Leary, CEO, Ryanair - Europe's Favourite Airline • Sophia Hyder Hock, Chief Inclusion Officer, Destinations International • Paul Kelly, Chief Executive, Fáilte Ireland • Enver Duminy, Chief Executive Officer, Cape Town Tourism • Christine Schoenhuber, MBA, CEO, Tourismus Marketing GmbH Baden-Württemberg • Don Welsh, President & CEO, Destinations International • Fred Dixon, President & CEO, Brand USA • Marsha Walden, President & CEO, Destination Canada • Miguel Sanz Castedo, General Director, Tourspain and President, European Travel Commission The evening concluded with a tour and dinner at the iconic Guinness Storehouse. 🍻

Destinations International's Certified Destination Management Executive (CDME) certification is the tourism industry’s highest individual educational achievement. 🌟 Taylor Ruoff Snider, Senior Manager of Professional Development, shares everything you need to know about the program in 90 seconds. Hear from CDME Board members, instructors and alumni on why this program is so valuable in the video below. Learn more about CDME: https://lnkd.in/ghgNFm6W

We are thrilled to welcome 7 new destination members, 11 new partners and 3 educational professors to the DI community: ⭐ Blue Water Area Convention & Visitors Bureau ⭐ City of Pickering ⭐ Cullman County Convention & Tourism Bureau ⭐ Experience Burnsville, Minnesota ⭐ Oak Grove Tourism & Convention Commission ⭐ Minneapolis Northwest Tourism ⭐ Visit Camarillo ⭐ 62ABOVE ⭐ AiOpti ⭐ Bébé Voyage ⭐ CWW Connect Worldwide ⭐ Elite Media Group ⭐ KAYAK ⭐ Mindtrip, Inc. ⭐ PJX Media ⭐ Propellic - Travel Marketing ⭐ Redrock Entertainment ⭐ Trove Tourism Development Advisors ⭐ Bryan Lavin, Johnson & Wales University ⭐ Peter Ricci, Florida Atlantic University ⭐ Whitney Knollenberg, North Carolina State University - Tourism Extension Discover all new members and partners here: https://lnkd.in/eRaf7DU9

Last night, the inaugural Global Leaders Forum kicked off in Dublin, Ireland. 🌍 Our first ever global forum outside North America, the event emphasizes our commitment to global engagement and leadership within the destination organization and convention bureau industry. Shout out to our destination host, Fáilte Ireland, for the iconic opening reception at EPIC, the Irish Emigration Museum, and we can't wait to share more about this week's landmark event.

What can you find in DI's #DestinationProfessionalsDay toolkit? ✔️ Social media graphics ✔️ FAQs ✔️ Talking points ✔️ Press release template Utilize these resources to start spreading the word about our sector's upcoming recognition day. https://bit.ly/3Qac5SS

Four more successful CDME courses are in the books! Last week, 96 participants joined us in Austin, TX prior to Marketing & Communications Summit. A huge shout out to our amazing instructors, Cassandra McAuley (MMGY NextFactor), John Groh (GoRockford), Cody Chomiak, CDME (Travel Manitoba), Tom Loftus, CDME (Richmond Region Tourism), Kristin McGrath, CDME (Visit Pasadena), Barry White, CDME, IOM (Chattanooga Tourism Co.), Michael Rudowski (Visit Dallas), Heath Dillard (VisitGreenvilleSC), Michael Zumbaugh, CDME (Visit Estes Park) and John Mills, CDME (Cabarrus County Convention and Visitors Bureau) and a huge thank you to our 12 fabulous guest speakers!