Travel Industry Associations Collaborate on Joint Policy Recommendations to Presidential Task Force
Fifteen industry associations and the U.S Department of Commerce Office of Travel & Tourism Industries gathered at Destination Marketing Association International in Washington, DC February 2 to collaborate on joint policy recommendations that may be submitted to the Presidential Task Force on Touri...

DMAI and eTourism Summit Collaborate to Elevate DMO Digital Marketing
DMAI and eTourism Summit, an interactive marketing conference for DMOs produced by North American Journeys (NAJ Group), are joining their efforts in developing educational programs to elevate DMO marketing efforts....

empowerMINT Webinar Offers Planners Tips for Maximizing Site Inspections
Preparing for and executing an expert site inspection is a whirlwind process for many planners. It’s difficult to find the time to do it right, but if it isn’t, the opportunity to find the best location for a meeting is greatly diminished. So how can a planner make sure they are getting the most out...

New DMAI Members in January
Eleven new members joined DMAI during the month of December, including two destination marketing organizations (DMO) and nine allied organizations. Help us welcome these organizations and individuals to the ranks of DMAI membership!...

2012 DMO Compensation & Benefits Study Questionnaire to Launch
DMOs in the USA and Canada will soon receive an invitation to participate in one of the industry's most requested studies, the 2012 DMO Compensation & Benefits Study. ...

Reserve Your Spot for CDME Elective Courses in Washington, DC
With February's core course already sold out, participants of DMAI's Certified Destination Management Executive (CDME) program will want to make lock in their attendance at one of the program’s popular CDME elective offerings on digital marketing or partnership and funding development....

Download Recent Brand USA Webinar Hosted by DMAI
Over 125 individuals joined DMAI’s free webinar Brand USA - How Will Your Destination Benefit & How Can Your DMO Get Involve on January 24. If you missed it, the presentation deck for the full 60-minute webinar is now available to the public for download....

DMAI Members: Cast Your Vote Next Week for Recommended Bylaw Change
During its December 2011 DMAI Board of Directors meeting, the association’s board discussed positioning the association for future growth as the home of all official DMOs. As a result of this meeting, changes to the association’s current bylaws were recommended and will soon be up for a vote of appr...

DMAI to Host Free Brand USA Webinar on January 24
Registration is now open for DMAI’s upcoming free informational webinar, Brand USA - How Will Your Destination Benefit & How Can Your DMO Get Involve. Held January 24, 2012 at 2:00 pm ET, this 60 minute webinar will provide you an opportunity to hear the latest update from Brand USA and to understa...

Case Study Competition: Engage Your Local College & University Students
Does your DMO have an established relationship with your local higher education institution? Yes or no, DMAI’s Case Study Competition is an excellent opportunity to engage local college or university students studying tourism, communication, marketing, or business. Plus it’s a great opportunity to...