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...

Destinations Showcase DC Keynote to Explore Meeting Design, Decision-Making Drivers
Destinations Showcase Washington, DC keynote Andrea Sullivan will offer up some great insight and tips for meeting planners, and DMO pros alike, in her brain-friendly presentation “How We Buy: Meetings, Your Brain, and Purchasing Decisions.”...

LGBT Travel Association Launching Major Consumer Campaign in 2012
After nearly 30 years of providing key business-to-business tools for reaching the lucrative LBGT tourism market, the International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association, a DMAI industry partner, is expanding its outreach with a dynamic business-to-consumer program....

DMAI and Miles Media Partner to Build Innovative Website for Destination Marketers
Destination marketing leader Miles Media has been selected to design and develop a new website for DMAI. The site will be the destination for DMO professionals to virtually collaborate, communicate and gather intelligence. Miles’ solution creates a smart and innovative platform that...

DMAI Annual Convention Call for Presentations Ends Jan. 12
Time is running out to submit your dynamic education session for DMAI's 98th Annual Convention taking place Monday, July 16, through Wednesday, July 18 in Seattle, Washington. With our industry engaging some of the most progressive minds in tourism, be part of the movement that takes the destination...

Reserve Your Table for Next Month’s Foundation Dinner & Dream Auction
Join the destination marketing and travel industries as we come together on Monday, February 27th to honor American Express with the prestigious Spirit of Hospitality award at the 19th Annual Destination & Travel Foundation Dinner & Dream Auction.  Tickets and Tables Still AvailableDon't miss out on...

New Brand USA Resource Available
Unveiled last month, Brand USA, the United States’ first-ever global consumer brand wants to keep destination marketing professionals abreast of its efforts in presenting a unified vision to prospective international travelers inspiring them to explore America's boundless possibilities....

DMAI Industry Partner Offers Discount to Members
The International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association (IGLTA), a DMAI industry partner, is providing the member registration rate for its Annual Global Convention to all members of DMAI. Additional savings are available during early bird registration, which runs through December 31, 2011....

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

Housing Open for 98th Annual Convention; Call for Presentations Due Jan. 12
Industry professionals looking to start the planning process for DMAI’s 98th Annual Convention can officially begin putting those plans into action. With housing for this annual event open, prospective attendees can now book their stay at the Sheraton Seattle for the special DMAI discounted rate of...

Eleven DMOs Achieve DMAP Accreditation
Congratulations to the following eleven DMOs for receiving their DMAP accreditation!...