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!...

Deadline Approaches for Destinations Showcase Washington Exhibitors
December 16 is the deadline for space applications and contracts for DMAI’s Destinations Showcase Washington, DC, the meeting industry’s largest one-day event featuring an exhibit hall comprised exclusively of DMOs and industry associations. This annual event, which will take place on Tuesday, Febru...

Public Relations Campaign to Increase Awareness of Face-to-Face Events
DMAI’s industry partner, the International Association of Exhibitions and Events™ (IAEE) announced that is has raised more than US$1 million to increase awareness about the long-term benefits of face-to-face exhibitions and events through a public relations campaign....

myDMAI Goes Mobile-Friendly
DMAI members now have a whole new way to experience myDMAI, DMAI’s social networking platform—from their mobile phone. Making it easier for members to connect with peers and industry resources, the platform provides a streamlined interface and simplistic site navigation. “The world is going mobile w...

DMAI Annual Convention Call for Presentations Now Open
DMAI is looking for innovative and engaging speakers to share their expertise at its 98th Annual Convention!  Be a part of the effort to prepare today's destination marketers for tomorrow's successes by submitting a presentation proposal for DMAI's Call for Presentations by January 12, 2012. Taking ...

New DMAI Members in November
Five new members joined DMAI during the month of November, including four destination marketing organizations (DMOs) and one student. Help us welcome these organizations and individuals to the ranks of DMAI membership!...

empowerMINT Webinar Series Addresses Planners' Pain Points and Elevates DMO Services
Negotiation, often considered an art form, is a key pain point for many meeting professionals. Collaborative by nature, successful negotiation requires a planner to have a keen eye and a host of support to get it right, especially when evaluating multiple RFPs for a meeting. This topic is addressed ...

Join Nearly 40 DMOs Already Registered for Convention Sales Shirtsleeves
Sales professionals from nearly 40 DMOs have already registered for Convention Sales Shirtsleeves, December 14, where they will learn first-hand about the industry’s collective issues and opportunities and become an agent of change—helping your sales organizations and the industry get to the next le...

DMMI Attendees Meet and Tweet in Tunica
DMO pros looking for an all access pass to everything destination marketing gathered in Tunica, Mississippi last week for the association’s Destination Management & Marketing Institute (DMMI). In addition to hearing from technology trends expert Corbin Ball, attendees learned new strategies and sol...

myDMAI Sees Growth in DMO Job Description Samples
DMOs looking to grow their team or evaluate the roles their current staff play are finding the example job descriptions available in myDMAI, the association’s members-only networking portal, to be very valuable. ...

International Air Travelers Program Open for Comments
The U.S. Office of Travel and Tourism Industries (OTTI) has requested the renewal of the Survey of International Air Travelers program, and the Office of Management & Budget (OMB) wants to hear your thoughts as an industry professional. The Air Travelers program, which collects international travel ...

USA’s First-Ever Global Consumer Brand Launched
The United States recently unveiled "Brand USA," the country's first-ever global consumer brand. As the largest destination marketing organization in the United States, Brand USA will present a unified vision to prospective international travelers inspiring them to explore America's boundless possi...

DMO Tech, Finance & Op Pros Gather, Check Out Video Highlights
Solutions, tips and strategies were shared by 75 DMO operations, finance and technology professionals who gathered in Phoenix, Arizona last week at DMAI’s Technology, Finance and Operations Forum. Video highlights and select presentations are available online for DMAI members.     View additional ph...

empowerMINT Webinar to Help Planners Master the Art of Hotel Negotiations
As DMOs already understand, not all meetings are created equal, in fact a number of factors contribute to making a planner’s meeting more or less desirable to hotels and facilities, such as meeting room to guest room ratio, time of year, and arrival and departure patterns. Held on November 10 at...

Reserve Your Table at the 19th Annual Foundation Dinner & Dream Auction
Tables are now available for the 19th Annual Foundation Dinner & Dream Auction, held on February 27, 2012 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. Join us as we recognize American Express with the prestigious Spirit of Hospitality award, regarded as one of the highest honor...

New DMAI Members in October
Six new members joined DMAI during the month of October, including three destination marketing organizations (DMOs) two students/educators, and one allied member. Help us welcome these organizations and individuals to the ranks of DMAI membership!...

DMAI CEO Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award
DMAI’s President & CEO, Michael D. Gehrisch is being honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award from Niagara University for his long-term and continued leadership within the tourism industry. The award will be presented by Niagara University’s College of Hospitality and Tourism Management on Thursda...

Connect Your DMO to Top Tourism Schools to Leverage Student Interns
Next week DMO representatives kick off a pilot program attending student conferences to promote destination marketing internships to top tourism and hospitality students. Submit your DMO’s spring and summer interns opportunities to DMAI’s Career Center, at no cost, and these reps will be sure to pr...

Eight New DMOs Subscribe to empowerMINT.com
As empowerMINT.com solidifies its position as the only online, aggregated resource for meeting professionals to easily find and connect with a DMO, DMAI is excited that the following destinations have joined this important initiative in the third quarter of 2011:...

Taking Convention Sales to the Next Level
How planners perceive DMOs has been a long standing challenge for destination sales professionals. I was thinking about the many conversations that we’ve had in past convention sales shirtsleeves. In my former life, at San Diego Convention & Visitors Bureau, I loved interacting with my colleagues ...

IMEX America Has Strong Showing
Last week marked the launch of IMEX’s USA based show, IMEX America, and DMAI was there to support our Alliance Partner as a key endorsing partner while engaging with top tourism professionals. All about doing business in a global environment, the inaugural four day event had a strong opening, where ...