As a new school season begins for many, what better time to get Back to the Basics with the Event Impact Calculator (EIC). Join Destinations International and Tourism Economics for an overview and refresher on the EIC tool and to learn what is new and upcoming. Bring your questions and come ready to learn!

By putting sustainability and stewardship at the core of their business model, destinations and communities are repositioning themselves for strength and resiliency as we emerge from the pandemic. Showcasing inspiring, real-life examples from GLP’s award-winning films and global case studies, Rob Holmes will provide best practices and insider tips to develop your content marketing strategy, putting authentic storytelling and sustainability at the heart of your strategic communications program.

Presented by GLP.

Please note that attendance at a Destinations International webinar is eligible for one (1) CDME Continuing Education (CE) credit. Credit can only be earned through live virtual attendance. Watching recorded webinars does not count toward CDME CE credit.

We are excited to announce the launch of our new Mentorship Program! Destinations International’s Mentorship Program reflects our continued commitment to you and your professional development. This unique online networking and career development tool will help you find, connect, and share experiences with others in the travel and tourism industry. Your mentor or mentee can be in the same city or on the other side of the world!

Join us for an informational webinar on Wednesday August 31st at 1pm ET to learn more about the program, best practices for utilizing the online tool and searchable database, and guidelines for cultivating fulfilling mentoring relationships. 

Presented by Destinations International. 

Destination organizations spend a majority of their time, money and resources in getting visitors to their destinations. Helping those visitors find the resources they need is critical. Podcasting is becoming an increasingly popular medium to reach potential travelers. Join Adam Stoker, CEO & President of Relic, as he outlines the reasons why a destination should have its own podcast, as well as how destination-specific podcasts can be important tools not only for tourism, but for economic development and stakeholder engagement.

Presented by Relic Agency and the Greater Beaufort - Port Royal Convnetion and Visitors Bureau. 

Please note that attendance at a Destinations International webinar is eligible for one (1) CDME Continuing Education (CE) credit. Credit can only be earned through live virtual attendance. Watching recorded webinars does not count toward CDME CE credit.

Many destination organizations recognize the value of incorporating quity, diveristy and inclusion (EDI) principles into their brand ethos but have difficulty getting started. This session will provide a deep dive into how our newest tool will provide destinations with the capability to create intentional EDI goals and track progress in the workplace, within the community for residents and visitors, through data driven metrics. Our team will demonstrate how to use this platform, share the features of the various reporting tiers, and use case studies to highlight how destinations are weaving inclusive practices into their business plans.  

Presented by Destinations International

Please note that attendance at a Destinations International webinar is eligible for one (1) CDME Continuing Education (CE) credit. Credit can only be earned through live virtual attendance. Watching recorded webinars does not count toward CDME CE credit.

Destinations are in search of EDI programs that are tangible, effective and meet organizational goals. The San Diego Tourism Authority (SDTA) will share details on their new Diversity Accelerator program that drew over 50 applicants, grew membership, gained new corporate sponsors and extensive media coverage, and garnered widespread support from diverse community groups and elected officials. The SDTA will share how their program came to be and hand you the tools to launch a similar version in your destination to advance your EDI advocacy and revenue goals.

Presented by the San Diego Tourism Authority

Please note that attendance at a Destinations International webinar is eligible for one (1) CDME Continuing Education (CE) credit. Credit can only be earned through live virtual attendance. Watching recorded webinars does not count toward CDME CE credit.

Destination Strategic Planning — we’ve all been there at some point. Meeting with stakeholders, sifting through data, compiling reports, to ultimately end up with a fantastic plan for your destination…that fizzles out in a year. We have figured out how to help you stay the course and keep your plan off the shelf. Join us as we illustrate real-life examples, best practices and step-by-step processes on how to leverage your existing CRM software to help you manage the implementation of your strategic plan to achieve the expected and planned-for results.  

Presented by JLL.

Please note that attendance at a Destinations International webinar is eligible for one (1) CDME Continuing Education (CE) credit. Credit can only be earned through live virtual attendance. Watching recorded webinars does not count toward CDME CE credit.

For the first time in almost three years, a post-pandemic life is beginning to feel within reach. Despite a new variant brewing, record-high gas prices and rising inflation, the world seems ready to put the pandemic in their rearview mirror. But everything we know about the traveler mindset has changed. Travelers are ready to go. Are you ready to reach them?

This webinar will shed light on three new traveler mindsets and offer recommendations for how travel brands can reach audiences earlier in the dreaming phase by tapping into these new emotional drivers

Presented by Sparkloft Media

Please note that attendance at a Destinations International webinar is eligible for one (1) CDME Continuing Education (CE) credit. Credit can only be earned through live virtual attendance. Watching recorded webinars does not count toward CDME CE credit.

The causes and solutions of violent crime are many and not always easy to deduce, and it is fair to say that both the causes and traditional solutions fall outside of a destination organization’s wheelhouse. This is clearly not an area where destination organizations should be expected to play a leading role. We will leave that to the experts on crime and its causes. But this is something that affects our communities and therefore, our brand, our product and let’s face it, our home. We may not have a leading role, but we have a supporting role in our community’s response and in the development of solutions. In this session you will hear about the many ways destination organizations are contributing to the battle against violent crime.

Presented by Destinations International

Please note that attendance at a Destinations International webinar is eligible for one (1) CDME Continuing Education (CE) credit. Credit can only be earned through live virtual attendance. Watching recorded webinars does not count toward CDME CE credit.

In the beginning of 2022, Destinations International outlined eight strategic issues and opportunities facing our sector for the year. Of the eight, we knew workforce disruption and development was especially important for the travel sector and critical for DMOs to address. Destinations International and Tourism Economics have announced an expanded partnership utilizing the Symphony Platform to provide workforce intelligence on destination specific employment trends and income analysis of your hospitality community. Learn how to speak on these trends and articulate what our industry brings to the table.