Discover the pivotal shift towards privacy in 2024 as an estimated 70% of the global population gains protection under privacy regulations. As California, Texas, Florida, Oregon and Montana enact consumer privacy laws, the landscape of data protection will contnue to evolve. During this webinar, we will delve into the essentials of these regulations for destination marketers and uncover strategies for compliance. Join industry experts from MMGY Global and Red Clover Associates as they navigate the intricacies of maintaining media performance admist a privacy-first paradigm. Prepare your destination for success in this transformative era of privacy.

Presented by MMGY Global and Red Clover Advisors as part of Destinations International's Techonolgy & Digital Marketing Series for 2024. 

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 Event Impact Calculator (EIC) is easy to use, intuitive and requires a minimum number of inputs to receive a two-page output report. Subscribers of the tool appreciate the detailed report, its standard style, and the ability to choose which parts of the report to share with their various constituents. Therefore, interpreting the report and understanding the “inputs” that create the various outputs is crucial to delivering and communicating event impacts to your community. Join us for this interactive webinar as we review the EIC Output Report and how to interpret the impact numbers.

Presented by Destinations International and Tourism Economics as part of Destinations International's Advocacy Tools Series for 2024.

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.

Effective workforce development is vital to the present and future success of any destination. Join us for the next BizOps virtual roundtable session, which will feature a panel of three organizational development experts from the Fired Up! Culture team, to learn how destinations can successfully navigate career pathing and succession planning to lead their workforces forward. You will discover why these strategies are vital and go beyond simple title changes and promotions, plus take away practical tips on how to get started on developing and implementing these strategies to get the most out of your career pathing and succession planning initiatives. Bring your questions and workforce challenges to this session and prepare for the future today!

Important Note: This opportunity is only available for Destinations International members.

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 organizations have long been focused on selling the destination, but many are realizing that leading destination development efforts is not only appropriate, but also a key responsibility, and is crucial to the long-term survival of the organization and industry. Through the development of creative funding tools like TBIDs and other funding streams, destination organizations have found ways to generate, collect and spend attractive amounts of funding for marketing their destinations. However, two converging realities are occurring that require destination organizations to think more broadly about their mission. Join us as we dive into these current realities and their implications, plus share how destination organizations can lead their placemaking efforts from A to Z via best practices.  

Presented by Hunden Partners, MMGY NextFactor, and Civitas as part of Destinations International's Resilience, Stability and Growth Series for 2024. 

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.

Over 200 destinations participated in the inaugural launch of Destinations International's Social Impact Assessment Tool, (formerly known as the EDI Assessment Tool). This second release incorporates important updates based on member-driven feedback including global usability, updated accessibility-related assessment questions, and the creation of board diversity and destination stewardship sections. Join us for an overview of enhancements to the tool and the benefits and competitive advantages of using the tool. 

*Please note that changes have been made to the tiered pricing structure. Entering organizational data has always been free; the basic reporting tier is now free.

Presented by Destinations International as part of Destinations International's Social Inclusion Series for 2024. 

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.

Have you signed up for Destinations International’s new Social Impact Assessment Tool (formerly known as the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Assessment Tool) yet? Join Sophia Hyder Hock and Andreas Weissenborn as they release the results of the tool’s initial launch, showing you how to interpret your results, compare your performance, and customize the assessment to best match and support your destination organization.

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 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.

CALLING ALL DESTINATIONS WITH LEGAL CANNABIS: Join your peers for this exclusive opportunity to connect on cannabis and hemp strategies! This is your opportunity to ask your burning questions, share best practices, discuss what’s working well (and not so well) for your destination, and network with peers who have faced similar cannabis challenges in a collaborative roundtable format.

Important Note: This opportunity is only available for Destinations International members.

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.

Are you ready to elevate your search engine optimization strategies? Join us for an insightful webinar on how to properly structure website content for maximum SEO impact. Experts from Tempest will showcase real-world examples from Discover Lancaster, Visit Detroit, and Visit Pensacola to demonstrate best practices, including implementing topic clusters and organizing your content hierarchy to boost your visibility and engagement. Gain valuable insights on whether content should be a page or blog, and explore additional digital strategies to enhance your website's structure and drive tangible results.

Presented by Tempest as part of Destinations International's Techonolgy & Digital Marketing Series for 2024. 

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 a world where vendors tout AI capabilities and governments impose regulations on responsible usage, many organizations are left confused and struggle with the internal capacity to effectively introduce AI into their operations. During this virtual roundtable, an engaging panel discussion will provide expert insights on proactively managing policy creation, delivering successful AI program rollouts, and nuturing project teams for sustained AI incorporation. Come prepared to ask questions, as live audience participation is highly encouraged! Join us to gain clarity and confidence in your AI endeavors in the workplace.

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.