Destinations International

?? Registration is now open for the 2025 CEO Summit, taking place March 23-25 in Savannah,?Georgia!?This year’s Summit brings together destination leaders from around the globe to tackle key issues shaping the future of the industry and our communities.? To learn more, get?a sneak peek of the full agenda and register, click here: https://lnkd.in/e9NPiZnZ

Don't forget to check out the exciting items available for next week's Silent Auction! Luggage, coaching services, gift cards and so much more -- including unique destination experiences you don't want to miss! All proceeds benefit the DI Foundation. Mark your calendar and submit your bids online this Sunday-Tuesday (March 23-25): https://lnkd.in/edUwhjap

How do we turn today’s students into tomorrow’s industry leaders? Join Nathan Tollett (Houston First Corporation) and Roberta Tisdul, CMP (Visit Indy) at Convention Sales & Services Summit for an inside look at how Houston and Indianapolis are paving creative pathways to engage students and develop the next generation of hospitality and tourism professionals. View the full agenda and register: https://bit.ly/3BZI70o

Destinations International is excited to announce Encore as our Preferred Global Event Production Partner! We are proud to expand our partnership with Encore, a long-time provider of event technology and production services for our events. The expanded collaboration will not only continue to ensure seamless event execution, but also highlight the additional services Encore offers that can benefit both Destinations International and our destination members. Read more about the expanded partnership: https://lnkd.in/ePeXB3pF

Discover where destination team members are feeling the most and least engaged around their organization's culture. Chad Kearns of Fired Up! Culture shares recent research highlighting the latest trends for the destination community. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eJqkHEQd

Kick off Annual Convention with our informative and interactive pre-conference workshops! ??Destinations International's Tools Symposium - This half-day event will provide hands-on insights into key tools, including the Event Impact Calculator and its modules, the Symphony Platform and the Website Impact Calculator. ??Funding Forum brought to you by Civitas - The two-hour Funding Forum brings together the brightest minds in destination management to tackle today's most complex funding challenges head-on. ?? Capturing Your Next Traveler When It Matters Most brought to you by Expedia Group Media Solutions - Hear the latest industry insights and traveler trends that are shaping travel marketing decisions. The pre-conference workshops can be added on during the registration process. Learn more and register: https://lnkd.in/gHUMBW8R

MINT+ is the most powerful lead prospecting tool available for destination organization sales teams. Whether you’re new to MINT+ or need a refresher, join Elaine Rosquist (Destinations International), Angel Araiza (Simpleview (a Granicus company)) and Megan Janowski (Simpleview (a Granicus company)) for this webinar and see how MINT+ can help you. Register: https://lnkd.in/eGsHJHGX

Japan Travel and Tourism Association (JTTA) has successfully leveraged DI's DestinationNEXT (DNEXT) to strengthen regional tourism, enhance collaboration among DMOs and drive sustainable economic growth. By implementing the DNEXT Forum, JTTA has provided a platform for knowledge-sharing and strategic alignment, fostering a more resilient and community-driven tourism industry in Japan. Reade more in our latest case study: https://lnkd.in/e-9cauCs

? Take a look at the full agenda for this year's Convention Sales & Services Summit! Highlights of the event will include: ?? Inspiring keynote sessions by Jim Knight and Nolan Nichols. ?? Specialized content from 4 breakout tracks (sales, services, executive or the new convention center track). ?? Community Connect Labs for networking with industry colleagues and discussing best practices. Don't miss out on this incredible event - register today! https://bit.ly/3BZI70o

Explore the future of destination analytics with the DI Overnight Room Demand Analyzer (ORDA). Join us TOMORROW to explore fundamentals, best practices and use cases that will equip destinations with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the complexities of the modern events landscape and how they approach event analytics. Register: https://bit.ly/4iIVly2