Destinations International

Will you be joining us in Portland in July? Share that you will be attending using our social media toolkit! 📢

We can't wait to see you, along with 2,000+ destination marketing and management leaders, for the industry’s premier gathering of strategy, solutions and peer connection.

👉 Social media toolkit: https://lnkd.in/ehewXeYT
👉 View agenda and register: https://bit.ly/3PafFPZ

The Annual Convention Digital Attendee Portal is live! Set up your profile, browse the attendee list, plan your agenda and schedule 1:1 appointments with hundreds of attendees before arriving in Portland.

Access the digital Attendee Portal through the event website or by downloading the event app to your smart device. Before the event, we recommend using the event website to access the Attendee Portal. Once on-site in Portland, the app is convenient to use on your phone.

Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eyeerD2z

Purpose and profit aren’t opposites—they’re a strategy.

We’re excited to welcome Kathy Varol as our keynote speaker at Annual Convention. With experience spanning the Peace Corps to global leadership roles at Microsoft, MillerCoors, and adidas, Kathy has helped shape billion-dollar decisions and redefine what it means for brands to lead with purpose.

Now, she’s bringing her insight to our stage to challenge how we think about impact, growth and the future of our industry.

👉 View the agenda to see more sessions: https://bit.ly/3PafFPZ
👉 Not registered yet? You won’t want to miss this one. Click here to join us in Portland: https://bit.ly/4vj6kVj

📢 Deadline approaching: Nominate a colleague for a Board seat by end of day TODAY!

Board members play a vital role in shaping the future of our association and Foundation. We are seeking individuals who bring strategic thinking, active engagement and a commitment to advancing the destination organization industry.

👉 Learn more about Board & Governance expectations:https://destinationsinternational.org/sites/default/files/2026-03/Board%20Expectations_2026%20-%20Copy.pdf
👉 Nominate yourself or a colleague: https://form.typeform.com/to/fDI8DkLP?typeform-source=destinationsinternational.org

Today is your last chance to nominate an industry peer for our prestigious awards! 🌟

Through the Hall of Fame, Destination Organization Leadership Award (DOLA) and the Destination Organization Award for Global Impact, we recognize those who have shaped the destination organization profession, strengthened their communities and created lasting impact across our industry.

Submissions close TODAY. Nominate a peer here: https://lnkd.in/dQAWVcVk

Will you be joining us later this month in Dallas? Share that you will be attending using our social media toolkit! 📢

We can't wait to see you for two full days of programming designed to enhance collaboration, align goals and engage in meaningful peer-to-peer conversations.

Social media toolkit: https://bit.ly/4rYfntC
View agenda and register: https://bit.ly/4qzfZFs

Did you know there are benefits to referring an organization to DI?

When the organization you referred joins as a member, we'll thank you with your choice of professional development rewards worth up to $595!

Learn more about our referral program: https://destinationsinternational.org/membership-referral-program

Deadline approaching! Don't miss your opportunity to nominate yourself or a colleague for a board seat or industry award.

🏆 DI’s annual awards program celebrates the individuals and destination organizations whose leadership, innovation and dedication continue to move our industry forward.

Nominations close Friday, April 17 at 5:00 PM ET. Click here to submit a nomination: https://bit.ly/4czoSKo

🌎 Our Boards play a vital role in guiding strategy and advancing the global visitor economy. We encourage you to nominate a colleague or yourself who is ready to make a meaningful impact.

Nominations close Monday, April 27 at 5pm ET. Click here to make a nomination: https://bit.ly/3PXw5v8