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Virginia Destination Management Organizations: An Interview With Local Director, Irene Kilmer

Solimar International

Learn about one of the most interesting Virginia Destination Management Organizations here. Virginia is an unique US state who has nailed their tourism marketing messaging. What is the role of Virginia Destination Management Organizations in working with this national brand? Read more below.

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What is a Destination Management Organization (DMO) and Why Should Destinations Care?

Solimar International

They need the support of destination management organizations (DMOs) to help market, manage, succeed. DMO stands for destination management organization, though these are often referred to as destination marketing organizations. It is important to know about destination management first.

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What Does Destination Management Mean and Look Like in Practice?

Solimar International

Destination management is the process in which Destination Marketing Organizations (DMOs) work with stakeholders to increase development of the tourism sector, gain more tourists, address challenges, and bring more benefit to the local community.

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ADMEI Welcomes Denise Malo, DMCP, as New Board President

ADMEI

ADMEI Welcomes Denise Malo, DMCP, as New Board President WIMBERLEY, Texas (19 March 2024) As the Destination Management industry evolves and experiences significant growth, the Association of Destination Management Executives International (ADMEI) remains committed to ensuring strong leadership that represents the diversity of DMCs worldwide.

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Why DMOs must be about Management, not just Marketing

Solimar International

However, with the rapid growth of tourism, the need for its sustainability and management of the sector eventually emerged. Therefore, whether DMOs should focus only on marketing or broaden their activities and be a management organization is part of the future agenda. But what do DMOs manage exactly? .

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Helping Hospitality Students Transition from Campus to Career

ADMEI

As undergraduates look ahead toward the transition from student to professional, the Association of Destination Management Executives International (ADMEI) can help. Networking Opportunities Networking is key in the events and Destination Management industry.

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ADMEI Announces 2024 Awards Finalists

ADMEI

ADMEI Announces 2024 Awards Finalists WIMBERLEY, Texas (14 November 2023) The Association of Destination Management Executives International (ADMEI), a leading global membership association for Destination Management Companies (DMCs) has officially announced the 2024 ADMEI Awards finalists.