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The Benefits of Becoming a Member of Destination Marketing Association International (DMAI)

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SearchWide Global believes in the power of networking, industry visibility, participation, and volunteerism as keys to continued success, both professionally and personally.  As founding sponsor of DMAI’s 30 Under 30 (now in it’s 6th year), SearchWide Global is a strong supporter of Destination Marketing Association International (DMAI).

 

SearchWide Global believes in the power of networking, industry visibility, participation, and volunteerism as keys to continued success, both professionally and personally.  As founding sponsor of DMAI’s 30 Under 30, SearchWide Global is a strong supporter of Destination Marketing Association International (DMAI). Along with sponsoring the 30 Under 30 program, we sit on the Foundation board, take a leadership role with the apprenticeship program, participate in their annual convention, volunteer for the association at a variety of levels, and have had the pleasure of DMAI being a client of ours.

 

DMAI professes that destination marketing, at its core, is a strong driver of job creation and economic growth in cities, counties, states and countries across the globe. As an organization, DMAI is an advocate and a resource for destination marketing organizations (DMO) and destination marketing professionals worldwide. The organization’s mission is to be “an advocate for the professionalism, effectiveness, and significance of destination marketing organizations worldwide.”

 

DMAI offers their members’ access to over 600 official DMOs around the world. Take a look at some of the key benefits below. We hope to connect with you at the DMAI 2016 Annual Convention, August 1-3 at the Minneapolis Convention Center.

 

 

DMO Professional Membership Benefits:

As the largest international association dedicated exclusively to the destination marketing industry, DMAI provides its members with the most cutting-edge educational resources, networking opportunities, and marketing benefits available worldwide.

 

DMAI is passionate about advancing the DMO professional, and is investing significant resources into new and innovative educational content, with the goal of raising the performance level of DMOs.

 

Every employee of a member DMO is welcome to join DMAI as an individual member, at no additional cost to the individual or the organization, giving them full access to DMAI’s resources, including:

 

 

 

Advocate for the DMO Industry:

With destination marketing budgets facing increased competition from other government priorities for funding, it is now more critical now than ever before to be a constant advocate for the travel industry and the dedication of marketing resources.  DMAI’s advocate resources include:

 

  • Organization Accreditation
  • Event Impact Calculator
  • empowerMint (a collaborative marketing initiative whose mission is to connect planners to DMOs)
  • Industry Research and Data
  • Performance Reporting
  • Destinations Showcase

 

 

Partnership Advantages:

DMAI’s Partner and Business Members are valued vendors, service providers and industry organizations that continue to invest in the DMO industry year after year.  In return, DMAI’s “Allied Members” get direct access and exposure to member DMOs, CVBs and Tourism Boards worldwide.  Allied members enjoy the following benefits:

 

  • Connect with key DMO decision-makers and senior leaders in the industry
  • Increase visibility and create unparalleled business relationships
  • Build trust and credibility as a support of the industry
  • Maintain a competitive edge in the market through access to industry resources
  • Numerous opportunities for exposure and networking
  • Collaborate with destination professionals and effect change

 

 

DMAI Business Member Benefits:

  • Listing in the Allied Member Directory
  • Access to the DMAI Membership Directory
  • Sponsor and Exhibitor Opportunities
  • Participation in DMAI meetings and activities
  • Access to DMAI’s Product Store and Resource Center
  • PDM and CDME Designation Courses
  • myDMAI
  • E-Newsletter Publications
  • Discounted Rates on Publications and mailing lists
  • Eligibility for a seat on the DMAI Board of Directors and/or the Allied Member Advisory Council

 

 

More information, along with membership rates and membership applications can be found on the DMAI website, www.destinationmarketing.org.

 

We hope to connect with you at the DMAI 2016 Annual Convention, August 1-3 at the Minneapolis Convention Center.

DMAI 2016 Convention

 

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