DI Content Development & Submission Guidelines 2025

Thank you for your interest in writing for the Destinations International Blog . All submissions must provide insights centered around at least one of the previously mentioned content themes AND include actionable takeaways that destination organizations can implement. Case studies and actionable examples produced by or in partnership with a destination organization are key to engaging the blog audience. DI reserves the right to decline submissions that do not adhere to the blog guidelines, edit the headline and summary for spacing and content as well as edit for length, style, accuracy and material. Blogging Guidelines

🔸 Membership : Blog contributors are DI members, business members, or partners.

🔸 Themes : Take a thought-leadership approach and address at least one of the DI content themes. Include actionable takeaways and feature at least one destination example. The author will seek approval from any destinations featured. Products and services may be discussed only if there is a clear intent to educate, not to sell. 🔸 Social impact lens : respectful and addressing diverse perspectives, experiences and voices. Blog should address a diverse and global audience.

🔸 Length : Blog posts between 600 and 1,000 words convey information best.

🔸 Content : The author will fact-check and spell-check all content prior to submission to DI.

🔸 Original work : The content is original work created specifically for the DI blog. It does not infringe any trademark, copyright, proprietary right, or any right whatsoever, and it contains no other unlawful matter. 🔸 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Usage : If AI was used to support the creation of this blog, it must be reviewed by a human for accuracy. 🔸 Due Date : Draft posts are due five days before the agreed publication date. DI makes any necessary edits to the blog before publishing. 🔸 Social Media and Sharing : After your blog post is published, share it on social media and/or in newsletters. Be sure to tag @Destinations.International on LinkedIn , Facebook and Instagram .

Submit the following with your blog post for consideration: 🔸 Author headshot (500x500 pixels minimum) 🔸 Author short bio (100 words maximum) 🔸 Minimum of two properly high resolution licensed photos or graphics 🔸 Suggested headline (60 characters maximum) 🔸 Suggested short summary (50 words maximum) 🔸 Bulleted list of three takeaways to share on DI social media

Submit your blog here!

CONTACT: Alyssa Poulin Director of Content Development apoulin@destinationsinternational.org

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