ANNUAL CONVENTION, VISTOR SERVICES SUMMIT AND CDME COURSES Join global leaders at the industry’s premier event focused on destination stewardship, workforce development and resilience. Start the week with the Visitor Services Summit, highlighting innovative strategies to reimagine visitor centers for greater community impact. CONVENTION SALES & SERVICES SUMMIT AND CDME COURSES* A collaborative gathering for professionals across sales, services and marketing to explore trends, strategy and peer learning. Designed for all career stages, it offers tools to elevate impact and drive meeting success. CEO SUMMIT Connect with industry executives for candid conversations on leadership challenges and emerging opportunities. Gain fresh perspectives and strategies to lead your organization with confidence and vision. GLOBAL LEADERS FORUM (INVITATION ONLY) A gathering for international destination leaders to explore shared opportunities and challenges across global markets. Strengthen partnerships and exchange ideas to drive innovation in destination management worldwide. ADVOCACY SUMMIT AND CDME COURSES* Explore how destination organizations influence policy, support tourism and drive community well-being. Learn effective advocacy strategies to demonstrate your organization’s impact and secure stakeholder support. SOCIAL IMPACT SUMMIT AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS SUMMIT Held concurrently, these summits offer tailored tracks for destination professionals. Explore community-centered tourism strategies or dive into finance, HR and operations to support organizational growth and resilience.
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