Tag: DMAI
After a year in which the Boise CVB went from fully thriving to barely surviving, Idaho’s premier destination marketing organization got a welcome bit of good news in July sparking optimism about a resolution. [...] Read more
Lisa Ling was preaching to the choir at DMAI’s Annual Convention last month. [...] Read more
A tool released by Destination Marketing Association International allows destinations to more accurately measure the economic impact of specific events. [...] Read more
Winners to receive complimentary convention registration and accommodations. [...] Read more
Personalized service, affordability and suitable facilities are more important to planners than unofficial tier designations. [...] Read more
College towns like Madison, Wis., have certain qualities ideal for meetings: large faciliites, hotels and a group of passionate alumni recruiters. Destination representatives from these cities are finding ways to bring in more events and meetings. [...] Read more
The Advocacy Committee formed by the Destination Marketing Association International aims to improve the industry’s ability to get out in front of crises like hurricanes, oils spills, controversial legislations and political turmoil. [...] Read more
In the same way that cities are building medical and science facilities to attract meetings to their destinations, some cities are revamping or creating arts districts in an effort to attract more tourism and groups business. [...] Read more
Social responsibility is one of the buzzwords floating around in corporate America, and the idea is spreading quickly throughout the meetings and conventions world. Service projects, donation drives and volunteer days are a few ways attendees can give back to cities in which events are held. [...] Read more
