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

Solimar International

All global destinations compete for visitors and money. 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. But how and why?

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Smart Moves in Myrtle Beach, New York, Fort Worth and More

Smart Meetings

A Certified Destination Management Executive with 27 years of experience, Reynolds brings deep expertise in destination marketing and tourism advocacy. She joins the organization after nearly a decade leading Discover Long Island, where she drove major growth in tourism revenue and strengthened regional economic development.

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A Digital Future in Destination Management: Technology and Innovation for DMOs in 2025

Solimar International

The Role of DMOs in Shaping the Future of Tourism Destination Management Organizations (DMOs) are the backbone of regional tourism, acting as the strategic coordinators and stewards of many visitor economies worldwide. In this section, well explore four foundational technologies transforming the future of destination management.

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Smart Moves: Access Appoints Three Female Co-CEOs

Smart Meetings

Women are Making Events Industry History in Leadership Roles Access —the largest destination management company in the United States, and the only woman-owned and led National DMC—makes history with its appointment of three women as Co-Chief Executive Officers: Jennifer Miller, Danielle Phippen and Heidi Brown.

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How Corporate Events Impact Your Reputation as a Company

ADMEI

This helps you check off your list of KPIs and provides guests with an “as-advertised” experience. The importance of event management goes far beyond creating visual appeal and selecting interesting keynote speakers. Even better, when attendees have a seamless and positive experience, you are more likely to hit event objectives!

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A Destination Management Organization’s Success as Catalyst in the Sugar River Region

Solimar International

What is a DMO, and how is it used to develop a community into a tourist destination? To begin examining the success of Discover Sugar River Region as a Destination Management Organization (DMO), we must first discuss what a DMO is and how it can be used as a community catalyst.

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Tourism Improvement District – A Funding Model Case Study

Solimar International

These funds raised are then directed to a destination marketing organization/destination management organization (DMO), and must be used on programs that increase paid nights spent in the destination. In 2014, they implemented a three-year plan with the following objectives: Increase demand of the destination.

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