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Charting New Waters: Maldives Debuts First Sustainable Destination Management Organization

Solimar International

The Maldives, renowned for its crystal-clear waters, vibrant coral reefs, and luxurious resorts, is a world-class tourism destination. A shift in government regulations in 2009 transformed the Maldives’ tourism landscape. Tourism is the core of the Maldivian economy, significantly contributing to the national GDP.

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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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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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What Does Destination Management Mean and Look Like in Practice?

Solimar International

Destination management is the process in which Destination Marketing Organizations (DMOs) work with stakeholders to increase development of the tourism sector, gain more tourists, address challenges, and bring more benefit to the local community. These downsides could pertain to environmental, economic, or social concerns.

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Smart Moves at Seattle Convention Center, Atlantis Resorts and More

Smart Meetings

billion Mercedes-Benz Stadium, led to her overseeing the development and implementation of three phases of strategic planning that reshaped culture, internal governance and future growth. He brings three decades of experience in the travel industry, most recently as a managing director of sales at Visit Indy.

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Marrakesh is Set for Recovery Following Morocco Earthquake

Smart Meetings

TRUMARKETING is a boutique sales and marketing firm representing tourist boards, destination management companies (DMCs) and hotel partners around the globe in promotional and sales campaigns. The government’s repair efforts are centered mainly in the Atlas countryside villages which saw the extent of the damage.

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11 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a DMC

ADMEI

To simplify the process, save money, and eliminate stress, consider hiring a Destination Management Company. Ask the Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) or Destination Marketing Organization (DMO) in the city or cities where the program will be to provide their three top DMC recommendations. Are you an accredited DMC?