The International Association of Convention and Visitors Bureaus (IACVB), now known as Destinations International, is a trade association that represents destination marketing organizations worldwide. It was founded in 1914 and currently has over 600 member organizations. The primary purposes of IACVB/Destinations International are to provide networking opportunities for members, share industry research and best practices, and offer educational programs and advocacy on issues important to the destination marketing field.

1. IACVB- ITS RELEVANCE, ORGANIZATIONAL,
STRUCTURE AND FUNCTIONS

2.  The international association of convention and
visitors bureaus (IACVB) for the specific purpose of
allowing existing convention and visitor bureaus to
exchange information about solicitable meetings and
conventions.
 The organization also had as its mission the
improvement of the professional practices in the
meetings and convention industry.
 Today, nearly a century after its inception, the primary
purpose and mission remain the same

3.  As of 1991, IACVB membership consist of 389 CEOs of
convention and visitors bureaus in 25 countries.
 Additional representatives of a member bureau other
than chief executive are categorized as “professional
staff” members
 IACVB does not allow allied membership for industry
suppliers. This closed membership guarantees the
opportunity to network and common problems.
 The most important benefit for IACVB is in the CINET
program

4.  The CINET program screen upcoming meetings and
conventions that IACVB member bureaus may wish to
host. To be included in the CINET program, meetings,
or conventions must adhere to the following
 1. They must be transient and salable conventions,
open to bidding from any city in the world.
 2. They must included 50 or more rooms to qualify for
a listing.
 3. they must be recognizable association or
organization either regional, national, or international
in scope

5.  Other service provided by the IACVB include educational
opportunities ,research, destination showcase ,consultant
service and publications .
 IACVB’s annual convention provides an arena for the open
exchange of ideas and experiences.
 The research arm of the IACVB sponsors studies on
important facets of convention and visitors bureau
management
 The IACVB’s consultant team provides counsel to existing
convention and visitors bureaus.

6.  IACVB publications are also designed to educate and
update their members.
 The newest service provided by the IACVB is “Destination
showcase” this is a mini trade show, where the IACVB
invites meeting planners and association executives
involved n the city selection process to visit exclusively with
member bureaus.

7.  Richard newman, president of IACVB
 Stated that the first destination showcase in 1991 had
1,100 attendees.

8.  IACVB ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
IACVB Members
Board of Directors
gggExecutive
Committee
Officers
Chairman
1st vice chairman
2nd vice chairman
Secretary-treasurer
Immodest past chairman
membership
committee
Gggpresident/CEO
International office staff

9.  IACVB INTERNATIONAL OFFICE STAFF
President/CEO
KDMIS
Director of
operation
Director of special
projects
CINET
Coordinator
Assistant CINET
Coordinator
controller
Manager
of
member
service
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commu
nication
Projects
manager
Projects
manager
Creative/
production
staff
Room
keeper
Support
staff Support
staff

10.  IACVB changing its name?
 the International Association of Convention and
Visitor Bureaus' Board of Directors "has recommended
the association change its name to 'Destination
Marketing Association - Representing Destination
Marketing Organizations Worldwide.' Final board
approval is slated for March 2, 2005 after receiving
member feedback, with official adoption scheduled for
August 2005 at its annual meeting in San Diego."

11. Destination Marketing Association International
Abbreviation DMAI
Formation 1914
Type Industry trade group
Headquarters 2025 M Street, NW, Suite 500
Washington, D.C.
Location •United States • Brussels
Region served Worldwide
Membership 658+ DMOs and CVBs
President & CEO Michael D. Gehrisch
Main organ Board of directors
Budget US$6,242,900
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Staff 29
Website www.DestinationMarketing.org

12.  About Destinations International
 Empowering our members so their destinations
excel
 Destinations International is about serving destination
marketing professionals first and foremost. Together
with our members and partners, Destinations
International represents a powerful forward-thinking,
collaborative association; exchanging bold ideas,
connecting innovative people, and elevating tourism
to its highest potential.

13.  VISION
 Our members are essential to the success of
destinations worldwide.
MISSION
 We empower our members so that their destinations
excel.

14.  Board of Directors
 Destinations International is a tax exempt
organization under Internal Revenue Code section
501(c)(6), and is governed by a 27-member Board of
Directors which directs the affairs of the Association,
determines policies, actively pursues its purpose and
supervises the disbursements of funds.
 William Pate
 Chair
Craig Davis
 Chair Elect
Butch Spyridon
 Secretary-Treasurer

15.  Tammy Blount-Canavan, FCDME
 Immediate Past Chair
 Julie Coker Graham
 Director at-Large
 Bryan Grimaldi
 Director at-Large
 Al Hutchinson
 Ex Officio
 Chris Thompson
 Ex Officio

16.  Four Cornerstones of Destinations International
 Community
 Destinations International is a hub connecting
associations and industries to create trusted
partnerships invaluable to our members
 Advocacy
 Destinations International is the collective voice of
destination organizations empowering destinations on
issues big and small.
 Research
 Destinations International is obsessed with what’s
next for destination management through forward-
focused research and relevant data.

17.  Education
 Destinations International is the definitive resource
for professional development and destination
management

18.  What is a destination organization?
 Destination organizations are charged with representing a specific
destination and helping the long-term development of
communities through a travel and tourism strategy. For visitors,
destination organizations are like a key to the city. They can serve
as a broker or an official point of contact for convention, business
and leisure travelers. They assist planners with meeting preparation
and encourage business travelers and visitors alike to visit local
historic, cultural and recreational sites.
 Why is a destination organization valuable to a visitor, business
traveler or a meeting planner?
 Destination organizations offer information about a destination’s
services and facilities.
 Destination organizations save visitors time and energy, as they are
a one-stop shop for local tourism interests.
 Destination organizations can provide the full range of information
about a destination.
 Most services provided by destination organizations cost nothing.

19.  2018 Business Plan
 Destinations International will continue to set a
path for the future to be the leading authority and
resource for the destination marketing and
management industry globally.
 Destinations International is about serving destination
marketing professionals first and foremost. Together
with our members and partners, Destinations
International represents a powerful forward-thinking,
collaborative association, exchanging bold ideas,
connecting innovative people and elevating tourism to
its highest potential.

20.  2018 STRATEGIC GOALS
 Industry Advocacy Leadership: Become the recognized
advocate for the destination marketing and management
industry.
 International Impact: Expand Destinations
International’s global footprint to grow membership, non-
dues revenue and industry impact.
 Strategic Partnerships: Transform Destinations
International’s partnership business model to create
beneficial solutions for destination organization members
and partners.
 Next Generation Professional Development: Become
the premier source for destination marketing and
management education and professional development.
 Diversity and Inclusion: Lead and engage diversity
initiatives and opportunities within the destination
marketing and management industry.