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Destinations International Holds Annual Convention

Aug 10, 2024
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Destinations International Holds Annual Convention
Attendees gathered in Tampa for the convention.
Credit: 2024 Destinations International

On July 16, Destinations International welcomed a record-breaking number of attendees to its 2024 Annual Convention in Tampa, Florida.

More than 2,000 representatives of destination organizations, convention and visitors’ bureaus and tourism boards gathered at the three-day event, during which they attended breakout sessions on topics such as talent retention, succession planning and social inclusion. The convention also recognized select travel and hospitality leaders who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to the success of destination marketing.

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“We’re deeply grateful to Visit Tampa Bay president and CEO Santiago Corrada and his outstanding team for their warm hospitality, partnership and hard work to make this year’s convention an unforgettable experience,” said Don Welsh, president and CEO of Destinations International.

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