DUBLIN , OHIO – The Dublin Convention & Visitors Bureau announced today that it has been awarded accreditation from the Destination Marketing Accreditation Program (DMAP). DMAP is an international accreditation program developed by the Washington, DC based Destination Marketing Association International (DMAI). In earning the DMAP accreditation, convention and visitors bureaus communicate to their community, buyers and potential visitors that their CVB has attained a significant measure of excellence.
According to DMAI, less than two percent of the estimated 1,400 convention and visitors bureaus worldwide have received the Destination Marketing Accreditation. The Cleveland, Ohio Convention and Visitors Bureau is the only other Ohio Bureau to receive the distinction.
“The Dublin Convention & Visitors Bureau is honored to receive the Destination Marketing Accreditation from DMAP,” said Joel Campbell, Board President for the Dublin Convention & Visitors Bureau. “We are very pleased to be recognized in the destination marketing community for providing outstanding services in accordance with international standards and benchmarks in this field.”
“By applying for and receiving DMAP accreditation, the Dublin Convention & Visitors Bureau has demonstrated a commitment to quality programs and services,” said Barry Biggar, CDME, DMAP Board Chair. “Earning DMAP accreditation tells the Dublin community and potential visitors that your DMO has attained a measure of excellence assuring that their trust is well placed and their business in good hands.”
DMAP accreditation standards cover a wide variety of topics including governance, finance, management, human resources, technology, visitor services, group services, sales, communications, membership, brand management, destination development, research/market intelligence, innovation and stakeholder relationships. There are 84 accreditation standards that Bureau’s must meet in order to receive accreditation.
DMAP is an independent international accreditation body and a leader in defining quality and performance issues in destination marketing. For additional information on DMAP visit www.destinationmarketing.org.
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The Dublin Convention & Visitors Bureau is a private, non-profit organization with the mission of identifying and pursuing opportunities to attract, service, and retain overnight visitors to the City of Dublin.
For more information, contact Scott Dring, Executive Director
(614) 792-7666 sdring@IrishisanAttitude.com