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10 Critical Components of a Successful Destination Management and Marketing System
Presented by: Chris Seek, Solimar InternationalFebruary 19, 2021
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My Background
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Grow Local Economies
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Protect the Environment
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Preserve Cultural Heritage
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Including Intangible Cultural Heritage
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Benefit Local Populations
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Our Services
Strategic Planning
- Identifying a common vision and determining how to best get there
Destination Marketing
- Inspiring travelers to blaze new paths and have a positive impact on the places they visit
Workforce Development
-Providing the tools and know-how to promote sustainable tourism growth
Tourism Development
-Making the protection of nature and celebration of culture economically viable
Destination Management
-Creating unforgettable destination experiences that address the variety of visitor needs
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Implemented over 200 Projects in 60 Countries
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What Makes a Successful Tourism Destination?
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Behind Every Successful Tourism Destination is a Successful DMO
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What Makes a Successful DMO?
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SOLIMAR’S 2025 STRATEGIC PLANGlobal Standards and Certification/Accreditation Programs for DMOs
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SOLIMAR’S 2025 STRATEGIC PLANGlobal Standards and Certification/Accreditation Programs for DMOs
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SOLIMAR’S 2025 STRATEGIC PLANGlobal Standards and Certification/Accreditation Programs for DMOs
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Destination Management & Marketing System (DMMS)10 1
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Sustainable Sources of DMO Funding
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Destination Development Plan
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Brand & Marketing Plan
Destination Development Plan
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Tourism Information System and Content Plan
Brand & Marketing Plan
Destination Development Plan
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Website & Marketing Collateral Plan
Tourism Information System and Content Plan
Brand & Marketing Plan
Destination Development Plan
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Visitor Services & Product Development Plan Website & Marketing Collateral Plan
Tourism Information System and Content Plan
Brand & Marketing Plan
Destination Development Plan
Sustainable Sources of DMO Funding
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Industry Partnership Plan
Visitor Services & Product Development Plan Website & Marketing Collateral Plan
Tourism Information System and Content Plan
Brand & Marketing Plan
Destination Development Plan
Sustainable Sources of DMO Funding
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Destination Sustainability Plan
Industry Partnership Plan
Visitor Services & Product Development Plan Website & Marketing Collateral Plan
Tourism Information System and Content Plan
Brand & Marketing Plan
Destination Development Plan
Sustainable Sources of DMO Funding
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Research & Reporting Plan
Destination Sustainability Plan
Industry Partnership Plan
Visitor Services & Product Development Plan Website & Marketing Collateral Plan
Tourism Information System and Content Plan
Brand & Marketing Plan
Destination Development Plan
Sustainable Sources of DMO Funding
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Organization & Governance Policies
Research & Reporting Plan
Destination Sustainability Plan
Industry Partnership Plan
Visitor Services & Product Development Plan Website & Marketing Collateral Plan
Tourism Information System and Content Plan
Brand & Marketing Plan
Destination Development Plan
Sustainable Sources of DMO Funding
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Sustainable Sources of DMO Funding
Destination Development Plan
Industry Partnership Plan
Brand & Marketing Plan
Visitor Services & Product Development Plan Website & Marketing Collateral Plan
Tourism Information System and Content Plan
Research & Reporting Plan
Destination Sustainability Plan
Organization & Governance Policies
DMO Staff
DMO Board
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SOLIMAR’S 2025 STRATEGIC PLAN
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Course Format• 16 Weekly Online Learning Sessions taken over 4-6 Months
• Each weekly lesson provides different learning content for each topic:ü 1 hour Learning Video Presentation
ü 45-minute interview with a DMO professional
ü Links and files to show examples of best practices
ü Templates to help develop plans and operational documents
ü Weekly assignment designed to turn learning into practice
ü Live Zoom Session with instructor and participants to discuss the learning topic and explain weekly assignment instructions
ü Quiz to measure understanding of the learning topic
• All learning content can be made available in language of participants
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Technical Assistance and Graphic Design support to Develop Outputs
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Technical Assistance and Graphic Design support to Develop Outputs
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Course Testimonials
“It was one of the greatest trainings I’ve ever had...to know that what we are doing is what other DMOs are also doing.”
“It was not only challenging, it was the best 16 weeks of my professional career.”
“The course gave us the full package of what we needed to understand about the DMO.”
“This program gave us more confidence in what we are doing.”
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Additional Courses Available or Under Development
• DMO Formation for Rural Communities• Visitor Experience Interpretation Planning• TedQual Certification for University Tourism Programs with UNWTO• Destination Sustainability & Certification with Green Destinations• Sustainable Tourism & World Heritage with UNESCO
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Are you prepared to lead your tourism destination?
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Destination Management & Marketing System (DMMS)10 1
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Sustainable Sources of DMO Funding
Destination Development Plan
Industry Partnership Plan
Brand & Marketing Plan
Visitor Services & Product Development Plan Website & Marketing Collateral Plan
Tourism Information System and Content Plan
Research & Reporting Plan
Destination Sustainability Plan
Organization & Governance Policies
DMO Staff
DMO Board