About The Destination Effect
Learn more about The Destination Effect, a Destinations International and Tempest initiative.
The Destination Effect
The Destination Effect Website is a joint initiative between the Destinations International Association and Tempest. The website is designed to assist elected officials, policymakers, economic development experts, placemaking advocates, academia, media and members of the general public in understanding the role of a destination organizations and the impact those organization can have. Our goal is that the Destination Effect website becomes the one essential stop for those seeking to learn more about our industry sector as well as those who seek to improve their community by incorporating the best practices from destination organizations across the globe.
The website name comes from the idea that “The Destination Effect is achieved by using destination promotion to transform a location into a destination. A destination is where people want to visit, live, work, play and invest. Together, these are the markers, the indicators of community vitality – a community’s energy, liveliness, drive, and ambition. And the work of destination organizations is to be the catalyst of community vitality."
About Destinations International
The Destinations International (DI) Association is the world’s largest and most reliable resource for destination organizations. In short, DI educates, equips, and empowers our members to grow the success of their destinations and excel professionally. Membership grants access to a wealth of important industry resources, educational opportunities and exclusive benefits.
We believe that destination organizations positively impact local communities as a dynamic place to visit, live and work. As such, DI elevates tourism by educating, equipping, empowering, and connecting its members to better fulfill their missions and achieve positive results around the world.
Destinations International’s Core Pillars
Community: DI fosters a strong, global community of professionals and promotes the exchange of information, knowledge, and best practices. Our over 800 member organizations and strategic partners from across the globe connect to exchange knowledge and best practices and network with each other to help their individual communities thrive.
Destination Tools: DI offers a suite of products built on best practices, insights, and research. We work to raise the effectiveness of destination organizations, increase relevancy among the destination’s community, raise the level of professionalism through accreditation, and provide actionable best practices and strategies for the sustainable success of destinations.
Professional Development: DI is the definitive resource for professional development within the destination organization industry sector. We offer ongoing educational opportunities both in person and online and are committed to providing professional development and lifelong learning for our members.
Advocacy & Research: DI is the champion for our members and recognizes the importance of keeping our members abreast of the challenges and opportunities presenting themselves. We use our collective voice to elevate and advance the mission, goals, and efforts of destination organizations. DI is constantly expanding industry knowledge, introducing new ideas and developing forward-focused research and relevant data.
Destinations International | 1725 Eye Street NW, Eighth Floor, Washington, DC 20006, USA | Tel: +1.202.296.7888 | email: info@destinationsinternational.org
About Tempest
Tempest provides Software, Web and Digital Marketing solutions that empower innovative Destination Organizations to grow and make a positive impact in their communities.
Tempest’s Core Pillars
Community: Our commitment to culture has been the catalyst for empowering our team and fostering strong relationships with our clients and industry partners.
Empathy: We earn the trust of others through our emotional intelligence. By seeing the world through their eyes. we are better equipped to understand their needs and appreciate the challenges that they face.
Innovation: We have the courage and creative imagination needed to bring people together to solve large problems. As experts in our industry, we create solutions with the long-term future of our organization and our clients' success top of mind.
Excellence: We have relentlessly high standards and a dedication to generating results. We strive to be our best, not only because our clients are counting on us, but because it is ingrained in our company's culture.
Tempest | 30 South 15th Street, Suite 1001. Philadelphia, PA 19102 U.S. | Tel: 1+800.274.8774 | tempest.im | email: accounts@tempest.im