Upcoming CDME Courses

The CDME program prepares senior executives, who want to advance their careers to blend theory with experience and application of knowledge to help industry leaders thrive in a constantly changing environment. The program focus is on vision, leadership, productivity and implementing business strategies.

PLEASE NOTE: An approved CDME Application is required prior to registering for courses. Please allow 10 business days for the application to be processed. Courses are only available to those accepted to and committed to completing the program.

ATTENDANCE POLICY: To receive CDME credit for a course, you MUST be in attendance for 100 PERCENT of the scheduled course time. Please ensure your travel arrangements are made to accommodate potential travel delays. Missing course time to make a flight is not permitted.

If you cannot attend the course in its full entirety for ANY reason, you will need to reschedule and take the course at a future date. Please contact [email protected] if any conflicts arise.

Courses and instructors are subject to change.

Core Courses

Each core course is two days in length from 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM each day.​
Member rate: US$1,795 / Non-member: US$2,595

Elective Courses

Each elective course is 1.5 days in length from 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM and 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM.​
Member rate: US$1,195 / Non-member: US$1,595

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2024 CDME Course Schedule
 

Canada CDME Courses
December 1-2, 2024
Vancouver, BC

Core Courses
December 1-2, 2024

  • Strategic Issues in Destination Management 
    Instructors: Maura Gast, CDME, Executive Director, Irving Convention and Visitors Bureau
    David Holder, CDME, Principal and CEO, Clarity of Place
  • Destination Leadership
    Instructors: Craig Davis, CDME, President and CEO, Visit Dallas
    Victoria Clarke, CDME, CEO, Visit Mississauga

REGISTER FOR CANADA COURSES

2025 CDME Courses - Preliminary Schedule

PLEASE NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSE & INSTRUCTOR DETAILS TO BE PROVIDED AS FINALIZED. 1-2 ADDITIONAL CDME EVENTS ARE ANTICIPATED TO BE ADDED TO THE CALENDAR FOR 2025.

Winter CDME Courses
February 1-4, 2025
Austin, TX

Core Courses
February 1-2, 2025

  • Destination Advocacy and Community Relations
    Instructors: Cassandra McAuley, CDME, Managing Director, MMGY NextFactor
    John Groh, CDME, President and CEO, Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
  • Destination Marketing & Sales - SOLD OUT! WAITLIST OPEN
    Instructors: Cody Chomiak, CDME, Vice President of Marketing, Travel Manitoba
    Tom Loftus, CDME, Vice President of Marketing, Richmond Region Tourism

Elective Courses
February 3-4, 2025

  • Destination Information and Research
    Instructors: Barry White, CDME, President & CEO, Chattanooge Tourism Co.
    Michael Rudowski, Vice President of Research & Insights, VisitDallas
  • Destination Organization Financial Management
    Instructors: Mike Zumbaugh, CDME, Chief Financial Officer & Interim CEO, Visit Estes Park
    Chris Kipper, CDME, Chief Financial Officer, Louisville Tourism

REGISTER FOR WINTER 2025 COURSES

Summer CDME Courses
July 12-15, 2025
Chicago, IL

Core Courses
July 12-13, 2025

  • Strategic Issues in Destination Management 
  • Destination Advocacy & Community Relations
  • Destination Leadership

Elective Courses
July 14-15, 2025

  • Destination Economic Development
  • Development of the Destination Experience

REGISTRATION FOR SUMMER CDME 2025 WILL OPEN IN LATE Q1 2025

Fall CDME Courses
October 18-21, 2025
Sacramento, CA

REGISTRATION FOR FALL CDME 2025 WILL OPEN IN LATE Q2 2025

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Taylor Ruoff Snider

Senior Manager, Professional Development
Destinations International

Taylor Ruoff assists with the development and administration of Destination International’s education and certification programs. Taylor has a passion for advancing sustainable travel and tourism education to support and empower destination organizations and industry professionals across the globe. She has over five years of experience in project management, research, content development, and educational administration for prominent industry associations, destination organizations, non-profits, and consulting firms.

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