Destination Marketing Organizations (DMO) play a vital economic development role in communities across the country. In the bringing together of businesses, visitors and travelers, stakeholders rely on the credibility of DMOs to serve in their best interest.

One of the clearest forms of credibility in any field is accreditation by respected peers. Achieving the status of an Accredited Destination Marketing Organization demonstrates that the organization and the individuals who lead it have attained a well-defined set of standards of excellence recognized through the industry.

In 2009, the Georgia Convention and Visitors Bureau asked the Cunningham Center for Leadership Development to construct an accreditation program for Georgia DMOs of all sizes.

Isn't it time to take the steps to acknowledge your organization's excellence and the leadership skills of those who make it happen?