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Hey there! I want to invite you to DestiCon: The Virtual Experience. I know what you're thinking, a virtual event is just another meeting. NOPE.

Dec 2022 2 min read Jenn Barbee

Hey there!

I want to invite you to DestiCon: The Virtual Experience. I know what you're thinking, a virtual event is just another meeting. NOPE.

In keeping with the tradition of innovative creations and our crusade to provide critical education access to ALL levels of DMOs and businesses in tourism, this two-day event (replete with exhibitors, lounges, workshops, main stage, and concurrent sessions) will surely be a perfect launchpad for your 2023 strategies and tactics.


we are the DESTRUPTORS.

✅ You seek nothing but the best for your community.

✅ You know that "new normal" is a nonsense concept;

✅ Your smallest businesses deserve the same access to national brand-level education and data;

✅ You're pretty tired of the outdated conference format that embraces "clique" mentality with no relevancy for destinations of "a certain size".


who should attend DestiCon?
  • Destinations (DMOs) of all sizes will find these sessions illuminating for 2023 planning and beyond. A shared experience is the best way to get the most out of your two days with us. We strongly encourage tickets for:
  • Your board and/or government leadership
  • Your EDC, Chamber, and other local tourism-adjacent orgs.
  • Your local businesses (restaurants, hotels, attractions)
  • Your Short-Term Rental businesses (lots of good content from STR leaders across the country!)
  • Your vendors/agencies
  • Your Mamma (🤣 jk, but bring her to the Happy Hour + Talent Show)



a sesh sneak peek. 
inquiring minds wanna know:
  • How do I handle the next inevitable crisis 🤦 ? *insert big sigh*
  • What is the TikTok-ification of marketing and do we hafta' do it?!?
  • Are short-term rental properties a pain in the a$$ or our best future, embraced?
  • What is tourism as a COMMUNITY shared 👋 value?
  • How did Lake Charles go viral with a small local business?
  • Is the revolving door of recruiting here to stay, can I improve my retention strategies?
  • What do planners, hoteliers, CVBs, and suppliers really think at each stage of the meeting planning process🤔?
  • Should I ignore the metaverse?
  • What is it like creating a destination from scratch?
  • Has earned media changed? Do I need influencers, really?
  • Should I start that destination podcast?!?
  • How do I know who my STR people are?
  • Can I be more efficient in Social Media?
  • How do I leverage data if my budget 💸 isn't like Vegas, baby?
  • Should I advertise on streaming services and what are the new best practices?
  • If I show off my hidden talent at DestiCon, could I win prizes?

YOU IN? Meet the Destruptors at the conference and grab your ticket here:

https://www.accelevents.com/e/desticon

If you are "open to work", choose our free admission option. :-)

Originally published on LinkedIn, Dec 2022. This is its home now.

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