Achievers & Accolades

DistiNCtly Fayetteville earns DMAP accreditation from Destinations International

By Staff Report, posted 11 months ago

DistiNCtly Fayetteville has once again earned accreditation by the Destination Marketing Accreditation Program (DMAP) of Destinations International the highest mark of excellence for destination marketing organizations.

This renewed DMAP Accreditation will enable the organization to host more events, more tournaments and more visitors which brings new dollars to local hotels, restaurants, shops and attractions.

“When we raise the bar for destination marketing, we help fuel jobs, grow local businesses and keep Cumberland County thriving — for everyone who lives, works and explores here. This achievement recognizes our commitment to accountability, industry best practices and service to visitors, partners and our community,” shared the DistiNCtly Fayetteville team in a Facebook update. 

According to Destinations International’s website, the globally recognized Destination Marketing Accreditation Program serves as a visible industry distinction that defines quality and performance standards in destination marketing and management.

Learn more about DMAP here: https://destinationsinternational.org/dmap

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