About ADME
President's Message
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It is an honor to be elected as President of an association that was built on the expertise and dedication of its members. It is incredible the distance this association has come in a short span of 16 years and my pride in ADME is immeasurable.
As this year’s theme, I chose ADME: The DMC’s Most Powerful Tool because I truly believe that as members of this association you have a powerful tool to help grow your business thru education and networking. I am in awe of the amount of knowledge and valuable resources available to each of us from our peers. Building strong relationships with others in this industry is a true asset along with the certification and accreditation programs.
As your new Board begins mapping the future of ADME as a trade association, we are determined to bring even more value to our members. Each year we strive to bring you educational programming that will be beneficial to both management and staff. We look to you for guidance as to what type of educational sessions will entice you to attend the conference each year.
Another priority is to build our membership so our voice as an industry is strong as we continue to tackle important issues such as the tax-related reclassification of DMC’s.
This year we celebrate our new book on destination management Best Practices in Destination Management and we continue to add to our list of DMCPs and ADMCs that gives our industry the recognition of professionalism. Our expanding awards program allows winners and finalists the opportunity to showcase their award-winning abilities to their clients and potential clients. The membership database is available to clients looking for a qualified DMC; this is an invaluable benefit to our members.
ADME will continue to grow and be a recognized leader in the hospitality industry with your help. I urge you to give back to your industry by supporting ADME’s efforts to provide the tools for success. Contribute to your association by joining a committee and getting involved. It will be a rewarding experience; it has been for me.
