The Destination & Travel Foundation, formerly the DMAI Foundation, is a complementary organization to both DMAI and to U.S. Travel Association. The DMAI Foundation was formed in 1993, and in February 2009 DMAI and the U.S. Travel Association joined resources of their foundations to create a stronger organization better capable of serving the interest of destination marketing professionals and highlighting the impact of travel around the world.

The Destination & Travel Foundation continues to tackle the most pressing issues of the day and the vexing problems ahead by engaging industry leaders and experts in various fields to determine innovative and creative strategies. The ultimate goal is to prepare the industry to deal with the rapidly changing business environment.

The Destination & Travel Foundation is classified as a charitable organization, under Section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service Code of 1954. Donations to the Foundation are tax deductible as charitable contributions.

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