NCDO provides the following programs and services for its members above and beyond the usual U.S. Travel membership benefits:

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Education

 The Education Seminar for Tourism Organizations (ESTO) is a three-day educational seminar designed exclusively for tourism destination marketing professionals held annually.

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Recognition

The annual Destiny Awards recognize excellence in destination marketing and promotion.

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Industry & Government Relations

Through NCDO, tourism destination marketing organizations are represented on the U.S. Travel Board of Directors and U.S. Travel's Public Affairs Committee, and other national forums.

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Networking

The annual meeting and ESTO provide excellent opportunities to meet colleagues from around the country, learn and share innovative ideas, and develop valuable new contacts. To view other U.S. Travel networking opportunities, visit the U.S. Travel events calendar.

Research

Receive a print copy of the biennial Travel & Tourism Works for America publication (must be member during year of release) and online access to the executive summary of U.S. Travel publications.  Members also receive Travel Industry Update, the latest in travel forecasts, travel indicators and international market analysis, located in the Research section of ustravel.org.  Members can also access our newly released Power of Travel and Take Off reports.

U.S. Travel Regular members receive 40 percent discounts on all research Subscription packages and individual publications, along with leading edge research through access to travel forecasts, the Travel Price Index and the Travel Sentiment Index.