APPLY

Thank you for your interest in applying to the

2024/25 VADMO Tourism Leadership Institute (VTLI).

The program’s purpose is to retain, attract, and develop tourism professionals into innovative and accomplished thought leaders who build strong tourism programs in localities and regions across the Commonwealth.

Application Deadline Extended to August 15th!

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VADMO
Tourism Leadership Institute
In Partnership with the
Virginia Tourism Corporation
APPLICATION

CONTACT INFORMATION

First name

Last name

Phone

Title

Organization

Organization Street Address

Organization Address, City, State, Zip Code

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

Are you employed by a DMO?

Yes

Do you volunteer or support a DMO as a vendor/supplier?

Yes

How many years of professional experience do you have in Tourism?

What is your level of educational attainment?

Do you have any other certifications? Please provide a list.

Describe your experience in the tourism industry

CAREER/COMMUNITY GOALS

Describe your interest in the VADMO Tourism Leadership Institute.

Describe how this certification will fit into or enhance your long-term career goals.

What are the three greatest challenges that you perceive are facing tourism in your community?

What relevant roles do you hold within your community? (can extend beyond your locality). Please provide a list of these organizations.

Describe a professional achievement of which you are most proud.

REFERENCES

Provide a letter of support or recommendation from a superior or supervisor and include it with the application

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To be considered for acceptance to VTLI, each section of the application, including your letter of support, must be completed

Thank you for your application!

CURRICULUM

Session Dates and Locations for the 2024/25 VADMO Tourism Leadership Institute are below. Participants will be required to attend all four (4) sessions to be eligible for graduation and certification.

Part of the VTLI curriculum is the formation of a Tourism Impact Project (TIP) to address identified needs in a participant’s community, with implementation of the plan following graduation.

TUITION/PAYMENT SCHEDULE

Tuition for the 2024/25 VADMO Tourism Leadership Institute (TLI) is: $1,500 per student (VADMO member) or $2,000 per student (Non VADMO members) and payment is due by August 15, 2024. Tuition covers meeting facilities, speakers, meals, program materials, and credentialing process. Participants are responsible for their own travel expenses and lodging to each session location. The tuition fee may be split over two fiscal years. Please contact the VADMO office (vadmo@associationbuilders.com) with questions.

Applications for the 2024/25 TLI Program are due by Thursday, August 15, 2024.

Individuals wishing to become a member of the Virginia Association for Destination Marketing Organizations (VADMO), contact VADMO at

VADMO@associationbuilders.com