DMCP Candidate Application

Minimum Qualifications

• Applicant must have a minimum of 3 years’ direct experience in Destination Management OR 2 years of direct experience in Destination Management + any college degree
• Applicant must have current employment in the hospitality industry
• Applicant must have responsibility and accountability for the successful completion of Destination Management programs

Completed applications are due no later than 6 weeks prior to the exam. Visit the Exam Schedule for upcoming exam deadlines.

DMCP Candidate Application Steps

Step 1 - Login

Login to the ADMEI Member Compass.  If you do not have a record in the ADMEI database, create a Username and Password.  

Step 2 - Purchase

Purchase a DMCP Candidate Application in the ADMEI Store. This will give you access to the DMCP Candidate Application form.

Enrollment Fee

$200 | Members
$300 | Nonmembers

Step 3  - Apply

Complete the DMCP candidate application form.  View Sample DMCP Candidate Application for informational purposes only.  Form components include:

EXPERIENCE AND MANAGEMENT INFORMATION

• Resume / CV Upload required*

DMCP COMPETENCIES

• DMC Competencies (you must select 28 of 37 to qualify)

PROFESSIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS, EDUCATION, AND INVOLVEMENT

• Highest form of education
• Internship
• Continuing education hours
  • Proof upload required* (Download Professional Development Documentation Form or use a screenshot of your EIC education hours)
• Industry certifications earned
• ADMEI conference attendance
• Author (up to two)
  • Article upload required*
• Lecturer (up to two)
• Speaker / Panelist (up to two)
• Association memberships and volunteer service
• Other documents required
  • (2) Recommendation letters*
    • one from a client
    • one from an industry professional other than supervisor
  • Completed and signed Supervisor Approval Form*

*Documentation Upload Guidelines

• Documents should be in PDF format
• Nomenclature - Document name followed by last name (i.e. Resume - Smith)

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