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Who Can Join?

As the pre-eminent organization for Destination Management Companies (DMCs), our mission is to define the DMC industry; establish standard business and ethical practices; uphold the highest level of professionalism; and promote the value of local Destination Management through member and industry education.

In support of this mission,  ADMEI offers the following membership catagories:

  • DMC Company
  • Associates (consortiums and other product and service Suppliers),
  • Faculty
  • Students

Dues Cycle

Members joining 1 November - 30 April renew 1 January each year.
Members joining 1 May - 31 October renew 1 July each year.

Join as DMC Company Member

Annual Dues .................... $ 945.00

DMC Membership is location-specific. Company membership includes branch offices in the same country, state, or province located within a 150-mile radius of the primary location. Member benefits are extended to all employees working at the destination.  

DMCs must meet key requirements to qualify as a Company Member. Meeting these requirements assures potential clients ADMEI member companies have demonstrated a basic level of knowledge and experience.  View Key Requirements

DMCs that do not meet the key requirements are classified as Provisional Members until all requirements are met.  Provisional members receive all member benefits listed above except listing in public directory, and voting on bylaw changes and elections.

Member Benefits

  • Access to member-only content including free ADMEI live and on-demand webinars, contract documents & letters templates, ADMEI Owner/GM Roundtables, etc.)
  • Listing on FIND A DMC (Branches located in same country, state, or province within 150 miles/241 km listings included)
  • Permission to list ADMEI Logo on website, email signatures and marketing materials (Upon execution of ADMEI Logo Use Agreement)
  • Member rates for conferences, training, certifications, and accreditations 
  • Ability to enter submissions for ADMEI Awards
  • Access to ADMEI Mentor Program
  • Opportunity to serve on committees, task forces, and Board of Directors to help move the DMC industry forward.
  • One vote per DMC on ADMEI Bylaw changes and Board of Directors Slate ratifications.

Group Group Rates for Company-Owned DMC Brands with More than 3 Offices. View Group Membership Pricing Information.

Interested in a Group Membership? Contact Val Delaney to begin the group membership onboarding process!

Join as Associate Member

Annual Dues .................... $ 1,250.00
Associate Members are companies engaged in providing products and services to Destination Management Companies and the meetings, events, and services they implement. Examples of Associate Members include: Sales, marketing or legal consortia, associations, entertainment companies, production companies, team building organizations, transportation companies, decor companies, venues, meeting supply companies, speakers, etc.

Join as Faculty Member

Annual Dues .................... $ 25.00
Faculty membership is open to individuals employed as faculty in graduate or undergraduate academic programs in Destination Management and having met one of the following requirements:
  • Currently teaching at least two classes per semester
  • Currently teaching at least one class per quarter
  • Have taught at least four classes in the past academic year

Benefits

  • Access to free Destination Management Curriculum - a PowerPoint presentation that educators can use to supplement their hospitality courses.   This curriculum helps explain what a Destination Management Company is and how it fits into the overall industry.  Educators can also consider inviting a DMC professional to their classrooms to present the material to get a more “hands on” educational program.)
  • Access to free live and on-demand webinars
  • Member rates for conferences and training
  • Access to member only resources including sample contracts and letters.

Join as Student Member

Annual Dues .................... $ 25.00
Student membership is open to individuals enrolled in a graduate or undergraduate academic program directly related to Destination Management for at least six (6) quarter or semester hours. Verification of enrollment is required (class schedule).  Full-time DMC employees are not eligible.

Benefits

  • Access to free live and on-demand webinars
  • Member rates for conferences and training
  • Access to member only resources including sample contracts and letters.