The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) was awarded the Destination Marketing Accreditation Program (DMAP) designation by Destinations International in recognition of the organization’s commitment to industry excellence and meeting the industry standard for performance and accountability of destination organizations around the world.

The accreditation program requires a destination organization to successfully comply with a multitude of mandatory and voluntary standards that span a variety of performance areas to gain this momentous achievement. The standards cover nearly all aspects related to the management and marketing of destination organizations including governance, finance, human resources, sales, communications, destination development, and research.

Additionally, the VFTCB achieved accreditation with distinction, an honor reserved for those destination organizations that go beyond meeting the required standards of accreditation to truly showcase the breadth of their operation and their commitment to advancing the destination they serve.

“We are delighted to welcome Valley Forge Tourism to our esteemed DMAP community,” stated Don Welsh, President and CEO of Destinations International. “The relevance of destination organizations has never been more vital to the economic vitality of the places Destinations International members serve, and this industry accreditation is a benchmark for quality and performance. My gratitude extends to the DMAP Board of Directors for their dedication to our industry and their stewardship of this crucial program.”

“It’s an honor and a privilege to receive this recognition from such a distinguished organization,” said Mike Bowman, President & CEO of Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board. “The accreditation is also a reflection of our entire team’s hard work, dedication, and passion for continuing to strive to be the best.”

“Accreditation through DMAP underscores the critical role that destination organizations play in their communities,” stated Tania Armenta, President and CEO of Visit Albuquerque and chair of the DMAP Board of Directors. “As custodians of their destinations’ brands, participation in DMAP underscores a destination organization’s adherence to rigorous standards. This commitment is a clear signal to stakeholders that the organization managing the destination brand possesses the necessary infrastructure and expertise to beneficially influence the visitor economy for both tourists and local residents.”

Destinations International is the world’s largest and most reliable resource for destination organizations, convention and visitors bureaus (CVBs), and tourism boards. With more than 8,000 members and partners from over 750 destinations, the association represents a powerful forward-thinking, collaborative community around the world.

Learn more at Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board. The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board is a private, non-profit membership sales and marketing organization that actively promotes the Valley Forge area and Montgomery County as a convention site and leisure visitor destination by promoting patronage of its member hotels, restaurants, attractions, and services.