Destination Marketing Accreditation

MACON, GA (August 1, 2023) — Visit Macon received its renewal of the Destination Marketing Accreditation Program (DMAP) accreditation from Destinations International, the global association for destination professionals.

DMAP recognizes organizations who have demonstrated a commitment to industry excellence and meeting the industry standard for performance and accountability of destination marketing organizations around the world. This year marks Visit Macon’s 8 year renewal of the DMAP program. With the renewal, organizations are required to meet over 100 performance standards including leadership, governance, finance, sales, marketing, and community involvement. In addition, Visit Macon documented 10 additional aspirational standards.

Visit Macon was one of only eight destinations from around the globe to receive the accreditation with distinction. "It is an honor to receive the DMAP reaccreditation, and we are extremely pleased to have been recognized as one of the destination marketing organizations to receive the accreditation with distinction. That shows that Visit Macon is a leader in our industry" says Aaron Buzza, Senior Vice President/Chief Operating Officer of Visit Macon.

To be recognized with distinction is an honor that signifies our organization goes "beyond meeting the required standards of accreditation to truly showcase the breadth of their operation and their commitment to advancing the destination they serve." Aaron Buzza, who diligently worked on this accreditation program, accepted the award on Visit Macon's behalf at the Destinations International’s Annual Convention in Dallas, Texas on July 18, 2023.

For more information, please email mrodgers@visitmacon.org or visit our website at http://www.visitmacon.org.