Destinations International (DI) announced on April 15 that nominations are being accepted for the Hall of Fame, Destination Organization Leadership Award (DOLA) and the Destination Organization Award for Global Impact.
These honors “celebrate distinguished careers, exceptional organizational leadership and initiatives that have made a meaningful impact on communities and the destination organization profession worldwide,” DI states. Award nominations close on April 17, and honorees will be announced in early June and recognized during the DI Annual Convention.
Nominations are also being accepted for the DI Board of Directors and DI Foundation Board of Trustees. Board nominations close on April 27.
“Board members play a vital role in shaping the future of our association and foundation,” according to DI. “We are seeking individuals who bring strategic thinking, active engagement and a commitment to advancing the destination organization industry.”
Submit an award nomination here and a board nomination here.
On April 15, the Philadelphia CVB (PCVB) and Pennsylvania Convention Center Authority (PCAA) published their joint 2025 Annual Report, releasing key data points and major milestones and laying the groundwork for the city’s success in 2026.
In 2025, Philadelphia hosted 304 events booked by the PHLCVB. In total, 16 of the events were citywides, an event that generates more than 2,000 hotel rooms on its peak night. Overall, Philadelphia welcomed 559,304 attendees from these events.
“We are proud to share the results of a year that prioritized long-term success for our industry and our city,” said Gregg Caren, President & CEO of the PHLCVB. “In 2025, we not only strengthened our partnership with the Pennsylvania Convention Center, but built a strong pipeline for future and returning business, sporting, and special events in Philadelphia.”
Key drivers in bringing meetings and conventions to Philadelphia from significant market sectors are the PHLCVB’s unique business development divisions: PHL Life Sciences, PHL Diversity, and PHL Sports.
“The events hosted at our facility and booked by our partner PHLCVB continue to serve as the major economic drivers of the region’s hospital sector,” said John J. McNichol, President & CEO of the PCCA. “We recognize that the convention and meetings industry is a highly competitive landscape, which is why we are constantly seeking to add new amenities, enhance our sustainable business practices, and improve the overall customer and guest experience at our facility.”
