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DMO of the Year

  • $1 Million Plus
  • Under $1 Million

This category seeks to recognize a destination that has made a significant impact within the travel industry this year. That could include but is not limited to significantly increasing tourist numbers, achieving substantial recognition across industry or in the media, releasing a new successful campaign, hosting a significant event, or a combination of many of these and more.

  • A description of the destination over the past year.
  • An explanation for the rise in tourism. What changes helped make your DMO successful?
  • Details of any campaign or strategy involved in boosting the destination’s reputation.
  • Explain staff and community involvement, involvement with Destinations Texas, the culture of DMO, staff and board development, and key performance indicators.
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