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2021 30 Under 30 Application

Thank you for your interest in the 30 Under 30 program! To be considered for 2021, nominees must submit this application with CEO approval by Monday, March 1 at 5:00 PM EDT. For questions, please email Gabe Seder with the Destinations International Foundation at gseder@destinationsinternational.org.

Application Requirements for 2021
  • Candidates must have a birthdate of March 2, 1991 or later.
  • Must presently work for a destination organization, convention and visitors bureau (CVB) or tourism board that is a member or global affilliate of Destinations International.
  • Must have been an employee of a destination organization for at least 1.5 years, with a minimum of six months in your current role (part-time employment and internships included) as of March 1, 2021.
  • Nominees must have President/CEO support to apply for the program.
  • Submissions must include application, high-resolution headshot, resume, short essay and video (see essay and video guidelines below).
  • Only one individual from an organization will be chosen if multiple applicants from the same destination organization are nominated.
1.First Name(Required.)
2.Last Name(Required.)
3.Title(Required.)
4.Department(Required.)
5.Organization(Required.)
6.Email Address(Required.)
7.Phone Number(Required.)
8.Number of Years of Industry Experience(Required.)
9.Number of Years With Current Organization (if different than above)
10.Brief Professional Bio
Bio should be 100 words or less.(Required.)
11.Headshot
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12.Resume
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Essay Guidelines
The Destinations International Foundation recently issued an advocacy paper on Finding Our Cornerstone. Please answer one of the three following questions in 250-500 words:
  • What does being a Community Shared Value mean to you?
  • Do you see your current organization as a Community Shared Value? Why or why not?
  • What can you do in your position to help transform your organization into a Community Shared Value?
13.Essay Response
250-500 words(Required.)
Video Guidelines
  • Video submission must be self-produced; we are not looking for professionally produced videos by a marketing agency! Candidates are encouraged to be creative and make their video submission fun and entertaining.
  • Videos must be less than two minutes (120 seconds). Content greater than two minutes will not be reviewed.
  • Please introduce yourself and answer any two of the following questions:
    • What influenced you to join the travel and tourism industry?
    • What is your proudest accomplishment to this day?
    • As a future destination leader, what focus area(s) do you deem necessary for future success in this competitive marketplace?
    • How do you envision your role adapting to the next normal in 2021?
  • Please upload your video to YouTube and provide the link below. You may use the "unlisted" setting to ensure that we can view it.
14.YouTube Link(Required.)
15.Date of Birth(Required.)
16.Name of CEO Nominator(Required.)
17.CEO Approval(Required.)
Bu submitting this application, I grant Destinations International permission to use my application materials, including my bio, headshot, video and essay question, in industry presentations, marketing materials and member communications.

I also consent to receiving Destinations International member email communications.

I additionally understand that my full application including email address and phone number will be shared with industry partners for the exclusive purpose of 30 Under 30 judging. We will not use your personal contact information for any other reason.