The Melbourne Convention and Visitors Bureau recently announced that their staff member, David McCarthy, has been named as one of the 30 Under 30 future leaders of the travel marketing industry. This honor was given out by the Destination Marketing Association International.
David McCarthy is the only person within the South Pacific region who has won this scholarship in 2011. As part of his prize, McCarthy will receive complimentary registration and accommodation at the DMAI Annual Convention. The 2011 convention will be held in the state of New Orleans this year. This conference will be attended by many representatives of marketing, media, advertising and Print companies from all over the world.
In the last financial year David has been responsible for securing 11 million Australian dollars worth of destination travel business. This is an accomplishment that both David and his employers are extremely proud of. Due to the success David has had in his current role, the Melbourne Convention and Visitors bureau believe that he will be a great representative for Australia and the city of Melbourne at the conference.
The prizes and scholarships given to the 30 under 30 representatives are considered to be very important. This is because the named scholarship winners are expected to help keep the destination marketing business on the cutting edge. These scholarships give the recipients the ability to access knowledge and technology that will help the industry move forward within the next few years.Get a Free Quote for Print
