Jerad Bachar, Director of the Dubai Convention Bureau, a department within the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM), has been invited by the Destination Marketing Association International (DMAI) to chair the Global Leadership Council and serve on their Board of Directors.
As the world’s largest and most reliable resource for official destination marketing organizations (DMOs), Destination Marketing Association International (DMAI) is dedicated to improving the effectiveness of over 2,800 professionals from nearly 650 destination marketing organizations in over 30 countries.
“Dubai is the biggest host of meetings and conventions in the Middle East and North Africa and I’m honoured to serve on the board of such a prestigious organization at the same time as assisting DMAI with their international expansion. This nomination reflects the growing confidence among industry stakeholders about our expertise,” said Jerad Bachar.
DMAI is an organization that advocates for the professionalism, effectiveness, and significance of destination marketing organizations worldwide.
It provides members, professionals, industry partners, students & educators, cutting- edge educational resources, networking opportunities, and marketing benefits available worldwide.
DMAI Board members are asked to guide and provide input to the strategic direction of DMAI.
Each board meeting deals on industry trends, issues, challenges faced by the sector and discusses long-term strategies for the development of the sector.

