US, June 11 -- Destinations International (DI), the world's leading association representing destination organizations and convention and visitors bureaus (CVBs), has announced an expanded commitment to advocacy and destination policy aligned with its newly launched Advocacy & Action Strategic Roadmap. The initiative reinforces DI's vision of positioning destination organizations as essential leaders in advancing community vitality, economic growth and long-term destination resilience.

Following the retirement of industry leader and DI Chief Advocacy Officer Jack Johnson at the end of 2025, DI has expanded the leadership responsibilities of Chief Impact Officer Sophia Hyder Hock, who will now provide strategic oversight of the Advocacy D...