Cobb County, GA (6/16/2026) – Cobb Travel & Tourism earned its reaccreditation five years after receiving the Destination Marketing Accreditation Program (DMAP) accreditation from Destinations International. DMAP accreditation is awarded in recognition of the organization’s commitment to industry excellence and meeting the industry standard for performance and accountability of destination organizations around the world
“We are pleased to have Cobb Travel & Tourism maintain their participation in our distinguished group of accredited organizations,” said Don Welsh, President and CEO of Destinations International. “The industry distinction defines quality and performance standards for destination organizations, and they are a valued member of the DMAP community.”
The accreditation program requires a destination organization to successfully comply with a set of rigorous mandatory and voluntary standards that span a variety of performance areas to gain this momentous achievement. The standards cover nearly all aspects related to the management and marketing of destination organizations including governance, finance, human resources, sales, communications, destination development and research. Cobb Travel & Tourism is among nearly 200 destination organizations that have obtained DMAP accreditation.
Cobb Travel & Tourism is the official destination marketing organization dedicated to promoting Cobb County, Georgia, as a premier travel destination. Located just northwest of Atlanta, Cobb County offers a dynamic mix of outdoor recreation, arts and culture, major sporting events, chef-driven dining and family-friendly attractions, making it Atlanta’s Sweet Spot for visitors year-round.
“Reaccreditation through DMAP reflects the high standards we hold ourselves to as an organization,” said Holly Quinlan, president and CEO of Cobb Travel & Tourism. “We are proud to be recognized among leading destination organizations and remain committed to promoting Cobb County as a vibrant, year-round destination for visitors.”
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Cobb Travel & Tourism is a 501(c)6 nonprofit organization, working to bring visitors to Cobb County. Cobb Travel & Tourism is the only organization positioned to market Cobb County and its assets as a 365-day destination. As the leading industry in Cobb County, tourism has a significant economic impact.
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