Huntington Beach, Calif., July 24, 2012 - The Huntington Beach Marketing and Visitors Bureau is proud to announce that it has been awarded accreditation from the Destination Marketing Accreditation Program (DMAP).  DMAP is an international accreditation program developed by Destination Marketing Association International (DMAI).  In earning this accreditation, the Visitors Bureau shows to the community, stakeholders, clients and potential visitors that their organization has attained a significant measure of excellence.

"We are very pleased to be recognized in the destination marketing community for providing outstanding services in accordance with international standards and benchmarks in this field." says Marco Perry, General Manager at The Shorebreak Hotel and Board Chair for the Huntington Beach Marketing and Visitors Bureau "The accreditation of the Huntington Beach Marketing and Visitor's Bureau was a goal set by our team nearly two years ago and we are thrilled that all of the hard work that has gone into this process has been realized with this accomplishment."

This accreditation program covers standards in a wide variety of topics including governance, finance, management, human resources, technology, visitors, services, group services, sales, communications, brand management, destination development, research/market intelligence, innovation and stakeholder relationships.  DMAP is an independent international accreditation body and a leader in defining quality and performance issues in destination marketing.

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About the Huntington Beach Marketing and Visitors Bureau

The Huntington Beach Marketing and Visitors Bureau is the official destination marketing organization of Huntington Beach, Surf City USA®. One of Southern California's premier coastal destinations, Huntington Beach is the ideal location for a California family vacation, or relaxing weekend getaway.

With 10 miles of wide-open white sand California beaches, Huntington Beach is a destination of choice for vacationers and business travelers alike. To plan your Surf City USA® vacation, or to learn more about Huntington Beach, visit the Huntington Beach Marketing and Visitors Bureau website at www.SurfCityUSA.com or call 800-729-6232 for a free Visitors Guide.

 

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Surf City USA® is a registered mark of the Huntington Beach Marketing and Visitors Bureau.

Media Contact:

Huntington Beach Marketing and Visitors Bureau

Madison Fisher, Communications Manager

Ph: 714-969-3492, ext. 208

madison@surfcityusa.com