Discover Monroe-West Monroe President/CEO Alana Cooper Receives Certified Destination Management Executive (CDME) Credential
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PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 18, 2024
CVB Contact: Alana Cooper
Phone: 318.387.5691
E-mail: acooper@monroe-westmonroe.org
Discover Monroe-West Monroe President/CEO Alana Cooper Receives Certified Destination Management Executive (CDME) Credential
Monroe-West Monroe, LA – Alana Cooper, Discover Monroe-West Monroe President/CEO, has earned her Certified Destination Management Executive (CDME) credential. The Destination’s International CDME credential is the tourism industry’s highest individual educational achievement.
The CDME program prepares senior executives, who want to advance their careers to blend theory with experience and application of knowledge to help industry leaders thrive in a constantly changing environment. The program focuses on vision, leadership, productivity and implementing business strategies.
“This is the highest individual educational achievement within the tourism industry. I am extremely excited to have completed the program and earned the Certified Destination Management Executive. The knowledge, connections, and experience gained throughout this program have enhanced my abilities to lead and grow tourism for Ouachita Parish. I look forward to utilizing what I have learned to support our community, enhance the visitor experience, and gain economic development for the area,” said Alana Cooper, Discover Monroe-West Monroe President/CEO.
Cooper has served as the President/CEO for Discover Monroe-West Monroe since 2005 and currently serves as the immediate past chair for the Louisiana Travel Association and is a board member for the Monroe Chamber of Commerce. She was recognized for her leadership and development in several tourism products, including West Monroe Sports and Events and Christmas on the River.
Destinations International is the world’s largest resource for official destination organizations, convention and visitors bureaus (CVBs) and tourism boards.
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About Discover Monroe-West Monroe:
Discover Monroe-West Monroe promotes Ouachita Parish as a destination for leisure travel, conventions, meetings, and sporting events creating a positive economic impact for our local community through increased visitor spending and sales tax collections. For more information about Discover Monroe-West Monroe, visit www.monroe-westmonroe.org.