SearchWide Global has been honored with the 2025 Spirit of Hospitality Award by Destinations International (DI), the world’s largest membership association for destination organizations.

The DI Foundation’s highest honor, the Spirit of Hospitality Award, is presented annually to those who demonstrate extraordinary commitment to Destinations International Foundation, the association, and the broader travel and tourism industry.

“Destinations International is proud to honor SearchWide Global with the 2025 Spirit of Hospitality Award, recognizing their outstanding leadership, vision and enduring contributions to the travel and tourism industry,” said Don Welsh, President & CEO of Destinations International. “SearchWide Global has helped elevate the standard of excellence in our field. We look forward to formally recognizing their achievements during our Recognition Celebration at the 2025 Destinations International Annual Convention in Chicago, IL, USA, July 9–11.” 

SearchWide Global is a full-service executive search firm that places executives primarily for companies in the travel, tourism, hospitality, convention, trade association, venue management, and experiential marketing industries. Specializing in C-Level and Director-level executive searches for companies ranging in size from Fortune 500 corporations to mid-sized public and private companies and associations.

“We are truly honored to receive this recognition, and I want to acknowledge that it belongs to the entire SearchWide Global team. Every day, our team leads with dedication, integrity, and genuine care for the travel and tourism industry. It means a great deal to see that spirit recognized in this way,” said Mike Gamble, Chairman & CEO, SearchWide Global. “I am incredibly proud of our team and grateful to be part of an organization that holds such deep respect for the work and the people we serve. This is a special moment, and we are humbled by it.” 

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About Destinations International  

Destinations International is the world’s largest and most respected resource for destination organizations, convention and visitors bureaus (CVBs) and tourism boards. With more than 8,000 members and partners from over 750 destinations, the association represents a powerful forward-thinking and collaborative global community. For more information, visit www.destinationsinternational.org. 

About SearchWide Global

SearchWide Global is a full-service executive search firm that places executives primarily for companies in the travel, tourism, hospitality, convention, trade association, venue management, and experiential marketing industries. Specializing in C-Level and Director-level executive searches for companies ranging in size from Fortune 500 corporations to mid-sized public and private companies and associations. Headquartered in St. Paul, MN, USA, with several regional offices, SearchWide Global is able to serve clients and candidates nationwide. Founded in 1999, they have remained focused on their core values for more than two decades: INTEGRITY, ETHICS, PASSION, RESPECT, and INCLUSION.

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