By-Line: Amy Lukasik, Palm Coast and the Flagler Beaches
Amy Lukasik, executive director for Palm Coast and the Flagler Beaches, Flagler County’s official tourism organization, recently earned the Certified Destination Management Executive (CDME) designation from Destinations International. Destinations International is the world’s largest trade association for destination organizations.
Lukasik was one of 63 CDME recipients recognized at Destinations International’s annual convention taking place July 9-11 in Chicago, Illinois.
The CDME program is the only industry certification program specifically designed for destination management professionals and is the tourism industry’s highest individual educational achievement. The rigorous two-year program is designed to prepare destination organization professionals to leverage their experience and to apply their knowledge with a focus on vision, leadership, productivity, and implementing business strategies.
“Earning the CDME designation is a remarkable achievement and a true reflection of Ms. Lukasik’s leadership, dedication, and expertise in the tourism industry,” said County Administrator Heidi Petito. “Her recent appointment to the Board of Directors for the Florida Society for Ethical Ecotourism is a testament to your commitment to responsible travel and sustainability.”
Lukasik was also recently appointed to serve on the Board of Directors for Florida Society for Ethical Ecotourism (SEE), the non-profit organization announced in June. SEE is the professional authority for the ecotourism industry in Florida. It established and maintains the professional code of ecotourism ethics that encourages an awareness and stewardship of Florida’s natural heritage. Board members serve an elected term of two years.
“I am honored to be appointed to the Board of Directors for the Florida Society for Ethical Ecotourism, the leading authority on authentic ecotourism in Florida,” Lukasik said. “with the future Flagler County Visitor Eco-Discovery Center, I look forward to helping protect and support Florida’s and Flagler County’s natural and cultural resources via sustainable tourism through my appointment.”
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