destination marketing organization
Defined in 1 place of the United States Code.
the term "destination marketing organization" means a nonprofit entity that is—
(I) an organization described in section 501(c) of title 26 and exempt from tax under section 501(a) of such title; or
(II) a State, or a political subdivision of a State (including any instrumentality of such entities)—
Source
- 2020–202315 U.S.C. § 636Commerce and Trade · Additional powers · under this chapter
the term “destination marketing organization” means a nonprofit entity that is—
(I) an organization described in section 501(c) of title 26 and exempt from tax under section 501(a) of such title; or
(II) a State, or a political subdivision of a State (including any instrumentality of such entities)—
(aa) engaged in marketing and promoting communities and facilities to businesses and leisure travelers through a range of activities, including—
(AA) assisting with the location of meeting and convention sites;
(BB) providing travel information on area attractions, lodging accommodations, and restaurants;
(CC) providing maps; and
(DD) organizing group tours of local historical, recreational, and cultural attractions; or
(bb) that is engaged in, and derives the majority of the operating budget of the entity from revenue attributable to, providing live events;
Source
- 2021–present15 U.S.C. § 636Commerce and Trade · Additional powers · under this chapter
the term “destination marketing organization” means a nonprofit entity that is—
(I) an organization described in section 501(c) of title 26 and exempt from tax under section 501(a) of such title; or
(II) a State, or a political subdivision of a State (including any instrumentality of such entities)—
(aa) engaged in marketing and promoting communities and facilities to businesses and leisure travelers through a range of activities, including—
(AA) assisting with the location of meeting and convention sites;
(BB) providing travel information on area attractions, lodging accommodations, and restaurants;
(CC) providing maps; and
(DD) organizing group tours of local historical, recreational, and cultural attractions; or
(bb) that is engaged in, and derives the majority of the operating budget of the entity from revenue attributable to, providing live events; and
Source
- 202115 U.S.C. § 636Commerce and Trade · Additional powers · under this chapter