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Who We Are

Destination Consultancy Group (DCG) is a boutique international advisory partnership of tourism/hospitality, entertainment and transportation professionals, providing services in Strategic Planning, Operational Productivity, Organizational and Marketing Management, and Industry Development. The company performs assignments under 10 advisory practices.

Don Anderson MBA CDME
DCG Executive Partner

Quick Bio/Fast Facts

  • Core Founder, Certified Destination Management Executive Program 1992
  • Advisor, Inaugural Destination Organization Accreditation Program 1999
  • Honorary Inductee, Destinations International Hall of Fame 2015
  • Educator, Purdue University, California State University Fullerton, University of Calgary and British Columbia Institute of Technology
  • Executive Positions in Destination Organization, Hotel, Restaurant, Attraction and Retail Services
  • Avid Collector and Scholar, Canada/USA Philately, Egyptology, and Napoleonic and Jeffersonian Studies

Our Philosophy

DCG firmly believes in a quality research, results-oriented and value-added client perspective. We are dedicated to assisting our clients to solve their problems and/or capitalize on their opportunities.

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Believable Brands (BB)

Brand Research and Strategy . Strategic /Operational Planning

Website/Contact:  www.believablebrands.com

Destination Counsellors International (DCI)

Brand Research and Strategy . Tourism/Economic Development Planning 

Website/Contact:  www.aboutdci.com

Don Schumacher Associates (DSA)

Sports Tourism Research, Assessment and Planning

Website/Contact:  www.dsasports.com

J. Sterling Group (JSG)

Human Resources and Advocacy Planning . TBID/Foundation Formation Assistance

Website/Contact: www.jsterlinggroup.com

Jim Wood Tourism Advisors (JWTA)

Convention Sales/Marketing Planning and Training . Sports Tourism Development .Gaming Entertainment Services

Website/Contact:  www.jwtourismadvisors.com

Johnson Consulting (CHJC)

Tourism Development Strategy/Master Planning . Facility/Venue Feasibility Analysis

Website/Contact:  www.chjc.com

    Martin Armes Communications (MAC)

    Strategic/Promotion Planning . Digital Marketing Strategies

    Website/Contact:  martinarmes@nc.rr.com

    Mission2Market (M2M)

    Research-Based Tourism Brand Marketing and Communications Strategy . Traditional/Digital Promotion Programming

    Website/Contact: www.mission2market.com

    Nichols Tourism Group (NTG)

    Strategic/Operational Planning . Sustainable Tourism Development Strategies

    Website/Contact:  www.nicholstourismgrp.com

    R. Anderson Community Planning (RACP)   

    Downtown Planning and Strategies . Tourism Project Planning

    Website/Contact:  irich@shaw.ca

    Teresa Anderson Associates (TAA)

    Destination Planning. Visitors Center Development and Marketing . Staff Training . DMAP Accreditation Assistance

    Website/Contact: teresa@tandersonassociates.com 

    Wert Marketing Group (WMG)

    Strategic/Promotion Planning . DMAP Accreditation Assistance

    Website/Contact:  www.wertmarketinggroup.com 

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