As a Destination Manager, you will need to master following:

• assess an area as a tourism destination
• build a network of suppliers in tourism
• build a strategic marketing plan for destination management
• coordinate efforts of stakeholders for destination promotion
• educate on sustainable tourism
• engage local communities in the management of natural protected areas
• geographical areas relevant to tourism
• local area tourism industry
• manage conservation of natural and cultural heritage
• manage distribution of destination promotional materials
• manage production of destination promotional materials
• manage visitor flows in natural protected areas
• measure sustainability of tourism activities
• oversee the printing of touristic publications
• plan measures to safeguard cultural heritage
• plan measures to safeguard natural protected areas
• sales strategies
• set up pricing strategies
• support community-based tourism
• support local tourism
• tourist resources of a destination for further development

More generally, a destination manager is also versed in:

• apply strategic thinking
• build business relationships
• comply with food safety and hygiene
• coordinate public-private partnerships in tourism
• develop inclusive communication material
• execute marketing plan
• lead the brand strategic planning process
• manage budgets
• manage staff
• market analysis
• oversee the design of touristic publications
• perform market research
• plan digital marketing
• recruit employees
• select optimal distribution channel
• supervise crew

It also helps to know the following:

• deliver presentations on tourism
• develop tourist information materials
• ecotourism
• improve customer traveling experiences with augmented reality
• maintain relationship with suppliers
• promote virtual reality travelling experiences
• report touristic facts
• self-service technologies in tourism
• use e-tourism platforms
• augmented reality
• coordinate operational activities
• create annual marketing budget
• design press kit for media
• develop strategies for accessibility
• develop working procedures
• manage contracts
• measure customer feedback
• train employees
• virtual reality