Accolades
The AICVB is accredited with distinction by the Destination Marketing Accreditation Program (DMAP) of Destinations International.
This prestigious honor reflects our commitment to excellence and adherence to the highest standards established by this global accreditation program. DMAP is a respected, independent body that defines excellence in destination management across areas including governance, finance, operations, human resources, technology, visitor services, sales, brand management, destination development, stakeholder relationships, and advocacy. By achieving accreditation with distinction, Amelia Island Convention & Visitors Bureau has joined an elite group of organizations that demonstrates outstanding quality and professionalism within the tourism industry.
AICVB has also been acknowledged for excellence in tourism marketing, receiving numerous awards:
- 65 VISIT FLORIDA Flagler Awards for outstanding tourism marketing, including 25 Henry Awards and 6 Best of Show Awards.
- 46 Adrian Awards for excellence in hospitality advertising, digital marketing, and public relations.
- 2 Platinum Awards by Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI)
- AICVB President & CEO, Gil Langley, named to the HSMAI Top 25 Extraordinary Minds in Hospitality Sales, Marketing, Revenue Optimization (2018)
Amelia Island also wins its fair share of awards and attention from media, industry, and consumer groups that regularly include the destination among a variety of “Best of” lists and award winners, including:
- #1 IN BEST ISLAND IN THE U.S., Global Traveler Magazine, 2025
- #10 IN TOP 50 BEST BEACH TOWNS IN THE SOUTH, Southern Living Magazine, 2025
- #3 IN 40 MOST CHARMING SMALL-TOWN DOWNTOWNS IN AMERICA, HGTV, 2025
- #1 IN BEST ISLAND IN THE U.S., Global Traveler Magazine, 2024
- #2 IN THE BEST ISLANDS IN THE CONTINENTAL U.S., Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards, 2024
- #4 TOP ISLAND IN THE U.S., Conde Nast Traveler Reader’s Choice Awards, 2024
- #9 IN BEST FAMILY BEACH VACATIONS IN THE U.S., U.S. News & World Report, 2024
- #9 IN BEST ROMANTIC GETAWAYS IN THE U.S., U.S. News & World, Report, 2024
- Reader’s Choice Winner: Best Meeting Sites & Destinations in the South, Convention South, 2024
