Two officials from Ocean City, Maryland’s tourism department have achieved the industry’s most prestigious professional certification, according to a announcement from the city’s Department of Tourism & Business Development.
Jessica Waters and Kim Mueller have successfully obtained the Certified Destination Management Executive (CDME) designation, which represents the tourism sector’s top individual educational accomplishment and serves as the sole certification program created specifically for destination management professionals.
The achievement was announced on May 28, 2026, highlighting the professional development within Ocean City’s tourism leadership team.
