ADMEI

JANUARY 3, 2024

4 Benefits of Belonging to Your Industry’s Association 03 January 2024 There are countless great quotes about the importance of relationships, from “No man is an island” to “If you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together.” Humanity has valued community and collaboration throughout history on a personal level. But have you ever stopped to consider the equal importance of these values when it comes to a career?

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ADMEI

DECEMBER 27, 2023

4 Top Takeaways From Our 2023 Webinars 27 December 2023 At ADMEI, we continue to focus on providing helpful content based on current events and the status of the DMC industry today. Throughout 2023, we hosted webinars that touched on several key industry insights, including health and wellbeing, emergency preparedness, local partnerships, incentive travel research, improving business operations, and increasing sales.

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ADMEI

DECEMBER 13, 2023

How DMCs Can Help You Manage the Unexpected 13 December 2023 You’re probably already familiar with this popular phrase in the hospitality industry: expect the unexpected. Even the most meticulously planned events can fall prey to natural disasters, a pandemic, vendor cancellations, and keynote speaker travel delays. Each of these circumstances, along with countless other unforeseen wrinkles, can lead to a lot of stress if you don’t have a backup plan in place.

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ADMEI

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

How Corporate Events Impact Your Reputation as a Company 22 November 2023 You know your company culture inside and out, from familiarity with your own internal language to easily reciting the values your organization holds. But most consumers – and perhaps even some employees – don’t know your company the way you do. Instead, they rely on key touchpoints to decide how they feel about your brand — primarily, marketing and in-person events.

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ADMEI

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

ADMEI Announces 2024 Awards Finalists WIMBERLEY, Texas (14 November 2023) The Association of Destination Management Executives International (ADMEI), a leading global membership association for Destination Management Companies (DMCs) has officially announced the 2024 ADMEI Awards finalists. ADMEI’s awards program is among the most respectable and distinguished in the meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE) industry and the most robust, noteworthy DMC-specific awards program.

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ADMEI

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

11 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a DMC 08 November 2023 Planning an event from afar can be difficult. To simplify the process, save money, and eliminate stress, consider hiring a Destination Management Company. A DMC can help you plan and execute events with excellence — but it’s important to hire the right team. Questions to Ask a Potential DMC Partner As you reach out to potential event partners, these questions can help you determine which DMC is the best fit for you. 1.

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ADMEI

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

2024 ADMEI Award Finalists 03 November 2023 CONGRATULATIONS to all 2024 ADMEI Awards finalists! Finalists and winners are determined by scores entered by judges from around the world. These judges are familiar with DMCs (association and corporate planners, hoteliers, venues, photographers, production companies, agencies, etc.). Judging is anonymous - judges do not see any company-specific information ( except Best Destination Marketing).

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ADMEI

OCTOBER 18, 2023

How to Incorporate Health and Wellness Into Your Events Planning an event takes countless hours and an eye for detail. As you plan, you’re considering your attendee experience at every step, from the venue you select to the speakers you book. But even with a perfectly planned event, one of the best attendee perks may not come from the “official schedule” at all.

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ADMEI

OCTOBER 4, 2023

SITE & ADMEI Announce New Partnership WIMBERLEY, Texas (4 October 2023) – The Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) & the Association of Destination Management Executives International (ADMEI) have announced details of a new partnership based on their natural alignment as associations within the business events industry and the synergies that flow from this shared focus.

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ADMEI

OCTOBER 4, 2023

What is a DMC and How Does It Benefit Me? To put on a successful event, you need both big-picture vision and an eye for detail. From location and transportation to schedules and speakers, a multitude of decisions await you in your planning. Events of every size require strategic preparation and skilled partners. As an event planner, you’re the expert in this craft —yet it could benefit you greatly to have a local ally who is the expert in your selected destination.

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ADMEI

AUGUST 15, 2023

ADMEI and ILEA Announce Strategic Alliance Partnership Wimberley, TX (15 August 2023) - Association of Destination Management Executives International (ADMEI), the pre-eminent global organization for Destination Management companies, has announced a new strategic partnership with the International Live Events Association (ILEA), the principal association representing creative events professionals globally.

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ADMEI

JUNE 14, 2023

ADMEI and Destinations International Partner for Collaboration and Education Wimberley, TX (June 14, 2023) - Association of Destination Management Executives International (ADMEI), a membership association for Destination Management Companies (DMCs) and premier resource for education, standards, and practices within the Destination Management industry announced a partnership with Destinations International, the world’s largest resource for official destination organizations and convention and v

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ADMEI

MARCH 30, 2023

Global Meetings Industry Day – Meetings Matter #GMID2023 #meetingsmatter The post Global Meetings Industry Day – Meetings Matter appeared first on ADMEI.

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ADMEI

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

2023 ADMEI Award Finalists Announced. Association of Destination Management Executives announced the 2023 ADMEI Award finalists. Established in 2005, the ADMEI Awards Program recognizes member excellence in Destination Management Company (DMC) program, component development, and delivery. Submissions in multiple award categories are judged by panels of international industry professionals and the award winners are celebrated annually at the Awards Gala at the conclusion of the ADMEI Annual Con

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ADMEI

APRIL 15, 2021

For months an ADMEI Focus Group met to discuss the essential service of a DMC and how some practices will change as DMCs return to business. Learn more about their discussions and next steps for communicating these new practices, focusing specifically on DMC value, the proposal process, utilizing an LOI or LOE and site inspection policies. This one-hour webinar shares the work that has been done and the communication/roll out plan, which was followed by a collaborative discussion the following w

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ADMEI

JUNE 22, 2021

A panel discussion focusing on defining the life cycle of an event, time tracking, revising pricing models and recommended nomenclature. . View Webinar. The DMC industry is taking the initiative to adapt and evolve. To achieve this, DMCs are working together to develop improved business practices and standards. More specifically, DMCs are reevaluating their existing proposal, site-inspection, time tracking, contracting, payment, and procurement processes, as well as their overall pricing models.

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ADMEI

APRIL 7, 2022

Global Meetings Industry Day – Let’s Meet Safe. #GMID2022 #meetsafe. The post Global Meetings Industry Day – Let’s Meet Safe appeared first on ADMEI.

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ADMEI

MARCH 8, 2022

ADMEI Statement on Conflict in Ukraine. As the voice of DMCs worldwide - with members in 32 countries and 5 continents - ADMEI stands in solidarity with all individuals and companies impacted by the unprovoked attacks on the people of Ukraine. We share our prayers, concern, and support for the Ukrainian people, DMCs in the region, and the hospitality industry worldwide.

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ADMEI

MAY 19, 2021

Evolution of the DMC: Renewing Business Relationships with Deeper Trust, Transparency and Understanding. ADMEI Blog. While much of the world was quiet and “locked down,” members of ADMEI (the Association of Destination Management Executives International) have been busy learning new skills, updating their services, incorporating new health and safety measures, assessing local suppliers, and reviewing current business practices with an eye on improvement, evolution, and ongoing business viability

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