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How DMCs Can Help You Manage the Unexpected

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Even the most meticulously planned events can fall prey to natural disasters, a pandemic, vendor cancellations, and keynote speaker travel delays. Safety : Are you prepared for a crisis, from natural disasters to accidents to other emergencies? Do your vendors and venues have emergency plans? Is another expected?

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5 Tips to Simplify Group Hotel Bookings

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I need you to book nine hotel rooms,” probably makes your heart sink. Booking business travel excursions — especially for multiple people at once — is stressful. Booking business travel excursions — especially for multiple people at once — is stressful. Check out our top five tips to keep in mind when you’re booking for a group.

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What is a DMC and How Does It Benefit Me?

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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. Once you’ve sourced the perfect location, they can even provide creative assistance with onsite branding and decor.

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Hamilton Event Agency Awarded for “Pivot” to Help Save Lives

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Their national meeting development and brand communication expertise, along with a substantial existing vendor network, allowed the team to smoothly shift to helping Indiana vaccinate its community. Nearly all of Hamilton’s scheduled industry bookings were called off in 2020. Transitioning the Mission.

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17 Common Event Planning Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

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Ignore competing events Clients often approach planners with specifics in mind for an event, such as the date, location, or event design. While planners want to meet the wishes of their clients, it is important not to book dates blindly. Complicated vendor setup. Will the area be busy in general due to holiday travel?

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Business Travel Strikes Back, A New Company Culture Dawns

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GBT found that business travel is far from crushed under the weight of shifting business goals, and instead, is taking new shape as a prime and prepared vessel for reinvigorating inclusive, successful company cultures. The Great Reprioritization. Lastly, travel is always a way to exemplify company values—like sustainability.

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The 10-Step Guide to Nonprofit Event Planning

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From online community awareness campaigns to out-of-the-box nonprofit event planning ideas, thoughtful preparation can help increase the success of fundraising activities. Operations Manager: An event operations manager oversees vendor communication. Book a venue for the press conference and serve refreshments.