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On the Road to Ground-Transportation Savings

MeetingsNet

Whether you’re booking airport shuttles or buses for off-site events, it’s tough to put the brakes on rising costs. The prices of airport shuttles and other ground-transportation services are revving up. Short of cancelling off-site events, here are some ideas for cutting the ground-transportation tab.

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83 Questions To Ask a Conference Venue Before Booking

Bizzaboo

If you’re wondering what questions to ask when booking a venue, you’ve come to the right place. Transportation is a pivotal element of venue selection so that your guests can arrive on time without dealing with delays or unforeseen transit elements.” Is a deposit required to secure the booking, and if so, what is the deposit amount?

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How to Write a Winning Proposal for Any Client

ADMEI

Historically, Destination Management Companies (DMCs) adopted the practice of presenting highly personalized proposals to clients, showcasing unique event designs, vendors, and ideas. They may be interested in your approach to vendor relationships or client communication. Will you reach out after booking to set up your first meeting?

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What is a DMC and How Does It Benefit Me?

ADMEI

From location and transportation to schedules and speakers, a multitude of decisions await you in your planning. As the definition explains, they can offer detailed insight into nearly every aspect of your event from planning through execution, along with providing valuable connections to local vendors.

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11 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a DMC

ADMEI

You want a company that knows its city well and has built excellent relationships with venues and vendors in the area. How do you approach vendor relationships? One of the advantages of working with a DMC is gaining secondhand access to their vendor network. And that’s not all you can expect from ADMCs!

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Top 3 DMC Trends as Tracked by an AI Proposal Platform

Smart Meetings

New PURE Local Services tool builds RFPs for activities, decor and transportation What if sourcing activities, decor and transportation were as easy as checking boxes to produce an RFP for a venue? It is a functional, curated package generator to manage data, information and vendors. “I

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5 Tips to Simplify Group Hotel Bookings

Hotel Engine

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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