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Do You Need Event Planning Certifications?

Endless Events

It’s not uncommon to find professionals holding degrees in business, communications, or marketing, complementing others with a foundation in hospitality or years of experience in related industries. But this diversity of education and experience begs the question, do you need event planning certifications to stand out? He has the CSEP.

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How DMCs Can Help You Manage the Unexpected

ADMEI

Incorporating risk management is essential for every event professional. ADMEI's Emergency Preparedness Certificate Course (EPCP) defines Risk Management as “the identification, analysis, assessment, control and avoidance, minimization, or elimination of unacceptable risks.”

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ADMEI Welcomes Denise Malo, DMCP, as New Board President

ADMEI

ADMEI Welcomes Denise Malo, DMCP, as New Board President WIMBERLEY, Texas (19 March 2024) As the Destination Management industry evolves and experiences significant growth, the Association of Destination Management Executives International (ADMEI) remains committed to ensuring strong leadership that represents the diversity of DMCs worldwide.

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11 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a DMC

ADMEI

To simplify the process, save money, and eliminate stress, consider hiring a Destination Management Company. Are they responsive communicators? Good communication is essential — and the response time after your initial inquiry and during subsequent conversations is a great indicator of a DMC’s reliability and promptness.

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Storytelling for Sustainable Destinations & Tourism Marketing

Solimar International

A destination rich in compelling stories stands poised to reap the rewards of increased footfall, expenditure, and profitability. The challenge, however, lies in the fact that many Destination Management Organizations (DMOs) excel in content marketing and optimizing the marketing mix.

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The Ultimate Do’s & Don’ts for Planning an Event in a Major City

Achieve Incentives

There are of course, transportation services and Destination Management Companies who can arrange private car and motorcoach transfers. Whatever you decide, outline all the necessary information in your pre-event communications. Big cities have a lot of options when it comes to ground transportation.

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Experiential Travel Explained: Players, Distribution Landscape, and Opportunities

AltexSoft Travel

Destination management companies: contracting local experiences. Destination management companies or DMCs are similar to tour operators in a sense that they also organize the travel itinerary, create packages, and usually work with multiple suppliers to make all the necessary arrangements. Sustainability strategy.

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