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How DMCs Can Help You Manage the Unexpected

ADMEI

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.

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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. 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? Are you an accredited DMC?

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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. Don’t: Forget to find vendors who embrace your organization’s values.

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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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Q&A: What Does an Event Planner Do?

Social Tables

From event conception and stage design to technical programming and day-of event coordination, event planners manage the event planning process from start to finish. Planners work with vendors, suppliers, and venues to coordinate meal service, event staffing, negotiate pricing, and so much more. Comparison and Selection. Collaboration.

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Tour Operator Software: Itinerary Creator, Booking Engine, and Other Handy Technologies

AltexSoft Travel

GDSs , hotels/lodges/ alternative accommodation , airlines, bed banks , transfer providers/ car rentals , activity suppliers/ destination management companies , and so on. You might also want to add gift certificates, vouchers, deposits, and payment in installments. Channel manager: handling diverse distribution flows.

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8 Key Things to Look for When Choosing a Destination Management Company (DMC)

CSI DMC

Choosing the right Destination Management Company (DMC) is pivotal for event success. Utilizing their deep destination knowledge, creativity, and strong local relationships they will navigate the intricacies of the destination down to the last detail while making your program vision a reality from concept to completion.