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How DMCs Can Help You Manage the Unexpected

ADMEI

Even the most meticulously planned events can fall prey to natural disasters, a pandemic, vendor cancellations, and keynote speaker travel delays. Consider the following categories of potential risks in your event planning: Regulations : Are there local or federal regulations that may impact an aspect of your event?

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Top 12 Event Planning Certifications You Need To Propel Your Career

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Curious whether event planner courses and event planning certifications are worth it? Read on to learn about the most popular event planning courses, event management courses, event planning certifications, and more to turn your passion for gatherings into a lifetime career you’ll love. Not sure how to become an event planner?

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11 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a DMC

ADMEI

Be sure to inquire whether their personnel hold any industry certifications, such as Destination Management Certified Professional (DMCP), Certified Meeting Professional (CMP), Certified Special Event Professional (CSEP), or any other relevant qualifications. How do you approach vendor relationships?

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83 Questions To Ask a Conference Venue Before Booking

Bizzaboo

Are there any restrictions or regulations in the area that may affect event planning? Does the venue hold any LEED certifications or other eco-friendly certifications? Does the venue have any partnerships with environmentally responsible organizations or vendors? Is there a certificate of insurance available?

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Finding Sustainable Meeting Solutions with Integrity

MeetingsNet

A shortcut to finding good companies is by noting their certifications. Certification is the gold standard, but it is also expensive and time-consuming, so many companies are not certified. Destinations may get certified through the Global Destination Sustainability Movement ; event suppliers may become a B Corp.

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Your Guide to Staying Sane While Keeping Event Attendees Safe

Achieve Incentives

Serving as the strategist and decision-maker for safety regulations is overwhelming. You’re already leading the event logistics, managing program content, coordinating vendors, troubleshooting pre-event and on-site issues, and communicating every tiny detail to your attendees. You don’t have to do this alone, and you shouldn’t.

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

CSI DMC

This extra layer of support can be invaluable during shortages, ensuring qualified staff, material shortages or vendor overwhelm can be more effectively mitigated. This includes understanding local regulations and weather patterns, as well as the impact of government shutdowns, marches, strikes, and various other region-specific factors.