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Reflections on ADMEI 2024 Annual Conference: “In the Zone”

ADMEI

Reflections on ADMEI 2024 Annual Conference: “In the Zone” 20 March 2024 The 2024 ADMEI Annual Conference, aptly themed "In the Zone," delivered a powerful punch of education, networking, and industry insights for Destination Management Companies (DMCs) worldwide. Building Connections Expand your network.

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How to Host a Brava Meeting in Italy

Smart Meetings

Start Early The first tip is to book early and contract early! Italy does not have a lot of large hotels so if your program requires a peak of more than 100 rooms on a five-star category I suggest anticipating as much as you can the hotel sourcing and contracting, especially if you travel on shoulder and peak seasons.

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Event Profs Slated for Upgrades with New Certifications, Training Programs

Smart Meetings

Global DMC Partners (GDP), the network of independently owned destination management companies, launched GDP University. 4, which covered the basics of the event life cycle, from creating the event and RFP templating to contracting and asking suppliers the right questions. GDP University. 25 at 11 a.m.

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Smart Moves in Hawaii, Las Vegas and More

Smart Meetings

He brings decades of experience in the industry, an extremely successful track record and a wide network. She recently celebrated ten years with the company, having joined in 2013 as a catering sales manager. In this role, she will personally oversee high-profile bookings from contract to completion.

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Pain Point Number 1: Rising Costs

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A recent survey takes the pulse of meeting planners, asking about budgets, contracts, airfares, virtual meetings, and more. The latest meeting planner survey from Global Event Planners, the network of independent destination management companies, found that higher costs was a top challenge for 70 percent of the 200 planners surveyed.

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What is a DMC and How Does It Benefit Me?

ADMEI

As an event planner, you’re the expert in this craft —yet it could benefit you greatly to have a local ally who is the expert in your selected destination. A Destination Management Company (DMC) is the perfect partnership for taking your events to the next level. What is a DMC? What services does a DMC provide?

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The Advancement of DMCs

ADMEI

More specifically, DMCs are reevaluating their existing proposal, site-inspection, time tracking, contracting, payment, and procurement processes, as well as their overall pricing models. Panelists: Candace Bisconte, DMCP Partner Eventis Destination Services (US-CA). Paul Miller, CIS, CITP Managing Director Spectra (UK).

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