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What is a Destination Management Organization (DMO) and Why Should Destinations Care?

Solimar International

All global destinations compete for visitors and money. They need the support of destination management organizations (DMOs) to help market, manage, succeed. DMO stands for destination management organization, though these are often referred to as destination marketing organizations. But how and why?

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What Does Destination Management Mean and Look Like in Practice?

Solimar International

Destination management is the process in which Destination Marketing Organizations (DMOs) work with stakeholders to increase development of the tourism sector, gain more tourists, address challenges, and bring more benefit to the local community. Considering Infrastructure and Logistics in Destination Management .

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SITE & ADMEI Announce New Partnership

ADMEI

SITE’s CEO, Annette Gregg explained “SITE mission is to advance the business case for incentive travel and motivational experiences through global connections, education and advocacy by building and bridging cultures through the transformative power of incentive travel and motivational experiences.

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CSI DMC Announces Two Key Promotions in the National Creative Services Team

CSI DMC

November 2023 – CSI DMC is pleased to announce the well-deserved promotions of Tereysa Bender and Jennifer Gibbs, two highly skilled creative event professionals who have demonstrated exceptional dedication and leadership within the CSI DMC Creative Services team. Washington, D.C., Where may we create your next exceptional experience?

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Smart Moves: Access Appoints Three Female Co-CEOs

Smart Meetings

Women are Making Events Industry History in Leadership Roles Access —the largest destination management company in the United States, and the only woman-owned and led National DMC—makes history with its appointment of three women as Co-Chief Executive Officers: Jennifer Miller, Danielle Phippen and Heidi Brown.

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Role of Tourism Consultants: Secret to Success

Solimar International

As they utilize their broad knowledge and expertise, these tourism consultants carve a path toward prosperity for their clients, showcasing the undeniable importance of their role in shaping and promoting sustainable travel destinations. Soon, you see signs of these leading destinations wherever you look.

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Incentive Lessons from SITE

Smart Meetings

Gregg explained the definitions and the differences—hard power refers to the tangible financial benefits and promoting company policy that can increase by “dangling the carrot” of desirable incentive rewards, while “soft power” is a more humanitarian approach to incentives. They want personalization.”