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Virginia Destination Management Organizations: An Interview With Local Director, Irene Kilmer

Solimar International

Learn about one of the most interesting Virginia Destination Management Organizations here. What is the role of Virginia Destination Management Organizations in working with this national brand? Destination Management as a concept has only been in practice for roughly 50 years now. Read more below.

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IRF 2021 Trends Report: We asked the One10 Xperts

One10 Marketing

One10 Xperts weigh in on IRF’s 2021 Trends Report. The IRF 2021 Trends Report is out and we couldn’t be more thrilled! Here’s the One10 take on 2021 trends and what we’re doing to meet client needs in 2021 and beyond: IRF Trend: Increase in Individual Rewards. IRF Trend: Large Group Events Deferred, but Still a Priority.

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Global DMC Partners Releases 2022 Destination Index

Smart Meetings

Global DMC Partners (GDP), the network of independent destination management companies and event service providers, has recently unveiled its 2022 Global Destination Index , which highlights the most popular meeting and incentive destinations around the world, according to booked and pending business across its worldwide partners.

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What is the Value of Digital Destination Marketing?

Solimar International

According to Wex’s US Travel Trends Report 2019 , technology influences the imagination and preparedness of travellers today – this cannot be overstated. More recently, Google Trends insights highlighted that the pandemic has resulted in consumers having even higher digital expectations. But how much has the industry changed?

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The Inc. 5000 List Gives Insight into Meeting and Event Trends

MeetingsNet

5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies is out and some of the entries provide insights for meeting planners into what trends in travel and entertainment they should be paying attention to. With multiple locations in conference cities like Orlando, Fla., Gating level. anonymous user. DataTable subpages. Media Image.

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Escape to the Nordic Outposts: A Tour of Scandinavia with Nordic Ways

inVOYAGE

So, with that in mind, could you tell us a bit about the story behind Nordic Ways and what inspired you to establish a destination management company focusing on the Nordic region? For events there is an importance of selecting the hotels as well with convenient location, social area, standard of rooms and all services and facilities.

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Caesars Entertainment Paves the Way to Elevated Experiences with Remastered Tour

Smart Meetings

Caesars Entertainment also partnered with Lauren Harwell of the Denver-based destination management company Imprint Events Group to curate and execute each event in every location that hosted a Remastered Tour. “It’s an immersive educational experience, plus it adds an elevated aesthetic to each event venue.”.