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11 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a DMC

ADMEI

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? One of the advantages of working with a DMC is gaining secondhand access to their vendor network. Can you tell me about your largest group or event?

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3 Easy Ways Planners Can Reduce Risk Today

Smart Meetings

In the same fashion, planners need to do their research when hiring vendors. Too often, planners end up footing the bill for mistakes and mismanagement on the part of vendors, all of which could have been avoided beforehand. You hired the vendor. You can’t insure against everything.

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A Breakdown of Post-Pandemic Contract Clauses

Smart Meetings

Take the space to reference the virus strains and differentiate epidemic-related termination versus pandemic-related, as well as corresponding government regulations. This especially applies to contracts with food and beverage vendors, security and third-party testing companies. Another way is through a liquidated damages clause.

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17 Common Event Planning Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Social Tables

Ignoring local policies and regulations Rules and regulations can vary from town to town and city to city. Event planners who fail to research local policies, regulations, and restrictions could end up paying expensive fees for violating policies. Are their venue parking regulations, or street-parking restrictions?

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How To Maintain a Healthy Lifestyle While Traveling

Traveler's Q

Moreover, practicing deep breathing techniques, such as inhaling into your belly and expanding your ribcage, can help you regulate your heart rate, lower your blood pressure, and boost your immune system. Moreover, spending time outside in the sunlight early in the day can help regulate your sleep cycle.

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No Excuses: Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle While Traveling for Business or Pleasure

Traveler's Q

Moreover, practicing deep breathing techniques, such as inhaling into your belly and expanding your ribcage, can help you regulate your heart rate, lower your blood pressure, and boost your immune system. It’s also essential to stay away from fruits and vegetables sold by independent street vendors and uncooked vegetables.

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Evolution of DMCs: Deeper Trust, Transparency and Understanding

Smart Meetings

DMCs bring knowledge of the off-site venues adhering to protocols and help deliver a clear understanding of the details of local regulations. And, like a general contractor, DMCs possess the skills, resources and vendor relationships to “build” the event. DMC Value. Letter of Engagement. Site Inspections.

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