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11 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a DMC

ADMEI

Where are your headquarters and staff located? 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.

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17 Common Event Planning Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Social Tables

Ignore competing events Clients often approach planners with specifics in mind for an event, such as the date, location, or event design. If so, restaurant reservations, transportation, and other local accommodations may become more difficult to book as the event approaches. Complicated vendor setup. Activities starting late.

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The Meeting Planner’s Guide to Reviewing Safety and Security (Why It Matters Now)

Gavel International

Legal Compliance: Regulatory bodies often require event organizers to conduct safety and security audits to ensure compliance with laws and regulations. Failure to provide a safe environment or neglecting to comply with regulations can result in lawsuits, fines, and potential loss of business.

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Evolution of the DMC: Renewing Business Relationships with Deeper Trust, Transparency and Understanding

ADMEI

Of recent note, Amy Calvert, CEO of Events Industry Council said, “As live events resume, we collectively recognize the essential role of DMCs, providing vital subject-matter expertise on a location or sector and helping to ensure events are inspiring, safe and valuable experiences.

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How to Win a ‘Yes!’ for Renewed Incentive Travel: Meeting Professionals Share Tips

Smart Meetings

Event professionals who joined the Palm Beaches conference reported that its small size and clear communication of safety protocols (such as mandatory pre-event testing, daily health screenings, socially distanced transportation and masks at indoor events) all contributed to their decision to attend.

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7 steps for protecting employees during business travel

Travel Daily News

Just as 9/11 completely changed the security rules of the air transport industry, COVID-19 has done the same to travel risk-management practices,” Fraissinet says. “A Key risk factors to consider include: Destination and location risks – weather, crime rates, civil unrest, political and socioeconomic factors.

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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 important to pick foods that have been cooked properly and to avoid raw foods, especially in less-developed locations.

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