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How DMCs and Destination Organizations Find Success Through Collaboration

ADMEI

Destination Management Companies, or DMCs, are professional services companies possessing extensive local knowledge, expertise, and resources, specializing in the design and implementation of events, activities, tours, transportation, and program logistics. Resources Looking for the perfect vendor for an upcoming event?

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What is a DMC and How Does It Benefit Me?

ADMEI

From location and transportation to schedules and speakers, a multitude of decisions await you in your planning. As the definition explains, they can offer detailed insight into nearly every aspect of your event from planning through execution, along with providing valuable connections to local vendors.

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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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Top 3 DMC Trends as Tracked by an AI Proposal Platform

Smart Meetings

New PURE Local Services tool builds RFPs for activities, decor and transportation What if sourcing activities, decor and transportation were as easy as checking boxes to produce an RFP for a venue? It is a functional, curated package generator to manage data, information and vendors. “I

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10 Questions to Ask Equipment Rental Vendors Before an Event

Social Tables

Since a large percentage of equipment used for events is rented, it’s important to ask your equipment rental vendor the right questions to ensure your rental goes smoothly and the equipment performs according to expectations. Start by asking these 10 questions long before you’ve agreed to work with an equipment rental vendors.

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Designing a Wow-Factor Wedding Timeline: From Ceremony to Farewell Party

Traveler's Q

Make sure to account for travel time and any additional logistics, such as guest transportation and vendor setup. This could mean having the ceremony at an unconventional location, incorporating unusual customs, or opting for an alternative theme that represents the couple’s style and personality.

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When Mother Nature Is an Unwanted Attendee at Your Meeting or Event

Smart Meetings

1: Know Your Location While you think you may know what types of weather to expect when you are in certain parts of the country, the truth is you cannot be too sure. Should you arrange transportation for attendees to get to another venue, or would you cancel it altogether? How do these impact your plan for severe weather response?

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