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The Event Architect: Designing Experiences, Not Just Events

ADMEI

Like an architect coordinating with contractors and engineers, the DMC sources vendors, manages budgets, and ensures that all moving parts come together smoothly and effectively. Every detail is meticulously planned to ensure that the event not only looks good on paper but also delivers an immersive, cohesive, and memorable experience.

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How DMCs Can Help You Manage the Unexpected

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Even the most meticulously planned events can fall prey to natural disasters, a pandemic, vendor cancellations, and keynote speaker travel delays. Will travel routes be affected? Contracts : Are your contracts with venues and vendors solid? Do your vendors and venues have emergency plans? Is another expected?

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Maximizing ROI: A Guide for Hotel Sales Directors

Smart Meetings

Obtain Certifications: Pursue recognized sustainability certifications like LEED, Green Key, or EarthCheck to provide third-party validation. Highlight Local Connections: Showcase partnerships with local, sustainable vendors and community initiatives that enhance your property’s environmental story.

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Hiring an Event Caterer: 10 Things to Look For When Choosing A Vendor

Social Tables

If you are currently looking for a caterer, or know of someone who is, here are 10 helpful tips for choosing the perfect vendor: 1. Certifications. If they aren’t able to provide these types of certificates to you, it might be time to move onto the next candidate before you have a disaster on your hands. Detail Oriented.

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11 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a DMC

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Be sure to inquire whether their personnel hold any industry certifications, such as Destination Management Certified Professional (DMCP), Certified Meeting Professional (CMP), Certified Special Event Professional (CSEP), or any other relevant qualifications. How do you approach vendor relationships?

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Local Food Vendors in Washington, DC – 3 Ways to Discover Food for Your Next Event

Social Tables

Here are our top 3 best practices for finding local vendors: Instagram. Keep tabs of your finds by following the accounts and, as a back up, add the names to an excel spreadsheet with notes as to why you thought this vendor was a good fit for your next event. Fortunately, we’ve got your back. Don’t get lost though! Local Markets.

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4 Benefits of Belonging to Your Industry’s Association

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In many cases, you can attend training, conferences, and certification opportunities for reduced rates as a member perk. If you want to receive specialized training or certification in a particular area, ask your association! In order to thrive over the course of your career, you must be a lifelong learner.

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