The MICE Blog

MARCH 27, 2025

After the main contact left the DMC, communication was initially bumpy, leaving the organization without a Saturday evening venue. The organization promotes travel by public transport and has been compensating for the entire event for years. At IMEX Koepelkerk venue was recommended.

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ADMEI

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

As undergraduates look ahead toward the transition from student to professional, the Association of Destination Management Executives International (ADMEI) can help. Networking Opportunities Networking is key in the events and Destination Management industry.

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ADMEI

MARCH 20, 2024

Reflections on ADMEI 2024 Annual Conference: “In the Zone” 20 March 2024 The 2024 ADMEI Annual Conference, aptly themed "In the Zone," delivered a powerful punch of education, networking, and industry insights for Destination Management Companies (DMCs) worldwide. Visit belightconsulting.com to connect with Jeska Brodbeck.

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ADMEI

MAY 15, 2024

3 Reasons to Hire an Accredited DMC 15 May 2024 In the dynamic realm of event management, trade shows serve as pivotal hubs for engagement, networking, and brand representation. Exhibiting as part of your destination helps with exposure and costs and gives you the opportunity to represent both your DMC and your destination.

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ADMEI

JANUARY 3, 2024

No man has a moral right to withhold his support from an organization that is striving to improve conditions within his sphere.” Most industries have associations and organizations that do just that: provide community and belonging, offer training and support, and strive to improve industry conditions and culture.

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ADMEI

MAY 8, 2024

How to Elevate Your Trade Show Booth Experience 08 May 2024 In the dynamic realm of event management, trade shows serve as pivotal hubs for engagement, networking, and brand representation. Exhibiting as part of your destination helps with exposure and costs and gives you the opportunity to represent both your DMC and your destination.

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ADMEI

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Identifying and understanding risks is crucial for the success of any program, and risk management should be a part of the overall program guidelines, along with research, planning, budgeting, and evaluation, according to the Best Practices in Destination Management. Buy yours in print or ebook format today!

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Solimar International

JANUARY 16, 2025

The Role of DMOs in Shaping the Future of Tourism Destination Management Organizations (DMOs) are the backbone of regional tourism, acting as the strategic coordinators and stewards of many visitor economies worldwide. In this section, well explore four foundational technologies transforming the future of destination management.

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ADMEI

MARCH 19, 2024

ADMEI Welcomes Denise Malo, DMCP, as New Board President WIMBERLEY, Texas (19 March 2024) As the Destination Management industry evolves and experiences significant growth, the Association of Destination Management Executives International (ADMEI) remains committed to ensuring strong leadership that represents the diversity of DMCs worldwide.

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ADMEI

DECEMBER 27, 2023

This candid panel provided fantastic ideas for how to enhance client experience, bring business to specific destinations, and help DOs and DMCs experience greater success. Check out our top takeaways from this year's ADMEI webinars, and listen to the associated links if you missed any of them.

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ADMEI

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

How Corporate Events Impact Your Reputation as a Company 22 November 2023 You know your company culture inside and out, from familiarity with your own internal language to easily reciting the values your organization holds. The importance of event management goes far beyond creating visual appeal and selecting interesting keynote speakers.

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ADMEI

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

ADMEI Announces 2024 Awards Finalists WIMBERLEY, Texas (14 November 2023) The Association of Destination Management Executives International (ADMEI), a leading global membership association for Destination Management Companies (DMCs) has officially announced the 2024 ADMEI Awards finalists.

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ADMEI

JUNE 26, 2024

Practicing Post-Event Sustainability 26 June 2024 In the pursuit of hosting excellent events, Destination Management Companies (DMCs) want to create an environment that is good for all, from their clientele to the local community to the environment of the location itself.

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Solimar International

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

To support this effort, Solimar co-created these guesthouses and other tourism stakeholders form the country’s first Destination Management Organization (DMO): the Horsburgh Atoll Tourism Alliance (HATA) to support local tourism in the Maldives.

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The MICE Blog

JULY 8, 2024

Site Inspections & Local Supplier Introductions: Organizing tailored site inspections and connecting you with top destination management companies (DMCs), professional congress organizers (PCOs), and creative agencies. They can also suggest local giveaways. Header photo: Lucerne city.

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ADMEI

JUNE 12, 2024

4 Ways DMCs Can Improve Your Incentive Trips Destination Management Companies (DMCs) serve as invaluable partners for countless corporate incentive programs. DMCs can take the helm in organizing and executing corporate events, incentive trips, conferences, and team-building retreats for businesses of all sizes.

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ADMEI

JULY 10, 2024

According to the World Health Organization. In the beginning stages of planning a trip or event, make sure to ask the client or event organizer if there are any special accommodations you should prioritize in your planning. an estimated 1.3 billion people experience significant disability. Ask your guests what they need.

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 13, 2016

Local knowledge from a professional organization will easily make or break an event. The best place to start is the destination’s Convention Visitor Bureau (CVB) or Destination Marketing Organization (DMO). They will also be able to aid in the selection of a local Destination Management Company (DMC).

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ADMEI

JUNE 14, 2023

Educating on the differences between destination organizations and Destination Management Companies (DMCs). Educating on how destination organizations and DMCs can work together and the benefits gained for the planner, destination organization, and DMC.

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ADMEI

AUGUST 15, 2023

We are confident that this partnership between ADMEI and ILEA will allow the members of our organizations to significantly increase their knowledge base, access to resources, and networking potential,” said ADMEI President Lonise Carey. ADMEI is the premier resource for education, standards, and practices for DMCs from around the globe.

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Solimar International

JANUARY 4, 2023

Destination management is the process in which Destination Marketing Organizations (DMOs) work with stakeholders to increase development of the tourism sector, gain more tourists, address challenges, and bring more benefit to the local community.

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Solimar International

MAY 20, 2024

What is a DMO, and how is it used to develop a community into a tourist destination? To begin examining the success of Discover Sugar River Region as a Destination Management Organization (DMO), we must first discuss what a DMO is and how it can be used as a community catalyst.

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ADMEI

OCTOBER 4, 2023

In this partnership, we firmly believe that knowledge is indeed power, and together, we will facilitate the exchange of information and the nurturing of expertise, unlocking a wealth of benefits for the members of both organizations." ADMEI is the premier resource for education, standards, and practices for DMCs from around the globe.

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Solimar International

OCTOBER 11, 2022

DMOs are crucial organizations within the tourism industry. They were primarily established to promote destinations. However, with the rapid growth of tourism, the need for its sustainability and management of the sector eventually emerged. DMO stands for Destination Marketing/Management Organization.

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Solimar International

JULY 18, 2023

This is especially important when it comes to natural parks, which are prized ecological hotspots and some of the world’s most valuable tourism destinations. What is Sustainable Destination Management? These strategies help travelers and locals get the most out of a destination while minimizing damage to its natural resources.

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CSI DMC

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Choosing the right Destination Management Company (DMC) is pivotal for event success. Utilizing their deep destination knowledge, creativity, and strong local relationships they will navigate the intricacies of the destination down to the last detail while making your program vision a reality from concept to completion.

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Solimar International

DECEMBER 22, 2023

It’s in the best interest of destination management organizations (DMOs) to frequently engage in tourism planning , and to consistently navigate changing trends and adjust to new demographics. For a closer look at the work that DMOs provide to destinations, check out this Solimar blog post.

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Solimar International

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Managing tourism levels is an important consideration for the location as to not overcrowd the area and degrade its natural beauty. A Closer Look Establishing a successful tourism development project and destination marketing organization (DMO) in this exceptional location calls for thorough planning and strategic implementation.

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CSI DMC

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

When looking to impact the local community positively, partnering with an experienced corporate Destination Management Company (DMC) like CSI DMC is the strategic move. Every destination has its distinct needs, and the businesses and charities within them vary greatly.

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Solimar International

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Communities in destinations around the world are finding ways to celebrate both virtually and in person. The 2021 theme chosen by the World Tourism Organization is “Tourism for Inclusive Growth”. In this blog post, We’ll explore the origins of World Tourism Day, and the goals being set for the future. What is World Tourism Day?

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Solimar International

AUGUST 3, 2021

In order for this to occur, Destination Management Organizations (DMOs) and local governments must ensure that community stakeholders are present and involved in tourism development. Interested in learning more about how your destination can improve its cultural heritage offerings? Tourism as a Cultural Teaching Tool.

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Solimar International

AUGUST 29, 2021

The website includes the publication of blogs that together form an excellent guide. One of the features of Visit Phoenix’s destination website that catches visitors’ attention right away is the high quality use of Instagram pictures from locals and travelers.

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Solimar International

MARCH 27, 2023

Engaging in enterprise readiness schemes, developing destination management organizations (DMO), and creating responsible tourism practices, the company is leading the way in countries that have huge economic potential for tourism post-COVID.

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Solimar International

JULY 11, 2021

Instead of replicating the success of one’s competitors or trying to create something entirely new, building your destination brand should focus on the uniqueness of the place and its surroundings. Followed by that, it is important to recognize the strengths and weaknesses of the destination as well as identify your target market.

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Solimar International

JUNE 12, 2022

Of course, it is not solely up to the local communities in destinations like Capurganá to uphold the concepts of sustainable, nature tourism. Capurganá could greatly benefit from a structured Community Based Organization to engage and empower destination stakeholders for strategic, nature tourism planning.

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Solimar International

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Participatory stakeholder engagement planning is the core of strategic destination development and sustainable long-term tourism growth. . A stakeholder is an individual or an organization with an interest in a project, a business, or an industry. Destination Management Organization Stakeholders.

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Solimar International

APRIL 11, 2022

As a traveler, you have so much power to effect positive change through the destinations you choose. In this blog, we’ll tell you why supporting towns like Livingston, Montana is the future of sustainable tourism. We work to close that gap by offering an extensive marketing plan to highlight what makes a destination unique.

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