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How to Write a Winning Proposal for Any Client

ADMEI

APRIL 10, 2024

How to Write a Winning Proposal for Any Client 10 April 2024 Writing a winning client proposal is both an art and a science. Historically, Destination Management Companies (DMCs) adopted the practice of presenting highly personalized proposals to clients, showcasing unique event designs, vendors, and ideas.

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5 Tips for Engaging with First-Timers at Annual Events

ADMEI

APRIL 24, 2024

As Destination Management Companies (DMCs) consider how to effectively engage with first-timers at annual events, it’s important to remember that although they’re newcomers today, they can become loyal attendees and even leaders in the future!

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Using Technology to Enhance Your Event

ADMEI

AUGUST 9, 2024

Using Technology to Enhance Your Event Using Technology to Enhance Your Event 09 August 2024 In the fast-paced world of Destination Management, embracing event technology is no longer optional; it’s essential. To learn more about ADMEI – Association of Destination Management Executives International – visit www.admei.org.

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Credibility in a Competitive Market: The Value of Industry Awards

ADMEI

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Credibility in a Competitive Market: The Value of Industry Awards 02 September 2024 In the dynamic world of Destination Management Companies (DMCs), standing out from the crowd isn't just an advantage—it's a necessity. As industry leaders, we often find ourselves asking: How can we showcase our excellence?

Marketing

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Sustainable Tourism Management for National Parks

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.

Sustainability

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The ultimate incentive experience A–Z: interview with Heidi Legein, Managing Director at The MICE Guru

The MICE Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Back in July, I hosted a week-long Instagram Live series with Heidi Legein, Managing Director at The MICE Guru , a destination management company (DMC) based in Norway. During the past months of the lockdown, Heidi has been actively promoting her destination and inspiring and educating fellow event professionals about Norway.

Incentives

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8 Key Things to Look for When Choosing a Destination Management Company (DMC)

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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Tourism Development Internship: Get to Know Solimar’s Fall 2022 Interns

Solimar International

OCTOBER 13, 2022

She has a variety of work experience but, most notably, was recently co-leading the development of an administrative proposal regarding future strategic planning for James Monroe’s former property, Highland, located in Albemarle, VA. Blog by: Lassana Ndiaye. Read more and apply here.

Tourism

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Emerging Destinations: Challenges of Developing Tourism

Solimar International

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Tourism destinations go through various stages of development, and during each of them, managers face issues and challenges that need to be addressed to guarantee the ongoing success of the destination. However, this process may sound ambitious, and very often emerging destinations face challenges with: Destination planning.

Tourism

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Two Reflections from Interning at Solimar International

Solimar International

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

In this blog, two of our Summer 2022 share their experiences working on different tourism development projects around the world. This summer in my internship at Solimar International, I helped the team support ATKOMA , a Destination Management Organization (DMO) based on Ataúro. The Inn and Tavern at Meander.

Tourism

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Incentive Travel and Meetings in Dubai

Brightspot Incentive Events

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Brie Richards Toasting Champagne on the Desert Discovery Tour Misconceptions Proposing Dubai as a corporate incentive or meeting destination may bring about some skepticism. Lets address some common misconceptions about the destination to clear the air and put your executives at ease.

Incentives

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Ecotourism in the Sundarbans and Local Food Security: Data Overview from Bangladesh Dissertation Research

Solimar International

JULY 18, 2023

Working within existing frameworks, I proposed to contribute a food security angle to the existing data with my dissertation research, studying the effects of participation in mangrove conservation efforts on the four food security pillars in local households.

Sustainability

Sustainability Retail Tourism Tourism

East to West: Why intra-Africa travel should be easier

Solimar International

JUNE 18, 2024

While initiatives such as the Africa Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) and the proposed African passport hold promise for facilitating intra-Africa travel, significant hurdles persist. The practical implementation of these initiatives requires concerted efforts to address logistical, regulatory, and security concerns.

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How is ecotourism in the Sundarbans affecting the food security of local people? An overview of data uncovered while conducting dissertation research in Bangladesh

Solimar International

JULY 18, 2023

Working within existing frameworks, I proposed to contribute a food security angle to the existing data with my dissertation research, studying the effects of participation in mangrove conservation efforts on the four food security pillars in local households.

Sustainability

Sustainability Retail Tourism Tourism

The Ultimate List of Conferences to Attend in 2023

Stova

MARCH 20, 2023

February ADMEI February 2 - 4, 2023 – Tampa, FL The Association of Destination Management Executives International (ADMEI) is an annual conference that brings together Destination Management Companies (DMCs) owners, sales, and operations staff from around the world.

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

ADMEI

MAY 19, 2021

ADMEI Blog. Destination Management Companies (DMCs) are at the core of the MICE industry. Calvert and Harris represent a cadre of high-level industry executives who have articulated the importance of Destination Management Companies to the hospitality industry. PROPOSAL PROCESS.

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How destinations use foresight and adaptation for success

Solimar International

AUGUST 15, 2023

As well as the proposed defunding of the Metroparks. People can be stubborn and understandably resist exploitation. Claiming ownership over local attractions and city culture leads to mishaps. As we can see from the mishandling of the Sokolowski’s house.

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Ecotourism in the Sundarbans and Local Food Security: Data Overview from Bangladesh Dissertation Research

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