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11 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a DMC

ADMEI

To simplify the process, save money, and eliminate stress, consider hiring a Destination Management Company. Ask the Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) or Destination Marketing Organization (DMO) in the city or cities where the program will be to provide their three top DMC recommendations. Are you an accredited DMC?

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Charting New Waters: Maldives Debuts First Sustainable Destination Management Organization

Solimar International

The Maldives, renowned for its crystal-clear waters, vibrant coral reefs, and luxurious resorts, is a world-class tourism destination. A shift in government regulations in 2009 transformed the Maldives’ tourism landscape. Tourism is the core of the Maldivian economy, significantly contributing to the national GDP.

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Destinations International Rising Stars Share Their Covid Lessons

Smart Meetings

It should be a perpetual pillar in any destination management organization. I have learned that effective advocacy starts with fact-based information, a clear goal, and a measurable plan for executing a communication strategy to local residents, businesses, and government agencies.

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Tourism Destination Planning: How, When, and Who

Solimar International

Destinations must first carry out purposeful, strategic, comprehensive and, most importantly, inclusive planning considering not only how the outside world will see the destinations but also the ethical coalitions between the civil society, businesses and the government to support sustainable growth and long-term success of tourism.

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Destination Success – the Factors and Actors

Solimar International

While there is no set formula for destination success, successful long-term tourism development must begin with sustainability concepts. Well-established tourism organizations, supportive local governments, engaged local leaders, and a shared vision of sustainability and innovation are what most effectively foster destination success.

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

CSI DMC

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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Confident planning strategies for the return of incentive travel 

The MICE Blog

Also, we need to check which COVID-19 vaccination has been approved by each destination and meets their entry requirements and how they have to travel with a stopover. For example, my colleague called the government of a destination to ask how long the fully vaccinated status remains valid, and they had no answer.