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10x Your Next Conference: Why Now, More Than Ever, You Should Use Holistic Procurement Methodology

Smart Meetings

It can also be effectively used by meeting and event teams of all sized to deliver better end products. A 7-Step Process A true process will go beyond RFP sourcing and site selection, contracting and negotiations. Step 6: Meeting Logistics Plan and On-site Execution Blueprint Flawless execution is every meeting planner’s dream.

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Smart Moves in Mexico, Atlanta and More

Smart Meetings

Lynn Willison and Rachel Englander Lynn Willison (left) and Rachel Englander (right), The Hutton Group – Inspired Meetings & Events The Hutton Group – Inspired Meetings & Events , a woman-owned and -operated boutique meeting and incentive planning company, brings in two new team members.

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11 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a DMC

ADMEI

Companies that meet Accredited Destination Management Company (ADMC) standards are guaranteed to be licensed, a registered business for at least 5 years, have a certified event professional (DMCP) on staff, and maintain at least three full-time employees to meet your needs as a client. And that’s not all you can expect from ADMCs!

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AMEX Study: Increasing Hotel Costs and Lower Commissions Could Cut into Meeting Agendas

Smart Meetings

Rising hotel and airline costs , along with increasing demand for more and longer meetings is pressuring planners to make critical choices to stay in strict budgets, according to a new study by American Express Meetings & Events. Internal meetings land on the lower end of the spectrum and incentives are the most costly.

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Michigan Corners Podcast: An Interview with Mark Bondy

Motivation Excellence

Michigan Corners is the new Michigan Business Network show dedicated to helping you find your way around all of the meetings, travel, events and incentives in the great state of Michigan. The post Michigan Corners Podcast: An Interview with Mark Bondy appeared first on VIKTOR.

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Covid-19 Site Inspection Checklist

Achieve Incentives

Team Achieve’s site selection specialists have been traveling to meet with our partners in top incentive destinations. As you get started on selecting your hotel partner, you’ll want to make sure the property can safely host your attendees. Read our blog on the Top 9 Questions to Ask Your Destination Partners.

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What is an Incentive Travel Company?

Blue Spark Event Design

An incentive travel company is a specialized type of event management company (in our case, a corporate events agency) that focuses on planning, organizing, and executing incentive travel programs for businesses. They can be held locally, domestically, or internationally depending on the goals and needs of the incentive program.