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

Smart Meetings

A 7-Step Process A true process will go beyond RFP sourcing and site selection, contracting and negotiations. Now she helps clients plan meetings, conferences and incentive trips through her company, Procurement Strategy Group. She has planned meetings for many industries, in different countries around the globe.

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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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Can You Name Which Meeting Destination Made All These Major Updates?

Convene by PCMA

convention destination that consistently appears at the top of site-selection lists. Your budget will be in a good place, too, thanks to Visit Denver’s new Mile High 5 incentive program that includes up to five perks such as 20 percent off group room rates at participating hotels. That’s exactly what’s happened in one U.S.

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11 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a DMC

ADMEI

CVBs assist planners by providing information on local resources and services, site selection, and other pre-conference and post-convention services. How long has the DMC been open? Many companies open and close each year. A DMC that has existed for a length of time has shown that its operation has a proven track record of success.

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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. In the June 29 episode entitled “Adding Value To Meetings & Events,” host Vic Verchereau interviews our very own Mark Bondy for a leadership low-down.

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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.