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Top 3 DMC Trends as Tracked by an AI Proposal Platform

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New PURE Local Services tool builds RFPs for activities, decor and transportation What if sourcing activities, decor and transportation were as easy as checking boxes to produce an RFP for a venue? When you aren’t wasting time formatting your margins on the proposal, you can think the big thoughts creatively,” said Volmrich.

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How to Write a Winning Proposal for Any Client

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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. So, let's dive in.

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Transportation of the Future: What You Need to Know about Hyperloop

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It could be possible with hyperloop technology, and recent headlines have caused us to wonder if it really will be the high-speed, eco-friendly transportation answer for the future. Hyperloop is a new mode of transport that seeks to change this paradigm by being both fast and inexpensive for people and goods,” Musk wrote.

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Department of Transportation Proposes New Rules on Flight Credits and Refunds

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In a move signaling how the change may affect the airline industry, the US Department of Transportation has issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would cover airline ticket refunds. 22, to hear comment on the proposed rulemaking. A change to the departure or arrival airport. •

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Las Vegas Approves 29-mile Hyperloop

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The commission unanimously approved a special use permit and 50-year franchise agreement for a proposed 29-mile tunnel system under The Strip, to be designed by Elon Musk ’s The Boring Company. This permit only allows The Boring Company “to apply for and receive building permits to construct the proposed tunnels,” a press release reads.

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CWT Study: Business Travel Costs Are Still Going Up, Slightly

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increase (forecast: 18.5%), ground transportation increased by 9.8% (forecast: 7.3%), and meetings and events, measured by the average cost per attendee per day, increased by 58.1% (forecast: 25%). According to Internal Air Transport Association, airlines are expected to carry 4.35 In 2022, air travel saw a 72.2% Focus on ROI.

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Carpocalypse: How to Prepare for Rental Car and Rideshare Price Surge

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The first piece of advice no matter your favored mode of transport is to plan ahead. An industry insider for SFGATE recommended booking your rental car two weeks to a month before your proposed trip, and still, to expect to pay 25 to 30 percent more than usual for it. The Workaround. So, what’s a traveler to do?