DMC Access to All the Best Places

A DMC is an expert in their destination. DMCs access the best and the newest spots in town giving their clients the very best experiences in their city.

If you have never worked with a DMC before, here are some things you need to know. Working with a local DMC allows you access to benefits such as:

  • Saves time via their knowledge and connections – they know the places off the beaten path and have in-depth knowledge of location, transportation, hotels, etc. that can literally save meeting planners a great deal of time and headaches
  • Capitalizes on their experience and relationships
  • Gives peace of mind knowing they will help avoid pitfalls with contingency planning
  • Finds venues, hires talent, vets vendors and does everything a planner need assistance with inside and outside of the hotel

Look for a reputable partner like Ultimate Ventures who has a hands-on, high-touch service model with highly defined processes which leave nothing to chance. The DMC should have strong relationships with DMC access to local venues for buying power that you can tap into. As your local problem solvers, they should be tenured with many years in the destination and have a loyal, experienced workforce that understands each and every detail that will make your meeting successful.

Other things to consider when selecting a DMC:

  • Receives high approval ratings from its customers
  • Has won industry awards for creativity and logistics planning
  • Exhibits understanding of your ROI and ROO requirements and understands their role in achieving those requirements
  • Has undergone the due diligence you expect:
    • Accredited by the Association of Destination Management Executives International (ADMEI) – the only non-profit organization governing the DMC profession
    • The ADMC accreditation requires annual qualification on essential criteria such as Financial stability, Insurance minimums and having a Destination Management Certified Professional (DMCP) on staff

DMC access is something that has been fostered over many years of working in a particular destination. Consider talking with a destination management company to help you manage the sheer volume of details necessary to perfect your meeting experience in an unfamiliar location.