By knowing the audience, leveraging local partnerships, and bringing some creativity to the mix, planners can bring local flair to virtually any event.

Planning a meeting, especially one that is large, complex or takes place in an unfamiliar location, can be a formidable task. Planners overwhelmed with stretching tight budgets and juggling multiple daily tasks may lack the time to handle every meeting detail.

Read how a trio of planners and their DMC partners collaborated to pull off stellar events.

Meeting planners, CVBs, live event agencies, DMCs, rental companies and other suppliers must work effectively together to deliver the best possible outcome.

The Hosts Global Alliance Client Advisory Board offers enlightening insights in Corporate & Incentive Travel’s meeting and event trends Q&A.

A DMC, especially one that is part of a larger alliance, can be a savvy partner for meeting pros around the world.

Leverage local knowledge for optimum deals and extraordinary events.

Working with a DMC is akin to having an army of like-minded event professionals whose only reason for being is to make your program the best ever.