White Papers

Maximizing Your Transportation Budget

Posted on May 8, 2012 by sarah

In April we polled our Destinations Download readers to see how much of their average meeting’s budget was dedicated to transportation. An overwhelming majority indicated 0 – 20% of their average meeting budget was earmarked for transfers. With such tight budgets, here … Continue reading →

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Smarter App Options

Posted on March 19, 2012 by sarah

It’s no surprise that smartphones have made their way into the meetings and convention industry. With planners constantly on the go, sometimes their smartphones are their only connection to the outside world. Here is our review of a few recent … Continue reading →

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5 New Trends in Managing Events Onsite

Posted on October 25, 2011 by sarah

Connecting with others is easier than ever with today’s technologies. At home, at work, en route—you can reach out to others and be reached essentially anytime, anywhere. And we now have more information about each other than ever before. The … Continue reading →

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Industry Glossary

Posted on September 9, 2011 by sarah

If you’re studying for your CMP exam, or just need to brush up on the latest industry terminology, check out our friends at the Convention Industry Council’s Accepted Practices Exchange (APEX) glossary. From 1/50 to Zulu Time, the APEX glossary is best … Continue reading →

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Tips for a Successful Site Inspection

Posted on August 1, 2011 by sarah

Our very own Danielle Pinto recently published an article in the newsletter of the Greater Philadelphia Chapter of PCMA – Connections. Tips for a Successful Site Inspection Danielle Pinto, Account Executive GEP Philly / GPPCMA Community Services Co-Chair One of … Continue reading →

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A Bus is Just a Bus…or is it?

Posted on June 22, 2011 by sarah

Values and Benefits of Using a Local DMC vs. Working with a Traveling Shuttle Company Susan Henderson With time being one of the scarcest resources in today’s economy, one could logically think that it makes sense for aconvention planner to … Continue reading →

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