The Southern California Thomas Fire & How You Can Help

December 13th, 2017

The fires in Southern California have been or are active in four of the state’s counties. Since October of this year, over 268,000 acres have been affected, fueled by high winds, a heat wave and rugged terrain. Residents of the Orange County, San Diego and Los Angeles fires are returning or have...

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Mexico City: On The Mend

December 13th, 2017

The 2017 Central Mexico earthquake struck on September 19, 2017 with an estimated magnitude of 7.1 and strong shaking for about 20 seconds. Its epicenter was about 55 km south of the city of Puebla. The earthquake caused damage in the Mexican states of Puebla and Morelos and in the Greater Mexico...

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After Devastating Fires, Northern Cali Wine Country is Open for Business!

December 12th, 2017

The Northern California fires started October 8, 2017 and between the Tubbs, Nuns, and Atlas Peak fires 110,720 acres were destroyed, 6957 structures burned down, and 43 lives were lost. These devastating fires made for the deadliest and most costly natural disaster in California since the 1906...

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Recovery Houston: A Grassroots Effort

December 11th, 2017

Hurricane Harvey was the wettest tropical cyclone on record in the United States. The resulting floods inundated hundreds of thousands of homes, displaced more than 30,000 people, and prompted more than 17,000 rescues. In a four-day period, many areas received more than 40 inches of rain as the...

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Discovering Gems in Smaller, More Affordable Destinations

July 31st, 2017

Looking for a creative way to spice up your next meeting or incentive travel program? Seeking new options that won’t break your budget? Then you may wish to consider an alternative destination! Our strategic partner, Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI) , put together a list of some great...

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GDP client, Alison McMaster, Shares Her Experience in Scotland!

June 13th, 2017

Scotland may not be on every MICE planner’s radar, but it should be. The options are endless, the hospitality is first class, the landscape is breathtaking and of course, there are Kilts. I recently had the distinct pleasure of attending a FAM trip with Global DMC Partners, EC Travel, Fairmont and...

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GDP's Senior Vice President of Operations, Stacy Tischler, Recaps her Exciting Trip to Argentina

May 9th, 2017

I had the opportunity to travel to Argentina for vacation last month (it was on my hit list for a very long time), and now all I want to do is go back to see more of the country! Meeting planners looking for a unique destination suitable for everything from incentive trips to corporate meetings...

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GDP Client, Drusilla Blakey, Shares Her Experience in Marrakesh, Morocco!

April 11th, 2017

Marrakesh, is known as the Pearl of the South. And, like any pearl, you can only find it if you take the time to harvest it and see what is inside. I was fortunate to recently have the opportunity to visit this amazing city, and to harvest a lifetime of memories that will not be forgotten. Upon...

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GDP Client, Danene Dustin, Shares Her Experience in Paris, France!

March 14th, 2017

Recently, I had the good fortune of traveling with the sales team from Global DMC Partners, as well as others within the MICE industry to both Marrakech, Morocco, and Paris, France. The week we spent together was not only educational but also exhilarating and loads of fun . These were new...

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On The Road with Global DMC Partners: The Team Takes on Ireland!

January 13th, 2017

After a super busy and successful IBTM World tradeshow in Barcelona, seven members of the GDP team hopped on a plane to Dublin, Ireland to spend a few days with our amazing DMC Partner, Joe O’Reilly Ireland Group and experience Dublin. Our team’s combined reaction after the trip was unanimous…they...

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