Mastering Contract Negotiations: Expert Insights from Our Latest Webinar

September 25th, 2024

As the MICE industry continues to face rising costs and contract complexities, negotiation can often feel impossible for planners in what is currently a supplier's market. On September 24th, we hosted a GDP U webinar, "How to Negotiate in an Age of Non-Negotiation", featuring a panel of experts...

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2024 Q3 Meetings & Events Pulse: Navigating Rising Costs, AI Adoption, and Sustainability Trends

September 10th, 2024

Twice a year, we conduct our Meetings & Events Pulse survey to track industry trends. Our latest report highlights the ongoing challenges of rising costs, particularly in hotels, F&B, and A/V, and the growing emphasis on sustainability and DEI initiatives in event planning. Key insights...

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Connection 2024: A Blend of Networking, Education, and Innovation

July 19th, 2024

Connection 2024, held at the stunning Conrad Punta de Mita in Riviera Nayarit, was one of our most successful events yet. Bringing together planners, partners, and sponsors, it offered an enriching experience filled with education, networking, and innovative discussions. Here’s a comprehensive...

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Global DMC Partners Hosts 10th Annual Connection

June 25th, 2024

Nearly 200 meeting professionals and suppliers gathered in Punta de Mita, June 6-9, for one of the industry’s most educational, collaborative and global conferences Global DMC Partners (GDP), the largest global network of independent destination management companies (DMCs) and specialized event...

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Empowering Sustainability in Events: Insights from Our Latest Webinar

May 3rd, 2024

In the rapidly evolving landscape of event planning, sustainability is not just a trend but a necessity. On April 25th, we hosted our "Sustainable Event Planning & Ideas from Around the World" webinar, aimed at equipping event professionals with the knowledge and tools to implement sustainable...

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Global DMC Partners Announces New Irish Partner Wallace Travel Group

March 8th, 2024

Global DMC Partners (GDP), the largest global network of independent destination management companies (DMCs) and specialized event service providers, is pleased to welcome its most recent partner to the prestigious network - Wallace Travel Group, a privately owned, Irish DMC specializing in...

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Power Your Planning: Download GDP's 2023 Pulse Survey Report

February 7th, 2024

Twice a year, we send out our Meetings & Event Pulse survey to monitor today's shifting landscape within our industry. We've heard loud and clear that planners need more data, help with benchmarking, and purely just knowing what others in the industry are facing right now...and through these...

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Global DMC Partners Reveals Location of 2024 Connection: Magical Punta de Mita, Mexico

January 16th, 2024

Following the overwhelming success of its 2023 Connection in Dubai, GDP’s 10th annual conference will be held at the Conrad Punta de Mita, June 6-9 Returning for its tenth year, Global DMC Partners’ Connection, one of the most educational, collaborative and exclusive global conferences in the...

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Calling all Planners! 2023 Meetings & Events Pulse Survey

December 22nd, 2023

Twice a year, we send out our Meetings & Event Pulse Survey to monitor today's shifting landscape within our industry. We've heard loud and clear that planners need more data, help with benchmarking, and simply just knowing what others in the industry are facing right now...and through these...

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Global DMC Partners Releases Results and Key Findings of Q2/Q3 2023 Meetings & Events Survey

October 24th, 2023

While increasing costs remain a top challenge for planners, less than 40 percent of planners say their budgets increased across 2023 for meetings and incentives Global DMC Partners (GDP), the largest global network of independent Destination Management Companies (DMCs) and specialized event service...

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