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Courtesy of xCaret CanCun the dmc difference Destination management companies can be especially useful in creating memorable México meetings. DMCs are generally a great resource for meetings in the U.S.—but they may even be more crucial when you’re taking a group here. Their impact is in several key areas. Knowledge. “We know the destination better than anyone,” explains Marisa Steta, sales and marketing director for Best Day Travel. “We can recommend the best activities and services to match your group’s likes and needs. We can customize events and activities to your specifics and we can assist with pre-program site visits to help maximize a destination’s potential.” In addition, observes Manuel Lamadrid, director of sales and marketing for Cancún-based Tropical Incentives, Inc., “We know the language, the laws, the customs and business practices—as well as the potential difficulties that might arise and how to troubleshoot them before you even know there is a problem.” Cost-efficiency. “As year-round volume buyers of goods and services, we can get you the best deals,” says Lamadrid. Andrea Young, CMP, president of Innovative Events in California, echoes this: “DMCs have long-standing relationships with the suppliers and…business practices are different in México.” Execution. “IVI DMC was my lifeline in México City,” says Katherine Christensen, CMP, DMCP, owner of KCA, Inc., a meeting the dmc difference 25

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of mmip 2011

Why Here?
Here and There
Down to Business
Fact vs. Fiction
The DMC Difference
Meeting Resources
What to Do
Baja California
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Gulf/Isthmus
Mexican Caribbean
Pacific Coast
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