World of DMCs. Worldwide Destination Management Services

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1 World of DMCs Worldwide Destination Management Services

2 Who We Are World of DMCs was born in 2007, and since then we ve come a long way. Today, our family consists of many quality DMCs worldwide. All our DMCs are specialists on MICE - Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Events. Our global network is run by our board of directors, all DMC members, at no profit and we would love to work with you!

3 The Board Ola Pietras, DMC Poland Eda Ozden, MEP DMC Johanna Schmikal, Imperial Connection President Tasneem Adamji, African Quest Safaris Association Relations Victoria Veiga Membership & Finances Marc Sievert, Refine Asia Marketing & Tradeshows Executive Officer Marketing & Tradeshows

4 Client Benefits A reliable, extensive network with 61 qualified members. RFPs sent via our website, followed-up via HQ. Global Connections and collaboration in various important MICE markets.

5 Association Pillars Supporting our referral program and communication between all of our members, upholding Quality Management. Continued, strong engagement with Media & Industry Education. Meet us at major stands at IMEX Frankfurt and more. Targeted and constant communications with our clients. Workshop activities, meet our members one-to-one. Insider tips on our network.

6 Individuality Because we have faith in how our DMCs run their business: All communications, financing and project management goes directly between the DMC member and client. No extra intermediary nor 3rd party is ever involved. We are not centrally-owned, so your event can be as unique as you want it to be!

7 Raw Data Ø Owner Managed Agencies: No middle man = Less Hassle. Ø Global Reach Glocal Presence: 61 destinations, each run independently. Ø Network Resources: a) Knowledge: Our agencies profit from the network knowledge, staying up to date in all the latest trends. b) Contacts: We can rely on each other for fresh ideas and consulting. c) Experience: All of our members are rigorously checked and vetted by their clients and providers.

8 Membership Criteria Minimum 5 years in business Physical office in the country (or US state) of operation Professional webpage accurately describing their DMC services Business license issued by national or regional government Public liability insurance Membership at a relevant industry association such as SITE, MPI or ADMEI Membership at a national or regional Convention Bureau or Tourist Board Reference letters from clients and suppliers

9 What our Members Think What Our Members Think: Rosário Morais, Executive Director at Vega DMC, Portugal: Proud to be the Portuguese member for World of DMCs! Fantastic network where one can find the right partner in the different destinations! Bent Hadler, DMCP, CEO at Hadler DMC, Scandinavia: Being a part of World Of DMCs, is absolute one of the best things that have ever happened to our company. The colleagues of WODMC gives you an international group of friends that you can always turn to when you need other ideas than your own. Tasneem Adamji, Director at African Quest Safaris, Kenya & Tanzania: We are proud and honored to be part of a network of like-minded professionals from over 64 countries. The opportunities to share, learn and grow are enormous and along the way, we have built a wonderful group of friends! Photis Photopoulos, Managing Director at Metropolitan DMC & Event Management, Greece: Very proud and thrilled to be an active member of World of DMCs and have such fantastic colleagues. Malte Kluetz, President at Uniquely Northwest, Vancouver: World of DMCs, a great group to be part of. Professional, resourceful and fun and a great resource for our clients.

10 Accomplishments Bent Hadler, DMCP (Hadler DMC, Denmark) ADMEI President-Elect 2015, ADMEI 2014 President's Award, Hosts Global Leadership Award 2013 Lorenzo Pignatti, DMCP (+39 Events, Italy) ADMEI International Director 2014 Alejandro Verzoub (AV Buscom, Argentina) - SITE Global President 2012, 2-time SITE Crystal Award Winner Rajeev Kohli (Creative Travel, India) - SITE Vice President 2014, 5-time SITE Crystal Award Winner Wichita Villacres (ECO Destination Management, Aruba) President SITE Chapter Florida & Caribbean 2014 Awa Gueye Sow (CTA Incentives, Senegal) SITE Crystal Award Winner 2008 Aleksandra Pietras (DMC Poland, Poland) MICE Personality of the Year 2012 in Poland Erwin Louisy (Barefoot Holidays, St. Lucia) World Travel Award Winner 2012 & 2013

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