The report is a maximum of 5 pages (+ 5 pages with images, floor plan, any any other visuals, following the document format.
Resource: https://meetings.destinationsinternational.org/destination-listings
You can find a DMO from these listings or from your own search. Please make sure that your DMO is the official one representing the selected destination.
1. (.5) Select one destination (city, not a state level) that you want to research for this assignment. Why did you select this destination?
2. (.5) What is the Mission of the DMO you chose? What is its service area? (What cities/counties does it cover? Just one town or multiple?)
3. (.5) Who are some of the key contacts and their job titles? Do you identify any of those as your future career? Why or why not?
4. (.5) What has this DMO been doing during COVID-19 and responding to this pandemic situation? How they have served the community during COVID-19?
5. (1 point) What is the name of the main meeting/convention facility in the selected destination? Summarize the following based on the information provided by the DMO’s website.
Available meeting space and size
# of Sleeping rooms in the largest hotel nearby
Proximity to and from the airport
6. (1 point) List the type of services the DMO specifically provides to event (meeting) planners.
7. (1 point) What attractions are available at the destination and how does the DMO promote them?
8. (1 point) Is there any DMC or any other event vendors’ information you can find on the DMO website? If not, will partnering with DMO be effective for DMC to promote its business?
9. (1 point) Describe the online RFP process of the DMO you chose (e.g., use of ease, required information, unique features, etc.). Use the selected DMO resource to answer this question. Not from your knowledge.
10. (3 points) (Answer each scenario) If you were a sales manager of the DMO, which event venue would you recommend to a planner who is looking to provide a unique experience for?
a) Wedding event with 100 attendees
b) Corporate – 3-day Incentives (Retreat) Events with 50 employees + their families. (Max. 200 attendees)
c) Corporate – 3-day business conference with 100 attendees (Program: Training, workshops, reception, gala dinner, award ceremony)
Provide reasoning for why you selected an event venue for each scenario. Include pictures, floor plans, video links, etc to support your reasoning.
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