360DG & Navigating the New Value of DMCs
Irvine, California, November 20, 2020 – At 360 Destination Group, our managing partners have always been innovators. Even in the midst of an unprecedented year of change, Shelly Archer and Trevor Hanks have taken the ever-evolving events landscape in stride. Thanks to their decades of experience, as well as newfound insights, both managing partners were recently called upon to serve as resources as the industry navigates the new normal.
First up, Trevor Hanks was featured in a November article by Successful Meetings: “How to Leverage Destination Management Companies for Event Planning in a Crisis.”
“DMCs are almost more crucial than they ever had been, simply due to the fact that the landscape has changed so much, and the personnel at the hotel that you might have called for the last 10 or 15 years might not be employed by that property or currently furloughed,” explains Hanks. “People really need to rely heavily on the DMC as the local expert.”
Next, Shelly Archer was asked to join a panel of fellow industry experts during November’s SITE SoCal Presents a 2020 Industry Case Study & How to Arrive at Happy in 2021. The group discussed case studies (and SUCCESS stories), as well as how they’ve dealt with the 2020 pandemic fallout.
“In an ever-shifting event landscape, there are new factors that make engaging the right DMC partner more crucial than ever before. Program complexity is increasing due to additional COVID protection measures and protocols. Hybrid events are gaining popularity but present a challenge as planners strive to create connections and experiences for those at home and in person,” says Archer. “As always, we’re built around you and here to help you adjust in these unprecedented times.”
Watch the full panel discussion here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0xCo6qrwk0&feature=youtu.be
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About SITE SoCal
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ABOUT 360 DESTINATION GROUP
For 45 years, 360 Destination Group (360DG) has delivered unforgettable events and memorable experiences for its clients. Their unique and customized approach means stuffy corporate meetings and events are a thing of the past. From planning to execution, the rockstar team at 360DG is leading the way by thinking outside of the mundane box that other corporate events live in. From California to New York and everywhere in between, 360DG packs decades of know-how into amplifying the very best that each destination has to offer. For more information, visit 360DG.com.