Global DMC Partners has announced program highlights for its ninth annual conference, “Connection 2023,” to be held at Atlantis, The Palm in Dubai from May 18 to 21. Industry leaders and event professionals from around the world will gather to discuss the state of the meetings, events and travel industry, gain insights on the current global outlook, learn key industry trends, share best practices and network with peers. The invite-only event is co-hosted by Pure Arabia, a Global DMC partner, and Atlantis, The Palm.
The event will include interactive educational sessions, including a “Global Business and Travel Trends” session led by Global DMC Partners President and CEO Catherine Chaulet, and a “TED Talk"-style session that will provide ideas and solutions for better planner and supplier partnerships. A group of panelists will also share their knowledge around timely issues related to hotels, airlines, technology and sustainability.
Attendees will learn from peers and discuss timely topics of their choice such as contract negotiations, transportation trends and management, diversity and inclusion, technology, sustainability and more in topic-specific breakout sessions. Attendees can register for up to six 15-minute appointments each day with over 50 worldwide DMCs and sponsors. This will be an ideal opportunity to discuss upcoming program needs, to learn about destinations and local offerings, to hear what is new around the world and to discover places or sponsors that may not have been considered in the past. Continuing Education credits will be awarded for attendance at the business sessions.
“Plus, at a time when the event and travel industry is coming back at full speed and everyone is pressed for time, this is an opportunity for planners and suppliers to sit down face-to-face with one another to discuss upcoming global programs and business opportunities during our one-on-one appointments. It is a cherished time to connect with one another on so many levels,” she added.
Connection 2023 will also offer opportunities for planners to discover all that Dubai can offer for groups and events while connecting with one another outside of meeting rooms. Optional activities will include morning workouts, a speedboat experience and visits to Burj Khalifa, the Museum of the Future, Dubai Mall and more. All attendees will embark on a “Desert Discovery” afternoon and evening, which will include camel rides, dune sandboarding and sunset dining in the Arabian desert.
Planners will also have the opportunity to meet with the event’s sponsors to learn about their specialized event services and offerings. Along with the host sponsors, Pure Arabia and Atlantis, The Palm, 2023 sponsors include BW Events Tech, Emirates, Purpose Net Zero, Swoogo and Yesimo.
For more information, e-mail [email protected] or visit www.globaldmcpartners.com.
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