International Meeting Travel Tips: Local Experts Can Make Crossing Borders Easier

Presenter: Catherine Chaulet, President of Global DMC Partners

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Catherine Chaulet is president of Global DMC Partners. This former senior executive at Fidelity Investments leads a network of globally based destination management companies that work with planners to helping them create unique experiences anywhere in the world by connecting them with local experts.

You will learn:

  • Negotiations/Safety/Security – What to think about to ensure the best attendee experience internationally
  • Undertourism – Considering offbeat destinations that offer something different
  • Discovering new cultures through immersive, real life, authentic experiences

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