Monday, September 16, 2024 Global DMC Partners (GDP), the largest worldwide network of independent destination management companies (DMCs) and specialized event service providers, is continuing its mission to empower professionals in the event, meeting, and travel industries. Their latest initiative, GDP University , a completely free online learning platform, is rapidly gaining momentum among industry professionals seeking to elevate their skills and adapt to the ever-changing landscape of global meetings and events. With an array of insightful courses designed to cover everything from event technology and sustainability to advanced negotiation strategies, GDP University is quickly becoming a go-to resource for both newcomers and seasoned professionals in the industry.
From practical insights to theoretical knowledge, participants are provided with the tools they need to stay competitive in today’s fast-paced world of event planning and destination management. One of the upcoming highlights in the GDP University curriculum is the webinar titled “How to Negotiate in an Age of Non-Negotiation,” scheduled for September 24 at 11:30 AM EST. This session promises to address one of the most pressing challenges currently faced by event planners—the difficulties of negotiating in a supplier-driven market.
How to Negotiate in a Supplier-Driven Market As the hospitality and event industries recover from the global pandemic, the market has shifted significantly in favor of suppl.