PlanIt Podcast Show 81.  We interview Chris Lee CEO of Access Destination Management Services.  Why should you use a DMC? Learn when it’s the best time to call these trusted local advisers.  Chris Lee is one of the founders of <a href="http://adme.org/">ADME</a>.

The Association of Destination Management Executives (ADME) is the only global non-profit association dedicated to increasing the professionalism and effectiveness of destination management through education, promotion of ethical practices, and availability of information to the meetings, convention, and incentive travel industries, as well as the general public.

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On today’s show:

Chris Lee CEO <a href="http://www.accessdmc.com/san-diego.html">of Access Destination Services.</a>
Offices in:  <a href="http://www.accessdmc.com/san-diego.html">San Diego</a>, <a href="http://www.accessdmc.com/los-angeles.html">Los Angeles,</a> <a href="http://www.accessdmc.com/orange-county.html">Orange Country,</a> <a href="http://www.accessdmc.com/las-vegas.html">Las Vegas</a>, <a href="http://www.accessdmc.com/palm-springs.html">Palm Springs.</a>
MPI Welcomes new CEO <a href="http://mpiweb.org/CMS/mpiweb/mpicontent.aspx?id=7706">Bruce Macmillan, C.A.</a>
Debate widens on Marriott’s move to require an <a href="http://iata.com/about/">IATA</a> Number

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PlanIt Podcast show 80. Over 250 million people see the Golden Globes worldwide.  Come along with us as we meet Gavin Keilly president of GBK Productions in Hollywood, Ca.  Gavin specializes in fund raising for major charitable organizations and celebrity events.  GBK productions produces the most-sought after gift suites, including Extra’s Oscar & Emmy Suites, Lounges for the Golden Globes.

Special Thanks to Moodivations for inviting us to attend this amazing event.

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On today’s show:

Show benefits the following Charities

<a href="http://iamhope.org/index.php">Padres El Cancer</a>
<a href="http://www.habitatla.org/">Hollywood for Habitat for Humanity</a>
<a href="http://www.educatingyoungminds.org/allabouteym.html">Education Young Minds</a>
<a href="http://www.globalgreen.org/">Global Green</a>
<a href="http://www.amberwatchfoundation.org/">Amberwatch Foundation</a>
<a href="http://bellabearco.com/">Bella Bear Company</a>
<a href="http://ancatering.com/">Crustacean Catering </a>
<a href="http://bluetoothwatches.com/">BlueTooth Watches</a>
<a href="http://www.moodivations.com/mobilespa.html">Moodivations</a>
<a href="http://pinkyvodka.com/main.htm">Pinky Vodka</a>
<a href="http://www.gbkevents.com/">GBK Productions</a>

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PlanIt Podcast show 79. The Special Event Show starts with one of the largest turnouts ever.  Sharon Morabito will give you tips on how to get the most of next years event in Atlanta. Come along as we talk to attendee and vendors from the convention floor.

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Ashley Ramage with <a href="http://www.blowupthings.com/">Blow Up Things</a>, San Francisco, Ca
<a href="http://www.ambiance-designs.com/">Ambiance Designs</a> by Shawn Adams, San Diego, Ca
Veronique Hebert <a href="http://www.decorumquebec.com/">Decorum Devenements, Quebec, Canada</a>
Patricia Schaefer with <a href="http://www.gowestevents.com/main.html">Go West Events, Westlake Village, Ca</a>
Candis Todd with <a href="http://www.classicpartyrentals.com/stores/">Classic Party Rentals, Santa Barbara, Ca</a>
Darlene Korinek with <a href="http://www.chicagopartyrental.com/index-2.php?t=1">Chicago Party Rental</a>
Sandra Sobczak with <a href="http://www.chicagopartyrental.com/index-2.php?t=1">Chicago Party Rental</a>
Gwendolyn McNutt Comcast Schaumburg, Ill
Jerry Barnett Creative Director with <a href="http://decorativenovelty.com/">Decorative Novelty, Brooklyn, NY</a>
Effi Shoua President of <a href="http://www.fireflyla.com/">FireFly LA, Los Angeles, Ca</a>
Sharon Morabito Group Show Director <a href="http://thespecialeventshow.com/contact/">The Special Event, Stamford, CT</a>


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PlanIt Podcast show 78. The Special Event Show starts with one of the largest turnouts ever.  Come along as we talk to attendee and vendors from the convention floor.

On today’s show:

<a href="http://www.champagneshowgirls.com/">Champagne Show Girls</a>
<a href="http://www.tasseldepot.com/">Tassel Depot</a>
<a href="http://www.theshakergroup.com/">Shaker Group Transportation Services</a>
<a href="http://www.mossinc.com/">Moss, Inc.</a>
<a href="http://www.susanmurray.com/catalog/">Susan Murray International</a>
<a href="http://imaginationent.com/about/contact.html">Imagination Entertainment</a>
<a href="http://www.encoreproductions.ws/">Encore Productions Dallas, TX</a>
<a href="http://www.aeradeco.com/">Aeration Decorations</a>
<a href="http://rajtents.com/">Raj Tents</a>
<a href="http://www.cortevent.com/">Cort Event Furnishings</a>
<a href="http://eplusproductions.com/">E Plus Entertainment</a>

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The Special Event Show kicks off at The Hotel Figueroa in downtown Los Angeles California.  Hotel Figueroa offered a wonderful Moroccan backdrop to this year’s event.  The Hotel Figueroa offers 285 rooms with 6 suites and is a wonderful bargain for the price.

The Hotel provided dancers and stilt walkers to greet us and later by the pool we saw belly dances and firer eaters.
  

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On today’s show:

Uno Thimansson Director of Sales <a href="http://figueroahotel.com">Hotel Fegueroa</a>
Gerard Mulligan Director of Ireland’s top DMC <a href="http://www.ovation.ie">Ovation</a>
<a href="http://www.stardustmagick.com">Stardust</a>
Paul Mitchell with <a href="http://letitfly.com">Let It Fly Events</a> in Houston, TX
Ralph Rivera with The Walt Disney Company
Alicia Daniels Brown <a href="http://www.greenapplenv.com">Green Apple Floral and Event Designs</a>  Washoe Valley, NV

Make sure you comment on our last show!  Marriott’s new program has angered many meeting and event planners. 

http://getitplanet.blogspot.com/2007/01/marriott-angers-planners-from-cost-to.html

 4.  Call and email your local and national MPI chapters and all associations to get involved.

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In a move that might signal the beginning to the end of third-party or independent meeting planners commissions, Marriott announced in December of 2006 that you will need to sign up and pay them to get your commissions after June 1st, 2007

Listen to angry event planners and what they plan to do about it.  Learn what you can do to get your voice heard.

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Marriott makes you get an <a href="http://iatan.com/Welcome/id_card_program/">IATAN</a> number and pay them to get your commission checks. You will need to wait 45 days for your payment. Call their Hotline at: 800-455-1551 to learn more.

Nick Sotis with ProSites sounds off on how he feels.
Listen to Terri’s tips on how to protect your company.

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