What is a DMC?
You have no idea how many times I’m asked “What is a DMC?”, thought I’d share for those that care- and no, it’s not Delorean Motor Company.
DMC = Destination Management Company
Breaking down the three “c”s and what they mean to me.
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Destination:
Fifth Street DMC is in Austin and Bozeman (Montana). That’s where our team lives, that’s the community we love, and 9/10 is also home to the vendors we support. We support other #smallbusiness suppliers and our local hotel partners every chance we get.
We are apart of an ecosystem and we take that seriously. Our eyes are not on a bunch of other balls- we are laser focused on the success and longevity of the tourism and hospitality community.
At some point we may have other destinations but it will have to meet the requirements above.
Management:
We manage the stress of coming to a new city for our clients. We don’t assume or expect others to know where to go, what to see and who to work with. Our team does - call us an insurance policy. We ensure the process will be more efficient, lead to better results, and create unique experiences.
Company:
I always think of the pyramid- economic, legal, ethical, and philanthropic. In a post-COVID acquistion, my focuses the last 3 years have been on the the foundation.
We’re providing opportunities for creatives- people like me that struggled to find my footing a bit in this world. We have donated tens of thousands of dollars to local non-profits, paid local artists, and supported hundreds of small businesses. By being selective and opting for the small storefront over the big box we have helped others pull back out of the COVID haze.
Now that we’ve checked those boxes it’s time to push ourselves and others to get involved. Our Talent and Culture Manager Lindsey Pecora has led the initiative of one hands on give back a quarter. We have gotten more involved with companies like Future Front Texas.
We know we need to do more and will continue to push ourselves.
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This is what a DMC is. A resource to planners heading to Austin or Montana on face value.
Look a bit further and if you are partnered with the right one- someone focused on the health, wealth, and vibrancy of the city they represent.
