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Want to join our reliable Global DMC network ?

Want to join our reliable Global DMC network ?

Is your destination not covered by Global Discovery yet and you want to join this strong alliance of likeminded independent , dynamic Destination Management Companies ?
If you think your inbound company fits , get in touch with us via globaldiscovery . com . It is important that your company fits and shares our core values ( for more criteria , look at our website ).
We deliver service key to good travel companies :
• Access to a large B2B customer database
• Representation on the ITB , WTM and some smaller fairs
• Yearly roadshow
• Joining a network that refers business
• Services to improve your websites , branding , design
• Help going B2C
• Sales training
• Assistance with decision on reservation system software
• Assistance with key staff recruitment
• Due diligence and advice on key business process systems , such as reservation systems
• Assistance towards sustainability certification
Sustainable Tourism
Conducting business in a sustainable manner is key to running a successful travel company in today ’ s marketplace . Increasingly , sustainability is becoming intrinsic to the daily operations of a great company . Operating your business with a Responsible Tourism framework can make it a force for positive social , environmental and economic change .
Stakeholders such as customers , employees , investors and communities are coming to expect an engaged attitude and concrete actions that result in positive impacts for society and the environment . Sustainability management is about how you design your products , how you support your suppliers to greater sustainability and how you monitor and manage your impacts . Companies that work towards sustainability are more likely to increase staff motivation , business efficiency and customer satisfaction .
Global Discovery has access to freelance experts that can advise on the implementation of Sustainability and Responsible Tourism initiatives . Advisory services offered include , but are not limited to :
• Responsible Tourism auditing of tour operators and accommodation providers
• Sustainability policy development and implementation
• Sustainable Supply Chain Management
• Implementation of sustainable tourism certification programmes
• Bespoke training for office and field-based staff
• Community-based Tourism initiatives
• Responsible Tourism Marketing and Communications
These services are also available to non-member DMCs . For enquiries , please contact info @ globaldiscovery . com
Finance 

A strategy towards finance and an efficient and reliable financial administration are key to the overall performance of a company . Many aspects are involved , from budgeting , reporting , creditor management , risk management , cash flow management , all the way to the implementation of accounting procedures , processes and automation . Global Discovery has access to experienced ( ex ) CFO ’ s , who can help improve the overall financial performance of your business . Examples of possible services are :

• Reporting analyses and improvement 

• Due diligence of the administrative organization and internal control systems 

• Assistance with decision on accounting software 

• Financial risk assessment 

• Cash flow management improvement