{"id":645,"date":"2019-02-11T15:11:13","date_gmt":"2019-02-11T15:11:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/demosites.io\/onboarding-gutenberg\/?page_id=645"},"modified":"2025-12-09T18:43:26","modified_gmt":"2025-12-10T02:43:26","slug":"5b349-home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lauraplant.com\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-af1635f9\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns alignfull has-1-columns has-tablet-equal-layout has-mobile-equal-layout hide-in-desktop has-vertical-unset\"><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"innerblocks-wrap\">\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column-afacdff0\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column\">\n<h1 id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-heading-a475539e\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-heading wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-heading-a475539e\"> Laura Plant Tourism Consulting<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-button-group-85a5a236\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-button-group wp-block-buttons align-center-desktop\">\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-button-f4eb75fe\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-button wp-block-button\"><a href=\"#about\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"wp-block-button__link\"><span>About Us<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-button-180691a6\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-button wp-block-button\"><a href=\"#tourism-services\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"wp-block-button__link\"><span>Services<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-button-8be366ef\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-button wp-block-button\"><a href=\"#clients\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"wp-block-button__link\"><span>Clients<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-button-60ddf35b\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-button wp-block-button\"><a href=\"#contact-us\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"wp-block-button__link\"><span>Contact<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"about\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns alignfull has-1-columns has-desktop-equal-layout has-tablet-equal-layout has-mobile-equal-layout has-vertical-flex-start has-light-bg\"><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"innerblocks-wrap\">\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column-9df22226\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column\">\n<section id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-25c95699\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns has-1-columns has-desktop-equal-layout has-tablet-equal-layout has-mobile-equal-layout has-vertical-flex-start\"><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"innerblocks-wrap\">\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column-d4d9a4f8\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-141fcbd71262a074e56e471b3fe4c47e\" style=\"color:#080808\">About Our Team<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-b56443a0\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns has-3-columns has-desktop-equal-layout has-tablet-equal-layout has-mobile-collapsedRows-layout has-vertical-flex-start\"><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"innerblocks-wrap\">\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column-1bb9ffb4\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-rounded\"><img data-opt-id=1809611707  fetchpriority=\"high\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/mlwphfmpq5n1.i.optimole.com\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lauraplant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/laura.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Photo of Laura Plant\" class=\"wp-image-784\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mlwphfmpq5n1.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:4000\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/lauraplant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/laura.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mlwphfmpq5n1.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:4000\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/lauraplant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/laura.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlwphfmpq5n1.i.optimole.com\/w:150\/h:4000\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/lauraplant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/laura.jpg 150w, https:\/\/mlwphfmpq5n1.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:4000\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/lauraplant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/laura.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mlwphfmpq5n1.i.optimole.com\/w:1536\/h:4000\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/lauraplant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/laura.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mlwphfmpq5n1.i.optimole.com\/w:1607\/h:1607\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/lauraplant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/laura.jpg 1607w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ce33f649b2d1765cdd4e357297b30542\" style=\"color:#080808;margin-top:0px\">Laura Plant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-heading-975f3e9c\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-heading wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-heading-975f3e9c\"><strong>Founder \/ Principal <\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c4aed4da38ee04bde8b4c756d668cdce\" style=\"color:#080808\">Laura worked over a decade with Destination British Columbia (formerly Tourism BC) in Community Partnerships managing several industry-facing programs, as well as reviewing Municipal and Regional District Tax (MRDT) applications and renewals.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-15711395f529d1eb8d1eeb62ad7fe094\" style=\"color:#080808\">In 2013, Laura became a consultant focused on assisting BC Destination Management Organizations (DMOs) with annual strategic planning and MRDT reporting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links aligncenter is-layout-flex wp-block-social-links-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-linkedin  wp-block-social-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/linkedin.com\/in\/lauraplanttourismconsulting\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M19.7,3H4.3C3.582,3,3,3.582,3,4.3v15.4C3,20.418,3.582,21,4.3,21h15.4c0.718,0,1.3-0.582,1.3-1.3V4.3 C21,3.582,20.418,3,19.7,3z M8.339,18.338H5.667v-8.59h2.672V18.338z M7.004,8.574c-0.857,0-1.549-0.694-1.549-1.548 c0-0.855,0.691-1.548,1.549-1.548c0.854,0,1.547,0.694,1.547,1.548C8.551,7.881,7.858,8.574,7.004,8.574z M18.339,18.338h-2.669 v-4.177c0-0.996-0.017-2.278-1.387-2.278c-1.389,0-1.601,1.086-1.601,2.206v4.249h-2.667v-8.59h2.559v1.174h0.037 c0.356-0.675,1.227-1.387,2.526-1.387c2.703,0,3.203,1.779,3.203,4.092V18.338z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"wp-block-social-link-label screen-reader-text\">LinkedIn<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column-e0a218d6\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-rounded\"><img data-opt-id=1526009498  fetchpriority=\"high\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/mlwphfmpq5n1.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:1024\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lauraplant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_2841_Original-1-scaled-e1763160560790.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Photo of Heather Boyd\" class=\"wp-image-828\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mlwphfmpq5n1.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:4000\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/lauraplant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_2841_Original-1-scaled-e1763160560790.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mlwphfmpq5n1.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:4000\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/lauraplant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_2841_Original-1-scaled-e1763160560790.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlwphfmpq5n1.i.optimole.com\/w:150\/h:4000\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/lauraplant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_2841_Original-1-scaled-e1763160560790.jpg 150w, https:\/\/mlwphfmpq5n1.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:4000\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/lauraplant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_2841_Original-1-scaled-e1763160560790.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mlwphfmpq5n1.i.optimole.com\/w:1536\/h:4000\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/lauraplant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_2841_Original-1-scaled-e1763160560790.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mlwphfmpq5n1.i.optimole.com\/w:1800\/h:1800\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/lauraplant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_2841_Original-1-scaled-e1763160560790.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6a6f739ae7cf82ece3881d8965943a37\" style=\"color:#080808;margin-top:0px\">Heather Boyd<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-heading-6379101e\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-heading wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-heading-6379101e\"><strong>Senior consultant<\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a4c91c5b2e7f0ccb9f85f1eef22c0fb3\" style=\"color:#080808\">Heather began working independently with Laura in 2021, bringing 14 years of experience at Destination BC in roles including Manager, Sector Development &amp; Marketing, Manager, Remarkable Experiences, and Manager, Vancouver, Coast &amp; Mountains. She supported the creation of provincial sector strategies, experience design programming, and MRDT program coordination in partnership with the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture &amp; Sport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links aligncenter is-layout-flex wp-block-social-links-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-linkedin  wp-block-social-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/linkedin.com\/in\/heather-boyd-5bb69516\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M19.7,3H4.3C3.582,3,3,3.582,3,4.3v15.4C3,20.418,3.582,21,4.3,21h15.4c0.718,0,1.3-0.582,1.3-1.3V4.3 C21,3.582,20.418,3,19.7,3z M8.339,18.338H5.667v-8.59h2.672V18.338z M7.004,8.574c-0.857,0-1.549-0.694-1.549-1.548 c0-0.855,0.691-1.548,1.549-1.548c0.854,0,1.547,0.694,1.547,1.548C8.551,7.881,7.858,8.574,7.004,8.574z M18.339,18.338h-2.669 v-4.177c0-0.996-0.017-2.278-1.387-2.278c-1.389,0-1.601,1.086-1.601,2.206v4.249h-2.667v-8.59h2.559v1.174h0.037 c0.356-0.675,1.227-1.387,2.526-1.387c2.703,0,3.203,1.779,3.203,4.092V18.338z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"wp-block-social-link-label screen-reader-text\">LinkedIn<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column-c1c7a0fc\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-rounded\"><img data-opt-id=1083574003  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/mlwphfmpq5n1.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:1024\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lauraplant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_6690-scaled-e1763160168102.jpg\"  data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201024%201024%22%20width%3D%221024%22%20height%3D%221024%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%221024%22%20height%3D%221024%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E?resize=1024%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Photo of Matt Gibson\" class=\"wp-image-829\" old-srcset=\"https:\/\/mlwphfmpq5n1.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:4000\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/lauraplant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_6690-scaled-e1763160168102.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mlwphfmpq5n1.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:4000\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/lauraplant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_6690-scaled-e1763160168102.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlwphfmpq5n1.i.optimole.com\/w:150\/h:4000\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/lauraplant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_6690-scaled-e1763160168102.jpg 150w, https:\/\/mlwphfmpq5n1.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:4000\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/lauraplant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_6690-scaled-e1763160168102.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mlwphfmpq5n1.i.optimole.com\/w:1536\/h:4000\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/lauraplant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_6690-scaled-e1763160168102.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mlwphfmpq5n1.i.optimole.com\/w:1920\/h:1920\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/lauraplant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_6690-scaled-e1763160168102.jpg 1920w\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-68f3a7d5200c4d1f58630068837ad023\" style=\"color:#080808;margin-top:0px\">Matt Gibson<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-heading-d0a7496a\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-heading wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-heading-d0a7496a\"><strong>Project Management<\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-cf144a8499487660d2b9365b61584e86\" style=\"color:#080808\">Matt brings over 15 years of experience in product management and project leadership. His background includes leading complex implementations for clients ranging from mid-size organizations to Fortune 500 enterprises. Matt supports Laura and Heather with expertise in project planning and execution, and is available to support DMOs and tourism organizations to optimize and grow by leveraging new technologies such as AI.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links aligncenter is-layout-flex wp-block-social-links-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-linkedin  wp-block-social-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/linkedin.com\/in\/mattdgibson\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M19.7,3H4.3C3.582,3,3,3.582,3,4.3v15.4C3,20.418,3.582,21,4.3,21h15.4c0.718,0,1.3-0.582,1.3-1.3V4.3 C21,3.582,20.418,3,19.7,3z M8.339,18.338H5.667v-8.59h2.672V18.338z M7.004,8.574c-0.857,0-1.549-0.694-1.549-1.548 c0-0.855,0.691-1.548,1.549-1.548c0.854,0,1.547,0.694,1.547,1.548C8.551,7.881,7.858,8.574,7.004,8.574z M18.339,18.338h-2.669 v-4.177c0-0.996-0.017-2.278-1.387-2.278c-1.389,0-1.601,1.086-1.601,2.206v4.249h-2.667v-8.59h2.559v1.174h0.037 c0.356-0.675,1.227-1.387,2.526-1.387c2.703,0,3.203,1.779,3.203,4.092V18.338z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"wp-block-social-link-label screen-reader-text\">LinkedIn<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"tourism-services\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns alignfull has-1-columns has-desktop-equal-layout has-tablet-equal-layout has-mobile-equal-layout has-vertical-unset has-light-bg\"><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"innerblocks-wrap\">\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column-e9443913\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#ee3832\">WHY CHOOSE US<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b8e02c5ed959b1f35633612724b7fe63\" style=\"color:#070731\">35 Years of Experience<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d6230b42d554c47d5c50e853a5e577ec\" style=\"color:#070731\">With <strong>over 35 years of combined experience in BC&#8217;s tourism industry<\/strong>, our team knows what works. We understand the BC provincial tourism industry structure, programs, and key partnerships because we&#8217;ve worked within them. This knowledge allows us to develop tourism strategies and destination development initiatives that are practical, fundable, and aligned with provincial priorities\u2014and then help you bring them to life.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-f0d39e55\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns alignfull has-2-columns has-desktop-equal-layout has-tablet-equal-layout has-mobile-collapsedRows-layout has-vertical-unset has-light-bg\"><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"innerblocks-wrap\">\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column-df3a3bbe\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column has-light-bg\">\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-font-awesome-icons-7fa82273\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-font-awesome-icons\"><span class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-font-awesome-icons-container\"><i class=\"fas fa-tasks\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#ee3832;margin-top:0px\">MRDT Consulting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b2f8e2ea574210cd42c96ae450b5c5e5\" style=\"color:#070731\">Our team has assisted numerous BC destinations with their Municipal and Regional District Tax (MRDT \/ aka &#8220;hotel tax&#8221;) applications and renewal processes, including creating five-year strategic plans and one-year tactical plans. Both Laura and Heather spent years reviewing MRDT applications for Destination BC\u2014they know exactly what reviewers look for. This experience means we can guide your application through the process efficiently, helping you avoid common pitfalls and ensuring your submission meets all program requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond initial applications, we work with several DMOs on an ongoing basis to manage their MRDT annual performance reporting and budget reconciliation due each spring, as well as annual tactical planning and budgeting due each fall. This ongoing partnership often extends into broader project management support to help DMOs activate their annual tactical plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-842a8e4425c84a75c6567e5619857c71\" style=\"color:#070731\">If this is something your DMO team could use support with, please reach out.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column-0c34f1ca\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column has-light-bg\">\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-font-awesome-icons-a58203cd\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-font-awesome-icons\"><span class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-font-awesome-icons-container\"><i class=\"fas fa-cogs\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#ee3832;margin-top:0px\">Project Management<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6a1b2373a2a46354a8fa6c310c720cfe\" style=\"color:#070731\">Our team provides comprehensive project management support to help Destination Marketing\/Management Organizations (DMOs) bring their annual tactical plans to life. We handle MRDT performance reporting and annual tactical plan development, ensuring your organization stays on track with program requirements and strategic goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When your DMO needs additional human resources to activate projects from your tactical plan, we step in to manage initiatives such as creating or updating materials and guides, overseeing sector co-op applications with complete project tracking and content planning to ensure strong engagement and return on investment, and providing full consumer show support from registration through collateral development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a19ff6850b3941d6806f432ec8ecb54f\" style=\"color:#070731\">We also assist with developing communications pieces for industry stakeholders, DMO boards, and City Councils to strengthen partner relations. Additional services include RFP development and response review, as well as representing the DMO on committees and associations with regular reporting back to your team. 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