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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 c ompany. 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 [email protected] 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 4