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Beginning
Ground operators appeared as a result of the desire from the planners' desire for custom group leisure activities during their programs. These early programs included services such as airport meet and greet, transportation, etc. -
The term DMC is coined
Coined by Phil Lee to describe the role played by local logistics experts. -
Coming of age
The popularization of DMC around different destinations -
Period: to
Recession
Multiple companies competing for fewer dollars -
Consolidation
New developments. Mergers and -
Financial crisis
A storm of economical, social and political scrutiny of corporate excess. -
Globalization on the rise
People turned to working with fewer nationals parties to try and work more efficiently. the prefer to work with smaller and local partners.