Omei Award: Annual recognition of the best suppliers
OMEI CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE: A list of top-rated providers that meet the highest standards and are preferred by OMEI affiliates
OMEI NEWSLETTER: Regular updates on matters related to OMEI
ROUNDTABLE:A forward-looking vision based on shared goals and collaboration, opportunities, coopetition, negotiation, incentives, and industry development that benefits suppliers and OMEI members.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
ECONOMIC GROWTH:To create an ecosystem of strategic collaboration that drives growth and profitability for members through access to commercial benefits, strategic partnerships, and business opportunities.
DEVELOPMENT OF JOINT PROJECTS:"To maximize value for the industry through joint negotiations with suppliers (quotation center), participation in international tenders, and the development of joint projects that enable our members to secure high-impact contracts, thereby ensuring their long-term competitiveness and sustainability."
TANGIBLE BENEFITS:a) Discounts.
b) Overcommissions.
c) Savings fund.
d) International expansion.
e) Savings fund.
f) Specialized workshop on "proactive networking" to identify shared opportunities.
g) Joint attendance at trade shows and events
INTANGIBLE BENEFITS:a ) Legal support.
b ) Preferential treatment and benefits to be obtained or requested from suppliers.
c) Joint savings and development fund for large-scale or innovative projects that benefit multiple members.
d) Staff development programs.
e) Professionalization.
f) Statistical research and white papers.
g) Lobbying to reform government laws, regulations, and rules to benefit the meetings and events industry.
h) Regional and global benchmarking.
i) Fam trips.
j) Shared Projects Model.
k) Mentor providing guidance on protocol, etiquette, and public relations
JOB POOL:Connecting employers with candidates for open positions, whether they are professionals or Young OMEI members, for permanent or temporary work, or among staff at member organizations.
STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS
CREATING SYNERGIES:To create synergies that promote the professionalization, growth, and strengthening of the organization and its partners.
OMEI RANKING: As a key player in the regional and international meetings industry.
TYPES OF WEDDING RINGS:1. Meetings & Events Associations
2. Strategic Partners
3. Hotel Chains
4. Event Venues
5. Destinations
BENEFITS:
For OMEI members:Enhanced positioning, access to strategic resources, global visibility.
For members:Business opportunities, networking, access to key markets, industry growth.
VOCATIONAL TRAINING
EDUCATION RANKINGS:One that sets its members apart from the moment they join, and that in turn encourages and motivates them to remain members and grow.
CERTIFICATION:Educational and certification opportunities that we can offer either independently or in partnership with strategic allies, while always striving for innovation within the meetings industry.
SOURCE OF THE RANKING:1. Membership.
2. Categorization
3. Certification
4. OMEI Conference
5. Innovation Lab
SCOPE OF PROFESSIONALIZATION:Desirable skills for a meeting planner. Support and endorsement from the ministries of education and economy. Partnerships with universities to develop professional training programs tailored to the needs of the business community. The OMEI Conference and webinars or seminars hosted by partner organizations. Staying up to date on trends and preferences.
NEXT GEN OMEI'S
MENTOR PROGRAM: To support you in professional relationships, with theses and school assignments, and with university event committees.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM:School internships at companies affiliated with OMEI.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM:Develop inspirational and educational programs about our industry to spark their passion for the world of event planning.
EVENTS DESIGNED FOR YOUNG OMEI'S:Workshops, conferences, webinars, newsletters, and other resources that help students connect with our industry.
SUSTAINABILITY AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
MEETINGS ACTIVISM PROGRAM:From passive to active participants at events through information and knowledge, raising awareness among meeting and event planners, their companies, and their partners and suppliers.
SUSTAINABILITY TRAINING:To train member organizations and partners through a program on sustainability in events, using workshops, webinars, conferences, and reading materials.
PLANNING SUSTAINABLE EVENTS:Use tools, scientific knowledge, and internal organization to achieve sustainability. Minimize negative impacts, maximize positive impacts, create value, and strengthen our corporate reputation.
RANKING and the OMEI “SUSTAINABILITY AWARD”:To suppliers and partners.
STRATEGIC MARKETING
NOTICE:Internal and external communication in English and Spanish via digital media and social media.
PARTICIPATION IN INDUSTRY EVENTS:Trade shows, conferences, webinars, workshops, and meetings.
PLANNING SUSTAINABLE EVENTS:Use tools, scientific knowledge, and internal organization to achieve sustainability. Minimize negative impacts, maximize positive impacts, create value, and strengthen our corporate reputation.
DISCLOSURE:Selectively share with the industry white papers and statistics developed by OMEI that contribute to the development of all stakeholders and members.
PUBLIC RELATIONS:Development of a targeted external public relations program on a regular basis.
OMEI AROUND THE WORLD
REGIONAL OR PROVINCIAL OMEIs:Groups of meeting planners may seek to establish OMEI chapters in different countries or regions that adhere to OMEI’s guidelines, regulations, and principles, with the necessary adaptations to regional laws and regulations.
OMEI Highlights:Establishment of incentives to recognize the most outstanding and successful OMEIs.
DIGITAL ARCHITECTURE
MORE THAN JUST A WEBSITE:The need for communication and interaction will be reflected in a platform that facilitates the creation of a dynamic, informative, and practical external and internal community.
PUBLIC SERVICE
PROMOTION AND SYNERGISTIC DEVELOPMENT:Aligning strategies with governments and public officials to promote the development and growth of meetings and events by country, region, or province.
CO-WORK:Participate in events in a joint and coordinated manner to achieve shared goals.
LOBBYING:Identifying practices that need to be eliminated, adjusted, or implemented to stimulate or drive growth and opportunities in the meetings and events sector.
REGULATIONS FOR FAIR BUSINESS:Protection and enforcement of fair business practices for event organizers.
PLANNING AND EVENTS
STRATEGIC PLANNING:Requirements regarding materials, dates, staff organization, uniforms or badges for exhibitions, messaging, sustainable planning, etc.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES FOR EACH EVENT:Setting tangible and intangible goals and measuring results.
OMEI CONFERENCES:The standards and guidelines for speakers at an event to which OMEI was invited, as well as the presentation template.
FAM TRIPS:Setting dates, tangible and intangible goals, and measuring results. Formal expressions of gratitude from OMEI following the event. Internal and external communication.
MEETINGS:Planning of regular or special general meetings of members.
