DESTINATION SHOWCASE
Discovering
Charleston...
Described as a work of art in itself, the Holy City truly sets the standard for charm in its beautiful homes and streets of the historic district. Private homes are known to open their doors to guests who find themselves stepping into a storied history followed by an elegant reception and dinner in the enchanted gardens. The culinary scene of Charleston – complemented by numerous James Beard Award-winning chefs – ensures that any event, excursion, or tour involving food is guaranteed to be deliciously memorable.
Charleston
'Artistic Southern charm
meets timeless sophistication...'
Charleston invites you and your guests to immerse yourselves in true Southern hospitality and timeless elegance. Recognized as the number one U.S. City for the 8th consecutive year by Condé Naste, Charleston offers a rich tapestry of authentic culture, momentous and thought-provoking history, a world-renowned culinary scene, and a selection of venues and historical sites that consistently nurture inspiration.
Beyond the lovely peninsula of downtown, guests will continue to enjoy the Charleston area visiting some of the country’s most celebrated romantic and sculpted gardens; tasting world-famous spirits with flavors characteristic of the Lowcountry; reliving significant moments throughout history; and walking along the beautiful beaches of the adjacent islands. Some have even been known to find themselves on an exclusive island venue, indulging in a truly transformative event experience…Charleston genuinely encapsulates Southern hospitality and is accommodating to travelers of countless interests. Let us help you discover the best of what Charleston can offer you and your guests!
Savannah
Elegant. Charming. Captivating. Romantic. Savannah is waiting for you...
An elegant Southern belle, Savannah is waiting to captivate you with her tree-filled squares and perfectly preserved historic buildings, and mesmerize you by her natural beauty. In the midst of the delightful Lowcountry region, Savannah is truly a city shaped from the wilderness as is evidenced in her world-renowned claim to fame – the park-like squares that today are surrounded by refined homes, stately churches and intriguing shops and galleries, not to mention the fabulous restaurants.
Savannah is a top travel destination with nearly 300 years of history – showcased on the streets and squares of the largest historic landmark district in the United States; an array of impeccably maintained house museums; and a variety of venues including the oldest standing brick fort in Georgia, the oldest antebellum railroad repair facility in the country and one of the newest and best aviation museums in the world.
DESTINATION SERVICES
Destination Management
As a destination partner, we are local experts who are passionate about bringing the best of Greater Atlanta and the legendary Southern Coast to life. Our community relationships, insider connections, and decades of experience enable us to deliver creative and logistic solutions that are on time, on message, safe and on budget for your in-person or hybrid event.
DESTINATION SERVICES
Tours & team building
Our region, and our tours, are rich with incredible history. Our excursions are filled with everything from culture and shopping to leisurely sports or extreme pampering, and of course, some of the finest cuisine in the nation. Our team building offerings are dynamic, and built to foster fun and bonding. No matter your choice of activity, it all comes with our legendary Southern hospitality.
"I’ve had the pleasure of working with Destination South on several occasions over the past few years, and can’t say enough about the team and the work that they do. From the initial conversation about event details to the post event debrief, clients are treated like family, and every step is taken to ensure that events are executed creatively and according to budget.
My favorite part about working with Destination South – I could throw out ANY idea, even the crazy ones – and they had a way, and the connections, to make it happen, even if tweaks were needed to keep the event within budget. This is a company that truly feels like a part of your team – if I could work with them for every event I do, I would."
Beth O’Brien, Director of Meetings
Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy
DESTINATION SERVICES
Event Design & Production
Clients trust Destination South to create one-of-kind virtual, hybrid and in-person event experiences that transform thinking, connect people and set the table for celebration! From the first encounter, our team joins yours as designer, producer, director, planner, consultant and friend. Whether it’s an intimate gathering in a private mansion or a theme park party for ten thousand, Destination South Meetings + Events is known for crafting award-winning events that engage and enlighten.
Event Architecture:
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Special Events
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Recognition Programs
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Awards + Galas
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Tradeshows + Product Launches
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Festivals + Road Races + Fitness Events
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Brand Activations
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Event Marketing
Event Collateral:
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Platform or Venue Selection
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Design + Décor
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Theme Development, Branding + Collateral
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Entertainment + Production
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Audio Visual + Multi-Media Solutions
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Food + Beverage Planning
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On-Site Event Management
Meeting Management
From site or platform selection and overall itinerary planning, to the hundreds of small but important details, Destination South Meetings + Events becomes an extension of your own team, passionately focused on the success of your program.
Trust Destination South to streamline the process and stay on budget with proven meeting planning and management strategies. Our arsenal includes a detailed Schedule of Services to keep the project team on task and your message on target.
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Site & Or Platform Selection Or Creation
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Registration
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Comprehensive General Session + Breakout Production
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Meeting Marketing, Collateral + Digital Media
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Keynote Speaker Selection + Management
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Exhibition + Tradeshow Management
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Giveaways + Promotional Items
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Sponsorship Development
Virtual & Hybrid Events
We’ve evolved the way we help clients exceed their meeting and event goals through one of a kind virtual and hybrid programs that set new records for reach and audience engagement. We “get in where we fit in” and become an integrated extension of your team. Think of DSME as the glue that holds together the many moving parts, whether we are just consulting your events team, or handling the entire project.
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Activations + Awards
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Break Out Management
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Comprehensive Content Creation
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Digital Event Concierge Services
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Event Marketing
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Fundraising + Live Auctions
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Graphic Design
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Keynote Speakers
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Mobile Apps + Moderators
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Networking Lounges
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One-to-One Meetings + On-Demand Content
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Platform Selection + Presenter Training
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Quantitative Data Analysis
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Remote Speaker Kits
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Strategy Consultation
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Set Design / Studio Build
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Staffing + Volunteer Management
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Tradeshow + Sponsor Environments + Management
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Welcome Gifts
Safe gathering solutions
Destination south meetings + events is your certified and trusted one-stop resource offering partners for on-site testing, compliance and safety needs. We have the hybrid and live meeting experience that drives our strategies and solutions.
Testing + Staffing:
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Pre-Event Mailed Tests
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On-site Testing: PCR, Antibody, Antigen + Molecular
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Daily Temp Checks
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Return Travel Testing
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Wellness Screenings
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On-Call Physicians
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On-Site Paramedics
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Pandemic Compliance Officer
Safety Protection:
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Safety signage
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Tabletop + Free-Standing Signage
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Floor + Window Clings
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Banners
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Masks & Hand Sanitizing Stations
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PPE Kits
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Contact Tracing + Social Distancing Tech
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Bar Fronts & Table Tops
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Partitions + Panels
We had our successful event in Atlanta last night. Destination South was a spectacular team member, helping to organize and produce the event. Traci, Mike, Constanza and Carolina described Destination South as going “way over the top”. Aside from providing the extremely sharp decor, Mike said, in keeping with the “back to school” theme, they had the barkeeps in lab coats, chalkboards all around, and other “touches”. Destination South was extremely creative…The team delivered approximately 100 backpacks to 2 charities that help poverty-stricken and fatherless kids… Awesome team work!
Darrell Tamosuinas, CEO
Teneo Hospitality Group
Award winning team
Destination South Meetings + Events is an award-winning powerhouse of Destination Management, Event Production and Meeting Management. We are a dynamic, diverse and passionate group of hospitality professionals. Our extensive experience, paired with global resources, combine to create impactful environments and revolutionary engagements for our corporate, non-profit and association clients.
Owner & President
Cynthia L. Alford, DMCP
25+ years of DMC industry experience
Producer with Don Mischer Productions for the opening and closing ceremonies of the 1996 Olympic Games
ABC/Disney affiliate producer for the 2000 Super Bowl Halftime Show
Executive producer for ancillary events held in conjunction with 2004 & 2005 Microsoft Global Briefing, 2006 – 2010 Microsoft Global Exchange and 2016 Microsoft Ignite
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