Services
Purposeful planning. Measurable outcomes. Meetings that matter.
Destination South Meeting Experiences brings strategy, structure, and soul to every program. We define your goals, build the plan, execute every detail, and energize your attendees from start to finish.
Meeting strategy + Management
Successful meetings don’t happen by chance. They are the result of thoughtful planning, relentless attention to detail, and expert execution. That’s exactly what we bring to the table.
From the moment we engage, we become an extension of your team, passionately focused on your goals, your budget, and your attendees. Trust us to streamline the process, stay on message, and deliver outcomes that match the vision.
- Site Selection + Hotel Sourcing
- Meeting Strategy, Goals + Measurable Outcomes
- Budget Development + Reconciliation
- Agenda + Meeting Flow Development
- Space Optimization + Room Layout Strategies
- Hybrid Meeting Implementation
- Stakeholder Communications + Planning Calls
- Post-Conference Reporting + Debrief
OPERATIONAL + LOGISTICAL MEETING EXECUTION
When you dream the impossible, we say no problem.
From the first site inspection to the final banquet check, we own every operational detail so your team can focus on what matters most - the people in the room.
- In-Person + Virtual Site Inspections
- Food + Beverage Coordination
- Room Setup + Diagram Oversight
- Guestroom Fulfillment + Attrition Management
- VIP Room Assignments + Amenities
- Banquet Event Order (BEO) Review
- Group Resume Development
- Wayfinding + Signage Planning
- Vendor + Service Provider Management
ON-SITE PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
On the ground and in the details every step of the way.
Our dedicated on-site team shows up ready to adapt and deliver. Our entire crew is fully immersed in your program so that everything runs like clockwork, your goals get crushed, and your sanity stays fully intact.
- A dedicated project and production team curated especially for your program: Senior Planning Lead, Technical Director, Creative Director, Registration Manager, Show Caller, Stage Manager + more
- Vendor Liaison + Coordination
- Real-Time Budget Tracking + Change Order Management
- Event Order Execution + On-the-Fly Adjustments
- Safety Protocol Adherence
signature specialties
Your brand is more than a logo. It's an experience. Destination South's team of experience specialists will work to seamlessly integrate your brand into a dynamic event experience, recommending campaign, launch or marketing tools to create lasting impressions and measurable success.
Event Construction:
- Platform or Venue Selection
- Design + Décor
- Theme Development, Branding + Collateral
- Entertainment + Production
- Audio Visual + Multi-Media Solutions
- Food + Beverage Planning
- On-Site Event Management
tours & excursions/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.
- Itinerary Planning
- Guided Sightseeing Tours
- Companion Programs
- Sports Outings
- Virtual + Special Interest Tours
- VIP Experiences
- Adventure Activities
- Winery Tours
- Movie Tours
- Team Building
- Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Focused Programs
transportation
Everyone knows the first impression is the one that can make or break an event experience. That’s why, at Destination South, our service is exceptional, our strategies are custom-tailored, and our team makes each and every transfer a priority. We offer the ease and well-being you expect from ground specialists with 30 years of experience.
We offer a wide variety of pristine vehicles at very competitive rates along with professionally certified drivers and an experienced planning team. From airport transfers to citywide shuttles, no job is too large or too small for our resourceful and engaging staff.
- Meet + Greet Services
- Arrival + Departure Management
- Airport Transfers
- Convention Shuttles
- Touring + Mini-Coaches
- VIP + Small Group Services
- Limousines, Sedans + Executive Service Vehicles
- 24-Hour, On-Call Availability
virtual + hybrid
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.
- Activations + Awards
- Break Out Management
- Comprehensive Content Creation
- Digital Event Concierge Services
- Event Marketing
- Fundraising + Live Auctions
- Graphic Design
- Keynote Speakers
- Mobile Apps + Moderators
- Networking Lounges
- One-to-One Meetings + On-Demand Content
- Platform Selection + Presenter Training
- Quantitative Data Analysis
- Remote Speaker Kits
- Strategy Consultation
- Set Design / Studio Build
- Staffing + Volunteer Management
- Tradeshow + Sponsor Environments + Management
- 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:
- Pre-Event Mailed Tests
- On-site Testing: PCR, Antibody, Antigen + Molecular
- Daily Temp Checks
- Return Travel Testing
- Wellness Screenings
- On-Call Physicians
- On-Site Paramedics
- Pandemic Compliance Officer
Covid PPE:
- Masks
- Hand Sanitizing Stations
- PPE Kits
- Contact Tracing + Social Distancing Tech
Plexi Protection:
- Tabletop
- Bar Fronts
- Partitions + Panels
Safety Signage:
- Floor Clings
- Tabletop + Free-Standing Signage
- Window Clings
- Banners
