Destination South – Meetings + Experiences

Define. Strategize. Meet. Energize.

Destination South Meetings + Experiences (DSME) – a new chapter, a sharper focus. A dedicated team built around the meetings that have defined this company from the start – and the people who attend them. We are an award-winning collective of meeting strategists, experiential planners, and production experts. Born in the South, built for wherever your meeting dares to go.

Unlocking New Possibilities. Honoring Our Roots.

Destination South's DMC division is now a part of Cohera, a national DMC born from the merger of 360 Destination Group and CSI. This evolution creates a powerful network, connected across more than 50 destinations. This union expands our reach and deepens our ability to deliver exceptional experiences for clients nationwide.

Destination South Meetings + Experiences (DSME) continues to be wholly owned and independently operated by Cynthia Alford, ensuring the same trusted leadership and personalized service our clients have relied upon for over 30 years.

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Our Services

meeting strategy + management

Every successful meeting starts with a plan that's as intentional as the vision behind it. We define your goals, build the roadmap, and stay laser-focused on outcomes from site selection to post-conference debrief.

operational + logistical execution

The details that make or break a meeting? Those are ours to own. We manage every moving part including food and beverage, room setup, BEOs, and vendor coordination so nothing falls through the cracks and your team stays focused on the big picture.

on-site program management

By the time the first guest arrives , we're already three steps ahead. Our dedicated crew is fully immersed in your program, making real-time calls and keeping everything and everyone running on time like it’s second nature. Because it is.

signature specialties

From registration and hotel sourcing to production, speaker care, and buzz-worthy activations, our specialty services go deep, plug in seamlessly, and make your program feel like it had twice the team behind it.

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