We’re Bringing “Sexy” Back! With Taylor Laws – CMP, DMCP

Flashback to March of 2020… The pandemic has gripped the United States and Canada. Young and old, every one of us is thrown into roles and realities we never could have imagined. Meetings professionals quickly become virtual event producers. Hoteliers swiftly transform into professional puzzle workers – moving programs on a constantly changing calendar. Many…

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Tim’s Top Ten for Virtual Events

From the platform to “playtime,” there are so many things to consider when mapping the path to a successful virtual experience. Our team charts the course between our client’s vision, the technical nitty-gritty, and attendee experience to execute remarkable and measurable virtual programs. Tim Barrett, CMP and certified Virtual Meeting & Event Manager, shares his…

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Virtual ATL: Making the Most of Staying Home

While we are all hunkered down during the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Destination South team is pleased to share with you our top ten best things to do while staying home. From virtual history exhibitions and comedic performances to ideas for how you and your family can pass the time together, there is bound to be…

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Meet Jessi Gordy, Program + Marketing Coordinator

Please join us in welcoming JESSI GORDY to the Destination South team as our Program + Marketing Coordinator! Jessi will be working alongside the sales, creative, and operations teams ensuring events are carefully planned and successfully executed as well as assisting growing our brand through marketing initiatives. Her background in tourism, marketing, and history museums…

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Meet our newest Experience Design Manager, Erin Altman

We are thrilled to introduce you to our newest Destination South team member, ERIN ALTMAN, as our new Experience Design Manager! Erin will be working alongside the Destination South Coastal team ensuring all details are carefully planned out and fully executed for a successful event. With a background spanning over a decade in restaurants to…

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‘Quick Ten’ With New Meeting + Event Manager Tami O. Brodie

We are so excited to have TAMI O. BRODIE join the Destination South team as our newest Meeting + Event Manager! Tami will be working alongside our Operations Team providing full-service meeting and event management and production expertise to ensure every event detail is perfected. We invite you to get to know Tami by checking…

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‘Quick Ten’ With New Program Operations Manager Sarah Yarnell

We are thrilled to have SARAH YARNELL join the Destination South team as our fabulous new Program Operations Manager! Sarah will be working alongside the Operations Team ensuring all details are planned to a T and that everything runs smoothly for the most successful onsite events. Originally hailing from Chattanooga, Tennessee, Sarah has called the…

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You Autumn Know: Atlanta’s Best Fall Happenings & Events

We are excited to share with you our team’s top ten upcoming fall events, new restaurant openings, and other fun happenings in and around the A-T-L that you really “autumn” know about. From delicious vegan food to historic haunts in a cemetery, there’s certainly something that will pique your interest as the temperatures finally begin…

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‘Quick Ten’ With Program Manager Patrick Judge

Mouth of the South readers, meet Patrick Judge! As Charleston’s finest Program Manager, Patrick works alongside our Operations and Creative Teams constructing the aesthetic and vision of our Coastal programs and bringing to life the very best events for our clients. With a background in restaurant management and festival arts and planning, Patrick brings a…

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‘Quick Ten’ With Director of Business Development Robert Sullivan

This summer we’re grabbing our beach towels, throwing our shades on and cruising down to the Holy City to introduce you to our Coastal team. First up, we’ll grab cocktails on the water with Director of Business Development, Robert “Bobby” Sullivan. DSOUTH: Bobby, thanks so much for sitting down to chat with us! Let’s start…

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