Welcome Lindsey Elledge, Our New Senior Program Development Manager!

Destination South is pleased to announce its recent hire of Lindsey Elledge, who will join the team as Senior Program Development Manager. Within this role, Lindsey will manage and coordinate events and special programs for Destination South, as well as work on the development of corporate connections and future client development. “I was attracted to…

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Atlanta’s Third Annual SERV Ball Reaches A New Height!

Throughout 2015 Destination South Meetings + Events contributed to many events that gave back to our community. However, the one that got us most into the holiday spirit of ‘giving’ was the 3rd Annual SERV Ball. Hosted this year at The Biltmore Ballrooms, the annual fundraiser event sold out in advance with a record 270+…

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Experiencing IMEX America 2015

This Fall we were thrilled that Destination South‘s President and Managing Director, Cynthia Alford, DMCP and Sales Director, Andy Williams, CMP, TMP had the opportunity to attend IMEX America in one of the world’s most energetic and entertaining cities, Las Vegas. With a record attendance of 10,935, this 3-day event for hospitality, DMC and event…

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It Takes TEAMWORK To Make The Dream Work – Part II

This month we’re happy to have Atlanta leader, Gary Stokan as guest blogger for a two-part leadership series on Mouth Of The Destination South Blog.  With 35+ years of corporate sports management experience, Stokan has put his fingerprint on many major events that have brought Atlanta to the forefront as a globally progressive and thriving city. In Part II…

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Triplets for Destination South!

The winning streak continued this summer for our Destination South Meetings + Events team when they brought home three…that’s right THREE awards from the 2015 Phoenix Awards presented by the Meeting Professionals International Georgia Chapter (MPI GA). Planner Member of the Year – Cynthia Alford, DMCP Chapter Leader of the Year – Andy Williams, CMP, TMP Committee of the Year for…

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Are You Ready To Experience Transformation?

We’re pleased to present today the launch of Destination South Meetings + Events new website! “I couldn’t be more proud or excited to launch the refreshed and re-imagined Destination South website,” shares Destination South Managing Director Cynthia Alford, DMCP. “It’s designed to reflect our experience, passion, innovation and most importantly, the FUN we bring to creating…

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"On the Rhode" to IMEX 2014

We’re “on the rhode” this week to IMEX 2014 and Destination South’s Taylor Rhodes is leading the way! Follow Taylor’s show adventures by clicking onto our Facebook and Instagram pages!  Taylor visiting the Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau booth! Taylor visiting the DMC Network booth #2227 and our favorite bear, Ovation Bear! About IMEX America IMEX America (Oct. 14-16) is the largest trade show in the…

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