Posts Tagged ‘eventprofs’
We’re Hiring!
Destination South Meetings + Events is looking for a person that’s as passionate about events and meetings as we are! If the below information on our Administrative Assistant position sounds like a good fit for you, or for a friend, then connect with us at ncary@destinationsouth.com. No phone calls – online inquiries only. The Administrative Assistant plays a key…
Read MoreWelcome Destination South’s New Managing Director, Natasha Cary!
We are pleased to announce the recent hire of Natasha Cary, who will lead our team as Managing Director! Within this role, Natasha will provide strategic leadership in the overall sales direction and operational processes. Natasha brings an extensive background in the hospitality industry to Destination South. Her decade-long tenure with Wolfgang Puck Catering and Restaurant Associates at…
Read MoreHospitality Hall of Fame – Oceans Legend
At this year’s Allie Awards we were beyond thrilled for our team, event partners and client to be recognized by winning BEST EVENT: CORPORATION/ASSOCIATION (OVER $100K) for our work on the 2015 Hospitality Hall of Fame Awards. In its 16th year, this is the 6th year that Destination South Meetings + Events has had the honor of producing the reception, dinner and ceremony. Making this year…
Read MoreBehind The Velvet Curtain – A Burlesque Affair!
Lacy bustiers, a flirtatious male hula artist, a drag queen with a magnificent voice and an emcee who was half man, half woman. These acts are not your typical entertainment for a corporate event, and yet they were perfect for an outrageous and highly entertaining burlesque theater event for our client! One of our favorite…
Read MoreWelcome 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…
Read MoreAtlanta’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+…
Read MoreExperiencing 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…
Read MoreIt 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…
Read MoreIt Takes TEAMWORK To Make The Dream Work – Part I
We’re honored this month to have Atlanta leader, Gary Stokan as our guest blogger! Founder of the Chick‑fil‑A Bowl, Stokan is also past president of the Atlanta Sports Council where he served for 12 years, concurrently with his role with the Chick‑fil‑A Bowl. With 35+ years of corporate sports management experience, Stokan has put his fingerprint on…
Read MoreTriplets 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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