Posts Tagged ‘eventprofs’
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…
Read MoreDo You Have The Right Ingredients For Your Event Catering?
If there’s a person in Atlanta that knows her way around catering within an attraction that would be Natasha Cary, General Manager for Wolfgang Puck Catering and Restaurant Associates at Georgia Aquarium! Natasha’s career with catering at the Aquarium started long before she stepped into the role of General Manager. In 2005 she joined Wolfgang Puck Catering on the…
Read MoreThe Ongoing Challenge to Out-Differ the Different (for “kids” sake)
This month we’re excited to have the creative force, Kelly Jordan Nelson as our guest blogger! Over the years, Destination South has collaborated with Kelly and her company on award-winning entertainment concepts. Kelly began her career at one of the world’s largest marketing communications design and production agencies, Jack Morton Worldwide. That background has served her…
Read MoreWelcome Our New Director of Sales!
Destination South Meetings & Events is pleased to announce that Andy Williams, TMP has joined our team as Director of Sales. Prior to joining DSME, Andy was Director of Sales at the Convention & Visitors Bureau of Dunwoody in Georgia. Andy joins the Destination South team with almost a decade of experience in the event, meetings and tourism industry. Most recently he held…
Read MoreAward-Winning Atlanta Science Festival
Just short of a year ago Destination South Meetings & Events had the honor of producing the inaugural Atlanta Science Festival Exploration Expo. This was part of Atlanta’s first ever festival of it’s kind and a week-long celebration of local science and technology which involved schools (Emory & Georgia Tech) and 80+ community groups, museums, and businesses. The event was held…
Read MoreCreative Event Design With Steve Bales
For our February ‘Influencers and Innovators’ guest blogger we’re thrilled to welcome Steve Bales, Creative Director of Bold American Events! Destination South has collaborated with Steve and Bold American many times over the years. Steve’s designs are always unique and inspiring. In this blog, enjoy insights from Steve on what sparks creativity for his designs.…
Read MoreTaylor Rhodes is GaMPI's January Shining Star!
We’re very proud to announce that Destination South Sales Manager, Taylor Rhodes, was nominated for the January Georgia Chapter of Meeting Professionals International’s (GaMPI) Shining Star Award! This esteemed recognition is for superstar members of the organization that go above and beyond in support for their local chapter through participation, enthusiasm, and volunteer time. The Shining Star nomination honors…
Read MoreIt's Time To Celebrate!
Cheers to a fantastic 2014 and a New Year full of excitement and opportunity! All of us at Destination South Meetings + Events wish you and your loved ones peace and prosperity in the coming year. Here’s a quick look back at our very EVENTFUL year. Click here or the image below to enjoy! Staff photography…
Read MoreMatch the Holiday Tree With the Destination South Planner!
“Lights on the tree make everything merry and bright!” This holiday season the Destination South team is sharing glimpses of their personal holiday trees with everyone! From sentimental heirloom ornaments to perfectly monocromatic trimmings, they’ve each put their personalities into their love of decorating for the season. Each tree showcases the individual style of team members Lori McQueary, Staci Loeffler,…
Read MoreThe Glam Outdoors – Client Appreciation Event
This fall we were thrilled to once again produce an event for Starwood Hotel & Resorts. Working directly with our client, we brought the outdoors “in” with a “glamping” themed client appreciation event held at the Westin Downtown Atlanta. The Destination South Meetings and Events team was fully engaged in producing “The Glam Outdoors” event in the areas of theme development,…
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