The DCi Difference
As your unparalleled resource, Destination Concepts inc. brings together the best of intelligent design, thoughtful collaboration and, most importantly, unbridled passion for creating the industry’s most talked-about events. In our over 26+ years of business, we’ve built the largest on-the-ground team, while maintaining a boutiqueminded approach and heavily investing in organic talent for unmatched value-add.
26+ years of Experience // 18,000+ Events // 1M+ Wowed Attendees
We Are There For You .
DCi has conceptualized and operated programs across the U.S. and numerous countries across the globe.
The comprehensive services within our divisions enable us to produce brandforward event experiences, everywhere you want to be.
We can be your local DMC, Designer or PCO. Our team spans coast-to-coast and beyond, ready to connect you with our regional and global experts.
Simply put, we are there for you whenever, however, and wherever you need us.
Successful Events In Every Format
No matter the format, DCi has the creative solutions to elevate each experience of your program.
Thinking outside the box is part of our corporate DNA - no surprise considering we don’t fit into one. Our services are consistently evolving to create the curve for our clients.
Whether it’s a product launch or an incentive, the goal is and will always be, to translate your message to event attendees in a flexible and dynamic method.
Whipcat Studios
Exclusive Design Studio
DCi’s exclusive studio offers our clients trend-forward event elements from fine rental furnishings to gifting and swag.
We custom-tailor these services and offer endless ideas for cost-effective and impactful creativity.
Whip your event experience into nextlevel shape with our team of innovators, dreamers, and creators.
Destination Management
Transportation
Staffing
Activities & Excursions
Teambuilding
Décor & Production
Entertainment
Venues
Gifting & Swag
Creative Services
Health & Safety Plans
Event Design & Production
Custom Fabrication
Photography/Video
Show Management
Speakers
Décor & Production
Entertainment
Venues
Gifting & Swag
Creative Services
Health & Safety Plan
Meeting Management
Sourcing & Site Selection
Attendee Communication
Room Block Management
Space Planning
Budget Management
F&B Management
Creative Services
Staffing
Transportation
General Session & AV Management
Health & Safety Plan
Logistics Services
Registration Support
Branding Solutions
Venue Sourcing
F&B Management
Transportation
Creative Services
Staffing
Teambuilding
Gifting & Swag
Health & Safety Plan
Virtual Studio Spaces
Experiential Agency
Custom Fabrication
Branding Solutions
Sourcing & Site Selection
Marketing Solutions
Décor & Production
Entertainment
Gifting & Swag
Creative Services
Health & Safety Plan
Logistics
Gifting & Fulfillment
Sourcing
Purchasing
Packaging
Creative Services
Fulfilment
Shipping
Inventory Management
Agency Case Studies
Pharmaceutical HQ Summer Festival
Los Angeles, CA | 5,000 Attendees
Our team orchestrated the annual Summer Festival at the headquarters of our longstanding client in Los Angeles. DCi was responsible for procuring and overseeing the carnival attractions and games, ensuring enjoyment for both adults and children. Highlights include:
• Family friendly rides, attractions, games, and entertainment for all generations.
• A wide range of fair style concessions from classic cotton candy to food trucks serving a wide range of cuisine.
• Design of a custom Midway featuring fun interactive games and prizes.
• Seamless management of the event's infrastructure.
QSR Annual Conference
San Diego, CA | 9,500 Attendees
This annual conference and celebration is composed of a series of events for franchise owners across the U.S. As the local DMC, DCi was responsible for sourcing, strategic planning, design, and production for all event components ranging from transportation to offsite events.
Highlights include:
• Transportation planning and execution to/from (12) local hotels for arrivals & departures, Convention Center daily shuttles, and all offsite events.
• Branding and wayfinding solutions throughout the city
• Design and production of an Americana themed final night at a Major League Ballpark
• Build-a-Bear CSR activation where 5,000 bears were donated to Toys for Tots
• Design and production of a Food Hall at the Convention Center for all 9,500 attendees
Private Event
Grand Rapids, MI | 350 Attendees
A long-time client tasked DCi to recreate the French Quarter on their CEO’s private polo field for a private event. Using our creative and logistics teams, we successfully re-created Burbon Street in a custom-built structure, creating a true NOLA environment fitting for this celebratory occasion.
Highlights include:
• Building an entire city block inside a massive custom-built structure including two-story facades with balconies, wrought ironwork, working fountains, a custom grand staircase for Name Talent entry and more.
• Each piece was carefully detailed to look authentic including many functional elements such as hand-crafted street lanterns, residential entry doors, Creole cottage shutters and a three-tiered working fountain.
• The immersive setting was completed with interior blackout tent lining and a stage backdrop that gave the illusion of the French Quarter street continuing, second line bands and name talent filling the air in a true New Orleans fashion.
• CSR Moment: DCi arranged the donation of all living plants to the local chapter of Habitat for Humanity
Food Company Leadership Conference
San Diego, CA | 1,000 Attendees
Our team provided full DMC and Event Design and Production services for a U.S. based frozen food company’s annual Leadership Conference. Each element was custom tailored to align with the company’s values and attendee demographics.
Highlights include:
• An offsite event in a Hangar and flightline on an active Military Base complete with patriotic event design, tours of the flightline, and a private concert by Chicago.
• An awards banquet aboard a fleet of 6 yachts organized by regions
• Full-service transportation over the course of 7-days
• Staffed Hospitality Area and Information Desk to handle any guest needs
• Branded gift amenities for all guests including beach towels and surfboard cutting boards
Automotive National Conference
Nashville, TN | 1,500 Attendees
A global automotive brand holds and annual 4-day conference for its U.S. based team. DCi has supported this client on three annual conferences including Anaheim, Austin, and their most recent conference in Nashville. Transportation, onsite events, an EXPO, offsite events, and sustainability/CSR goals were all managed by DCi.
Highlights include:
• Full first buyout of Nashville’s Food Assembly Hall
• Custom graphic design elements and décor concepts
• A brand-forward Expo Café which embodied company sustainable initiatives
• Local entertainment management throughout the conference and creative décor designs reflecting the music capital of the world
• Final night event with a beautiful country awardsthemed evening
Immersive Theme Experience
San Francisco, CA | 1800 Attendees
DCi turned a historic building into a mad adventure in Wonderland! DCi was tasked with designing this immersive venue to transport guests into an out of this world experience.
Highlights include:
• Full transformation of a historic building into the imaginative world of Alice in Wonderland
• (15) creative and unique design looks to fill different spaces and rooms throughout the building
• Enhancing existing architectural elements and venue aesthetic, with custom-built thematic elements.
• Installed entry treatments of moss-covered mushrooms to fill various heights
Automotive National Business Conference
Anaheim, CA | 1,500 Attendees
DCi produced a conference for dealers, corporate employees, vendors, and their guests. The high-level attendees necessitated the very best in offerings and each element had to align with the company’s ecominded values.
Highlights include:
• Custom photo-op with brand ambassadors The Barkleys
• Transportation from multiple airports to (3) conference hotels and daily shuttles to the Convention Center.
• Design and production of the Welcome Dinner at the Grand Plaza including custom furnishings and entertainment.
• The first-ever buyout of the Anaheim Packing District/Farmers Park for an offsite evening event.
• Impactful sustainable solutions throughout the conference
President’s Circle Incentive
Scottsdale, AZ | 309 & 270 Attendees
The event was hosted at the Phoenician Scottsdale, where DCi expertly orchestrated a two-part incentive trip for the top performers including all program transportation, engaging Arizona activities, a vibrant Sayulita Soiree welcome reception, a prestigious awards ceremony, and a relaxing hospitality lounge for attendees to enjoy.
Highlights included:
• Streamlined transportation coordination for guest arrivals and departures.
• 2-waves of the captivating Sayulita Soiree, complete with gift experiences, succulent team-building, and local entertainment.
• A diverse array of authentic Arizona activities, offering everything from horseback riding to exhilarating off-road excursions.
Chart - topping Conference
Austin, TX | 1,800 Attendees
Our team delivered a sustainable and destination inspired National Conference for a global automotive brand in the Live Music Capital of the World®. Each experience was centered around recognition, authenticity, and the brand’s ecoinitiatives.
Highlights included:
• Taking over historic Rainey Street for an elevated pub crawl fill with Texas-sized tastes and sounds
• A brand-forward Expo at the convention center which embodied company sustainable initiatives
• The final night at Austin City Limits where guests celebrated their achievements with live music in star-studded setting
Veterinary Hospital Client Conference
After successfully planning and operating their conference in San Diego, CA, DCi was awarded their 2023 program held at the Hyatt Regency Denver. Our team was tasked with sourcing, design, and production of all elements over the course of the 5-day program.
Highlights:
• Transportation services including group arrivals, departures, and specialty charters
• Two offsite events including a teambuilding at Lucky Strike and an experience at Empower Field at Mile High
• Staffing and design of a brand merchandise pop-up at the hotel
• Styling and production of the welcome reception, VIP reception regional dinners, and general session
• Sourcing and management of engaging entertainment including the Broncos drumline, DJ, and 360 photo booth
• Management of all Convention Center based events
Tech Industry Meeting
LAS VEGAS, NV – 3,100 ATTENDEES
This massive multi-day sales conference for a technology company was composed of transportation, staffing, event design & production, venue sourcing and teambuilding needs.
Highlights include:
• Designed creative themes with knock-out logistical talents, showcasing local knowledge of the area to wow the 3,100 attendees.
• Produced an American Ninja Warrior extravaganza with décor and interactive elements, and a Decades themed experience.
• Provided styling for break areas throughout the hotel in a mid-century-modern meets Vegas vibe.
Top Tier Incentive
Miami, Fl | 550 Attendees
A longtime client chose Key Biscayne as their 2023 incentive location and after years of our successful partnership, DCi was selected to support all elements. Our familiarity with the group and client expectations, diligent sourcing of exceptional local offerings, and creative ingenuity created a series of sensational experiences that captured the vibe of destination that best fit the program goals.
Highlights included:
• Seamless transportation and staffing services throughout the incentive program
• Shopping shuttle management to high-end and local retail sites
• Top Tier reception event incorporating dramatic serpentine tables and lush flowing tablescapes
• A farewell evening themed to Wynwood Walls created with impactful custom décor elements
Coastal Incentive Excellence
Naples, FL – 625 Attendees
DCi was tasked with providing full Meeting Management services for a financial services client’s elite incentive program. Due to diligent advance preparation, creativity, and the unshakable management skills of DCi leads, the program was a tremendous success.
Highlights included:
• Managed all documentation adhering to the clients' internal needs for budgets, planning calls and presentations.
• Developing and management of registration site
• Coordinating arrivals and departures for all guests
• Sourcing and management of (16) different daytime activities for guests on a single day
• The creative design and production for an evening event at the Resort’s private beach, including custom built cabanas
26+ years of Experience // 10,000+ Events // 1M+ Wowed Attendees
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26 Years in Business Event Experiences
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Full - time team members Happy Clients 900 + 100+
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Part - Time Team Members
Award-Winning Culture
DCi has been awarded the Best Place to Work for multiple years.
This reflects our commitment to creating a positive and supportive work environment for our employees. We value each team member who contributes to DCi's success and growth.
A Well-Rounded Team
You get the right blend of nationwide innovation and regional leaders.
DCi offers limitless creative boundaries enhanced by what makes each destination unique.
DCi Differentiators Creative Solutions Agency
Owner Involvement
Hands-on owners who lead by example mean a finetuned team.
Our motto of “getting to a YES” started at the top and puts smiles on attendees’ faces.
Local Regional Teams
From development to the last departures, you get the best “boots on the ground.”
DCi has produced in 42 states and has the local relationships you need for authentic experiences.
Diversity & Sustainability
As a certified women-owned business by WBENC, we fulfill supplier diversity programs.
We also help you leave the destination better than before. Each proposal identifies solutions that make sustainable events attainable
Exclusive Design Studio
You get services and costsavings unlike any other DMC with our exclusive design studio.
DCi has the talent and the resources across design, entertainment, graphics, printing and more.
Brynne Frost CEO brynne@destinationconcepts.com 858-354-7933
Katie Mauger Manager/Sr. Planner, Business Development katiem@destinationconcepts.com 858-795-3153
Kristin Hoffman, CITP National Account Executive kristin@destinationconcepts.com 763-428-8733
Delaney Dimich Planner, Business Development delaney.dimich@destinationconcepts.com 858-997-9095
