The DCi Difference
As your unparalleled resource, Destination Concepts inc. brings together the best of our area with 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 boutique-minded 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 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.
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
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
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
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, San Diego 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 PETCO Park
• Build-a-Bear CSR activation where 5,000 bears were donated to Toys for Tots
• Design and production of a Food Hall at San Diego Convention Center for all 9,500 attendees
Financial Client Summit
Barcelona, Spain | 500 Attendees
Our role was to design exquisite events and advise a local DMC to source décor elements in Barcelona that would fulfill the creative vision of our designers and the client. To ensure a cohesive experience from design to operation, our team was onsite to oversee each event set up.
Highlights included:
• Hospitality Lounge onsite at Hotel Arts Barcelona themed to a Spanish marketplace complete with floral market activation
• Décor for (5) ancillary events ranging from CEO Breakfasts to a Women’s Networking Luncheon
• A Gaudi themed Welcome Event at the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya (MNAC) using a vibrant color palate and mosaic accents
• A seaside Happy Hour with coastal infused décor elements at Royal Marina Gardens
• The final night was a regal and rich event concept that took place at Cordoniu Winery.
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
Financial Client Summit
Banff, Canada | 450 Attendees
Team DCi was entrusted with constructing a custom pavilion in the heart of a national park. The pavilion, measuring 90’ x 300’ nearly the size of a football field was designed to accommodate 500 guests over two evening events. Set in a National Park overlooking Spray River in the shadow of Mount Rundle, the installation took two weeks, with an additional two weeks for the strike. The first night featured a welcome event inspired by the glacial lakes of Alberta, Canada, while the second night saw the pavilion transformed into an Aurora Borealis thematic concept.
Highlights included:
• The installation took two weeks & the strike another two weeks
• A welcome event inspired by the glacial lakes in Alberta, Canada was installed into the pavilion on night one
• Night two saw the pavilion transformed into an Aurora Borealis thematic concept
• Overall, the event took nine months to plan & execute
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
Client Summit
Punta de Mita, Mexico | 425 Attendees
After a series of successful event across the United States, our team was contracted to oversee and advise a local DMC in the creative direction and facilitate the design and production of the evening events. The 5-day program was hosted at the Conrad Punta de Mita and our team delivered a series of (7) stunning event experiences.
Highlights included:
• Management of the local DMC partner and regional vendors for the duration of the program.
• A welcome reception inspired by the tropical climate and infused with styling reminiscent of the hit TV show White Lotus
• All breakfasts, luncheons, and happy hours were custom designed and produced by our team using local vendors.
• After hours event with a whimsical Gilded Iguana theme inspired by local wildlife
• The Closing Event, Puebla de Azul, featured dramatic florals and luxurious specialty furnishings.
A First On The Waterfront
San Diego, CA | 1,300 Attendees
DCi was the first to produce a private corporate event at San Diego’s landmark Rady Shell musical venue. Our team transformed the outdoor space with modern coastal styling, dynamic lighting, and entertainment. The 1,300 attendees felt revitalized and re-engaged with the company.
Highlights include:
• Delivering and event moment that re-energized and inspired attendees
• Logistical management of every element of this large-scale production
• Crafting a design aesthetic that captured the spirit of the destination and aligned with their program theme
• Creating a comfortable and safe environment for many attendees first-ever post-COVID event
Exclusive Incentive Program
Napa Valley, CA | 30 Attendees
DCi sourced and produced a three-day program for top producers and their guests which was designed to give them a true Napa Valley experience from start to finish.
Highlights include:
• Hotel sourcing and management
• Arrivals and departures for all guests
• Management of custom wine tasting experience at local wineries and additional daytime activities
• Sourcing and managing of entertainment
• Evening events reflective of the local style and culture including exclusive dining experience alongside vineyard and within wine cave
• Full in-house design and production for all evening events
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
Immersive Experience
San Francisco, CA | 600 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
Night Market Vibes In Downtown L.A.
Los Angeles, CA | 800 Total Attendees
Our creative and operations teams successfully produced this vibrant event at XBOX Plaza, to create an experience inspired by the original and largest US Night Market which is in Los Angeles. This was a true collaborative effort with our client that delivered their exact vision.
Highlights include:
• Custom fabricated food stalls serving authentic street food
• A lively performance by Taiko Drum musicians
• Styling of the space including towering cherry trees, glowing lanterns, and contemporary seating
• Logistical management of all event elements from décor, catering, lighting, and entertainment
The Art Of Cybersecurity
San Diego, CA | 1,000
Attendees
DCi was selected by a data security company to bring their conference theme, The Art of Cyber Security, to life. In collaborating with our client and their in-house branding agency, we produced a seamless event series for the international attendees.
Highlights include:
• Custom engineering and fabrication of a pop-up gallery constructed with custom graphics, touch screens and framed art prints
• Professional printing of high-quality keepsake art books aligning with cyber security theme
• Sourcing and on the ground logistics for transportation, excursions, hotel installations, and offsite events.
Business Meeting & Expo
Las Vegas, NV | 1,500 Attendees
Team DCi made a splash in Las Vegas! We worked with our client’s goal to fulfill their sustainable initiative aimed at achieving ‘zero landfill’. All the waste in this program was recycled, composted, or donated. All expo furniture was donated to a deserving charity.
Highlights include:
• Sustainable EXPO which showcased impactful sustainable solutions throughout the conference.
• Transportation services throughout the program
• Honeycomb delight welcome reception featuring custom décor and entertainment.
• Las Vegas style pool party concluding with an electrifying firework show.
• Interactive immersive video experience expertly crafted by our team.
Top SummitProducers
Kauai, HI | 330 Attendees
The conference was a resounding success, drawing inspiration from the breathtaking scenery and magnificent panoramas of Kauai. The welcome reception and awards dinner, held on-site, showcased our design prowess in a truly spectacular display. Highlights include:
• Upon arrival, guests were greeted in a welcoming suite featuring a hula dancer, refreshing shaved ice, and soothing solo acoustic music.
• The welcome reception, inspired by "Surfin Hanalei Bay," showcased breathtaking shades of ocean blue and an array of local flora, complemented by photo ops.
• Interactive activities featured turtle-inspired painting, a sampling of exquisite rums, and creative stations for painting hats and totes
• A festive happy hour was adorned with thematic decorations and included a tasting of Kona's finest coffee.
• The grand finale at Fern Grotto was marked by a bespoke greenhouse-style double bar, enchanting LED butterfly ballerinas, sparkling glitter tattoos, and a lively dance band
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
Multi - wave Incentive Program
Los Angeles, CA | 2,000 Attendees (3-waves)
DCi produced a large multiple-wave program for a longtime financial client who booked into the JW Marriott and LA LIVE. Every experience had to embody the unique characteristics of Los Angeles. Highlights include:
• Consistent high level of service for each of the 3 waves
• Services including offsite events, activities, transportation and staff.
• A street-art party in the epicenter of LA LIVE.
• Awards evenings at the famous Dolby Theater, home to the Academy Awards, with dinner on the stage and thrilling musical performances.
Luxury Automotive Incentive
Nassau, Bahamas | 23 Attendees
DCi was selected to manage a global luxury automotive brand’s first-ever incentive. Our team was tasked with sourcing the perfect venue and experiences in the selected destination of the Bahamas.
Highlights include:
• Management of the overall budget for all incentive program needs
• Vetting, contracting, room block management, F&B management of Rosewood Baha Mar
• Development and facilitation of motivation incentive teasers to dealers including digital, gifting, and print elements
• Design and operation of (6) custom experiences at the property ranging from events to bespoke activities.
• Full spectrum of meeting management services from grounds transportation, creative services, DMC services, and event production
Top IncentiveWinners
St. Thomas, Virgin Islands | 2 waves of 250 Attendees
With less than four weeks' notice, DCi adeptly executed and managed an international event for a longstanding client. DCi's expert handling of the event's décor and lighting contributed to an unforgettable experience.
Highlights include:
• Managed engaging activities where guests could experience the island.
• An exclusive gifting suite with local amenities local to the destination.
• A prestigious awards ceremony set beachfront with custom lighting and general décor.
• The final evening featured a beautifully designed dinner with a gourmet menu highlighting the island’s culinary delights.
26+ years of Experience // 1 8 ,000 + Events // 1M+ Wowed Attendees
18,000+
26 + Years in Business Event Experiences
5,000+
Full - time T eam members Happy Clients 900 + 100+
900+
Part - t ime 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 & Senior Planner, Business Development
katiem@destinationconcepts.com 858-795-3153
Delaney Dimich Planner, Business Development delaney.dimich@destinationconcepts.com 858-997-9095
