In between, we are making headlines, winning awards and setting the pace for your group’s next experience. Read on for some of our most recent news:
| January 19, 2012 |
Colorado Entrepreneur Marks 25-Year Milestone
Vail, Colorado . . . Destination Services Corporation (DSC), an award-winning destination management firm that provides high-impact event planning services to Fortune 500 Corporate and Incentive Groups and national associations, is celebrating its 25th anniversary in business. When Kathy Fort Carty purchased the Vail based company, Colorado was perceived as a remote, winter ski destination with difficult access, and little draw beyond the mountain. Fort Carty saw this as an opportunity, and forged innovative partnerships with the CVB, local hotels, unique venues and the premier local businesses, showcasing the Vail Valley and the Front Range as viable, unique destinations for corporate groups. Today, DSC represents every major Colorado destination, as well as resort areas in Utah and Nevada. The company has offices in Colorado Springs, Denver, Vail/Beaver Creek, Aspen and Lake Tahoe.
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| October 31, 2011 |
Destination Services (DSC) Announces Kelly Dantas as Newest Sales Team Member
Vail, CO . . . Destination Services Corporation (DSC), an award winning destination management firm specializing in meetings, special events and activity & ground logistics, welcomes Kelly Dantas as its newest Sales Manager. Dantas is based in the Vail Valley and will focus her efforts on bringing corporate business to the destination, developing corporate group events and programs, and maintaining the firm’s strong network of hotel and supplier relationships.
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| October 31, 2011 |
Financial & Insurance Meetings: Hospitality Partner Spotlight
Exclusive with Kathy Fort Carty, President/Owner Destination Services (DSC)
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| October 20, 2011 |
Destination Services (DSC) Hires Sales Manager, Kate Fox
Colorado Springs, CO . . . Destination Services Corporation (DSC) expands Colorado Springs team with Kate Fox, as the newest member as Sales/Account Manager. Kate’s main focus will be collaborating with the local hotels, the Colorado Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau and The Broadmoor hotel to bring in corporate and incentive groups to the destination. Her local connections and long time family roots will enable her to develop innovative event offerings to groups visiting the area.
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| October 20, 2011 |
Destination Services (DSC) Welcomes Account Manager, Kelsey Nolan
Colorado Springs, CO . . . Destination Services Corporation (DSC) an award winning destination management firm specializing in corporate meetings, special events and activity & ground logistics, welcomes Kelsey Nolan as its newest Account Manager. Based in DSC’s Colorado Springs office, Nolan will be charged with creating and managing corporate group events with our local vendor partners and the prestigious Broadmoor Hotel.
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| March 18, 2011 |
Lauren Farrell Named Up and Coming Meeting Professional by Colorado Meetings + Events Magazine
Denver, CO . . . Lauren Farrell, Account Manager at Destination Services (DSC), was inducted into the Colorado Meetings + Events 2011 Hall of Fame and honored at the Readers’ Choice Best of Event held at The Cable Center on Monday, March 14th. The Best Of awards are designed to honor the cream of the crop in the regional meetings and events industry.
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| March 17, 2011 |
Destination Services (DSC) Awarded ICON Award by Confetti Magazine
Destination Services (DSC) was honored with an ICON Award by Confetti Magazine for orchestrating the Best Overall Event Produced for a Corporation or Association.
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| January 13, 2011 |
Destination Services Corporation (DSC) Receives 2010 Best of Business Award
SAN FRANCISCO, January 10, 2010, Destination Services Corporation (DSC) has been selected for the 2010 Best of Business Award in the Convention and show services category by the Small Business Commerce Association (SBCA)
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| August 19, 2010 |
Susan Gavornik Joins Destination Services as Associate Director
Destination Services Corporation (DSC) is excited to announce the addition of Susan Gavornik as Associate Director. Based in DSC’s Lake Tahoe office, Gavornik will be charged with selling Lake Tahoe as the ultimate client experience. In addition she will continue to cultivate the local hotel and vendor relationships that DSC has established in order to attract and close group business.
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| July 27, 2010 |
Destination Services Awarded Certification by Women's Business Council Enterprises (WBENC)
Destination Services (DSC) has been awarded certification as a woman owned business by the Women's Business Enterprise Council (WBENC). WBENC is dedicated to help build a world where women owned business enterprises are a cornerstone of America's business success.
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| November 25, 2009 |
Destination Services Corporation (DSC) Launches “Jingle Bell Bikes” Program
Denver, November 24, 2009 Destination Services Corporation (DSC) has designed an alternative to the traditional holiday party, giving organizations a way to celebrate the season while helping those in need. The Jingle Bell Bikes program is an affordable team-building event through which co-workers build bikes alongside skilled technicians. DSC's goal is to work with companies to donate 1,500 bicycles this holiday season.
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| November 20, 2009 |
DSC Staff Experience the Pikes Peak International Raceway
Amy Atwater tore off her racing helmet, the adrenaline still pumping. She had just finished a spin around the Pikes Peak International Raceway’s oval in a stock car, courtesy of the track’s new partner, the Richard Petty Driving Experience.
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| September 9, 2009 |
Destination Services Corporation (DSC) Hires New Employees for Denver Office
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| February 5, 2009 |
Destination Services Corporation (DSC) Hires New Employees for Lake Tahoe Office
Destination Services Corporation (DSC) welcomes Barbara Seiler and Kim Housman as the destination management specialists in Lake Tahoe. DSC joined into a partnership with the Hyatt Regency, Lake Tahoe and is committed to strengthening the Incentive, Meeting and Convention travel industry in the Tahoe Basin region.
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| August 20, 2008 |
Kathy Fort Carty Named as Outstanding Women in Business Finalist
Kathy Fort-Carty, Founder and President of DSC, was recognized at the 10th Annual Outstanding Women in Business awards event hosted by the Denver Business Journal on August 8, 2008. The luncheon celebrated women in twelve different industries who have achieved great successes through business leadership and community contribution. Fort-Carty was among the top three finalists selected in the Consultant category.
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| July 22, 2008 |
DSC Opens In Lake Tahoe
DSC has signed a Preferred Partnership Agreement with the Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino. As a Preferred Partner, DSC will open an office in Lake Tahoe and serve as the premier destination management company to the resort, offering corporate groups their creative event planning, destination expertise and ground services to meeting planners and incentive travel firms who bring their corporate guests to the property.
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| May 1, 2008 |
DSC Ranks 21st in Colorado's Top Women-Owned Companies
DSC ranks 21st in Colorado Top Women-Owned Companies according to Colorado Biz Magazine.
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| March 14, 2008 |
DSC nomimated for 'Best Overall Event' for the Colorado Meetings & Events ICON Awards
DSC was recently nomimated for 'Best Overall Event' for the Colorado Meetings & Events ICON Awards in 2008. Previously, DSC won an ICON Award for 'Best Event Produced for a Corporation or Association' in 2005.
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