A stunning corporate event from RMC with a National Park as the backdrop. "Clients desire more interaction and guest involvement in their events, such as live bar action stations or magicians who provide sleight-of-hand tricks," management notes. "On the other end of the spectrum, our larger, high-end clients are asking for simpler, more elegant, yet powerful events where there is little customization/branding and more or a luxury feel. The focus is more about the guest connection to the brand and less about being entertained. Overall, events are becoming more social and focusing more on a sense of community between attendees and the companies striving to solidify its bond and culture."

An RMC event staged in Napa, Calif., wine country.

This salute to summer from RMC is marked by stunning floral, ocean views and custom lighting.

A private event from RMC in Jackson Hole, Wyo., surrounded by Yellowstone National Park and Teton National Park. This location offers night skies "where stars shine like diamonds and the only sounds heard are from elk and deer, perhaps a howl from a wolf," management says.

Sardinia was the chosen location for the convention of the Nordic offices of a world leader in the consultancy sector.  The challenge for Terraevents: "To demonstrate the company’s culture of teamwork and collaboration to identify innovative solutions and achieve a common goal.  Our response, a carton boat team-building event for all 650 attendees, with participants honing their creative and cognitive skills, harnessing the group spirit, using biodegradable materials to create a highly-visual seaworthy structure."

A beautiful beach setting by Terraevents.

From Terraevents, an incentive program for top performers of a leading South African bank. "Our challenge to feature the 'wow' factor throughout a program combining city and culture juxtaposed with nature and community to create a one-of-a-kind experience. Our solution: to showcase the destination’s traditions and ethos with program of content combining exclusive low-carbon footprint activities, an authentic Tuscan village festa, and a grand gala in an iconic Florentine renaissance palazzo," management says.

The grand gala from Terraevents.

From Terraevents, Porto’s iconic Palácio da Bolsa stock exchange was the venue for an exclusive gala dinner for 300 key professionals and government authorities of Portugal’s civil aviation and tourism sectors. The occasion: celebrating the inaugural Porto/Dubai flight with an event that gave attendees the "seamless level of allure and uniqueness that an Emirates ‘experience’ sets in motion," management says.

From The Destination Manager, its "Desert Base Camp" design. "We have redefined what it means to be a DMC by emphasizing and internalizing event design services," management says. "With three full-time interior designers on staff, their capabilities both enhance and streamline our organic creative process. Transformative event environments are our specialty, and we’re proud to be touted as a leader in this arena."

A guest favorite: "Desert Disco" from The Destination Manager.

An event for Porsche from The Destination Manager. "The onset of COVID-19, our industry has come to a virtual pause," management says. "At current moment, we are focusing on preparing and strategizing for the new landscape once recovery begins and group gatherings are allowed. Implementing health and sanitization measures in every aspect of the program is step one."

The 360 Destination Group team points with pride to "Lollapa-YOU-za"--a festival-themed event that aimed to personalize every aspect of the attendee experience. "From customized CSR components to thoughtful interactive entertainment touches incorporated every step of the way, guests embraced a true festival experience," they report. "Not only was this national sales meeting for 600 one of the first buyouts of the Midwest’s largest rooftop venue, it went from the first phone call to the final invoice in just six short weeks!"

Guests enjoy an event from 360 Destination Group.

In the wake of the COVID crisis, "Virtual meetings will gain more traction, and we anticipate seeing an increase in hybrid-meetings," 360 Destination Group management says. "Our goal as a destination and event management company is to deliver a holistic experience for our clients, whether it be virtual or live in-person meetings and events. Our virtual solutions are geared toward strengthening the human connection while also delivering the authenticity of each of our unique destinations to attendees."