Alaska’s Premier DMC: One Contact. Endless Possibilities.
Alaska’s Premier DMC: One Contact. Endless Possibilities.
How…
Your vision is always top of mind. We will creatively weave it through entertainment, branding, incredible experiential activities, amazing food, unique venues, award winning decor and provide that WOW element that truly sets us apart from our competitors. By listening to your unique vision, goals and recognizing your specific needs, we will identify and present an exclusive customized proposal designed to exceed your expectations.
How…
Your vision is always top of mind. We will creatively weave it through entertainment, branding, incredible experiential activities, amazing food, unique venues, award winning decor and provide that WOW element that truly sets us apart from our competitors. By listening to your unique vision, goals and recognizing your specific needs, we will identify and present an exclusive customized proposal designed to exceed your expectations.
Why…
Our goal is to share our incredible destinations, through impeccable services delivered by:
- Listening to and learning from our clients so we have a clear understanding of their program goals
- Engaging clients purposefully, providing creative energy, meticulous attention to detail, and delivery of strategic solutions .
- No canned programs here. We will learn from you about your company, your program goals, participant expectations, and then go to work to create a custom experience designed specifically for your event.
- We want your participant/clients/attendees leaving with memories to last a lifetime! (and the desire to return…)
Why…
Our goal is to share our incredible destinations, through impeccable services delivered by:
- Listening to and learning from our clients so we have a clear understanding of their program goals
- Engaging clients purposefully, providing creative energy, meticulous attention to detail, and delivery of strategic solutions .
- No canned programs here. We will learn from you about your company, your program goals, participant expectations, and then go to work to create a custom experience designed specifically for your event.
- We want your participant/clients/attendees leaving with memories to last a lifetime! (and the desire to return…)
Industry Experts
We are Alaska’s premier destination management team and we pride ourselves on the ability to create unique custom designed incentive proposals backed by over 50 plus years of combined experience. Allowing you to shine by providing your winners with access to once in a lifetime experiences not available to the general public is always our goal. Our diverse team is skilled in providing exceptional event management. Bringing energy, originality, and outstanding customer service to every program/event we produce, treating each clients’ needs with a sense of urgency, recognizing that what sets our brand apart and meeting your needs quickly and accurately is how we operate. We will do this through a spectacular program that delivers the “wow” factor while simultaneously maintaining budget control and outstanding customer service. Each project we take on involves working with you and our well-established partners from conception to completion, ensuring every detail is in place, and every participant is happy and well served.
Industry Experts
We are Alaska’s premier destination management team and we pride ourselves on the ability to create unique custom designed incentive proposals backed by over 50 plus years of combined experience. Allowing you to shine by providing your winners with access to once in a lifetime experiences not available to the general public is always our goal. Our diverse team is skilled in providing exceptional event management. Bringing energy, originality, and outstanding customer service to every program/event we produce, treating each clients’ needs with a sense of urgency, recognizing that what sets our brand apart and meeting your needs quickly and accurately is how we operate. We will do this through a spectacular program that delivers the “wow” factor while simultaneously maintaining budget control and outstanding customer service. Each project we take on involves working with you and our well-established partners from conception to completion, ensuring every detail is in place, and every participant is happy and well served.
Client Testimonial
“For more years than I care to mention, I can count on one hand the number of complimentary letters I have written to DMCs… my experience with Alaska Destination Specialists compels me to acknowledge all the exceptional work your company performed during our recent meeting in Anchorage… I can’t remember the last time I witnessed such an extraordinary demonstration of teamwork between you, your vendors, and staff. Also appreciated, but certainly of no less importance, was your company’s respect for value. A word of significant importance to me…”
Director of Public Affairs – Columbus, OH
Client Testimonial
“For more years than I care to mention, I can count on one hand the number of complimentary letters I have written to DMCs… my experience with Alaska Destination Specialists compels me to acknowledge all the exceptional work your company performed during our recent meeting in Anchorage… I can’t remember the last time I witnessed such an extraordinary demonstration of teamwork between you, your vendors, and staff. Also appreciated, but certainly of no less importance, was your company’s respect for value. A word of significant importance to me…”
Director of Public Affairs – Columbus, OH
What We’re Proud Of:
- We are most proud of our amazing team of professionals who not only do a stellar job but have fun doing it.
- We are proud card-carrying Crisis Control Queens.
- We are the only company in the state of Alaska that has won a SITE Crystal Award for Best Incentive Event and an ILEA Gala Award. (SITE = Society for Incentive Travel Excellence | ILEA = International Live Events Association)
- We planned & produced the National Veterans Wheelchair Games when they were held in Anchorage to include all aspects of the planning process for over 600 veterans in wheelchairs (except medical, registration and hotel contracting/assignments were handled by the Veterans Administration). When it was over, we were told by the athletes, the sponsors, and our client that we had produced the best games in the (then) 26-year history.
- We were honored to be selected to plan and produce the local events associated with the christening of the US Navy ship, the USS ANCHORAGE
- We’ve also won numerous awards from Visit Anchorage, The Anchorage Chamber of Commerce, and other local & state organizations.
- We were selected by the Norwegian Consulate to plan a private personal outing for the King of Norway while he was in Anchorage for official business.
What We’re Proud Of:
- We are most proud of our amazing team of professionals who not only do a stellar job but have fun doing it.
- We are proud card-carrying Crisis Control Queens.
- We are the only company in the state of Alaska that has won a SITE Crystal Award for Best Incentive Event and an ILEA Gala Award. (SITE = Society for Incentive Travel Excellence | ILEA = International Live Events Association)
- We planned & produced the National Veterans Wheelchair Games when they were held in Anchorage to include all aspects of the planning process for over 600 veterans in wheelchairs (except medical, registration and hotel contracting/assignments were handled by the Veterans Administration). When it was over, we were told by the athletes, the sponsors, and our client that we had produced the best games in the (then) 26-year history.
- We were honored to be selected to plan and produce the local events associated with the christening of the US Navy ship, the USS ANCHORAGE
- We’ve also won numerous awards from Visit Anchorage, The Anchorage Chamber of Commerce, and other local & state organizations.
- We were selected by the Norwegian Consulate to plan a private personal outing for the King of Norway while he was in Anchorage for official business.
Leadership
Char McClelland – President
Char opened the doors on Alaska’s original destination management company in 1993 and has since grown it to become the state’s premier, award winning destination management company. Char and her team of industry experts are the only company in Alaska to have won two separate national awards. A Best Incentive from the Society for Incentive Travel Excellence, (SITE) which awards only the top tier of world-class organizations that excel in designing unique and memorable programs while also delivering measurable business results for clients. Alaska Destination Specialists is also the only firm in Alaska to have received a national award from the International Live Events Association.
Leadership
Char McClelland – President
Char opened the doors on Alaska’s original destination management company in 1993 and has since grown it to become the state’s premier, award winning destination management company. Char and her team of industry experts are the only company in Alaska to have won two separate national awards. A Best Incentive from the Society for Incentive Travel Excellence, (SITE) which awards only the top tier of world-class organizations that excel in designing unique and memorable programs while also delivering measurable business results for clients. Alaska Destination Specialists is also the only firm in Alaska to have received a national award from the International Live Events Association.
Are You Ready to Take Your Program to the Next Level?
Are You Ready to Take Your Program to the Next Level?
