Benchmark Destinations, Inc (VM)

Our Services

EVENT PRODUCTION AND EXPERIENCIAL EVENT SERVICES Benchmark Destinations, Inc. is a leader in global hospitality. Established in 2004 as a premier destination management company, Benchmark Destinations specializes in creating unforgettable experiences through thoughtful and curated programing. With a commitment to excellence, we offer a comprehensive range of services, including corporate experiential event planning, full-service production, destination management, hotel sourcing, meeting planning, transportation logistics, team building and more. Our team of seasoned professionals possesses an intimate knowledge of diverse destinations, ensuring seamless, immersive, and memorable experiences for our clients. Whether organizing corporate events, tradeshows or incentives, Benchmark Destinations sets the benchmark for impeccable service.

Experiential Event Planning Meeting Planning

Catering Management

Full Service Production Creative Design

Hotel & Venue Sourcing

The art of designing and orchestrating Meticulous coordination of food and beverage Strategic organization and execution immersive and memorable experiences services, ensuring a seamless dining of conferences or events, focusing that engage all the senses to create experience for your attendees. on logistics, scheduling, and participant lasting impressions on your attendees.

Imaginative and artistic Comprehensive management of all Researching, selecting, and securing engagement specific goals. planning and execution of technical and creative aspects of suitable locations to or achieve spaces for an event, including sound, lighting, events, taking into account factors visual elements and visual elements, and multimedia like capacity, accessibility, and aesthetics to enhance the content, to deliver a seamless and amenities to meet the specific needs ambiance and theme of an immersive experience for and preferences of our clients. event or space, leaving a attendees.

We offer a wide range of specialized solutions and resources that support the planning, organization, and execution of events, conferences, and gatherings on a global scale, including logistics, technology, and local expertise.

Global Event Support

We offer real-time coordination and supervision of all logistical, operational, and participant-related aspects of an event, ensuring its smooth execution and addressing any unforeseen challenges as they arise.

Transportation Logistics

lasting impression on attendees.

Strategic planning and coordination to ensure efficient and cost-effective transportation solutions.

On-Site Management Presented by

Benchmark Destinations Value Add Savings Benchmark continuously focuses on providing financial value and cost savings to every client we work with.

Including, but not limited to:  On Budget/On Time - Benchmark has an extensive track record of delivering on time and on budget. The Operations Manager is responsible for all aspects of the budget from start to finish. Given these benefits, Benchmark offers both the delivery of quality service while adding extra value to our clients.  Integrated Knowledge Sharing – Benchmark has an established ability to offer our clients an integrated approach whereby if a client chooses to work with Benchmark across disciplines (Live Events, Meeting Services, Destination Management, and Entertainment) the level of knowledge sharing, consistency of team and practiced processes enables time efficiencies that ultimately can lead to cost efficiencies.  Buying Leverage - Benchmark has significant negotiation leverage due to our relationships and volume buying patterns, which allows clients to take advantage of discounts in all areas, including hotels, air ticketing, ground transportation, AV equipment, labor and talent.  Benchmark On the Ground - We have long-standing relationships with a wide variety of local vendors, and these relationships bring Benchmark’s buying power to the arena where it counts the most for our clients.  Single Source Solution - As a single source provider of Meeting Planning and Destination Management, precious budget dollars are not wasted on additional mark-ups, duplication of effort or last-minute expenditures.  Experience Adds Up - Our extensive experience in event planning and execution allows us to work with clients to maximize sharing of best practices and resources.  Documents and Forms– We have established quality processes in place along with documentation that includes records and reporting. We also have established measurement and analysis tools and continuous improvement goals.  Specialists in Contract Negotiations – Our hotel and vendor sourcing specialists procure and negotiate concessions, discounts and cost-savings on behalf of our clients. Our proven track record of hotel/vendor discounts include, but are not limited to:  Discounted transportation rates on large groups  Complimentary Hospitality Service (1 pp, 1 day)  Complimentary bottled water on Motorcoaches (airport charters)  Discounted Venue rentals (where applicable)  Room rate savings up to 20% of group rate  Suite upgrades at group rate  Food and Beverage savings 15-20%  Reduced room/F&B attrition savings up to 15%  Meeting function space rental savings up to 100%  Audio-Visual savings 15%  Shipping and receiving fees savings up to 20%  Complimentary room amenities and fitness center access  Complimentary in-room Internet and local calls

Design Concept: Final Night Gala with Celebrity Chef Curtis Stone

Design Concept: Memorable Off-Site Meeting, Lunch and Activities

Design Concept: Interactive Company Picnic

Design Concept: General Session, Lunch and Dinner all in the same day

Design Concept: Sassy Fun Pridefest

Design Concept: A Night on “The Rock”

Design Concept: Communication

Design Concept: An Elegant Final Night Gala

Design Concept: A Private Reception on Alcatraz

Design Concept: Winter Wonderland

Design Concept: Al Fresco Dinner with a performance by Elton John (Almost)

Design Concept: A Spectacular Wine Cave Dinner

Design Concept: Trendy Picnic Lunch

Design Concept: Winter Wonderland Holiday Event

CONTACT US Benchmark Destinations, Inc. Valerie Meraz VP, Strategic Partnerships vmeraz@benchmarkdestinations.com (310) 310-1596