Services
CTC Destination Management provides a complete range of services to corporations, associations and conventions hosting their meeting in the Chicago metropolitan area. We are uncompromising when it comes to acting in the best interest of our clients and partners. From event design and transportation logistics to engaging entertainment and customized activities, we provide strategic solutions to ensure program objectives are met with ease. We specialize in exceeding the needs of our clients with services and products designed to make each program an exceptional and memorable experience.
Creative and Branding
There are many services that fall into “creative and branding.” Perhaps you need a great photographer and videographer for the week, or you want to create a gifting suite featuring local products upon arrival, or you want to source a fantastic local speaker. CTC is well connected in our community and can help piece together the final touches.
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Photography ~ Onsite Event Support ~ Speaker & Talent Management ~ Creative & Branding Services ~ Signage ~ Rental Services ~ Wellness Programs ~ Gifting & Amenities
Event Décor
CTC loves to play with décor. Whether you need something as simple as linen and centerpieces, want to recreate the city skyline in a ballroom, or find a way to make your company logo the star of the show, we’ll coordinate your vision to a mood board and finished product. Collaborate with us to create ways to recognize sponsors, VIPs, or change the tempo of the event through lighting. We will work with you to execute from start to finish with the team.
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Event Concept & Design ~ Custom Décor ~ Furniture & Seating Elements ~ Environmental Design ~ Lighting Design ~ Custom Branding ~ Linens & Florals ~ Tabletop Design ~ Audio Visual Production ~ Onsite Management
Group Dining
Chicago features over 6,000 restaurants, and thousands of private dining rooms. We’re best known for Steakhouses, Italian and Modern American (and of course, comfort classics). Consider CTC to be your personalized filtering system to get paired with your dream ambiance, menu and price point. Chicago is the proud home to 22 restaurants with Michelin stars, and many celebrity chefs such as Stephanie Izard, Rick Bayless, and Fabio Viviani.
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Celebrity Chef Destinations ~ Progressive Dinners ~ Menu Planning ~ Wine Pairings ~ Transfers with Escort Staff ~ Restaurant Advance Staff ~ Onsite Management & Oversight ~ Customized Billing Arrangements
Team Building
Whatever the reason you’re meeting in Chicago, your attendees are looking for human connections. Weaving your intent and message into an experience is what CTC does best! Whether you have 60 minutes or a full day to dedicate, we will tailor something just right.
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City-Centric Amazing Race / Scavenger Hunts ~ Culinary Challenges ~ CSR Activities and Events ~ Fun Runs & Wellness Challenges ~ Improv Comedy Workshops ~ Escape Room ~ Minute to Win It ~ Pop Culture Trivia ~ Customized Experiences
Offsite Events
Museums, historic landmarks, boats, urban warehouses, and contemporary skyscrapers: CTC can open the doors for experiences you can’t create on your own. We take your vision and goals, present a tailored and diverse list of options, and even take you door to door to pick the perfect place. Whether you love a turnkey option or a blank canvas, we develop your vision start to finish, and always in budget.
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Event Concept & Design ~ Site Selection ~ Venue Management ~ Contract Negotiations ~ Onsite Execution ~ Custom Décor ~ Catering and Menu Construction ~ Audio & Visual Production ~ Entertainment Design ~ Custom Branding & Marketing ~ Product Launches
Entertainment
CTC is your DMC partner to match you with the perfect ambient musical talent, shock and delight your attendees with Instagrammable moments, and remind you of all the amazing celebrities that call Chicago “home”. Allow CTC to craft your moment.
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Contract & Rider Negotiations ~ Celebrity Appearances ~ Inspirational Speakers ~ Aerialists, Stilt Walkers, Characters ~ Athlete Appearances ~ Custom Improv Comedy Performances ~ Chicago’s Best Bands
Transportation
Every in-person event starts and ends with transportation, and our team is trained extensively in providing the best and most economical service possible. Up the ante with specialty vehicles for a truly memorable experience. Whether you have 5 executives or 5,000 convention attendees, we’ve done it all.
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Airport Meet & Greet ~ VIP Transfers ~ Shuttle Programs ~ Point-to-Point Event Transportation ~ Online Registration ~ Sedans ~ SUVs ~ Executive Vans ~ Minicoaches ~ Motorcoaches ~ Specialty Vehicles
Tours & Activities
If you have 24 hours in Chicago, make sure you see more than a ballroom and a bed! Chicago may be known as the Second City, but it is second to none when it comes to cool things to do. Voted the Best Big City in the U.S. for 6 years in a row by Conde Nast Traveler, Sweet Home Chicago claims the world’s best architecture, music and sights all year round.
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Architectural River & Lake Cruises ~ City Highlights ~ Museum & Gallery Tours ~ Historical Destinations ~ Instagram Favorites