metroConnections named Top 25 DMC worldwide

metroConnections is pleased to be named to the 5th Annual Special Events Magazine Top 25 DMC List. As one of the world’s Top 25 DMCs (Destination Management Company), metroConnections was selected based on the following criteria: the number of events handled per year, annual revenue from DMC services, capabilities and noteworthy events.

metroConnections, with an annual revenue of $12 million, operates from its headquarters in Minneapolis, Minn.  and produces over 1,400 programs per year. Three divisions — event production, conference services, and transportation and tours — are combined in one strategic group. The company owns a 35,000-square-foot event production facility including a prop and set warehouse providing full stage production and event services. The conference services division offers Attend-eSource®, a web-based suite of solutions for meeting planners which includes online registration and a multi-session scheduling system, logistical planning and meeting management. The transportation and tours department provides logistical management of shuttle services, group tours and award-winning public tours.

Special Events Magazine recognized metroConnections for its comprehensive event management roster, including the shuttle program executed for the U.S. Figure Skating Championships (30,000 fans, coaches and athletes) in Saint Paul, Minn.

“We are thrilled to receive this designation again this year,” expresses Sam Thompson, President and CEO of metroConnections. “It’s a prestigious honor bestowed upon us by Special Events Magazine and we are proud of our employees’ commitment to our client partners – we wouldn’t be where we are today without the professionalism and experience of our staff.”

metroConnections was first named to this list in 2007, then subsequently in 2008 and 2009.

metroConnections provides complete conference, event and transportation services for meeting and event planners nationwide. As the leading destination management company since 1984, metroConnections utilizes its expertise and resources to specialize in the design and implementation of theme events, activities, transportation, tours and conference program logistics and meetings.  The company is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., with additional offices in Bloomington, Minn. and Burnsville, Minn. For information on planning conferences, events, transportation or tours, contact metroConnections at 612-333-8687.