A US Network of Local Event Planners and DMCs
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A network of DMCs and local event planners across the US, for company events of 20 to 200 people away from home.
Vantly is a network of DMCs and local event planners across the US: more than 1,000 local planners, some of them destination management companies, ready to plan a company event in their own city.
Browse by city, then share one brief: a local planner handles the venues and vendors, and you deal only with Vantly.
This page explains how the network works for a company that needs to hire a local event planner in another city.
Get matched with a local planner
Share one brief and meet the local planner who fits your event.
How does the network work?
Share one brief, get matched with a DMC or a local planner, and review an all-inclusive quote.
- Brief. Send your dates, headcount, region and needs.
- Match. You are matched with a DMC or a local planner in your destination.
- Quote. You review an all-inclusive quote.
You send a brief with your dates, headcount, region and needs.
Vantly matches that brief with a local planner, who produces a turnkey event proposal with prices. We send it within 48 hours, at no cost. Any price still waiting on a vendor's confirmation is marked as an estimate.
From there, your local planner handles the venues and vendors, and you deal only with Vantly instead of many small vendors, with clear, structured invoices that are easy to reconcile.
Vantly is also your procurement partner. You receive clear, structured invoices from one partner, instead of coordinating a separate set from every venue and vendor.
What is the difference between a DMC and a local planner?
A DMC is a local company with ground knowledge. A local planner designs and runs your event.
- DMC: a destination management company, with supplier relationships, transport and experiences in its city.
- Local planner: plans your event around your goals and runs it with you.
Both are in the network, so you can brief once. For a longer comparison, read DMC vs event planner.
Where does the network cover?
It covers cities across the US, and you can browse them by city.
Browse event planners and DMCs by city, compare the local planners and DMCs listed there, then share one brief.
Who is the network for?
It is for the people who organize company events away from home.
- People and HR teams: retreats and team events for 20 to 200 people.
- Sales ops: kickoffs for teams flying in from several offices.
- Executive assistants: offsites and leadership events in a city they do not know.
Is Vantly a DMC network or a DMC consortium?
Vantly is a network you can brief once. It is not a membership body for DMCs.
Vantly matches your company with independent local planners and DMCs. It does not replace the DMC, which stays the expert on its own city.
Get matched with a local planner
Share one brief and meet the local planner who fits your event.
Learn more
- How to hire a DMC
- Questions to ask a DMC
- How much a DMC costs
Frequently asked questions
Is there a network of local event planners and DMCs across the US?
Yes. Vantly works with more than 1,000 local planners across the US, some of them DMCs. You share one brief for your company event, and Vantly matches it with a local planner or a DMC in your destination city.
What is the difference between a DMC network and a directory?
A network is a group of companies you can work with through one relationship. A directory is a list you browse. Vantly offers both: you can browse local planners and DMCs by city, or share one brief and be matched.
How do I find a local DMC for a corporate event?
Start with the city. Browse the local planners and DMCs listed for it, or share one brief with Vantly. Check that the company presents itself as a DMC and ask for references from a company event in that city.
Does Vantly work with DMCs or only event planners?
Both. Vantly works with local event planners and with DMCs. Some of the more than 1,000 local planners in the network are DMCs, so your brief can be matched with either, depending on what your event needs.
How many planners are in the network?
Vantly works with more than 1,000 local planners across the US. Some of them are DMCs. The directory shows the planners and DMCs listed for each city, so you can see who is based where your team is going.
Can I get one quote for a company event in another city?
Yes. Your local planner handles the venue, the program and the suppliers, and you deal only with Vantly instead of many small vendors. Vantly is your procurement partner and gives clear, structured invoices from one partner.