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The Shackman Group

New York City destination management company

New York City

  • DMC across all five boroughs since 1990
  • In-house creative services department
  • Senior team member on site for every program

Karen Shackman

CEO & Founder

String quartet performing at the Temple of Dendur at The Met
Photo: The Shackman Group

What is The Shackman Group?

The Shackman Group is a New York City destination management and special events company founded by Karen Shackman in 1990, with offices on East 45th Street in Manhattan. It delivers conferences and meetings, incentive programs, gala dinners, product launches, award ceremonies, team building and ground handling across all five boroughs, supported by an in-house creative services department.

Founded
1990
Client satisfaction rating
4.9 / 5.0
Network
Body and Soul International quality DMC network
Office
9 East 45th Street, 7th Floor, New York

Event formats

  • Conferences & meetings
  • Incentive programs
  • Rooftop galas & themed evenings
  • Product launches & award ceremonies
  • Teambuilding
  • Ground handling

Where they work

Additional coverage

  • Hudson Valley
  • Hamptons
  • New Jersey

Day trips beyond New York City

Services & offerings

Conferences & meetings

  • Venue sourcing
  • Logistics
  • Full on-site management

Incentive programs

  • Recognition trips and reward journeys

Events

  • Rooftop galas
  • Themed evenings
  • Product launches
  • Award ceremonies

Teambuilding

  • Competitive challenges
  • Borough-wide scavenger hunts

Ground handling

  • Airport transfers
  • Hotel sourcing
  • Transport
  • 24hr on-site coordination

Creative services

  • In-house creative department

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