GEP Philly is the leading full service destination management company (DMC) and event production company in the greater Philadelphia region. We provide superior service to our clients, hold long-term partnerships with our valued industry partners, and offer career path opportunities for our employees. Established in 2002, GEP Philly has grown to be a leader in destination management services in the Delaware Valley. We are guided by some basic, but important business principles: accessibility and responsiveness; attention to detail; creativity; flawless execution; and a dedicated and caring staff.
Our reputation as the best Philadelphia DMC, as well as in the tri-state region, has been earned and deserved through meticulous processes that ensure a successful program each and every time – whether the group is 20 guests or 2,000. We offer a multitude of services ranging from:
- Event concept and design
- Supplier Sourcing
| GEP Philly is an expert in supplier sourcing. Matching a client’s needs with the capabilities of various suppliers is a critical skill requiring experience and established contacts. By sourcing the right suppliers, GEP Philly delivers efficient, cost-effective service to all its customers. |
- Site Selection
| Site selection is an important part of the event planning process. Acting on behalf of the client, GEP Philly conducts a full site selection evaluation to find the right venue in keeping with the client’s objectives and budget. Once the appropriate site(s) has been identified, GEP Philly manages all the negotiations with the venue to provide the best value for the client. |
- Catering Management
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Another GEP Philly specialty is Catering Management. Not only does GEP Philly source the right caterers to suit the catering needs of a particular client, but their expertise in catering management is second to none. GEP Philly’s staff has extensive experience in catering, and knows how to manage a catered event from all angles. |
- Staging and Event Production
- Program Management and On-Site Coordination
- Entertainment Management Services
- Airport Meet & Greet Services
- Transportation Management
- Budgeting and Consolidated Billing.
These, and many other ancillary services, are the key offerings GEP Philly provides to meet the budgetary, creative and logistical needs of our clients.
GEP Philly’s Destination Management Services extend to a client list ranging in size from small and mid-size companies to Fortune 500 corporations, worldwide. Repeat clients are our greatest source of business and we are grateful to all of the corporations, incentive companies, and convention and association planners that return to us time after time to serve their meeting and destination management services needs. GEP Philly is proud to set the highest professional standards for Destination Management in the Philadelphia area, offering a diversified and talented team of professionals, and the experience to develop exclusive and unique group programs and events.
In 2008, the Association of Destination Management Executives (ADME) certified GEP Philly as an Accredited Destination Management Company (ADMC). GEP Philly is one of only 33 companies worldwide that has received the ADMC accreditation, and is the only DMC in the states of Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware to have this distinction.
In addition to our headquarters location in the heart of Center City Philadelphia, we maintain a satellite on-site office at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown Hotel.
Why use a DMC?
Experienced DMCs like GEP Philly provide a Return on Investment (ROI) to clients with clear event goals and objectives. As the “local architect” GEP Philly designs projects that integrate venues, area attractions and destination resources to provide the best match to our clients’ specifications, thereby ensuring a successful program. This saves clients time and money in the areas of research, negotiation, creative planning, due diligence and qualified local staffing. A good DMC also provides added value through connections, preferential pricing and peace of mind. At GEP Philly we have the relationships to open doors at venues and attractions not available to the public, to arrange preferred seating and services at area restaurants and other venues, and to make the unavailable available, all of which allows you to focus on the core components of your meeting or conference.
From concept and design through flawless operation, GEP Philly gives you access to the best that the Philadelphia region has to offer. If you’re holding a meeting, conference, special event or incentive travel program in the greater Philadelphia area, GEP Philly is the right partner. As the local experts, you can place your trust and confidence in us to produce a successful meeting or event each and every time.