DMC Experts in the Old North State


Let’s create your ultimate group experience

Mouth-watering barbeque, jaw-dropping mountain trails and glorious windswept beaches make North Carolina a siren call from the South; where the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway beckons groups with road trips, Asheville offers craft beer trails and a dynamic art scene, and the wild Spanish mustangs and gilded sands of the Outer Banks is a transcendental experience.

North Carolina
Our local DMC, Spark by Design, proudly serves the following locations:
  • Greater Charlotte Area
  • Winston-Salem
  • High Point
  • Greensboro
  • Raleigh
  • Durham
  • Chapel Hill
  • Asheville
  • Boone
  • Wilmington
  • Outer Banks

The DMC in Charlotte just as visionary as you

Spark by Design infuses imagination, customer-focused attitude and inviting southern charm to perfectly plan and execute unrivaled corporate events throughout North Carolina. In addition to achieving the industry’s most rigorous DMC criteria, they also offer:

Longevity

Spark by Design brings a collective 50+ years of event planning and DMC experience to you and your group.

Accreditation

Spark by Design is a member of the Association of Destination Management Executives International (ADMEI).

Industry Engagement

They are members of National Association of Catering & Events (NACE) and International Live Events Association (ILEA).

GDPR Compliance

Spark by Design protects client and attendee privacy and are 100 percent GDPR compliant.

Emergency Preparedness

They are both preemptive and proactive, with a detailed emergency plan in place for every event.

Sustainability

They practice and implement sustainable businesses practices that leave a positive impact environmentally, socially and economically.

What’s new for groups in North Carolina

GoPro Motorplex

Ride up to 55 mph in their karts for a high-adrenaline group experience.
GoPro Motorplex

Ride up to 55 mph in their karts for a high-adrenaline group experience.

USNWC Winter Experience

Skate on 17,000 square feet of ice located in the Upper Pond of the Whitewater Center.
USNWC Winter Experience

Skate on 17,000 square feet of ice located in the Upper Pond of the Whitewater Center.

Moonshine Distillery & Tasting

Sip a recipe that’s five generations old while learning about the history of the craft.
Moonshine Distillery & Tasting

Sip a recipe that’s five generations old while learning about the history of the craft.

Fun for all (yes, all)

Fascinate the history lovers. Feed the foodies. Thrill the risk-takers. We defy one-size-fits-all and deliver custom experiences that excite everyone in the group.

Select group type
Adventure
Foodies
Wellness
Unique Tours
Culture
Leisure

Adventure

  • Waterfall Chasing in Blue Ridge Mountains
  • NASCAR Racing at Charlotte Motor Speedway
  • Historic Shipwrecks

Foodies

  • Beer City USA
  • Yadkin Valley Wine Tours
  • Fishing Excursion and Cooking Class

Wellness

  • Mountain Swimming Holes
  • Uptown Yoga in Charlotte
  • Beach Day

Unique Tours

  • Hot Air Ballooning
  • Civil War Tours
  • Open Air Comedy + Brewery Tours

Culture

  • Biltmore Estate
  • Mayberry Tours
  • Levine Avenue of the Arts

Leisure

  • Blue Ridge Parkway
  • Shopping, Makeup & Hair with Personal Stylist
  • Riverboat Cruises

Meeting & event possibilities in North Carolina

Fun facts from your DMC experts

The Venus flytrap is native only to North and South Carolina.

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North Carolina is home to 1,500 lakes and 37,000 miles of freshwater streams.

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It takes about eight hours to drive the full length of the state.

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Our clients say it best

“The best Hosts DMC I’ve worked with thus far! I love your professionalism, your presentation & your willingness to work with all the weird requests that we have! I still can’t believe you guys pulled this off with such short notice & the hurricane! This was definitely one for the books!”

Senior Event Logistics Manager, Technology Industry

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