Kirkland Destination & Event Services

What Kirkland Destination & Event Services does

Kirkland Destination & Event Services is a woman-owned, WBENC-certified destination management company (DMC) headquartered at 25 South Federal Highway in Lake Worth, Florida, founded in 2006. The company plans and executes corporate events through nine integrated service modules: off-property experiences, décor, entertainment, transportation, teambuilding, gifting, production, and staffing. Its wholly-owned subsidiaries Palm Beach Tours & Transportation and Molly's Trolleys provide 100% in-house fleet capability, an unusual degree of vertical integration for a small-staff DMC.

The company reports 30+ years of operator experience and a cumulative track record of 3,800+ events executed for a client base of 200+ organizations spanning Fortune 500 enterprises and SMBs. Named customers include New York Life, Alston & Bird, PGA, and Dreyfoos School of the Arts. While the operational base is in Florida with deep coverage across Palm Beach and Miami, stated service reach extends to Las Vegas, Palm Springs, Scottsdale, San Diego, Chicago, New York, Atlanta, Tucson, Phoenix, and Australia.

The business model is project-based event management with variable subcontracted labor for staffing and entertainment, complemented by owned transportation assets. Go-to-market leverages formal destination marketing organization partnerships (Discover The Palm Beaches, Greater Miami CVB, Sunny.ORG) and industry association memberships (MPI, SITE) that channel corporate event RFPs. WBENC certification unlocks corporate supplier-diversity procurement channels as a structural differentiator. No public revenue, funding rounds, or M&A activity are disclosed, and the company is privately held.

Name

Kirkland Destination & Event Services

Legal name

Kirkland Event & Destination Services Inc.

Website

https://kirklanddmc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Kirkland Destination & Event Services is a woman-owned, WBENC-certified destination management company in Lake Worth, Florida, executing corporate events across nine integrated service modules including transportation, teambuilding, and production for Fortune 500 and SMB clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Destination Management Services

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Venue Sourcing & Site Coordination (HSACAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

VIP, Executive & Roadshow Travel Services (THAKAMAK), Venue & Facility Reservations (Private Rooms, Event Spaces) (HSACALAJ)

Keywords

• Destination management services
• Corporate event planning
• Incentive travel programs
• Event logistics services
• Meeting event management

Headquarters

HQ city

Lake Worth

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Event Management Services: Full-service destination management including event planning, venue sourcing, entertainment booking, transportation, décor, production, teambuilding, and staffing services. Revenue is generated through project-based contracts for corporate events, incentive trips, conferences, and brand activations.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Kirkland Destination & Event Services is a woman-owned destination management company that delivers end-to-end corporate event planning for Fortune 500 and mid-market clients across Florida and other U.S. destinations. The company bundles venue sourcing, transportation, décor, entertainment, production, teambuilding, gifting, and on-site staffing into a single integrated offering under one roof, supported by an owned luxury transportation fleet.

Product overview

Kirkland Destination & Event Services operates as a single, integrated destination management service rather than a modular software platform. The company delivers end-to-end event management through a unified offering that encompasses nine core service modules: Off Property Experiences, Décor, Entertainment, Transportation (including owned fleet brands Palm Beach Tours & Transportation and Molly's Trolleys), Teambuilding, Gifting, Production, and Staffing. All services are managed in-house under one roof, enabling streamlined coordination across transportation/logistics and creative/production elements. The company primarily serves corporate clients, incentive travel planners, and national event producers across Florida and key destinations nationwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Palm Beach Tours & Transportation: Owned transportation and shuttle services operating as part of Kirkland's in-house fleet
• Molly's Trolleys

Products and services

• Décor Provides floral design, signage, branded installations, and custom furnishings to create cohesive event décor that elevates atmosphere and showcases brand identity.
• Off Property Experiences Secures and manages off-site venues aligned with event goals, handling permits, logistics, and vendor coordination for smooth off-property events within budget.
• Entertainment Curates and coordinates entertainment including nationally recognized headliners, DJs, live bands, dancers, and interactive performers, and manages all logistics, contracts, and on-site coordination.
• Transportation Operates a premium, fully owned transportation fleet (luxury sedans to vintage trolleys) with GPS tracking, 24/7 dispatch, and professional drivers for airport, hotel, and special event transfers.
• Palm Beach Tours & Transportation Wholly owned transportation subsidiary of Kirkland providing luxury ground transportation services in the Palm Beach area as part of the in-house fleet.
• Molly's Trolleys Wholly owned vintage trolley fleet brand offering unique group transportation experiences as part of Kirkland's in-house transportation fleet.
• Teambuilding Creates team-building experiences including beach games, community scavenger hunts, CSR projects, and wellness challenges designed to strengthen communication, build trust, and identify future leaders.
• Gifting Manages event gifting from sourcing and customization to staffing and delivery, curating gifts that reflect brand identity and enhance the guest experience.
• Production Manages event production elements including AV, lighting, staging, and show flow to create visually cohesive experiences that captivate audiences and showcase brands.
• Staffing Provides professionally trained, uniformed on-site support staff working under client guidance to ensure events run flawlessly while maintaining focus on participant experience.

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic and minor.

• WBENC (Women's Business Enterprise National Council)coreOthersMembership and certification body for women-owned businesses. WBENC certification helps Kirkland access corporate diversity spending programs and government contracts requiring WBE vendors.
• MPI (Meeting Professionals International)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerLeading global association for meeting and event professionals. MPI membership provides networking, education, and industry visibility opportunities.
• SITE (Society for Incentive Travel Excellence)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerProfessional organization for incentive travel and meeting professionals. SITE membership enhances Kirkland's visibility among incentive planners and corporate buyers.
• Discover The Palm BeachesstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial tourism organization for Palm Beach County. Partnership provides destination marketing support, venue connections, and local industry collaboration.
• Greater Miami Convention & Visitors BureaustrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial tourism authority for Greater Miami and Miami Beach. Partnership supports destination visibility and provides local venue and vendor network access.
• Sunny.ORGminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTourism marketing organization for South Florida destination promotion and event industry collaboration.
• Palm Beach Tours & TransportationcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerOwned transportation subsidiary providing premium fleet services. Operates as an integrated service line within Kirkland's event transportation offering.
• Molly's TrolleyscoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerOwned vintage trolley fleet service operated as part of Kirkland's transportation division, adding unique event transportation options.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• BCD Meetings & Events: BCD Meetings & Events is one of the largest global corporate event and meeting management companies, offering destination services, incentive travel, and event technology. It is comparable to Kirkland as a broad incumbent providing the same end-to-end corporate event/DMC services Kirkland offers, but at a much larger multinational scale.
• Maritz Global Events: Maritz Global Events is a large, established corporate events, incentives, and meetings company serving Fortune 500 clients. It overlaps directly with Kirkland's corporate event planning, incentive travel, and destination management offerings but operates at much greater scale and broader geographic reach.
• On Location Experiences: On Location Experiences is a premium experiential hospitality and event company producing high-end corporate and consumer events with destination programming. It is comparable to Kirkland as a broader incumbent that overlaps on luxury corporate event execution, VIP experiences, and destination-based event production.
• Encore (Freeman): Encore is a leading event production and AV services company serving corporate meetings, conferences, and live events globally. It overlaps with Kirkland's event production, staging, and AV capabilities as part of a broader portfolio that includes venue sourcing and event technology.

Direct peers

• PRA Business Events: PRA Business Events is a corporate events agency specializing in meetings, conferences, incentives, and destination management. It competes head-to-head with Kirkland for the same Fortune 500 corporate event and incentive travel budgets using a similar full-service, high-touch model.
• ACCESS Destination Services: ACCESS Destination Services is a destination management company operating across multiple U.S. markets, providing ground transportation, event production, and DMC services. It is directly comparable to Kirkland as a DMC peer competing for similar corporate incentive and event programs with in-market destination expertise.
• ConferenceDirect: ConferenceDirect is a meetings and events sourcing and management company serving corporate clients with venue sourcing, event planning, and on-site management. It directly competes with Kirkland's venue sourcing and event coordination services for corporate meeting planners.
• Hosts Global: Hosts Global (part of the Welcome Group) is a DMC network providing destination management, event production, and ground transportation across U.S. and international destinations. It is a direct peer to Kirkland, operating the same DMC model with multi-destination coverage and owned transportation services.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/kirklandevents
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kirkland-event-&-destination-services-inc.
• Instagraminstagram.com/KirklandEvents

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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