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ACCESS Destination Services Company Profile

ACCESS Destination Services, founded in 1969 and headquartered in San Diego, CA, is a formerly PE-backed destination and event management company with 456 employees that offers comprehensive event planning and logistics services for corporate and association groups across multiple countries, was acquired through an M&A deal, and most recently completed a Buyout/LBO acquisition of CLI Groups in 2020.

Company Overview

Year Founded: 1969
Status: Acquired/Merged
Employees: 456
Latest Deal Type: M&A
Financing Rounds: 3
Investments: 1

General Information

ACCESS Destination Services is a provider of destination and event management services intended for corporate, incentive, and association groups. The company offers event planning, transportation logistics, recreational activities, production services, and unique group programs across various destinations in different countries by leveraging its talent and experience. This enables clients to transform their events into inspiring experiences.

Website: www.accessdmc.com
Formerly Known As: California Leisure Consultants
Ownership Status: Acquired/Merged
Financing Status: Formerly PE-Backed

Corporate Office:

  • 1650 Hotel Circle North, Suite 110, San Diego, CA 92108, United States
  • +1 (619)

Primary Industry: Other Commercial Services

Investments

ACCESS Destination Services’s most recent deal was a Buyout/LBO with CLI Groups. The deal was made on 14-Feb-2020.

  • Company Name: CLI Groups
  • Deal Date: 14-Feb-2020
  • Deal Type: Buyout/LBO
  • Industry: Media and Information Services (B2B)
  • Location: Las Vegas, NV
  • Year Founded: 2004

Affiliates

Subsidiaries:

  • CLI Groups (Las Vegas, NV, founded 2004)

Competitors

Some of ACCESS Destination Services’s competitors include:

  • George P. Johnson (United Kingdom) – Fornebu, Norway
  • PRA Events – Chicago, IL
  • MC 2 – Paramus, NJ
  • Brb Event Management – Dallas, TX
  • Czarnowski Display Service – Chicago, IL

Former Investors

  • StoneCreek Capital
  • Valesco Industries

FAQs

When was ACCESS Destination Services founded?

ACCESS Destination Services was founded in 1969.

Where is ACCESS Destination Services headquartered?

ACCESS Destination Services is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

What is the size of ACCESS Destination Services?

ACCESS Destination Services has 456 total employees.

What industry is ACCESS Destination Services in?

ACCESS Destination Services’s primary industry is Other Commercial Services.

Is ACCESS Destination Services a private or public company?

ACCESS Destination Services is a Private company.

Who are ACCESS Destination Services’s investors?

StoneCreek Capital and Valesco Industries have invested in ACCESS Destination Services.

Who are ACCESS Destination Services’s competitors?

George P. Johnson (United Kingdom), PRA Events, MC 2, Brb Event Management, and Czarnowski Display Service are some of the 14 competitors of ACCESS Destination Services.

When was ACCESS Destination Services acquired?

ACCESS Destination Services was acquired on 01-Jul-2025.