LAS VEGAS, August 2009 – PRA Destination Management Las Vegas, a leading destination management company in the region, has earned the highly coveted accreditation certification from the Association of Destination Management Executives (ADME) of Accredited Destination Management Company (ADMC), according to Madelyn Marusa, DMCP, vice president of PRA Destination Management, Inc. an Allied International Company.

"This entire accreditation process reinforces PRA's commitment to delivering first class service to our clients," Marusa said. "The award-winning team of PRA Las Vegas has set standards unmatched in our industry and we are so proud of this group and the work they have completed in order to achieve this very well-deserved ADME accreditation."

PRA Las Vegas joins eight PRA offices having earned this ADMC designation. Each office completed a successful review of the application by the ADMC commission with program standards, which included requirements that measure the longevity and stability of the company, their commitment to the DMC industry and their service levels to clients.

ADME's Destination Management Company accreditation program designates firms that demonstrate advanced knowledge and experience essential to the practice of destination management. The Accredited Destination Management Company (ADMC) designation assists the meeting planning community by identifying and qualifying standards and criteria that are indicative of the highest quality destination management service providers. This program recognized DMCs that meet and adhere to these standards.

"By earning this accreditation, we've set a standard within our meeting planning community that produces the utmost in quality DMC services," said Francine McKanna, DMCP, president of PRA Las Vegas. "The ADMC program is designed to ensure a high level of professionalism, service and industry best practices for Destination Management Companies. The entire PRA Las Vegas team is thrilled to be a part of this elite group and organization that elevates professional standards within our industry."

ADME is the only global non-profit association dedicated to increasing the professionalism and effectiveness of destination management through education, promotion of ethical practices, and availability of information to the meetings, convention, and incentive travel industries, as well as the general public.

For the latest comprehensive information about the PRA Las Vegas venue and site options, including hotel, restaurant and attraction news, please contact the PRA Las Vegas office and its staff of destination experts at 702.973.1400 or email fmckanna@pra.com. PRA Las Vegas is the region's leading destination management and event planning company serving the area. As a part of the PRA system, PRA Las Vegas has served an impressive array of corporate clientele in practically every major industry.

For more information on the PRA portfolio of destination management services, please contact Madelyn Marusa of PRA Destination Management, Inc. at 760.496.0540; email: mmarusa@pra.com.