To celebrate its 30th anniversary, Eco Destination Management Services of Aruba and Curacao (ECO DMS) created a one-of-a-kind incentive program that truly raised the bar. A year long countdown of special monthly events culminated in a fantastic, hosted experience to thank the company’s top 30 clients for their support.

Highlights included authentic and cultural experiences such as an extravagant Carnival parade, a cooking class, a painting class with a local artist, an off-road UTV excursion, a luxury snorkel sail and a fun, educational CSR event to give back to the community. The event culminated with an awards gala for 350 local and international attendees and government officials, filled with surprises.

Due to the event’s outstanding success, ECO DMS was recognized by the Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) with a Crystal Award for Excellence in Incentive Travel: Latin America & Caribbean at the Crystal Awards Recognition Ceremony held during the SITE Global Conference 2019 in Bangkok, Thailand.

“We are proud to receive a SITE Crystal Award for the ECO DMS 30th Anniversary celebration. What was originally planned as a one-night event, became a celebration spread out over 12-months,” commented Maoreen Every, CIS, CITP, DMCP, Managing Director and COO.

“In the end, the 5-day celebration was an extraordinary way to recognize everyone that had made, and continues to make, ECO DMS a success story; all while giving thanks for the past 30 years, as well as embracing the world of possibilities for the next 30 years,” commented Wichita Villacres, CIS, president and CEO.

Considered the highest honor in the Incentive Travel industry, SITE Crystal Awards recognize creative, practical, and truly memorable incentive programs that not only keep employees engaged, but also drive business results and improve a business’ bottom line.