Winning the SITE CRYSTAL Awards in two different destinations, a testament to the quality and
consistency Amstar delivers.
Cancun, Mexico (Feb. 20, 2023) – Amstar is pleased to announce the recognition of the destination
management company’s meetings and events division with two SITE Crystal Awards for Best
Destination-Based Experiential Incentive Travel Program. The awards ceremony was held in New
York City during SITE’s Global Conference earlier this month. Amstar earned top honors for incentive
programs delivered in Cancun, Mexico, and Guanacaste, Costa Rica.
The SITE CRYSTAL Awards recognize creative, practical, and truly memorable incentive programs that
not only keep clients’ employees engaged, but also drive business results and improve the bottom line for
them.
The recent recognition represents the third and fourth SITE Crystal Awards for Amstar, after being
recognized by industry professionals for its outstanding work in 2016 and 2020. The awards were created
to acknowledge the efforts of incentive travel professionals from all over the world. Winners represent
excellence in their profession and offer inspirational examples of how incentive travel experiences benefit
qualifiers, their companies, and the destinations where they are hosted.
“We are honored our incentive travel program has been recognized, and I am incredibly proud of the efforts of our teams led by Susann Behrendt in Cancun and Andres Castro in Costa Rica,” said Michael Freedman, Vice President of Amstar DMC’s, Meetings & Events Division. “I am grateful for our strategic partnerships with key suppliers in all our destinations who are instrumental in achieving our success and excellent program execution.”
Amstar Meetings & Events has gained the trust of a diverse client base by delivering world-class
customer service in the DMC world. With offices in Mexico, the Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Costa
Rica, Hawaii, and St. Martin, Amstar’s international team of destination experts are recognized as industry
leaders in the creation and operation of events of any size, ensuring memorable experiences!
