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Las Vegas, Nevada – May 16, 2025 – Connect DMC, a Hosts Global Member, has been awarded the prestigious Gold Award for Best DMC at the 2025 Eventex Awards, honoring the company’s exceptional performance in large-scale event execution, sustainability, and personalized guest experiences across the Caribbean.
Chosen from among 1,239 global submissions, Connect DMC’s award-winning entry featured a two-wave, 2,000-person incentive program for a major U.S.-based company. Operated in January 2025, the program exemplified Connect DMC’s hallmark values: seamless execution, immersive destination-wide branding, VIP personalization, and logistical precision. The award further cements Connect DMC as the benchmark for destination management excellence in Mexico and the Dominican Republic.
“Earning this Gold DMC award is a powerful affirmation of our team’s hard work. It’s a tribute to the trust our clients place in us, and a reminder to keep our high standards in our region.”
— Andres Serrato, Corporate Director of Business Development, Connect DMC, A Hosts Global Member
As the only ADMC and Biosphere-Certified DMC in the region, Connect DMC leads with purpose, blending cutting-edge sustainability strategies with high-impact creative execution. From VIP airport welcomes and personalized leisure activities to fully branded resort takeovers and extraordinary themed galas, every detail of the January program was meticulously designed to deliver legendary moments.
“Connect DMC continues to raise the bar for what excellence looks like in our industry. This recognition from Eventex isn’t just about one program—it’s about the consistency, vision, and drive they bring to every experience. We’re proud to have them in the Hosts Global Alliance and thrilled to see them receive this well-deserved honor.”
— Robert Lee, VP of Global Sales & Alliance Engagement, Hosts Global
The Eventex Awards celebrate the world’s most innovative events, experiences, and agencies. With only one Gold awarded in the DMC category, Connect DMC’s win is a testament to its leadership in setting new standards for what’s possible in incentive travel.
Connect DMC is a premier destination management company with operations in Mexico and the Dominican Republic. As the only ADMC and Biosphere-Certified DMC in the region, Connect DMC delivers transformative, high-touch incentive and corporate group experiences through elite service, custom branding, sustainability, and flawless execution. Learn more at www.connect-dmc.com.
Founded in 2009, the Eventex Awards are the world’s most esteemed accolade in the event industry. Celebrating creativity, innovation, and effectiveness, Eventex recognizes excellence across events, experiences, and brand activations in more than 80 countries worldwide.
Hosts Global is an award-winning, full-service destination management company (DMC) with a presence in over 350 destinations across six continents. With over 65 years of experience, Hosts Global delivers legendary moments by combining local expertise with world-class execution. Learn more at www.hosts-global.com.
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Jennifer Carlisle
Senior Director of Marketing, Hosts Global
jennifer.carlisle@hosts-global.com