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Welcome to the Dutch Caribbean...

ECO Destination Management Services (ECO DMS) the Dutch Caribbean and our expertise lies in meetings, special interest programs & incentive groups. Founded in 1987, Eco DMS has grown to become one of the most prestigious travel DMC’s in our region, receiving several important worldwide awards.

The company’s multilingual team (English, Papiamento, Spanish, and Dutch) has a profound knowledge of and love for the islands.

ECO DMS is proud of its long-term partnerships with both international clients and local partners. They offer local knowledge and expertise with insider connections and established partnerships for your next Incentive Experience in the Dutch Caribbean.

ECO DMS’s trademarks are its professionalism, knowledge of our destinations, high standards of service, creativity, integrity and high-performance team that takes care of each client’s needs.

DESTINATION SHOWCASE

Aruba

Perfect weather and sunny all year long. Here soft white sand beaches pair with world class resorts, restaurants, bars, and shopping which makes Aruba the perfect location for corporate functions and special events.

Aruba enjoys a dry and sunny climate year-round. Trade winds blow across the island most of the year bringing natural ‚air conditioning, and the island is out of range of the traditional Caribbean hurricane belt with an average rainfall of less than 20 inches per year. With many name brand stores and local markets in the downtown area or in walking distance of most resorts on the Palm Beach strip, shoppers can shop till late in the evening whilst enjoying the many great restaurants with cuisines from all over the world.

The official language is Dutch with English and Spanish widely spoken. The native language is Papiamento, a combination of Spanish, English, Dutch, Portuguese, Indian and some African words. Modern up-to-date technology makes group arrivals and departures at the Reina Beatrix International Airport one of the most effective and quickest in the Caribbean with over 100 weekly non-stop flights from 13 North American gateways offering U.S. Customs pre-clearance.

DESTINATION SHOWCASE

Curaçao

Boasting one of only six UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the Caribbean for its historical main city and harbor of Willemstad, Curaçao also features secluded beach coves with sparkling blue waters and off-the-beaten path experiences.

This Jewel in the Caribbean offers over 42 perfect beach coves with sparkling blue waters ideal for diving, watersports or just lounging around. The city’s candy colored downtown is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most fabulous historical sites for off property events.

Curaçao offers meeting facilities and technology comparable to the U.S. and Europe with top hotel brands and a wide variety of activities on land and sea. As a gastronomic Mecca, it also offers many great flavorful restaurants with gastronomy from all over the world as well as tantalizing local cuisine, a dine-around delight!

Great dependable weather with constant cooling trade winds and low average rainfall almost guarantees that all outdoor events will be a smashing success.

DESTINATION SERVICES

Our DMC approach

Pulling together a major excursion to a far-distant island in the Caribbean is no small feat, which is why we are here to assist. Every detail of your stay will be addressed with precision, care, and white glove service from beginning to end.

We take the time to get to know you, the client, and make sure we understand your requirements, needs, and desires. Then we analyze and evaluate your event profile against our deep location knowledge to find the perfect matches for your transportation, venues, activities, and other needs.

Now dive down into the details of the robust array of services at your disposal when you choose ECO DMS as your destination manager extraordinaire...

Our Destination Services

Product Launches
Keynote Speakers
Educational Seminars
Entertainment
Photography & Videography
Audio-Visual, Sound & Lighting
Dine-around Programs
Off-site Catering
Gifts and amenities
Activities, Tours & Spousal Programs

Transportation Services
VIP Deluxe Transportation
Trade Shows & Exhibitions
Corporate Social Responsibility /
Give Back Programs
Special Events
Virtual Events
Pre-and-Post-programs
Off-property Events (off-site venues)
Hospitality Desk Staff & TD Management

Adventures on land

ECO DMS can facilitate a range of activities on land, such as jeep adventures, horseback riding and much more. When it comes to arranging thrilling land-based adventures for your group, ECO DMS has you covered. We have insider connections to the best providers on One Happy Island for a wide range of adventures: Exploring the island’s rugged northern terrain by horseback, ATV, jeep, mountain bike, and more. Visit some of Aruba’s most iconic landmarks such as the gold mine ruins, the California Lighthouse, the Alto Vista Chapel, the Baby Natural Bridge, and so much more. We can facilitate the ultimate in thrills, such as sky diving and jeep safari adventures.

Aquatic Adventures

The variety of beaches and coastline all around One Happy Island makes for an inexhaustible supply of thrilling water-based adventures that are available to your group: Snorkeling, scuba diving, kayaking, deep sea fishing, sun and fun catamaran sailing, windsurfing, kitesurfing, flyboarding, swimming, parasailing, tubing, paddle boarding ‚ you name it, we’ve got it, and can make it happen for your group.

Boutique Events

When you want to put on a unique and memorable special event, ECO DMS is your trusted partner in making everything just right. We handle every detail for you, from sound and lighting to multimedia capabilities, elegant decor and catering, entertainment of all varieties, and any other production details that need to be executed with grace and precision. ECO DMS is the proud recipient of two SITE Crystal Awards and the IMA Circle of Excellence Award, proof that we are world-class destination management service.

Cultural Immersion

Getting to know a different culture has been shown to be beneficial for teams to expand their thinking and spur innovation. ECO DMS is happy to make arrangements for cultural immersion events that will leave lasting impressions on your group. Dutch Caribbean culture is uniquely positioned to provide people with new ways of thinking and being in the world through its rich cultural and artistic heritage.

Meetings & Themed Events

Since 1987 ECO DMS has become known for creating the most imaginative, inspiring, memorable, and well organized theme events. ECO DMS has achieved several prestige awards including two SITE Crystal Awards and the IMA Circle of Excellence Award. Let us entertain and dazzle your guests with rewarding and everlasting experiences which will become the highlight of your travel award program and raise the bar for future programs.

ECO DMS can provide total support in planning your next meeting securing the best meeting facilities and assisting with such requirements as: AV rental, multi-lingual translation, registration desk staff, customs broker service and shipping of required materials to name a few. We are your one-stop shop for a smooth and effective meeting experience.

Entertainment

On One Happy Island we know how to have a good time. Whether it’s the thrill of Carnaval or one of many music, cultural, and arts festivals that take place throughout the year, Aruba is an island filled with people who know how to entertain. ECO DMS partners with all kinds of local musicians, visual artists and performance artists that allow us to put together incredibly rich entertainment that makes for unforgettable memories.

VIP Transport Services

Transportation plays a significant role in the success of any special event. No matter what fabulous activities you have planned for your guests during their visit, their first impression when arriving in our destinations will be based on their transportation experience.

The correct utilization of the various types of available vehicles such as deluxe motor coaches, mini coaches, private sedans, SUVs or stretch limousine etc, will create more than just a transfer, it will provide a memorable transportation experience.

Our transportation experts will help you select the best possible transport vehicle for your client and provide complete on-island support through professional dispatch service on all transfer services.

Private Air-conditioned Vehicles

Vans / High-tops
Minicoaches
Motorcoaches

Private VIP Executive Vehicles

Sedans
SUVs
Sprinters

Private Party Vehicles

Open-Air Buses
Limousines
Hummers

Off Property

There is no doubt that your group will love whatever hotel or resort serving as home-base for their visit to One Happy Island, but many groups also like to go off-property for one or more special events. ECO DMS will work with you to determine what location on Aruba is the perfect place for your events, and we will go on to handle every production detail to make it both beautiful and memorable.

On Property

ECO DMS maintains a close working relationships and vital partnerships with all the major hotels and resorts on One Happy Island. When you need to produce an on-property event for your group, you can rest assured that we know how to plan, negotiate, and execute every detail in close partnership with the hotel or resort serving as home-base for your group. Our goal is to keep you from stressing about details. You can relax because you are in good hands with ECO DMS.

Special Experiences

When you want to leave your group saying WOW after their time on Aruba comes to an end, work with ECO DMS to develop the special, unique experiences that will leave a lasting impression and create memories that will last a lifetime. There's an art and a science to creating special experiences, and we've been doing it for 30 years.

Team Building Activities

In the 21st century, businesses and organizations thrive or die based on their ability to build effective, high-performing teams. When you bring your team to One Happy Island, ECO DMS can arrange team-building exercises that will help your people take their collaborative efforts to the next level, focusing on cooperation, communication, problem-solving, and other skills that are needed in today's challenging environment.

Corporate Social Responsibility

ECO DMS is a leader in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programs in the Dutch Caribbean.

We understand the value CSR events bring to the communities in which we live and our guests visit. We help guests realize the strong positive effect that CSR events have on your organization. Philanthropic activities offer the perfect opportunity to integrate your corporate philosophy into a fun and emotionally rewarding activity for your employees, clients or attendees.

Our destination experts will help you find the right activity which best supports your client or your own CSR philosophy and offer a selected local recipient with life-time changing support. Environmental sustainability, or humanitarian in nature, our goal is to match the best possible give-back to the community programs with your corporate objective and available budget.

CSR Benefits:

We can help you manage company structural change, reduce stress, introduce new initiatives to your sales force, let your best customers know how valued they are, promote your business to new markets or say ‚'thank you' to your team for a job well done.

CSR Opportunities:

Animal Support
Beach Ceaning Project
Build A Bike
Build an Irrigation System
Charity Walk
Community Renovation
Creating Gardens
Reef Cleaning Project
School Bag Packs / Children School Support
Sport Facilities renovation

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ECO DMS is a full-service destination management company in the Dutch Caribbean. We have been operating on the islands for over 32 years and our team has over 100 years of combined professional experience, so our familiarity with the islands and their venues is unrivaled! When you call on ECO DMS, you are getting the Dutch Caribbean at its BEST!

Owner, President & CEO

Wichita Villacres

Over 35 years of Industry experience
Named 'Women of the Year' by BON DIA Aruba
Humanitarian for projects including Mentally Impared Childern, Mothers Against Drunk Driving, Women in Leadership and numerous green initiatives
Active member of FICP, MPI, SITE, AHATA, ILEA, ADMEI, SKAL and GMIC