Destination Asia Events has been named the 2026 Northstar Stella Awards Gold Medal winner for Best DMC – International & U.S. Territories.
The Stella Awards recognise outstanding achievements in quality, service and innovation for meetings and events professionals. This award reflects the creativity, detailed planning and local expertise our teams bring to events across ten countries in Asia, from the initial brief through to expert on-the-ground delivery.
Recent programs demonstrate the range of work behind this recognition. In Singapore, our team transformed a Marina Bay rooftop into an immersive celebration of hawker culture for 250 luxury cruise guests. In Cambodia, a large-scale incentive brought 470 guests to Siem Reap across multiple waves, combining Angkor’s heritage with countryside adventures, local experiences and community projects over 20 consecutive days. In Japan, 120 guests experienced Osaka and Kyoto through carefully coordinated cultural experiences, balancing multiple itineraries with access to sought-after venues during one of the destination’s busiest periods.
Destination Asia CEO Matthew Smith said: “We are honoured to receive this recognition. It reflects the commitment of our teams across Asia and the strong relationships we have built with our partners. At the heart of those partnerships is a genuine sense of collaboration and commitment to doing our best. We take the time to understand our clients and their objectives, combining creative thinking, detailed planning, trusted local relationships and more than 30 years of experience to bring each event to life.
This award belongs to our teams across Asia and to the partners who continue to place their trust in us.”
The award marks a significant achievement for Destination Asia Events as Destination Asia celebrates 30 years in Asia, reinforcing our continued commitment to creating original, carefully considered events backed by dependable local delivery.
