Amstar DMC
Your In-Destination Partner for Transportation, Tours and Wedding-Group Experiences
Amstar DMC helps travel advisors and wedding professionals create seamless experiences for clients traveling throughout Mexico, the Caribbean, Costa Rica, Hawaii and other popular leisure destinations.
From airport transfers and private transportation to curated excursions, customized group activities and destination events, Amstar can help planners manage many of the details that happen after wedding guests arrive.
Best For: Airport transfers, destination wedding groups, guest excursions, private transportation, tours, meetings and events
Destinations: Mexico, Jamaica, Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Aruba, Curaçao, St. Martin, St. Lucia and Hawaii
Skill Level: Beginner–Intermediate
Travel Advisor Program: Complimentary affiliate program
Group Services: Yes
Private Experiences:Yes
Commission Opportunity: Available on eligible advisor bookings; terms vary
Why Sell Amstar DMC?
A destination wedding involves much more than flights and hotel rooms. Couples and their guests may also need reliable airport transportation, welcome activities, group excursions, private tours and memorable experiences throughout the wedding weekend.
Amstar gives advisors access to more than 1,000 curated experiences across over 30 destinations, along with shared, private and upgraded transportation options. Its in-destination teams and 24-hour support can help advisors provide a more complete and coordinated client experience.
Advisors can use Amstar to add value beyond the resort stay while creating additional earning opportunities through eligible transportation and activity bookings.
Best For
Amstar is especially useful for:
Destination wedding airport transportation
Honeymoon excursions
Wedding guest activities
Welcome-day experiences
Private catamaran trips
Cultural and culinary tours
Adventure excursions
Bachelor and bachelorette activities
Family and multigenerational groups
Corporate retreats
Incentive travel
Private and VIP transportation
Advisor Benefits
Travel advisors who join Amstar’s complimentary affiliate program can access:
More than 1,000 curated destination experiences
Shared, private and deluxe transportation
Personalized in-destination assistance
24-hour customer support
Detailed sales and commission reporting
Dedicated account management
Advisor marketing materials
Airport maps and quick-reference guides
Destination tour sheets and excursion videos
Affiliate links
Custom-branded white-label websites
Online booking options
Call-center booking support
Direct-connect API options for qualifying businesses
Commission Opportunities
Amstar allows affiliated travel advisors to earn commissions on eligible transportation, excursions, and travel experiences. Earnings may vary according to the product, booking method, advisor account, active promotion, or agency arrangement.
ABC advisors should confirm their current commission terms through their Amstar account or ABC Host Agency before booking.
Important: All bookings must also be entered into TESS according to ABC Host Agency procedures so commissions can be tracked and reconciled properly.
Amstar provides a collection of advisor education and sales resources rather than promoting one single named certification program.
Available resources include:
Getting-started guidance
Advisor affiliation instructions
Business development manager information
How-to guides
Educational webinar calendars
Sales tips
Site-inspection programs
Leisure-group program information
Destination guides
Airport maps
Excursion videos
Tour sheets
An advisor-focused Facebook community
Advisors should begin with the Getting Started resources and attend available webinars before promoting unfamiliar destinations or activities.
How to Book Destination Weddings
Amstar does not replace the resort wedding department or the tour operator managing the room block. Instead, it can serve as the in-destination logistics and experience partner for the wedding group.
Wedding planners and travel advisors can use Amstar to arrange:
Individual or group airport transfers
Private transportation for the couple or VIP guests
Transportation between resorts and event venues
Welcome-party transportation
Rehearsal-dinner transportation
Group excursions
Private tours
Catamaran experiences
Cultural or culinary activities
Bachelor and bachelorette outings
Farewell-day experiences
Customized private itineraries
Select event and meeting services
Information on Booking Groups
Amstar provides group support for transportation, excursions, meetings, incentives, executive retreats, conferences, and customized events.
For excursion groups of more than 20 people, advisors should contact the Amstar Groups team directly. Smaller groups may be booked through the advisor platform or travel advisor support line, depending on the experience and destination.
For wedding groups, request information on:
Group pricing
Private versus shared transportation
Vehicle capacities
Airport arrival procedures
Flight-manifest deadlines
Private excursion options
Complimentary spaces or group incentives, when offered
Deposit and final-payment schedules
Change and cancellation terms
Onsite support
Emergency contact procedures
Because availability and requirements vary by destination, advisors should request group arrangements early—especially for holiday weekends and peak wedding seasons.
Contact Information
Travel Advisor Portal:
Amstar Travel Advisors and Affiliate Program
Travel Advisor Telephone:
877-329-4461
United States and Canada Support:
800-895-3000
International Support:
+52 998-881-9500
Travel Advisor Email:
advisors@amstardmc.com
Groups Email:
amstargroups@amstardmc.com
ABC members should also connect with their assigned Amstar business development or account representative when available.
ABC Pro Tip
Do not wait until guests arrive to discuss transportation and excursions.
Build these options into the destination wedding experience from the beginning. Present airport transfers as part of the essential travel plan and offer one or two carefully selected group activities as part of the wedding-weekend itinerary.
A private catamaran, cultural tour or farewell excursion can elevate the guest experience while creating an additional revenue opportunity for the advisor.
Getting Started
Visit the Amstar Travel Advisors page.
Join the complimentary affiliate program.
Complete the available getting-started materials.
Review the webinar calendar and advisor sales resources.
Identify your business development manager or account contact.
Explore the destinations in which Amstar operates.
Review airport maps and transportation options.
Save several recommended excursions for your most frequently booked destinations.
Learn the procedures for private and group requests.
Add transportation and excursion discussions to every destination wedding consultation.
Enter all confirmed bookings into TESS.
