communiquest magazine - april 2015 (semimonthly)
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Visionary, Founder, and Master Coach
President
Marketing Vice President
General Comptroller
Corporate Business Director
Corporate Quality Director
Electronic Publishing
Content and Editing
Managing Director —MyDay Travel
Corporate Headquarters:
Year 8 Vol. 1, Issue 93
Jose-Manuel GARCIA [email protected] Jose-Manuel (Manolo) GARCIA [email protected] Alicia ASTUDILLO, DMCP [email protected] Trinidad SANCHEZ [email protected] Francisco BAEZA [email protected] Julia ORTIZ [email protected] Alejandro PECH [email protected] Omar GALLEGOS [email protected] Jorge OROZCO [email protected] Av. Acanceh 1-01, SM 15 Cancun, Q. Roo, 77500 Mex. Ph. +52 (998) 287-1700 www.ividmc.travel
Contents: Page
How to Prepare Mango Salsa 3
Cover Subject:
Take advantage of these exceptional seasonal activities before they’re gone!
Swim with Whale Sharks Visit the Monarch Butterflies Deep Sea Marlin Fishing Humpback Whale Watching Pororoca Surfing
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Quick Hits: Costa rica
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It’s in Our Hands to Make a
Difference
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Travel Tip: Book Off-Peak Flights 13
© Copyright 2015. All Rights Reserved.
Destination Offices:
Mexico The Caribbean Central America South America
IVIDMC² Cancun & Riviera Maya Jose-Manuel (Manolo) GARCIA President [email protected]
IVIDMC² Dominican Republic Genaro ALMONTE Regional Managing Director [email protected]
IVIDMC² Guatemala, Belize, El Salvador, & Honduras
Jorge LAZO Regional Managing Director [email protected]
IVIDMC² Colombia Carolina CALDERON Regional Managing Director [email protected]
IVIDMC² Puerto Vallarta & Riviera Nayarit, Mexico City, & Central Mexico
Jaime NELO Regional Managing Director [email protected]
IVIDMC² Cuba Alejandro DEBASA Regional Managing Director [email protected]
IVIDMC² Costa Rica Sonia VARGAS Destination Manager [email protected]
IVIDMC² Brazil Andrea MAJELA Regional Managing Director [email protected]
IVIDMC² Puerto Vallarta & Riviera Nayarit
Alexandra GONZALEZ Destination Manager [email protected]
IVIDMC² Panama Ligia VARGAS Regional Managing Director [email protected]
IVIDMC² Argentina & Chile Leila GOROSITO Regional Managing Director [email protected]
IVIDMC² Los Cabos Mario FOSTER Regional Managing Director [email protected]
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Ingredients:
2 cups diced ripe mangos
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
1 cup diced red bell pepper
1/2 cup green or red onions
2 jalapenos
Salt and pepper to taste
expectations by going the extra mile so to speak in regard to superlative service. A satis-fied client is our ultimate goal. With these lofty standards in mind, we strive to choose and only work with suppliers that meet our criteria in order to render an out-of-the-ordinary service.
After 28 eventful years in the business, IVIDMC
2 is proud of the relationships we have
forged with thousands of satisfied customers. We invite you to enjoy the pleasure of doing business with us and see for yourself that an unforgettable and successful event is feasible. You have my unfailing commitment to make you and your group look great!
Sincerely, Jose-Manuel (Manolo) GARCIA President
Message From Headquarters
As President of IVIDMC2, I
deem it an honor to run this prestigious company and continue its positioning as one of the best in the market. The canons assertively say that the customer is first, and I concur. I also agree that our
associates are the strong backbone of our company, and I consider them as my extended family. Without them we would not be where we are today.
Our company is recognized in the M&I industry as being down to earth and having an outstand-ing service-minded attitude. Our unchangeable commitment is to exceed our customers’
April 2015
How to Prepare Mango Salsa How yummy mango salsa can be
when accompanied with tortilla
chips or added on fish tacos or
tostadas! The party of flavors
bursting in your mouth is so
delicious! This is a crowd pleaser
for sure. You will want to have
plenty of this scrumptious salsa to
go around. Just make sure that
mangos are in season before you
embark on this recipe.
Preparation: Peel and cut the fruit of the mango off of the
seed. Dice the mango pieces. Pluck the
cilantro off of the stems and discard the
stems. Chop the cilantro, onion and
jalapenos and add that to the diced mangos.
Cut out and throw away the seeds from the
red bell pepper. Add in the diced bell
peppers, salt, and pepper. Pour in the lime
juice and serve chilled.
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From “Destinations” select Dominican Republic. Immediately you will be on the Dominican Republic home page. As with each destination, you can see 10 reasons that make each destination stand out above the rest. You can click on each photo to see even more images.
To the right side there is a submenu showing airlines, hotels, restaurants, what to see, and what to do, etc. The content of each submenu includes: property description, amenities, location (Google map), photos, videos, pdf downloads. Some properties have 360
0 photos.
You can use this site for your own presentations; feel free to use the photos and videos. From the home page menu you can easily access videos, sample programs, change the language, get connected through our social media, & contact us.
This portal was created to assist Meeting Planners in easily locating ideal destinations, hotels, services, and activities within the group market in Latin America. On this site you will find a large collection of photographs and videos of selected hotels, tours, and activities that fit the needs of the M&I indus-try, as well as a RFP engine that will directly connect you with the hotel of your interest.
Destinations
• Mexico • Dominican Republic • Guatemala • Costa Rica • Panama • Colombia
• Brazil • Argentina • Chile
About Us...
Our Vision: To run a world-class company that sets fresh trends and establishes new standards for
best practices in the M&I industry by exceeding customer expectations.
Mission Statement: To earn and maintain our clients’ trust at each one of our destinations by
convincing them that their goals are our goals, and by delivering services that exceed industry
standards and customer expectations. We also will meet client needs by providing exceptional
product knowledge, creative solutions, cost-value and effectiveness in every measurable way. We
pride ourselves on our efficient business organization that relies on strong management systems,
ISO quality standards, and belief in the remarkable abilities of our people. Our mission also features
an infinite commitment: "To make you look great!"
Our People: IVIDMC2 has more than 150 year-round full-time associates within the entire Latin
American network with great personalities, knowledge, a caring attitude, and vast M&I business
experience!
“Yes, since 1986, we are those neatly attired people in the turquoise blue and white
uniforms. Many people call us "the Smurfs". We are knowledgeable, witty, fun to have
around, and beautiful or handsome (not necessarily in that order).”
Easy to use Go to the menu on top of the home page and click on the destination(s) of your interest. For instance, if you want to know more about Dominican Republic for a possible group follow these steps:
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Take Advantage of These Exceptional
Seasonal Activities Before They’re Gone!
Cover Topic:
Get to see and snorkel with the biggest fish in the world, the enormous but harmless
whale shark! Enjoy this experience to the full with IVI DMC2, the first company to
operate this unique tour for groups in our destination. The adventure of swimming
with whale sharks is available from May to September.
Cancun and Riviera Maya
Swim with Whale Sharks
April 2015
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Mexico City and Central Mexico
Monarch Butterfly Sanctuaries
The Reserve of the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere is located on the boarder of
Michoacan and the State of Mexico. The Sanctuaries of the Monarch, considered to
be one of the two Natural Wonders established by the UNESCO as Heritage of the
Mankind on Mexican soil, welcome these majestic travelers by the millions, offering a
unique spectacle, and are open to public from November to March of the next year.
Please get in touch with your contact at IVI DMC² Mexico City & Central Mexico and
include this wonderful natural experience in your group program!
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Los Cabos
April 2015
Deep Sea Fishing Fishing in Cabo San Lucas, at the southern tip of
the Baja California Peninsula, is some of the best
fishing in the world. Numerous species are
available year round. But the top of the list is
usually dominated by the world’s best Marlin
fishing. Striped marlin are available year round.
Black marlin and blue marlin are available in the
warmer months along with Pacific sailfish. It's no
wonder that Cabo is considered the "marlin capital
of the world."
Along with fishing for big game billfish, there is fine
fishing available for yellowfin tuna, dorado, and
wahoo. Besides the offshore fishing there can be
some great inshore fishing for roosterfish, grouper,
and snapper. Fishing in Cabo is water temperature
driven. Ask any knowledgeable fisherman and he
will tell you to check out the temperature breaks
and blue water for the best chances to hook that
fish of a lifetime.
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From the second half of November until the end of March each year, Paradise on
Earth, Bahia de Banderas, offers you the most spectacular whale watching
opportunity in the world. Puerto Vallarta & Riviera Nayarit is the perfect scenario to
admire these majestic creatures. IVI DMC² will be glad to arrange for you luxurious
private yachts, classic sailboats, fantastic catamarans, or special programs with
expert veterans from National Geographic.
Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit
Whale Watching Season at the
Bahia de Banderas
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One of the most interesting spots for whale watching in the world is in the Dominican
Republic. Every year during the winter season, we receive humpback whales on our
shores of the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, from January 15 to March 30.
Visit us during their mating season and enjoy our beautiful warm waters.
Samana area to the north of our island is the preferred location to seem them, better
known as the Shrine of humpback whales. However, some can often be spotted on
the coast of Bavaro, and Sabana de la Mar to the northeast of the country. The Banco
de la Plata is an underwater platform of coralline origin and is part of a banking
system that extends from the Bahamas to the Bank of Christmas which has a Land
Whale Watching Center in Punta Balandra. In an excursion hear them sing, see them
mating, and closely observe them as they perform their aquatic acrobatics.
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Dominican Republic
Humpback Whale Sanctuary
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Instead of the sapphire-blue water that usually
puts surfers in a familiar context, the water is
dark, brown, and murky. And instead of riding it
a few hundred feet into shore, the surfer rides it
for miles, without an end in sight. And finally,
instead of worrying about sharks and coral, the
surfer is worrying about schools of piraña and
uprooted trees. It's called Pororoca, and in the
Amazon basin it allows surfers from all over the
world to come and experience the truly rare
Brazil
Pororoca Surfing
challenge of surfing for miles up the world's
largest river. Pororoca is caused when the
incoming ocean tide creates such an influx of
water into the river, a wave forms at the tide's
leading edge. Tidal bores occur all over the
world, but between the months of February and
March in the Amazon, they reach epic
proportions. Pororoca only happens a couple of
times each year, but it's just predictable enough
for an organized event to be formed around it.
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IVI DMC² World Headquarters: Ave. Acanceh #1-01, SM 15 Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Phone: +52 (998) 287-1700
Email: [email protected]
Serving the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions Industry since 1986.
Find us in over 40 destinations throughout: Mexico Dominican Republic Cuba Guatemala Belize El Salvador Honduras Costa Rica Panama Colombia Brazil Argentina Chile Coming soon...Peru!
For further information on the
fine hotels, deals, activities,
and group packages mentioned
in this magazine please contact
Alicia Astudillo:
April 2015
Costa Rica is blessed with
an all year average temper-
ature of 79oF (26
oC) at the
lowlands and coastal areas,
which is where most of the
resort developments are
located.
Being so close to the equator, we don’t have a real winter or
summer, just rainy and dry season, so climate will never be an
issue for the activities you choose! Rainy season is from May
to November and it is usually characterized by sunny mornings
and rainy afternoons, so you will still be very likely to have time
to pack your morning with exciting adventures without the rain.
So what’s in the menu
for fun and relaxation?
There’s so many things
you can choose from! If
you like the ocean you
can ride the waves on
jet skis, get the catch of
the day with the best
fishing of the area, learn to surf, or even relax on a sunset
sailing tour. If you are the adventurous kind, how about canopy,
horseback riding, atv’s, water slides, thermal waters, and trails?
In Costa Rica you can even visit an active Volcano!
So, escape the urban jungle and come to check out the best
nature-adventure-fun-relaxation combo in the world!
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Mi Amigo de la Calle focuses on improving conditions for stray cats
and dogs and educating locals about the ethical treatment of pets
and stray animals. By supporting this project, neutering, and
medical attention will reach the abandoned and neglected pets to
prevent disease and overpopulation.
Bicineta brings awareness and action against obesity and stress
with physical activity and social recreation. By supporting this
project we can reach children at schools by buying bicycles for
them to share and ride safely around town.
UT brings team sports into the Maya villages by joining efforts with
the sports team members at the Technological University in
Cancun. By supporting this project, we can formalize a weekly visit
from the coach and other team members to help the children,
teenagers, and adults train in different team sports and participate
in local tournaments.
Yum Balam sets camera traps and monitors the activities of wild
jaguars near human settlements that are in risk of being hunted.
Jaguars are relocated inside natural reserves thus preventing them
from killing livestock and/or being killed by humans.
Tumben Cuxtal is a Health program for Women, helping them
through every stage of pregnancy and birth, integrating traditional
Maya techniques and the modern approach seeking a balance in
body, mind, and soul for the pregnant women and their families. By
supporting this project we can train and monitor midwifes and
improve sanitation and working conditions for the delivery of the
babies.
Friends of the Maya Foundation gives back to the community and protects the environment in
various less fortunate Mayan villages. You can contribute by funding completely or partially
through a wide array of projects and infrastructure services; mentioned below are a few options:
It’s in Our Hands to Make a Difference
For further information on how to participate visit our website: http://www.friendsofthemaya.org
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THANK YOU FOR READING
Like life in general, the M&I Industry seems to move at
the speed of light. As a committed B2B partner, we aim
to help you keep up with the latest industry news and
opportunities. CommuniQuest magazine is a valuable
tool that brings you the timely
information and analysis that you
need, with a lair for what's hot,
relevant, and interesting. I wish
you the best of success in your
quest, whatever it may be.
Jose-Manuel GARCIA
Visionary, Founder, & Master Coach
IVIDMC²
Thank you for your flexibility with last minute changes. Thank you!
Caroline Howard
James Feldman, (a.k.a. Doctor Travel) is a Certified Facilitator and internationally recognized professional motivator, author, television host, and radio personality. His company Incentive Travelers Cheque Int’l provides individual and group incentive travel awards for many Fortune 500 companies. His book “Doctor’s Travel Cure For The Common Trip” is an entertaining and invaluable travel guide whose purpose is not to tell you where to go, but rather to help you get ready for the adventure. Communiquest is pleased to share some of Mr. Feldman’s travel wisdom with our readers, who from time to time must deal with lines, cancellations, lost luggage, and a person in the adjacent seat making extensive use of the air sickness bag.
Reprinted by permission from the Author: [email protected]
Travel Tip: Book Off-Peak Flights
The Customer is Always Right
Avoid flying on a Friday. Instead, book
your flight for a Tuesday or Wednesday,
if you can. Midweek is less crowded.
April 2015
Avoid flights that depart or arrive
between 7 to 9 A.M. and 4 to 7 P.M. at any
major airport. These are the busiest
times of the day. I Know I said to take the
earliest flights, but you should consider
the length of the flight, how important
your arrival time is for the trip, and the
possibilities of being remanded to coach
because you did not have seniority for
the upgrade list.
(Taken from page 53)
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