communiquest magazine - march 2016 (semimonthly)
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About Us
Our Vision: Associates: Preserve our company as the best place to work, so that our multicultural staff
can thrive professionally and thus always perform their best.
Customers: To offer an innovative high-quality service that exceeds all expectations.
Partners: To continually consolidate our network of honest and successful partners.
Revenue: To maximize the investment of our shareholders & help them gain good dividends.
Planet: By means of our hard work instill in others the responsible management of resources.
Our Mission: To serve our customers supported on international certifications ISO 9001 and ADMC, thus ensuring
100% satisfaction to groups, conventions, incentives and special events customers. We create
memorable experiences that leave a lasting impression on attendees visiting each and every one of
the destinations in which we operate.
Our Objective: Always aim for 100 % overall customer satisfaction.
Dear reader,
In this month's issue we've put together what we call the Top-Notch Hotel list,
meaning that our hotel array includes only the best for your upcoming event. Our
destinations have so much to offer and to really enjoy your stay event-tailored
accommodations are needed. From small to large size groups our resorts will
fulfill all your needs: auditoriums, A/V, décor, golf courses, etc.
Our professional staff will ensure that all your needs and wishes are covered.
Are you planning on team building activities, dine around or gala dinners,
prize-giving ceremonies, tours to the main sites? We got you covered! We wish
you the best of success in your endeavors.
Sincerely,
Jose-Manuel (Manolo) GARCIA, CIS
President
Message From Headquarters
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Visionary, Founder, & Master Coach
President
General Comptroller
Corporate Marketing and Business Director
Corporate Quality Director
Electronic Publishing
Content and Editing
Managing Director —MyDay Travel
Corporate Headquarters:
Year 9 Vol. 1, Issue 115
Jose-Manuel GARCIA, CDS [email protected] Jose-Manuel (Manolo) GARCIA, CIS [email protected] Trinidad SANCHEZ [email protected] Francisco BAEZA [email protected] Julia ORTIZ [email protected] Alejandro PECH [email protected] Omar GALLEGOS [email protected] Jorge OROZCO, DMCP [email protected] Av. Acanceh 1-01, SM 15 Cancun, Q. Roo, 77500 Mex. Ph. +52 (998) 287-1700 www.ividmc.travel
Contents: Page
Cover Subject
Top-Notch Hotels for M&E Cancun Los Cabos Costa Rica Panama
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Brazil Olympics | August 2016 12
Advertise with CommuniQuest 13
The Customer’s Always Right 13
Let’s Cook—Trail Mix 14
Dr. Travel’s
Travel Tip: If You Check
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© Copyright 2016. All Rights Reserved.
Destination Offices:
Mexico Caribbean Central America South America
IVI DMC² Cancun & Riviera Maya Raquel MIJARES, CIS Marketing, Business & Planning Director [email protected]
IVI DMC² Dominican Republic Genaro ALMONTE, CIS Regional Managing Director [email protected]
IVI DMC² Guatemala, Belize, El Salvador, & Honduras Jorge LAZO Regional Managing Director [email protected]
IVI DMC² Brazil & Argentina Andrea MAJELA Regional Managing Director [email protected]
IVI DMC² Mexico City, Central Mexico, Puerto Vallarta, & Riviera Nayarit Jaime NELO Destination Managing Director [email protected]
IVI DMC² Cuba Alejandro DEBASA Regional Managing Director [email protected]
IVI DMC² Costa Rica Sonia VARGAS Destination Manager [email protected]
IVI DMC² Chile Kenneth WELCH Regional Managing Director [email protected]
IVI DMC² Los Cabos Mario FOSTER Destination Managing Director [email protected]
IVI DMC² Panama Ligia VARGAS Regional Managing Director [email protected]
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Cancun & Riviera Maya
Cover Topic: Top-Notch Hotels
Grand Convention Center with a total of
25,000 sq. ft. (2,500 m2) of flexible and
accommodating meeting space
14 meeting rooms including a theatre
and a ballroom that can be divided into
4 meeting rooms & 9 breakout rooms
Group registration area capacity of up
to 2,000 attendees
Meeting’s foyer 4,305 sq. ft. (400 m2)
Let’s meet at the beach!
Mexico is leading the way in three top sun and sand destinations for business conferences, and
Cancun is first choice. Thousands of visitors arrive to the Cancun International Airport, and they do it
for different reasons. Cancun has been awarded again the most important place for congress and
convention events in Latin America, during the World Meetings Forum 2015. Two out of three events
prefer a beach destination, which makes Cancun a favourite one.
Besides its more than 1,660,000 sq. ft. of event space in hotels, wide air connectivity and top level
tourist services, Cancun is one of the destinations with the most modern technical support in the
country for events of any magnitude, from a small wedding, an international congress or even musical
concerts of more than 15,000 attendees. Next, our top-notch list.
Cancun & Riviera Maya
PARADISUS LA ESMERALDA & LA PERLA
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March 2016 Cancun & Riviera Maya
NIZUC RESORT & SPA
Its state-of-the-art conference and events center
offers over 8,500 sq. ft. which includes a ballroom,
two conference rooms, expansive lobby and out-
door function space. Unique features include 21 ft.
ceilings, panoramic ocean views, private motor
lobby, and a host of high-tech amenities.
GRAND HYATT
Their team will partner with you to create the custom
details for perfect seminars, conferences, conventions
or other corporate events and provide you with
experienced and trusted local vendors.
Conference and Banquet highlights:
Over 15,000 square feet of flexible event space
18 versatile meeting rooms (12 with natural light)
Pre-function and outdoor areas
Bridal suite
Beach front wedding gazebo
Choose from different room plans, setups and
creative catering options
BANYAN TREE
14 indoor and outdoor function spaces, combining
nature and the serene atmosphere of Mayakoba
4 Meeting Rooms
14 Event Venues
Maximum capacity of 350 people
GRAND VELAS
Resort features: 91,547 sq. ft. of indoor and outdoor meeting and event space, including a state of the
art convention center with 32 meeting rooms and 2 ballrooms for conferences and celebrations for up to
3,000 people. All of their dynamic spaces feature cutting edge technology and Wi-Fi, and executive
guests stay productive in private offices in the professional business center. Their expansive foyer in
front of the Convention Center is ideal for trade shows. The resort's magnificent gardens, terraces and
beach areas are amazing spaces for outdoor receptions and elegant dinners surrounded by lush tropical
foliage and enchanting views of the sparkling Caribbean Ocean.
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Los Cabos
Cover Topic (Continued...)
JW MARRIOTT LOS CABOS BEACH
RESORT & SPA *New hotel*
Ultimate luxury at our Los Cabos Resort
Are you ready for the ultimate hotel experience? JW Marriott Los Cabos Beach Resort & Spa,
the newest addition to the upscale Puerto Los Cabos development, boasts unparalleled luxury
and a gorgeous location right on the beach. Whether you're visiting Cabo with your family or
on a corporate event, you'll be delighted with our impeccable hotel facilities, including several
swimming pools and a state-of-the-art spa, as well as our beautifully appointed accommoda-
tions. Settle in to your room or suite, and take advantage of high-tech amenities, plush bed-
ding, and scenic beach or resort views. We also offer the Griffin Club, a cutting-edge, boutique
hotel concept located right here within the resort. With over 38,500 square feet of flexible event
space, we're one of Cabo's premier destinations for corporate meetings and social gatherings.
We also showcase delicious cuisine at our several on-site restaurants. For a hotel stay that
you'll never forget.
Los Cabos
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You have already decided you want to have your program in our green paradise and that is great!
Now, rest assured that besides a great location you will also have a good choice of beautiful
properties under the flags that you already trust and know.
Many of the best programs develop close to the ocean, near our gold coast in the North Pacific, here
you will find Westin, Four Seasons, JW Marriott, Andaz , the new Mangrove and Dreams Las Mareas
Hotel. If you want to be closer to the city and decide for the Central Pacific then Marriott Los Sueños
will be the best choice, and city dwellers who stay at the capital always get the best at Real
InterContinental or Wyndham San Jose; as well as the elegant and comfortable meeting rooms at
hotels like Holiday Inn San Jose or Costa Rica Marriott.
Besides these great properties, you can also trust the great culture of service (which is inherent in
Ticos and Ticas), delicious food made with natural and fresh ingredients, and of course, the
wonderful views and locations that you will only find in Costa Rica. Good hotels also attract
businesses that cater to their guests, so you can always count on nearby activities, attractions,
Cover Topic (Continued...)
Costa Rica
JW Marriott, Guanacaste
Meeting Set up at Andaz, Papagayo shopping and off-site locations for dinners and
parties to bring variety to your program.
When you add a great hotel with a wonderful
incentives partner such as IVI DMC2 Costa Rica
then you have a perfect recipe for success. We are
already looking forward to working along with your
selected hotel and have the best program together.
See you soon in paradise!
Costa Rica
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Costa Rica Marriott, San Jose
Westin Playa Conchal Beach Club
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Panama
Cover Topic (Continued...)
Panama
Secrets Playa Bonita
Rooms in Secrets Playa Bonita Secrets Playa Bonita
Located just minutes away from Panama City,
the wonders of the Panama Canal and the
historical colonial district, the adults-only
Secrets Playa Bonita Panama Resort & Spa
offers 310 luxurious rooms each with stunning
views and a private balcony. Guests will be
enchanted by golden sand beaches, jungle
walkways, ocean view suites, and an infinity
pool, a Secrets Spa by Pevonia®, and all the
amenities for an luxury-unlimited experience.
Currently, Panama City’s room stock is more than 11,000, according to the Panamanian Hotel
Association (APATEL). Our City is full of hotel options that will suit your program needs, starting
from quantity of rooms, amenities included, to events space area.
This tropical city counts with important hotel chains that have strategically decided to start their
operations in Panama first than any other country in Central America, such as Trump Hotel
Collection and Ritz Carlton (this one opening soon). We also find other exclusive hotel chains such
as Riu, Hard Rock, Hyatt, Sheraton, Hilton, Secrets and coming soon Dreams, for instance.
IVI DMC² Panama acknowledges the importance of surpassing all your expectations and
because of that we have built strong partnerships with hotels. Let yourself be amazed by this wonder
of country with its known Panamanian hospitality and our great capability of working within your
budget.
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Riu Plaza Panama Hotel
This stylish property is located at the heart of Panama’s banking
district. It enjoys amazing cosmopolitan views and it offers 644
rooms. With its 34 stories, elegant contemporary design, ample
lobby, spacious and modern rooms, exquisite and varied
gastronomic offering and more than 56,500 square feet of event
space area (23 event rooms), it will surpass the expectations of
even the most demanding guests.
Dreams Playa Blanca, Ritz Carlton
Reserve Hotel & Ritz Carlton
The Ritz Carlton Reserve Hotel will comprise
80 intimate rooms, will feature a 1,800-square
-foot function pavilion and boardroom with
The Hilton Panama
Groups have access to every service needed, every amenity expected,
and every dream destination activity on their list when they stay at
Hilton Panama. The Hilton welcomes groups with 347 rooms and
25,000 sq. ft. of events space beautifully designed. Located outside
Balboa Ave., guestrooms offer unrivaled views of Panama Bay and a
foot and bike path trailing along the Pacific Ocean.
ocean views and will open in 2017. Dreams Buenaventura will be ready for late 2018 with its 614
spacious rooms and Jack Nicklaus designed golf course. Ritz Carlton Panama downtown hotel will
be ready for mid 2016, will include 226 rooms, four dining venues, two swimming pools, state-of-the-
art meeting space and a relaxing spa.
Panama
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Hard Rock Hotel
Located in the heart of Panama City, this magnificent 66-story tower rises in Punta Paitilla district.
This Hotel offers 1,468 elegant rooms with impressive city and bay views. With 51,600 sq. ft. of
events space area, this hotel will be more than happy to welcome your group and impress them with
state-of-the-art equipment and facilities.
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The summer Olympics will be
held in Brazil in
PLAN YOUR
GROUP IN
ADVANCE!
You and your group will fall in love with all the greatness that envelops this magnificent event. For all the logistics, you can count on the expertise of our bilingual IVI DMC2 Brazil staff. As always, our unfailing commitment is to make you look GREAT!
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IVI DMC²
World Headquarters:
Ave. Acanceh #1-01, SM 15
Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mx
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 Cuba Dominican Republic Belize Guatemala El Salvador Honduras Costa Rica Panama Colombia Brazil Argentina Chile Coming soon...Peru!
The Customer is Always Right
March 2016
Advertise in CommuniQuest Magazine
Advertising and promotional opportunities are now available in
CommuniQuest magazine. Sponsorship placement opportunities
are limited and are reserved on a “first come, first served” basis.
We invite you to advertise in our vastly distributed magazine which
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For further information on the
fine hotels, deals, activities,
and group packages mentioned
in this magazine, please
contact Francisco BAEZA:
THANK YOU | IVI DMC² Puerto Vallarta & Riviera Nayarit
Good morning Ibonhe, I made it home safe and sound! Thank you for your hospitality and your
company at the Rhythm of the Nights. It was a very enjoyable evening. Your staff (friends) did a
great job. I look forward to working with all of you on the Express Pipe group. When I return from
my next group, the middle of November, we can start the planning process.
Kindest regards,
Roberta Goldberg
Program Manager, Group Travel
HMI Performance Incentives
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Trail Mix
Preparation:
Do you like the famous salty sweet combo? And are
you planning a road trip this spring vacation? Why
not save a buck and make your own trail mix? Even
buying individual sized packages of each ingredient
will wind up making you a significant size travel mix.
Ingredients:
Peanuts
Cashews
Almonds
M&Ms
Raisins
Fun Fact:
Do you know what’s in season in March?
Asparagus
Artichoke Scotch Kale Chervil
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THANK YOU FOR READING
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]
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, CDS Visionary, Founder, & Master Coach
Remember all airlines limit the number (two or three), weight (seventy pounds), and size of your
checked luggage. Excess fees are charged for over-the-limit, overweight baggage or oversized
items.. (Bicycles an surfboards have an excess charge, skies and golf clubs don’t … go figure!
Consider the curbside check-in for less carrying and shorter lines. (If you want to see your bags on
the other end of your trip, tip the handlers.) If you ask the handler to put on a First Class bag tag,
your luggage will be loaded last and delved first. I always tell the skycap I plan to upgrade at the
ticket counter as I give him a $5 dollar bill. I wait to see that the First Class tag is place on the bag
and the bag is put on the conveyor belt. If I have more than one bag, I add $2 to the tip per bag.
Check-in at least thirty minutes before flight time, but not more than ninety minutes (for domestic
travel). Check a bag too early, and it may get overlooked.
Remove all tags from previous trips to avoid confusing baggage handlers. I suggest removing the
tags as soon as you get to your destination or once you return home.
A friend who travels all over the world keeps all his baggage tags on his luggage as if he were
collecting ribbons at the county fair. On a trip to South Africa, he left his bag on the airplane. It took
several months for its return. It seems the bag made a trip around the world… without him.
(Taken from page 132)
Travel Tip: If You Check
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