Year 10 Vol.1  Issue 139
Looking for the Ideal Venue? We'll Find the Perfect Match.
We understand that planning successful events requires continued connections to your team and well-thought-out logistics. We, at IVI DMC², help perfect your entire show. Whatever you’re planning, we have applause worthy resources and teams of professionals. With locations in Mexico, the Caribbean, Central and South America, there’s nothing we haven’t seen, from product launching and galas, to music industry parties and more! Our smartly designed, full-service facilities are ideal for everything. Put our selected venue in your corner and the stage is set for success.
Los Cabos
Nestled down near the southern tip of the Baja Peninsula, where the desert meets the sea, this all-inclusive,  adults-only resort welcomes you with dazzlingly elegant suite accommodations and world-class dining, as well as an abundance of superb amenities, activities, and spacious  accommodations. Marquis Los Cabos thus becomes the perfect option for corporate travelers. (See pp. 4-11)
Cuba
The Four Points by Sheraton Havana has roomy spaces for meetings, weddings, and other special events. These event places feature air conditioning, access to fast Internet, audiovisual equipment, and a qualified tech staff. The rooms hold capacity for up to 100 people and can be split into different sizes. It also features a terrace with room for 200 guests. (See pp. 12,13)
Costa Rica
If you are looking for a boutique-like experience, then the Arenal Volcano area is a place you just don’t want to miss. Having the perfect landscape of an active - though safe - volcano makes for a once in a lifetime experience. A stay at a hotel such as the Nayara Arenal is one of those experiences you will talk about for months after you have returned home. (See pp. 14,15)
Argentina
This luxury hotel, housed in a neoclassical palace and adjacent building, is located 2 kilometers from the Colón Theater and 3 kilometers from the Casa Rosada. The elegant rooms have marble bathrooms, flat-screen TVs, safes, and free Wi-Fi; and some rooms offer seating areas, balconies, and views to the gardens.  (See pp. 16-21)
Let's Cook: 
How to Prepare Spanish Rice

Rinse and thoroughly drain the rice. Pour the oil in a pot and once hot fry the rinsed raw rice. Continue stirring until all the rice is slightly golden brown. Add in the 3 cups of purified water and 2 cups of salsa. Finely cut up the Knorr cube into a powder and stir it and the garlic salt into the pot. 

 (See p. 30)

DQuest
DQuest.travel is a dynamic portal! It was created to assist Meeting Planners in easily locating ideal destinations, hotels, services, and activities within the group market in Latin America.  (See pp. 28,29)
Quick Hits:
Dr. Travel's
Travel Tip: You Are What You Eat

One thing you can do if you detest airline meals is to eat before you fly. By eating either at home or at the airport, you have a far wider variety from which to choose than you do onboard.   (See p. 31)

  CommuniQuest Incentive Travel Digest  is inspired by:
Like life, the Travel and Hospitality Industries seem 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 Incentive Travel Guide is a valuable tool that brings you the timely information and analysis that you need, with a flair for what's hot, relevant and interesting. No matter where your group is heading, we look forward to making YOU LOOK GREAT during your next event! 

Sincerely,
Jose-Manuel GARCIA, CDS
Visonary, Founder, &
Master Coach IVI DMC²
Jose- Manuel (Manolo) GARCIA, CIS, CMS
Second Generation, Innovator, &
President IVI DM C ²
Destinations
Mexico
 
IVI DMC² Cancun & Riviera Maya
Raquel MIJARES, CIS
Marketing, Business & Planning Director

IVI DMC² Mexico City, Central Mexico,
Puerto Vallarta, & Riviera Nayarit
Jaime NELO, DMCP, CMS
Destination Managing Director

IVI DMC² Los Cabos
Yazmin ELOSEGUI
Destination Managing Director
Caribbean

IVI DMC² Cuba
Alejandro DEBASA, CMS
Regional Managing Director

IVI DMC² Dominican Republic
Ramon RIJO, CIS
Regional Managing Director
Central America
 
IVI DMC² Costa Rica
Sonia VARGAS
Destination Manager

IVI DMC² Panama
Ligia VARGAS, CIS
Regional Managing Director
South America

IVI DMC² South America
Jorge OROZCO, DMCP
Regional Managing Director