Why plan your next event in Mexico and the Dominican Republic

IVI THE DMC 2024

Why Los Cabos!

Top 10 reasons to visit LOS CABOS 1. Perfect weather Los Cabos is blessed with near perfect weather. There are almost 360 days of sun! In the summer it gets a little warm by some folks standards. Those who live in the desert southwest will consider it cool.

2. Luxury Hotels Los Cabos is home to a wide variety of accommodations, from San José del Cabo to Cabo San Lucas, passing through the Tourist Corridor, dozens of hotels offer lodging options including luxury accommodations and all-inclusive hotels on the beach.

Top 10 reasons to visit LOS CABOS 3. Adventure and water activities.

Los Cabos has exciting adventures you absolutely have to experience.

Snorkeling with sea lions, whale and bird watching, scuba diving, waverunner expeditions, kayaking or learning to sail.

Go dune buggy racing, roam the landscape in an ATV, or challenge your driving skills in a powerful Baja 1000 race car.

4. Unique Culinary Experiences The destination has all kinds of excellent restaurants operated by world renowned chefs; come and enjoy all the culinary offerings that you can only find in Los Cabos!.

Top 10 reasons to visit LOS CABOS 5. Flora & Fauna Cabo Pulmo is the place the famous French explorer, Jacques-Yves Cousteau, called the "Aquarium of the World" due to the abundance of marine life that graces its waters. Snorkeling at Cabo Pulmo, swimming with whale sharks, swimming and snorkeling among sea lions, and whale watching are just some of the activities you cannot miss.

6. Amazing Sunrises & Sunsets The Sea of Cortez is one of the most biologically diverse seas on the planet, offering amazing views. With unique surroundings, it is hard not to fall in love with Los Cabos sunsets.

Top 10 reasons to visit LOS CABOS 7. Golf & Deep Sea Fishing Los Cabos has been included amongst the top 15 golf destinations in the world.

There are courses designed by top golfers including Jack Nicklaus, Tom Weiskopf, Roy Dye and recently, Tiger Woods. it is also one of the best destinations for sport fishing; marlin and swordfish are more abundant in this area than in any other part of the world.

8. Seasonal experiences and events There is always something happening in Los Cabos; from culinary exhibitions full of flavor and freshness, to sport events with world-class athletes, artistic events such as Los Cabos International Film Festival.

Top 10 reasons to visit LOS CABOS 9. Meeting Facilities Los Cabos welcomes groups and conventions with an ultra-modern infrastructure combined with beautiful natural landscapes. Offering two destinations in one, this place is indeed a dream come true for event professionals: Cabo San Lucas has a vibrant atmosphere everywhere while San Jose del Cabo exudes folklore and colorful culture expressions.

10. Connectivity San Jose del Cabo International Airport (SJD) is located 7 mi. from San Jose del Cabo, and 23 mi. from Cabo San Lucas. The airport has 3 terminals with 4 rooms. Terminal 1 serves all local operations and some international flights, while Terminal 2 works for international flights only. Due to the outstanding growth in the number of passengers a new FBO has been built.

Why Bahia de Banderas

Top 10 reasons to select BAHIA DE BANDERAS 1. Pacific Jewel Considered the most Mexican of all tourist beach destinations that has stayed true to its heritage and local culture.

2. Born and raised The State of Jalisco is home of the mariachi, tequila, charro, and folklore traditional dance.

Experience pure Mexican products with real Mexican roots.

Top 10 reasons to select BAHIA DE BANDERAS 3. Touch of the World Puerto Vallarta has been named the second greatest destination in Mexico for fine cuisine from all spectrums of the world! We have options for all pallets and budgets.

4. Service This beautiful city doesn't only cater to young, single travelers, or families, rather it also offers the latest for groups with bilingual, professional staff providing everything from audiovisual to convenient ground transportation.

Top 10 reasons to select BAHIA DE BANDERAS 5. Vegetation Meets Ocean With the abundance of the Sierra Madre Mountains as its backdrop, Puerto Vallarta also known as Banderas Bay is the second largest natural bay in North America. A site to see!

6. Natural Habitat All year round Vallarta is home to dozens of sea turtle sanctuaries. From July through December the hatchlings are released back to the ocean.

Also, countless tropical and sea birds live peacefully in this corner of Paradise.

Top 10 reasons to select BAHIA DE BANDERAS 7. Safe Haven During the months of December through March Vallarta also becomes the home to many humpback whales who seek refuge in the cool waters and safe Banderas bay.

Also the home to many dolphins which keeps the sharks out!.

8. Convention Services With Puerto Vallarta's brand new state of the art Convention Center, located just minutes from the airport, our destination now has the capability to hold conventions in the thousands with the greatest of ease.

Top 10 reasons to select BAHIA DE BANDERAS 9. Locals bond with visitors Puerto Vallarta's locals pride themselves on sharing their city with thousands of tourists each year. As you explore the downtown boardwalk "Malecon" you will pass by peoples homes with open doors and aromas of home cooking!

10. Culture with a Modern Touch The Double Destination hosts many events each year attracting people from all over the world. Enjoy Gourmet Festival towards the end of summer with chefs from all around the world, and deep sea marlin fishing tournaments in late November with prizes to fit a king! Don't forget the local cultural events ranging from art to entertainment.

Why Mexican Caribbean!

Top 10 reasons to visit MEXICAN CARIBBEAN 1. Crystal Clear Caribbean Sea & The crystal clear turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea with its spectacular white sand beaches of coral origin.

2. Colors and the Magic of Mexico No matter where you stop, you will always see the representation of Magical Mexico with the flavor of its 32 federal states of a republic always very colorful, all with their typical musical sounds, authentic cuisine, indigenous folklore of all kinds and also many stores to advance the “must-have” Christmas gifts.

Top 10 reasons to visit MEXICAN CARIBBEAN 3. Mayan Heritage The amazing Mayan civilization with its great citadels, stelae and ancestral vestiges full of hieroglyphics still unknown in various regions of the Yucatan Peninsula

4. The Largest Reef Area in the Americas Cancun is part of the second largest reef in the world. Come and practice snorkeling and enjoy the underwater marvels. Garrafon Reef Park in Isla Mujeres is the ideal place to practice snorkel, just 25 minutes from Cancun.

Top 10 reasons to visit MEXICAN CARIBBEAN 5. Eco-Interactive Parks One of Cancun's most popular attractions is the eco-interactive park concept.

Investors have carefully designed wonderful parks that preserve and enhance nature, thus creating an amazing combination of man made and natural formations.

6. Astonishing Underground Adventures The astonishing world of caverns from the ice age, with millions of years of caving and a series of cenotes connected by hundreds of miles of underground rivers yet to be discovered

Top 10 reasons to visit MEXICAN CARIBBEAN 7. Spectacular Golf Courses Magnificent Golf Courses designed by the most renown architects such as Jack Nicklaus, Greg Norman, Robert Trent Jones Jr., PB Dye, Tom Fazio, Tom Weiskopf y Robert von Hagge. They offer amateurs and professionals challenging and enjoyable courses for any skill level, and home to prestigious PGA Tour events.

8. Gastronomic Experience Cuisines from around the world are well represented in the Mexican Caribbean with a variety of gorgeous settings providing elegant and casual atmospheres, first-class food, and excellent service. Top Executive Chefs sharing their culinary expertise for memorable experiences.

Top 10 reasons to visit MEXICAN CARIBBEAN 9. Meeting Facilities The state-of-the-art facilities offered by the Cancun Convention Center and many hotels in Cancun & Riviera Maya, make us an ideal destination for groups and conventions with plenty of space for indoor and outdoor events.

10. World Wide Connectivity Now with 4 terminals, Cancun’s airport has enhanced its capacity to meet the growing demand posed by our destination.

Commercial and charter flights daily connect Cancun, just to mention a few carriers: American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, Delta Airlines, Aeromexico, jetBlue, Sun Country, Air Canada, Frontier, Spirit, etc.

Why Dominican Republic!

Top 10 reasons to visit DOMINICAN REPUBLIC 1. Exceptional Weather & Beaches The Dominican Republic has a constant, year-round sunny climate; average temperatures hover between 25°C and 31°C (78°F to 88°F). The island has over 200 breathtaking beaches.

2. Biodiversity The Dominican Republic ranks among the most diverse Caribbean countries in geography, nature, and people. Its landscape ranges from the highest peak in the region, Pico Duarte, to the lowest body of water, Lago Enriquillo.

Top 10 reasons to visit DOMINICAN REPUBLIC 3. Activities and Adventure There are many recreational parks around the country, designed to fit around natural surroundings with a seleccion between hiking, zip lining, visits to natural springs, getting up close with dolphins & seals, inland safaris and more.

4. The Golf Courses The Dominican Republic is the undisputed leader of golf in the tropics.

At least 7 of the island’s courses have consistently topped Golfweek Magazine’s “Top 50 courses in the Caribbean and Mexico”, including in the top 10 Punta Espada (in Cap Cana), Los Corales (in Punta Cana, and Teeth of the Dog (in Casa de Campo.

Top 10 reasons to visit DOMINICAN REPUBLIC 5. The Dominican Spirit Dominicans are some of the friendliest people you’ll ever meet. They exude passion in the way they speak, dress, dance, and in their embrace of fellow neighbors or visitors.

6. Dominican Cuisine A big part of the Dominican Culture is the Food, influenced by the mix of cultures that make up the Dominican DNA; Spanish, indigenous Taíno, Middle Eastern and African.

Top 10 reasons to visit DOMINICAN REPUBLIC 7. Exceptional Accessibility The Dominican Republic is the best connected Caribbean destination, with 8 international airports located at key points around the Country. The country is also a popular stop for various cruise lines docking in at ports in Punta Cana, Puerto Plata, Santo Domingo and La Romana.

8. Hotel Capacity The country boasts the highest number of hotel rooms in the Caribbean region, over 83,000. Many world class-resorts and hotels in the Dominican Republic cater to meetings and incentive groups, offering great service and dynamic meeting venues.

Top 10 reasons to visit DOMINICAN REPUBLIC 9. Rich Culture & Tradition The Dominican culture is a mix of cultures. European (mostly Spanish), African, and Taíno cultural elements are prominent in Dominican food, family structure, religion, music and dance.

10. Unique Semi-Precious Gems The Dominican Republic is known for two major precious and semi-precious stones: amber and larimar. Dominican amber is mined on the north coast. The larimar stone, a bluish semi-precious stone, it’s only found in the southwest of the island and nowhere else in the world.

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FEB/09/2024