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Destination News
Guess what? Exciting things are happening all over Latin America, including:
  • Mexico
  • Dominican Republic
  • Guatemala
  • Costa Rica
  • Panama
  • Colombia
  • Brazil
  • Argentina 
  • Chile
For news on the latest infrastructure projects, new hotels and everything else you need to know, read  our Quick Hits in this month's issue of CommuniQuest Magazine. Read more...

Trump Ocean Club International Hotel & Tower - Panama 

 

The Trump Ocean Club is the splashiest new Hotel on the densely populated Panama Bay, but what would you expect from a developer who completely embodies the word splashy?

 

Opened in 2011, this 70 storey tower, which mimics a majestic sail billowing in the wind, features a combination of hotel units (369 rooms), condominiums, retail shops, a casino, a yacht club and pier, ample meeting and event space, and a business center. Read more...

Cancun Receives Blue Flag Certification at Three Beaches   

We always suspected they were world-class, but now we have the certification to prove it. 

 

On July 1, 2014, three of Cancun's premier beaches were awarded with official "Blue Flag" certification.  

The three beaches that received this distinction are Chac Mool, Delfines and Las Perlas, each in the famous Hotel Zone of Cancun.  The triple award makes Cancun the only read more...

More from CommuniQuest:

 

Dolphin Discovery's New Location in Mexico Read more...

 

Interview with Vivaldi Music Read more...

 

Cancun International Airport Receives Quality Award Read more...

 

New Renaissance Hotel in Santiago, Chile Read more...

CommuniQuest is published by:
 
Alicia ASTUDILLO, 
Marketing
 
Julia ORTIZ, 
Design
 
Omar GALLEGOS, 
Content and Editing 
 
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Greetings!

As experts in the Destination Management industry, our team of professionals know exactly what you need to make your next event a success.  CommuniQuest magazine is committed to bringing you the latest industry trends, breaking news, and expertise in group travel.  Our goal is to inform, share ideas and together with our readers, take over the world!

Features:

Spotlight Destination: Chile

 

Chile truly embodies a "something for everyone" destination. Remarkably diverse in its scenery, climate and activities,  Chile has been charming visitors for nearly two centuries.

 

From the snow-capped mountains and world class skiing in the south, to the world's driest desert in the north, and the thriving metropolis of Santiago in between, Chile read more...

Westin Playa Bonita - Panama 

Flanked by rainforest and golden stretches of Pacific shoreline just 20 minutes outside of Panama City, the scenic Westin Playa Bonita is a secluded escape featuring 611 luxury rooms and suites, six fine dining restaurants, four bars and an ultra chic, open-air VIP Lounge on the 19th floor, which offers views of the Pacific Ocean, lush rainforest and the Panama Canal. 

 

The Westin Playa Bonita also features 65,000 square feet of meeting and event
space comprised of 22 multipurpose spaces. The facilities include 
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Great For Business:  Event Centers in Colombia

 

The Convention Center of Cartagena de Indias has a 30 year history, and today is positioned as one of the major convention centers in all of South America. Its prime location on the Bahia de las Animas (Bay of Souls) in the historic center of Cartagena de Indias allows you to present a unique and memorable setting for your events. 

 

The Convention Center features 215,278 square feet of luxurious and versatile event space and was constructed and appointed with the highest read more...

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 magazine 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

Visionary, Founder,  and Managing Commander-in-Chief

IVI DMC�

 

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Business Sense
Sounding Polished in a Second Language

 

To a certain point, it's comical.  We all had a good laugh when we heard that Pepsi's "Come Alive With The Pepsi Generation" slogan translated into Chinese as "Pepsi Brings Your Ancestors Back From The Grave". We know that many words, phrases and idioms don't translate well. This is part of life and hopefully we can see the humorous side of it.

 

But if it's your company, and your carefully crafted marketing material, it's not a laughing matterAt best, an error in translation might be written off as poorly worded by your potential clients. At worst, it may portray your company as out of touch, low-budget, or even downright  read more...

Cancun - Gourmet Destination
 

To help solidify its image as a "Gourmet" destination, Cancun will host two important culinary events in the coming year and is preparing the organization of the forth edition of The Food & Wine Festival from March 12 to15, 2015, it was announced in June. The events will showcase the talents of Mexico�s pioneers in haute cuisine, as well as the most famous chefs from Spain and France.

 

At a press conference held on read more...

A Message from the Founder

 

Times they are a changin'.

 

Bob Dylan likely never imagined the extent to which his words would come true when he wrote them in the 1960's. And there are few industries in which this concept is truer than in the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions industry.  Increased competition from new players in the market, rapidly shifting economic conditions, new technologies and higher client expectations make our industry read more...

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