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Year 8 Vol. 1, Issue 98 Visionary, Founder, and Master Coach
Jose-Manuel GARCIA
President
Jose-Manuel (Manolo)
jmgarcia@ividmc.travel
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GARCIA manolo@ividmc.com Marketing Vice President
How to Prepare an Arnold Palmer
Alicia ASTUDILLO, DMCP
aastudillo@ividmc.com
General Comptroller
Trinidad SANCHEZ
Julia ORTIZ
jortiz@ividmc.com Electronic Publishing
Alejandro PECH
apech@ividmc.com Content and Editing
Omar GALLEGOS
ivicorp@ividmc.com Managing Director —MyDay Travel Corporate Headquarters:
Cover Subject:
Francisco BAEZA
fbaeza@ividmc.com Corporate Quality Director
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Keeping You Up to Par in Latin America
tsanchez@ividmc.com Corporate Business Director
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Jorge OROZCO
Cancun & Riviera Maya Mexico Puerto Vallarta Belize Guatemala El Salvador Costa Rica Panama Colombia Brazil
Travel Tip: Request an Exit Row
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IVIDMC² Cancun & Riviera Maya Jose-Manuel (Manolo) GARCIA President manolo@ividmc.com
IVIDMC² Dominican Republic Genaro ALMONTE Regional Managing Director galmonte@ividmc.com
IVIDMC² Guatemala, Belize, El Salvador, & Honduras
IVIDMC² Puerto Vallarta & Riviera Nayarit, Mexico City, & Central Mexico
IVIDMC² Cuba Alejandro DEBASA Regional Managing Director adebasa@ividmc.travel
IVIDMC² Costa Rica Sonia VARGAS Destination Manager svargas@ividmc.com
IVIDMC² Brazil Andrea MAJELA Regional Managing Director amajela@ividmc.com
IVIDMC² Panama Ligia VARGAS Regional Managing Director lvargas@ividmc.com
IVIDMC² Argentina & Chile Leila GOROSITO Regional Managing Director lgorosito@ividmc.com
Jaime NELO Regional Managing Director jnelo@ividmc.com IVIDMC² Puerto Vallarta & Riviera Nayarit
Alexandra GONZALEZ Destination Manager pv.planning1@ividmc.com IVIDMC² Los Cabos Mario FOSTER Regional Managing Director mfoster@ividmc.travel
Jorge LAZO Regional Managing Director jlazo@ividmc.travel
IVIDMC² Colombia Carolina CALDERON Regional Managing Director ccalderon@ividmc.com
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How to Prepare an Arnold Palmer Arnold Palmer, a retired American professional golfer, is recognized as one of the greatest players in golf history. He has won several prizes at both the PGA Tour and Champions Tour. In the 1960’s, Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, and Gary Player were known as "The Big Three", who were important figures in commercializing golf around the world. Now that you know a bit about him, let us tell you how to prepare the famous refreshing drink that was named after him, the Arnold Palmer.
Ingredients: (1 serving size)
1 black tea bag
1 cup boiling water
1 cup cold water
1 lemon (or 2 limes, but lemon is better)
2 tablespoons of sugar
Ice
Preparation: Bring 1 cup of water to boil, turn off, and add one black tea bag. Allow to steep for 4 minutes. Remove the tea bag and stir in 1 tablespoon of sugar. Squeeze the lemon into the cup of cold water and add 1 tablespoon of sugar. In a big enough cup add the ice and then pour in the sweet tea and lemonade. Add a slice of lemon to the cup as decor if you so desire, and enjoy!
expectations by going the extra mile so to speak in regard to superlative service. A satisfied 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.
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.
After 29 eventful years in the business, IVIDMC2 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!
Our company is recognized in the M&I industry as being down to earth and having an outstanding service-minded attitude. Our unchangeable commitment is to exceed our customers’
Sincerely, Jose-Manuel (Manolo) GARCIA President
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Cover Topic:
Keeping You Up to Par in Latin America
Cancun & Riviera Maya On May 29, 2015, Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort will be hosting its 2 nd Annual Golf Tournament. The proceedings will be destined to the Palace Foundation and to Lorena Ochoa’s Foundation. All prizes are valued over $130,000 USD. Golf Advisor has rated the Riviera Cancun Golf Club as #1 among the top 25 golf courses for the first quarter of 2015.
Mexico City Amanali Country Club & NĂĄutica is an exclusive, first class golf course. It is located in Tepeji, Hidalgo, only 40 minutes from Mexico City. It features 18 holes designed by Schmidt & Curley, who have also designed courses for important golf personalities such as Pete Dye, Nick Faldo, Fred Couples, Jack Nicklaus, and many others. This fantastic course has been planned in such a way that it keeps balance and harmony with the topography of the region. It overlooks a charming lake that lets you enjoy a match full of challenges and satisfaction.
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Mexico
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Puerto Vallarta Greg Norman Signature Course to Open at the Riviera Nayarit in 2015 A new golf course designed by Greg Norman opened last month. First, nine holes will be open, and then by November this year the entire 18 holes will be completely ready. The course will be named Vidanta Golf Greg Norman Design, a mark renowned worldwide by experts in golf course designing. The course will have a capacity for 260 players daily, which puts this at a first level, not only in Mexico, but in all Latin America. As we have seen, good news from Puerto Vallarta & Riviera Nayarit keep trickling down thus showing that this destination keeps on being in the limelight! Booking this course will be the best pretext to visit the Riviera Nayarit in 2015 and improve your swing.
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Belize Imagine playing a round of golf on an tropical island, having an amazing ocean view everywhere you look and a refreshing ever flowing soothing breeze! The above is a reality and it can be experienced on Caye Chapel. It is located just a few miles off of Belize City. Caye Chapel is an exclusive area of 25,000 square feet, which besides having an amazing 18-hole golf course, it also has great first class facilities for conferences and special meetings. After a round of golf, you can engage in other activities such as snorkeling or diving on the shores of the island. Not only will you receive excellent service from IVIDMC 2 Belize, but we also assure you that you will have an unforgettable experience in this laid-back paradise!
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Central America
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Guatemala IVIDMC2 Guatemala offers a unique golf tour that features a visit to 3 most beautiful courses in the country. Our team of experts will put together the event that you and your participants so wish for. Having your golf matches in these world-class facilities will be a milestone in your lives!
The first one is a course designed by Pete Dye, Fuego Maya. This spectacular course is located in the colonial city of Antigua, Guatemala, and it is surrounded by nature and formidable landscapes, such as the view that the volcanoes provide. The other 2 courses, Altavista and Hacienda Nueva will offer an unforgettable golf experience as well. Needless to say that sunny days and tempered weather will add to your delight. We invite your to come and live a memorable experience along with your team!
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El Salvador Golf at Veraneras Golf & Villas Resort in Salinitas, El Salvador The Veraneras Golf Club boasts an 18-hole, par-72, 7000-yard golf course. It is available to members and non-members alike. It is a course with a diversity of obstacles that challenge even the most seasoned player. Obstacles here include the many lagoons and rivers that cross the course. These characteristics make for a very enjoyable and entertaining game. The Veraneras Golf, Villas & Resort is a special place for fun, surrounded by nature and you can count on the amazing year-round summer weather. It boasts very comfortable rooms, a beautiful golden beach, and a good atmosphere of fun and relaxation throughout its facilities.
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Central America
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Costa Rica Besides being known as a world leader in eco-tourism, Costa Rica has also earned a fine reputation as a hot spot for world-class golf because of having excellent courses and great year-round weather. Some of the best golf courses in Costa Rica are built around tourism locations or within five-star hotels. This allows the avid golfer traveling with family, the convenience of keeping them entertained in an all-inclusive resort while enjoying his passion, golf! Photo: Los Sueños Golf Course Some of the best golf courses in Costa Rica: 1. Four Seasons Peninsula Papagayo, Guanacaste (designed by Arnold Palmer) 2. Hacienda Pinilla, Guanacaste (designed by Mike Young) 3. Reserva Conchal, Guanacaste (designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr.) 4. Los Sueños, Jacó (designed by Ted Robinson) You will love working on your backswing while admiring the natural and beautiful surroundings of Costa Rica! Photo: Hacienda Pinilla
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Panama
As time passes, Panama keeps on positioning itself as an excellent choice for the incentive niche. Without having superb 18-hole golf courses in our array of options, our agenda would be incomplete. Panama has several options of golf courses and among the most sought after are those especially in the proximity of fine hotels and idyllic beaches, which is where most participants stay. Many of our customers choose the Summit Golf Club and the Tucan Golf Course. They are just 20 to 40 minutes from the main hotels. And for those looking for something even more relaxing, we have Playa Blanca, a 9-hole course located in Buenaventura, 1½ hours from Panama City. All our courses guarantee an unforgettable golf experience!
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South America
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Colombia Colombia is ranked as one of the top golf destinations in Latin America. It is considered the 3rd country in quality and number of golf courses: 52 courses located throughout the country featuring superb grass and perfect weather conditions. This unique combination makes golfing in Colombia very enjoyable. Standing out in Cartagena, we have the Karibana course with its magical landscape surrounded by palms and the Caribbean. And in Bogota, the Country Club with its quick and elevated greens makes it an appealing challenge. Are you up for it? During 2015, 65 official golf tournaments will be held in Colombia. We warmly invite you to come and be part of the upcoming action!
Brazil One of the most important golf courses in Brazil is the Damha, built in 2006. Since its opening, it has been ranked, according to prestigious golf magazines, as one of the best courses in Brazil because of its beauty and stunning design. The complex has 2 camps: One professional and the other one amateur. The professional course is considered a singular challenge for even the most experienced golfer. Come and discover this magnificent course and enjoy its beautiful surroundings. Remember, the early birdie catches the worm!
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Destinations • Mexico • Cuba • Dominican Republic • Guatemala • Costa Rica • Panama • Colombia • Brazil • Argentina • Chile 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 industry, as well as a RFP engine that will directly connect you with the hotel of your interest.
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:
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 3600 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.
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).”
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Travel Tip: Request an Exit Row On most airplanes, the spacing is wider in an exit row, so it usually has extra legroom. (On some planes, the seat next to the door has been removed, so you’ll probably have more elbow room than legroom.) In some planes, two exit rows are on each side of the plane, located over each wing. Make sure the arm rests are not stationary in the row you are assigned. What is the purpose of having the seat next to you empty if you can’t use both seats? It could be quieter here, too. Federal regulations prohibit children under age fifteen in exit rows. (Taken from page 63) 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: jfeldman@itcheque.com
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
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The Customer is Always Right
Jose is a real gem and asset to your company. He is very courteous, knowledgeable, polite, and a pleasure to be around. -Terese Miller
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