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Message From Headquarters Dear reader, Central America is gaining in popularity for business and adventure travel and it has something for everyone: From surfing in the Pacific, and from rainforest lodges to fine resorts in colonial cities. Guatemala, for instance, is home to one of the finest colonial cities in Central America, Antigua. Tiny but rich in culture and nature, English-speaking Belize is great for snorkeling or diving on the second biggest barrier reef in the world, spotting jaguars, kayaking down jungle rivers or just relaxing on the Caribbean beaches. A must-do here is a visit to the Mayan archaeological sites. El Salvador is also tiny but hugely scenic country since it features great mountain formations and quaint colonial towns with an arty feel. Honduras is a vibrant and fascinating place with an enormous amount of nature and fun to offer. Attractions here include the archeological site of Copan, the pristine diving of the Bay Islands and the appealing scenery of its many and well-preserved national parks. Need to say more? This marvelous destination is ready to amaze your senses! Sincerely, Jose-Manuel (Manolo) GARCIA, CIS President
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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.
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Year 9 Vol. 1, Issue 116 Visionary, Founder, Jose-Manuel GARCIA, CDS & Master Coach jmgarcia@ividmc.travel
Contents:
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Cover Subject
President Jose-Manuel (Manolo) GARCIA, CIS manolo@ividmc.travel
Central America
General Comptroller Trinidad SANCHEZ tsanchez@ividmc.travel Corporate Marketing and Francisco BAEZA, DMCP Business Director fbaeza@ividmc.travel Corporate Quality Director Julia ORTIZ jortiz@ividmc.travel Electronic Publishing Alejandro PECH apech@ividmc.travel Content and Editing Omar GALLEGOS ivicorp@ividmc.travel Managing Director Jorge OROZCO, DMCP —MyDay Travel jorozco@myday.travel Corporate Headquarters: Av. Acanceh 1-01, SM 15 Cancun, Q. Roo, 77500 Mex. Ph. +52 (998) 287-1700 www.ividmc.travel
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Guatemala Belize El Salvador Honduras
Brazil Olympics | August 2016
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Advertise with CommuniQuest
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The Customer’s Always Right
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Let’s Cook—Tomato Bruschetta
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Dr. Travel’s Travel Tip: If You Check
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Destination Offices: Mexico
Caribbean
Central America
South America
IVI DMC² Cancun & Riviera Maya Raquel MIJARES, CIS Marketing, Business & Planning Director rmijares@ividmc.travel
IVI DMC² Dominican Republic Genaro ALMONTE, CIS Regional Managing Director galmonte@ividmc.travel
IVI DMC² Guatemala, Belize, El Salvador, & Honduras Jorge LAZO Regional Managing Director jlazo@ividmc.travel
IVI DMC² Brazil & Argentina Andrea MAJELA Regional Managing Director amajela@ividmc.travel
IVI DMC² Mexico City, Central Mexico, Puerto Vallarta, & Riviera Nayarit Jaime NELO, DMCP Destination Managing Director jnelo@ividmc.travel
IVI DMC² Cuba Alejandro DEBASA Regional Managing Director adebasa@ividmc.travel
IVI DMC² Costa Rica Sonia VARGAS Destination Manager svargas@ividmc.travel
IVI DMC² Los Cabos Mario FOSTER Destination Managing Director mfoster@ividmc.travel
IVI DMC² Panama Ligia VARGAS Regional Managing Director lvargas@ividmc.travel
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Central America
Cover Topic:
Belize
Itz’ana Belize Resort & Residences Located in Placencia, a quiet strip of land on the Caribbean coast, Belize Itz’ana is one of the many new luxury projects coming soon to this country. Named after the Mayan god of Day and Night, Itz’ana is being built in a quaint coastal village. There will be two sizes of villas to choose. Itz’ana offers beachfront villas or villas on the lagoon side of the resort and residences. Both types of villas will have access to a private island as well as to a full service marina. The resort section will be available for guests late 2016. Itz’ana creates a cross between Mayan and modern. With close proximity to the islands, beaches, jungles, rivers and caves, guests could be one with nature while enjoying all the fine amenities Itz’ana has to offer. On the beach side or Great House you will find Limilia Restaurant serving just-caught seafood and local favorites. It has a rooftop bar, a Rum Room available for private tastings of the Caribbean’s best rum and a rooftop yoga deck. Other amenities include a library and a gift shop. Located beachfront there is an over-water deck featuring a 150 ft. long swimming pool. Finally on the lagoon side, Harbor House, lies a watersports adventure center, conference and event facilities, a spa that uses locally sourced rainforest botanicals for Mayan inspired treatments completed with a saltwater pool.
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Belize
Guatemala
March 2016
Guatemala
Hyatt Guatemala Located in Guatemala City, the Hyatt Place Guatemala City is expected to open in 2016. The 140-guestroom hotel is being developed on a 122,116 sq. ft. site (11,345 m 2), as part of the Avia mixed-use development project located in the upscale area locally known as “Zona Viva.� The project will be the most exclusive shopping and entertainment venue in Guatemala City and will include upscale retail, luxury condominiums, A-Class office space and a convention center. The hotel will be located 10 minutes from La Aurora International Airport.
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Cover Topic (Continued...)
El Salvador
El Encanto Villas & Golf El Salvador The charm of El Encanto is its unique golf course with 18 holes designed by the legendary architect Perry Dye of Dye Designs signature, one of the most renowned golf architects firms. The 100- spanning- blocks course boasts impressive landscapes to experience the passion of the game, 18-hole PGA standard, par 72 with 7,150 yards, and supplemented with a driving range and putting green scenarios. The field is now enabled with 10 playable holes, and it is already the meeting point for hundreds of avid golfers who take delight in the challenge of its curves and levels.
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El Salvador
Honduras
March 2016
Honduras Isery, the Novelty in Roatan An incredible project of fun for visitors of Roatan will be opened in Easter 2016: Isery, which means new in the Garifuna language. It is a pirate ship bar built in Santos Guardiola, Punta Gorda. And to celebrate this opening, there will be a never-seen-before in Central America fireworks show. This is a new bar in Honduras and the Caribbean where tourists will enjoy a fine experience. Isery will be the perfect complement to the island. The bar will portray a spectacular environment, such asan an amphitheater where you will enjoy lively performances of laser projections and live entertainment. The bar will offer a unique and original atmosphere to please even the most demanding audience.
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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!
The Summer Olympics will be held in Brazil in
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March 2016
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The Customer is Always Right Maria was always helpful; and your team is great. Fausto was organized, friendly, and wonderful to wok with! Ms. Amy Stahl Senior Event Manager Aimia, Inc.
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Mexico Cuba Dominican Republic Belize Guatemala El Salvador Honduras Costa Rica Panama Colombia Brazil Argentina Chile Coming soon...Peru!
For further information on the fine hotels, deals, activities, and group packages mentioned in this magazine, please contact Francisco BAEZA: fbaeza@ividmc.travel
Tomato Bruschetta Ingredients:
2 cups diced tomato
20 basil leaves 1/4 cup diced onion
2 garlic cloves
1 baguette
Olive oil (about 1/6 cup) Salt
Pepper
Caramelized balsamic vinegar
Block of parmesan cheese
Preparation: Dice the tomatoes and onion. Mince the garlic. Chop the basil. Combine in a bowl. Drizzle in the olive oil. Add salt and pepper to taste. Lightly toss, be gentle so as not to mash the tomatoes. Slice the baguette (toast the slices, if so desired). Place the baguette slices on individual appetizer sized plates, top with the Bruschetta, drizzle the caramelized balsamic vinegar as shown in the picture above. Lastly garnish the top with freshly shredded parmesan cheese. Bon appetite!
Fun Fact: Do you know what’s in season in March? Asparagus Artichoke Scotch Kale Chervil
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March 2016
Travel Tip: If You Check (continued...)
Examine the new tag being placed on your luggage. If it doesn’t have the three-letter code of your destination, your bag is not going where you’re going. PDX (Portland, Oregon) looks similar to PHX (Phoenix, Arizona) but, as you know, they are no where near each other. If you don’t have the various destination codes, ask the airline for the specific code when you book your flight. Make sure you receive a baggage claim check for each piece of luggage checked. Count the claim checks in front of the handler. Your airline ticket may limit or exclude liability for the loss of such items as cameras, cash, or jewelry. If you are traveling with valuables, carry them with you. Prior to your trip, call your insurance agent to make sure that what you plan to take on the trip is covered by at least one of your existing insurance policies. If your bag doesn't show up on the luggage carousel, make sure you fill out a claim form before you leave the airport and get a receipt! (Taken from page 133)
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, CDS Visionary, Founder, & Master Coach
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