Hoo Yes! That is not a mistake, the Luxurious all-inclusive waterfront Resorts Paradisus will have a property at the Playa Mujeres area. A 498 room complex is under construction at the moment and will be open on November 2018. Be the first to get a glance of this marvelous property that is yet to come.  By Oscar Flores  Photos: Alvaro Sans | Arquitectura Hotelera 

El mercado de reuniones evoluciona cada día, las aplicaciones y servicios en línea son ahora algo común y muy útil para algunos Meeting Planners, otros nos estamos adaptando a ellos y algunos más están ampliando su visión y presentando nuevas opciones como es el caso de Expedia quien presentó su nueva plataforma web para reuniones Meetingsoutlet.com Esta herramienta fue diseñada para facilitar a los Meeting Planners la contratación de Hoteles, DMC, Boletos de Avión y algunos otros proveedores, aquí los organizadores pueden acceder a un inventario de servicios con disponibilidad a corto plazo, una bondad adicional de esta herramienta es que presenta a los Hoteles, Recintos u otros proveedores la oportunidad perfecta para presentar tarifas de oportunidad o promociones especiales en fechas de necesidad convirtiéndose en una situación de ganar-ganar para los organizadores y para los proveedores de servicios. Casi puedo ver el sufrimiento de los DMCs ante esta nueva forma de co

Cancun’s Airport has been expanding as it has become the busiest point of entry by air to the country. In 2005, ASUR invested US$150 million for the construction of Terminal 3, inaugurated in 2007, and a new runway and a new control tower opened in October 2009. The new 2,800 meters long, 45 meters wide runway was built to the north of the current one; the new control tower is the tallest in Latin America standing at 98 meters tall. Now after 264 million pesos investment terminal 4 will be open on October 28, 2017 to easy the arrival of the 21.6 million visitors Cancun receives every year. International Incentive Travel was there on the Open House being one of the first ones to get acquainted with the facilities to keep leading the MICE industry with knowledgeable services. 

Produced by the renowned Gerardo Quiroz, one of the most prolific and well-known Mexican producers, “Rock of Ages” is the story of a small-town girl and a city boy as they meet on Sunset Strip while pursuing their dreams of fame and stardom. Their rock n’ roll love story is complemented with hits by artists such as Def Leppard, Joan Jett, Journey, Foreigner, Bon Jovi, Night Ranger, REO Speedwagon, Pat Benatar, Twisted Sister, Poison, Whitesnake, and more. This Broadway hit will be available in Cancun temporary up to January 15, 2018.  “Rock of Ages” will be performed at Limelight Theatre within Dreams Playa Mujeres, with a capacity for up to 350 guests comfortably seated. The Limelight Theatre Bar serves a variety of drinks and a comfortable lounge space conveniently situated near the vicinity. Showtimes include Fridays and Saturdays at 7:00 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., as well as Sundays and Mondays at 7:00 p.m. only. Ask you IIT representative for more information or specia

Krystal Grand Punta Cancún, is offering a new vision to immerse the group participants to a complete experience of Exclusivity and Luxury, ALTITUD Tower. Besides the access to one of the most idyllic white powder-beaches in Cancún, the NEW tower features: 24 hrs concierge Exclusive check-in lounge Free Wi-Fi in rooms and public areas Afternoon Cocktail with international drinks and gourmet canapes Author’s Mixology experiences Chef’s table included Wine & Tequila tasting included And more… This opening offers an up-scale canvas to design extraordinary events for Corporate and Incentive programs for more information and assistance to create unique experiences for your next event contact IIT DMC. 

Cozumel is a magic island, too proud to let itself become just another cruise-ship destination. Despite of the tourist area and souvenir shops Cozumel is an island of quiet cool and genuine authenticity perfect to provided real immersive experiences with Caribbean energy. Besides having the best Coral Reefs in the WORLD! The Westin Cozumel recently join the island, on stunning San Juan Beach, the resort’s upscale facilities are well prepared for a business meetings, corporate and incentive events offering marvelous venues with unparalleled natural breathtaking views. Fully equipped, the resort offers a complete range of state-of-the-art audiovisual and telecommunications technology to meet the needs of any event. With more options to enhance the IIT up-lifted immersive experiences for your groups and events, just be ready to be surprised!! http://cozumel.travel   #MexicoAWorldOfItsOwn 

MÉXICO ALWAYS A GOOD IDEA Immediately after the earthquake magnitude 7.1 shocked some states of Mexico, the Mexican intrinsic willingness to help was overwhelming! Businessmen in ties, students in jeans, doctors in scrubs and other ordinary people from all walks of life have joined professional rescue teams in rushing onto and into the mangled remains of homes, schools and offices in Mexico City, rushing themselves to find survivors and give hope to the entire country. It is proven, “The best part of Mexico is its people” just try us, wherever your purpose is for a trip, Meeting or Event we will make it happened simply because it is in our nature like the passion in our blood. Come to Cancun and Help us to Help. CANCÚN & RIVIERA MAYA ARE WAITING FOR YOU!

In 2011, Ray Bloom and Paul Flackett radically changed the MICE industry trade show concept in North America when they brought their highly successful Franfurt model to Las Vegas. IMEX America brought technology and innovation unlike anything our industry has seen in many years. Their show has grown exponentially since 2011 and It truly is the go-to industry event in the Americas today.  At  International Incentive Travel  we are getting ready to meet new clients, make a fantastic networking with all our friends in the industry #Eventsprofs, get to know the latest event technology and most of all to get inspire with the Event's Trends and Innovation.  We would love to see you there!!

¡Felicidades! a nuestros amigos de RCD Hotels, grupo mexicano encargado de Hard Rock Hotel Vallarta, Cancún y Riviera Maya, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana y propiedades de lujo como UNICO 20° 87° Hotel en la Riviera Maya, recibió la certificación Grear Place to Work. GTPW es un instituto que mide las conductas, comportamientos y el ambiente que constituye el fundamento de los lugares de trabajo; identifica y clasifica los excelentes lugares para laborar, basándose en lograr los objetivos de la organización a través de la inspiración, la comunicación y la lucha, así como por tener colaboradores que dan lo mejor de sí cuando se les agradece y se les desarrolla para trabajar como equipo/ familia. “A raíz del crecimiento del grupo es necesario asegurarnos de que contamos con las mejores prácticas para atraer y retener al mejor talento de la compañía. Somos una empresa inclusiva con un esquema de puertas abiertas. Escuchamos a los colaboradores; nos importa estar

Mexico is the 14th largest country on the planet, and yes, some crime statistics have slightly increased recently nevertheless Yucantán and Quintana Roo homicide rates are lower than the rural U.S. States of Wyoming, Montana, Oregon and North Dakota, West Virginia and several others according to the US FBI. Furthermore the Miami Herald published last week: While Cancún’s murder rate is 20 people per 100,000 inhabitants the equivalent rates for some big U.S. cities is significantly higher: 52 people per 100,000 inhabitants in Baltimore, 50 in Detroit and 20 in Washington, D.C., according to New York University’s Mexico’s famous beaches and cultural treasures are hundreds of miles away from isolated border violence, moreover prime tourism destinations such as Cancún and Riviera Maya have specialized companies like International Incentive Travel (IIT) experts in the destination with a high Risk Control Strategies and has never have a single incident in more than 34 years manag

Wednesday, August 23, 2017 Dear Partner,   Due to the recent travel advisory sent out by the US State Department we feel impelled to share with you a clarification as it is important to point out the following: • The travel alert was issued for the entire country and different criteria apply for each state; in the case of Quintana Roo, no travel restriction has been issued. The update is limited to warning about possible risks due to two factors: the supposed increase in the homicide rate for the 2016-2017 period and confrontations between criminal groups. • The government of Quintana Roo, through the Department of Tourism, continues to work closely with the Federal Government and hand in hand with the General Consulate of the United States in Mexico, communicating the different measures taken by the government of Carlos Joaquin to ensure security in our state. • The state government has always been open to dialogue with all sectors of the tourism industry, has pro

Take part in the never been seen before interactive  Laser Chocolate Design Bar !  Ambassadors will walk you through the process from writing on a tablet to observing the laser etch your design into chocolate.  The result is a tasty creation you can sink your teeth into and add as your latest Instagram post! Equally as cool MakeLab is providing the opportunity to grab a digital spray paint can and colour a Banff, Alberta themed  Giant 10 Ft Wide Colouring Book .  This is an amazing activation for any event and is a perfect spot to snap a selfie! The Show Floor is buzzing over the course of the two days of #IncentiveWorks . The Show is filled with the top suppliers from Canada and beyond.  It’s an environment ready for serious business, networking, and on-trend features to improve and enrich your business and IIT is going to be there! We would love to see you there, meet us at Mexico Pavilion Booth #609

Marriott Cancun Hotels is renovating its properties and creating Marriott Cancun Collection.  From august to december of this year, JW Marriott Cancun, one of Cancun's iconic Hotels, begins the first stage of renovation of its guest’s rooms with a modern design totally inspired in the destination but keeping the Mexican essence a wonderful piece of work from award winner Mexican Designer. Marriott Casa Magna is changing as well according to CONVENCIONES Magazine weekly newsletter, Marriott is updating the image of the brand to Marriott Cancun Resort. These connected resorts offer 898 guests rooms in total, shared meeting and event space with a new catalog of unique creative group experiences, one private group check in/out area, and most importantly a seamless operational experience for Meeting planners by the shared executive team, cross-trained event staff¬ across resorts, one reservations & billing team. Planners who have large groups in their hands

Since its opening in 2011, the Paradisus Playa del Carmen Convention Center has become well known for being one of the best in the region, both for its capacity and quality in the Service, as well as the modern and luxurious setting of their spaces. The business and convention space will hold new rooms to offer its clients an exceptional experience Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, 2017. It currently has 2,322 square meters of construction with a capacity to accommodate up to 1500 people, expands its space by adding 433 square meters of state-of-the-art construction which can also be divided into 8 rooms, ideal for celebration of luxury business. These rooms have a modern and minimalist decoration that radiates elegance and architectural aesthetics. This renovation makes Paradisus Playa Del Carmen one of the best places to host an event in Mexico.

Starting on May 15 to September whale shark season will officially begin just off the coast of the Yucatan Peninsula. Each year the whale shark, which is the largest and peaceful of the fish species, begin to arrive from their annual migration to the warm waters of the Mexican-Caribbean Sea near Cancun/Riviera Maya. The gentle fish can grow around 40 feet in length (12 meters) long. That’s about the size of a school bus, weigh 11 tons, and pose no-threat to humans! As the sensational experience of swimming with whale sharks has become more popular over the past few years, official authorities have taken efforts to limit and reinforce many of the rules and regulations to protect these animals that are now on the threatened species list. For this reason, it is important to work only with a highly knowledgeable and experienced tour company who operates their tours with the utmost priority to respect these animals at International Incentive Travel we can help you with that.

As every year Cancun & Riviera Maya are part of this amazing event, thousands of Sea Turtles arrive to our coasts to nest. There are 8 species of sea turtles found across the globe, 7 out of which come to the beaches around Mexico 4 of them arrives to Cancun & Riviera Maya. International Incentive Travel and its alliances actively support and promote various initiatives for the protection of the turtles. The police of the local areas stand guard day and night to protect them, not just in Cancun & Riviera Maya, but all across the beaches where eggs are laid.  Human activity and climate change has an impact on turtle nesting sites. It's estimated that only 1 in 1,000 hatchlings will survive to adulthood. If you are visiting Cancun or Riviera Maya during this season ask your concierge to volunteer for the turtle release activities at your Hotel or ask us for activity options. 

We all seem to have an instinctive sense that kids are more creative than adults. We don’t question it; we all intuitively just know it’s true and we view it as a natural state for children. And it is. According to   Dr. Stephanie Carlson , an expert on childhood brain development at the University of Minnesota, kids spend as much as 2/3 of their time in non-reality—in imaginative play. Other experts have also noted children’s aptitude for creativity. Albert Einstein famously said, “To stimulate creativity, one must develop the childlike inclination for play.” And even Pablo Picasso said, “Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up.” So, it’s clear that keeping our imagination sharp would be a highly useful tool in creative thinking and problem solving. Unfortunately, we do lose some of our playful curiosity and imagination as we mature. Studies have shown it, and I think most of us would agree our observations confirm it. One   study  

Si piensas que sólo alcanzarás la felicidad cuando logres tus metas perderás la motivación y te sentirás desdichado en tu trabajo. La mayoría de nosotros, en un punto u otro, pensamos que seremos felices una vez que alcancemos una meta en particular. Pensamos: “Seré feliz una vez que: Me gradúe de la universidad Gane un millón de dólares Me case Pierda 10 kilos Obtenga un trabajo….” Lo sé, yo también he sido culpable de hacerlo. Muchas veces he asumido que la satisfacción y el éxito vendrán después de que gane un campeonato o cree un negocio exitoso. También está el otro lado de la ecuación: las personas que son felices con la vida tal y como es en la actualidad. Comúnmente, dicen que debes desarrollar la habilidad de “no querer más”. Puedes ser feliz exactamente como estás ahora. Que ya eres perfecto tal y como eres. El problema He aquí el problema: Quiero las dos cosas, estar motivado y ser feliz. Y quizás tú quieras lo mismo. Me gusta estar feliz. Es

There’s a lot of advice out there about how to make meetings more efficient and productive. And while it’s true that leading focused, deliberate conversations is critical to organizational performance, meetings aren’t just about delivering results . There’s another outcome that leaders should be paying more attention to creating a quality experience for each participant. What is a quality experience in a meeting? I define it as when employees leave feeling more connected, valued, and fulfilled. Of course, you should still be focused on achieving the meeting outcomes, but thoughtful meetings and productive ones don’t have to be at odds. Here’s what I’ve seen leaders do to create that quality experience: Work hard on being present. Take adequate time to prepare so that you can be available and attentive before and during the meeting. If you’re running late because of another meeting or still thinking about how to conduct this meeting, you’ll be preoccupied and n

Es uno de los proyectos más ambiciosos que se han presentado... El sector es de los más atractivos en el estado de Quintana Roo, donde un sinfín de inversionistas se interesan en el Caribe Mexicano, por la gran derrama económica que este lugar genera. Uno de los proyectos mas ambiciosos que se han presentado es: Isla pasión , que se ubicará en Cozumel. donde se prevé que haya un desarrollo con hotel de lujo y zona residencial de alta categoría. De acuerdo con la página oficial de arquitectos: Sordo Madaleno, el concepto principal del lugar se basa en elementos mayas originarios de la región, como: Pirámides, los cenotes, el calendario maya y las tradicionales casas de esa cultura. Este proyecto consta de suites, palafitos, spa, áreas comunes, zona residencial y de servicios. Se distribui´ra a lo largo de la isla, con las mejores visitas y recorrido agradables por el lugar. El proyecto Isla Pasión se ubicara en una de las zonas de Cozumel.  Todas sus áreas se