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.