The sympathies of the Mexico Tourism Board, and the entire Mexican tourism industry, go out to those affected by the earthquake in Central Mexico on September 19, 2017.
Once one of the world’s most dangerous cities, Medellin has undergone a miraculous transformation into one of the most innovative and livable cities in Latin America in less than a decade, and notably, a formidable MICE destination in recent years, thanks to its diverse competitive clusters and innovation in urban solutions and sustainable development.
Paola Piza, Regional Business Development Manager LATAM, at Kenes Group, was recently recognised as one of the top 15 event professionals in Latin America at the World Meetings Forum 2017.
FIEXPO Latin America celebrated ten years as the key business space for the continent’s meetings industry at Santiago de Chile in the first of the three-year cycle as host city.
The third annual Latin America Meeting & Incentive Travel Exchange (LAMITE) closed in the wee hours of Friday morning to music, dancing and new relationships made
Cintia Hayashi, coordinator of international events on São Paulo Convention & Visitors Bureau, represented the entity in Chile during the FIEXPO 2017, from June 5th to the 7th
The SMART&GREEN Forum organised by GPSinnovation América Latina, TxD Latam and EVENT Punta del Este will be held from 29-30 September 2017 in Punta del Este, Uruguay.
With an exceptional location in the heart of the economic capital of Brazil - São Paulo - Palácio Tangará will open its doors in the second quarter 2017.
With medical and scientific congresses on the rise in the region, and many of Kenes’ international clients looking into LATAM for their periodic conferences, Kenes Group is pleased to announce it will grow its operation and presence in the region.
Although the immense size of Brazil might suggest that its states adopt an independent stance and become involved with strategic actions that only serve regional peculiarities, Unedestinos took advantage of the very diversity of cultures and business possibilities to encourage union and a shared vision of how to market destinations and come up with initiatives that can be replicated, encouraged and expanded to include other markets.
On July 24th, dozens of millions of people from all over the world, enjoyed the 3rd edition of the Premios Platino, the inaugural event of the Punta de Este Convention & Exhibition Center.
Sao Paulo Expo will be the largest and most modern exhibition center, Congress and Conventions in Latin America with an area of 100 thousand square meters built in record time.
Dominican Republic, the 2nd largest Caribbean nation, has constantly been preparing and taking steps to develop the Congresses and Incentives segment in Dominican Republic, becoming a featured MICE destination in the Caribbean and Central America.
República Dominicana está preparada para organizar congresos e incentivos de manera constante y sostenida, llegando a convertirse en el destino MICE por excelencia del Caribe y Centroamérica.
Chile Undersecretary of Tourism, Javiera Montes, along with FIEXPO’s Director, Sergio Baritussio, signed an agreement that confirms the development of the event in Chile throughout 2017, 2018 and 2019.
Puerto Rico’s group business closes off what has come to be known as the initial Zika period (March to May), very much open for business, with 57 new booked pieces of business including events, conferences, annual meetings and sports activities from now through 2017.
In June this year, Punta del Este will be opening its new Convention and Exhibition Center. Located in a unique and natural area, a few minutes from the city centre, and designed by the famous architect Carlos Ott, it will offer a maximum capacity
Destination Marketing Organisations (DMO’s) recognise social media as a significant opportunity – in the DMAI Destination Next study, social media was named as the number one trend to have an impact on marketing a destination.
Kenes Group, a leading Professional Conference Organizer (PCO) and Association Management company, has noted a rise in confirmed medical congresses in Latin America. Many of Kenes’ international clients are hosting their events in LATAM as more regional associations are becoming significant international players in their fields.
The Colombian capital was chosen as the venue to host WFNS World Congress of Neurosurgery scheduled for 2021.This event, considered one of the industry’s most important meetings, had not been held in Latin America for 28 years.
From December 16th 2015, Air Europa Airlines will start operating direct flights between Paraguay and Europe; the nonstop route Paraguay-Spain will be back after 21 years.
A partir del 16 diciembre de 2015, Air Europa Líneas Aéreas operará con vuelos directos entre Paraguay y Europa, de esta manera se recupera la conectividad sin escalas de la ruta Paraguay-España después de 21 años.
New App helps planners make that perfect meeting – perfect
Summary:
Planners have in mind the idea of the perfect meeting style, amenity, hotel size and location – but does it exist? Meeting Matchmaker says yes, and makes it a reality with a swipe and the meeting planner is on their way to making their “dream meeting” a reality.
Meet Puerto Rico began the new fiscal year 2015-16 on strong footing with more than 20 groups holding their meetings in Puerto Rico in August and September 2015.
Since its founding in 1992, Meeting Media Group, publisher of Headquarters Magazine (HQ), has been a trusted guide and voice for associations and the global MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) industry.