Thursday, April 29
All Day

All Day - All Meeting Planners will arrive throughout the day.

 

Transportation will be provided by Global Incentive Management, Mexico DMC www.gimdmc.com.  If you choose to take advantage of the pre-post Showcase rates offered and will arrive before April 24th or extend your stay, you must inform Global Incentive Management beforehand so that we may arrange your transportation accordingly.

7:00 PM Pick up from host hotels for transfer to Beach Palace Cancun
7:30 to 10:30 PM

7:30 to 10:30 PM Inauguration and cutting of ribbon for 9th Annual Mexico Showcase & Travel Expo 2010 at Beach Palace Cancun 

Event:
A variety of local restaurants are looking forward to showcase their cuisine. Dinner presentation will be a gastronomic event with over 10 Mexican restaurants showcasing their food.

Location: Beach Palace Cancun
If you are seeking a sensational family vacation resort look no further. A beautiful stretch of white sand, premier location in the heart of Cancun's hotel zone close to myriad shopping and entertainment options, and the modern facilities of Beach Palace create the perfect combination for an unforgettable escape.

10:30 PM Return transfer to host hotels
Friday, April 30
8:15 - 9:30 AM

Breakfast & Site Inspections at Host Hotels. The Hotel sales staff will let you know where the breakfast will take place.

10:00 AM Pick up from host hotels for transfer to Cancun Center 
10:30 AM TO 11:30 AM

Conference: Logistics and Imports to Mexico. By Sandy Rivera, CEO Global Caribbean

11:00 AM TO 11:30 AM

Presentation: TBA

11:45 AM TO 1:00 PM 9th Annual Mexico Showcase & Travel Expo at Cancun Center 
A variety of Destinations from all over Mexico , airlines, DMCs, Convention Bureaus, Restaurants, and Tour Companies, will be exhibiting to showcase their products.

Cancun City Wide Events is a unique alliance formed by 25 tourism related companies (restaurants, hotels, eco-parks, transport, audiovisual & entertainment companies) led by Cancun Center Conventions & Exhibitons in order to attract the most important national and international congresses, conventions, fairs and exhibitions to the venue. Its goal is to present a unified, professional and hospitable destination that is able to contribute to the overall success of any kind of city wide events.

Important: Be sure to bring the Appointment Schedule that was sent to you 2 weeks prior to your arrival. The schedule will need to be validated by the suppliers in order to avoid the penalty fee as stated in Planner Faqs.

1:00 - 2:00 PM

Lunch & Presentaton hosted by Cancun City Wide Events 

2:15 - 4:30 PM 

Mexico Showcase & Travel Expo continues 

4:30 PM to 5:15 Time for a Site Inspection of Cancun Center or to visit those suppliers not included on your appointment schedule.
5:30 PM Return trasfer to host hotels
7:45 PM

Pick up from host hotels for transfer to Krystal Cancun

8:15 PM – 10:30 PM

Dinner-Presentation at Krystal Cancun

Location: Located at Punta Cancun, the best area in Cancun´s Hotel Zone and with one of the most beautiful beaches, Krystal Cancun offers you a lot of possibilities for your groups as it is incredibly nearby the Conventions Center, Golf Courses, Shopping Malls and the exciting night life of Cancun.
10.30 PM Return transfer to host hotels
Optional: Free cover and one drink at The City Cancun Night Club

Saturday, May 1
8:30 AM

Pick up from host hotels for transfer to The Westin Cancun

9:00 - 11:45 AM  Breakfast & Site Inspection at The Westin Cancun. Conference:” The Economy and its effects on the groups industry”. Speakers: Johanne Joham, CMP, CMM, Regional Director of ICCA, North American Region and Dr. Jorge Bisteni, CMP, CMM, President of BP Servimed
   

Location: The Westin Cancun rests peacefully at a quiet end of Cancun's Hotel Zone. Enjoy the serenity of private white-sand beaches with breathtaking views of the Caribbean Sea and Nichupte Lagoon, plus easy access to Cancun's excitement. Each of its 379 bright and airy guest rooms feature inviting contemporary decor, the signature Heavenly Bed®, and stunning Caribbean Sea or lagoon views.

11:45 AM Transfer to to Quinta Maria Luisa.
12:15 - 2:15 PM

Lunch & Presentation at Quinta Maria Luisa. Catering Services by Festiv. Presentation by Santo Tomás Mexican Fine wine (Wine sponsor for the event)

2:30 PM Return transfer to host hotels
6:30 PM

Pick up from host hotels for transfer to La Bodeguita del Medio

7:00 PM- 10:00 PM 

Dinner at La Bodeguita Del Medio

   

Location: Nestled in the heart of Cancun's Zona Hotelera's main strip it is easy to overlook this unassuming appearing restaurant. The Son Restaurant Group has the La Bodeguita Del Medio franchises and maintains the traditions and values of the original La BdelM opened in Havana in 1942 by Angel Martinez. Ernest Hemingway was a regular at the original La BdelM while living in Havana and his favorite drink was the Mojito. Cancun's La Bodeguita del Medio keeps the charm and Cuban flair as well as the original Mojito recipe. With live music you can relax and enjoy the authentic sounds, and flavors of Cuba.
10:15 PM  Return transfer to host hotels

10:30 PM Return transfer to host hotels
Sunday, May 2
8:15 AM Meet in main lobby for transfer to Gran Meliá Cancun Resort
8:30 AM Transfer to Gran Meliá Cancun Resort
9:00 - 11:00 AM 

Breakfast & Site Inspection at Gran Meliá Cancun Resort

Discover the Bold New Shade of Luxury.

Evocative of an ancient Mayan civilization; lavish architecture that mounts the sky and slips back into the sandy Cancun shore. Gran Meliá Cancun Resort is a 5-star, AAA 4-diamond beachfront resort, voluminous as it is elegant, decadent as it is distinguished. Its Royal Service Pyramid is part of The Leading Hotels of the World.

11:15 AM  Pick up and transfer to optional tours
11:30 - 6:00 PM  Optional tours
  Golf Tournament at Hilton Cancun Golf Club
Xcaret
Xel-Ha
City-Shopping Tour
Charity Activity
Swim with dolphins
Free time
Additional site inspection
6:00 PM Return transfer to host hotels
7:15 PM Meet in main lobby for transfer to TBA
7:30 PM Transfer to TBA
8:00

NIGHT AT LEISURE TO ENJOY THE DESTINATION. Cancun Restaurants participating at the event will offer special discounts. Contact them throughout the event.

     
11:00 PM Return transfer to host hotels
Monday, May 3
All day Departures - Transfers back to the airport.
  As all good things must come to an end...You will need to be in the main lobby 2 1/2 hours before your flight's departure time. If you choose to take advantage of the post Showcase rates and spend an extra few days in Cancun, you must advise Global Incentive Management of your hotel and departure date