OP-TIER RESORTS AND CONVENTION FACILITIES, together with value, stellar resort amenities, extraordinary golf, signature spas, extreme
sports, the splendor of untouched nature, the storied history and enduring culture of Mayan civilization, and more — make Cancun the premier meeting des- tination in Mexico, Latin America, and the Caribbean. In Cancun, the only problem planners will encoun- ter is choosing from among a multitude of high-quality accommodations and convention facilities. More than 180 world-class hotels (80 percent of which are five- star or higher) provide more than 34,000 guest rooms. Twenty-three hotels offer on-site meeting space. Staff at these properties ensure the success of every event. For groups that prefer non-hotel venues, the Cancun Center: Conventions & Exhibitions can accommodate up to 8,000 people simultaneously in 70,000 square feet of meeting space and 70,000 square feet of exhibit space. Leisure-time activities also
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are an essential ingredient for success, and Cancun has an abundant supply. Pampering tops the list at 80 spas, where treatments combine native herbs and ancient Mayan heal- ing rituals with the latest stress- reducing technologies and rem- edies. One new facility is the 40,000-square-foot Gem Spa at Fiesta Americana Grand Coral Beach Resort. Golfers are accommodated
on more than 12 courses, designed by such masters as Robert Trent Jones Jr., Pedro Guereca, Jack Nicklaus, Greg Norman, Isao Aoki, P.B. Dye, and Robert von Hagge. One of the newest courses is the 18-hole Grand Coral Golf Club, designed by Nick Price. All courses can accommodate groups, offer- ing rentals and assistance with organizing a tournament.
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Convention facilities: Cancun offers more than one million square feet of meeting space. The Cancun Center: Conventions & Exhibitions has 70,000 square feet of meeting space and 70,000 square feet of exhibit space. The Cancunmesse exhibition center and 23 hotels also offer on-site meeting space. Hotel rooms: More than 34,000 guest rooms in more than 180 world-class hotels Attractions: 80 spas, 12+ golf courses, 13.75 miles of pristine beaches, parasailing, sailing, wind- surfing, jungle tours, deep-sea fish- ing, snorkeling, diving, archeological sites (Tulum, Coba, and Chichen Itza), eco-tourism and adventure tours, world-class shopping and dining For more information: Cancun Convention and Visitors Bureau, Blvd. Kukulcan KM 9 ZH Cancun Center 1 floor, Cancun, Q. Roo CP 77500; +52 (998) 8812745; groups@cancun.travel; www.cancun.travel/groups
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activities and the outdoors, from relaxing on 13.75 miles of pristine beaches, parasailing, sailing, and windsurfing, to jungle tours, deep-sea fishing, snor- keling, and diving. History and archaeology buffs won’t want to miss several nearby sites, such as Tulum, Coba, and Chichen Itza, now known as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Eco- tourism and adventure tours are available, and all ecological parks offer team-building activities. Dining and shopping are
equally varied. Cancun’s menu of restaurants extends from estab- lishments that serve local Mayan cuisine to fine-dining havens. Sev- eral renowned shopping malls beckon with thousands of shops, ranging from boutiques, fine jew- elry stores, and haute couture retailers to quaint stores that showcase locally produced goods. As an added bonus, meetings
held in Cancun are VAT-exempt, resulting in a cost savings of 11 percent. Getting to and from Can- cun is easy, too — its airport is Mexico’s No. 1 airport for interna- tional arrivals, with service from cities around the world. ■
MEET IN PARADISE: Cancun has everything planners need to put on a productive — and refreshing — resort meeting, from 180 top- flight hotels and 80 spas to the Cancun Center: Conventions and Exhibi- tions. At Cancun’s spas, guests can relax with a traditional temazcal steam bath, seaside full-body massage, thalassotherapy sea- weed wrap, and much more.