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    UNEDESTINOS unites brazilian Convention Bureaux to promote destinations

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    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.
    16th Aug, 2016
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    The Premios Platino, a big opening for the Punta del Este Convention and Exhibition Center

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    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.
    11th Aug, 2016
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    São Paulo C&VB announces a newly renovated event venue in the city: São Paulo Expo

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    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.
    6th Jul, 2016
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    Second Annual Latin America Meeting and Incentive Travel Exchange event sells out in Colombia

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    Questex Travel Group kicked off its second annual Latin America Meeting and Incentive Travel Exchange (LAMITE) today to record sales numbers in Cartagena, Colombia at the InterContinental Cartagena de Indias.
    23rd Jun, 2016
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    Meet in the Caribbean, Meet in Dominican Republic

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    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.
    23rd Jun, 2016
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    República Dominicana: destino MICE por excelencia del Caribe

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    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.
    22nd Jun, 2016
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    Chile will host the most important business tourism fair in Latin America

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    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.
    20th Jun, 2016
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    Global DMC Partners announces 3rd Annual Connection in Dominican Republic

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    Global DMC Partners, the meeting professional’s one worldwide solution for global event success, announces today that 200 attendees will attend the 2016 Global DMC Partners Connection at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana, Dominican Republic from June 23-26.
    9th Jun, 2016
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    Meet Puerto Rico reports increase in meetings and conventions business booked despite Zika

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    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.
    7th Jun, 2016
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    SITE Global Conference will be ‘Connecting Worlds’ in Panama

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    Registration is now open!
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    Taking place 5-7 November at the Westin Playa Bonita in Panama City, the conference will feature educational and experiential learning opportunities for incentive travel professionals at every stage of their careers.
    1st Jun, 2016
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    Uruguay and Punta del Este score Well

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    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
    29th Mar, 2016
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    Meet Puerto Rico provides social media offerings for planners

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    Meet Puerto Rico helps planners be more social
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    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.
    18th Feb, 2016
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    Medical Congresses on the rise in Latin America as medical services score top ranks

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    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.
    18th Feb, 2016
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    Attraction of Event to São Paulo ensures Prêmio Caio

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    The World Congress on Desalination and Water Reuse is a highlight of the brazilian tourism industry's major award
    21st Jan, 2016
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    After 28 years, the World Congress of Neurosurgery will be back to Latin America

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    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.
    25th Sep, 2015
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    Air Europa will start operating direct flights Paraguay-Europe in December

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    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.
    23rd Sep, 2015
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    Air Europa comenzará a operar en Paraguay con vuelos directos a España a partir de diciembre

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    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.
    23rd Sep, 2015
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    Meet Puerto Rico launches “Meeting Matchmaker” social media campaign

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    New App helps planners make that perfect meeting – perfect
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    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.
    14th Sep, 2015
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    IAPCO - First EDGE Seminar resounding success

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    Over 40 participants took part in the first EDGE Seminar, representing an even split between PCOs, Convention Bureaux and venues, engaging in a programme that was intensely focused on the future of the meetings industry and the rapidly changing realities of life as a PCO.
    9th Sep, 2015
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    Great pace for groups and conventions in Puerto Rico

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    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.
    3rd Sep, 2015
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