What’s the best part of a group getaway? You said, “Booking them!” of course, but at times, coordinating upwards of 100 rooms can be difficult, especially for meetings and incentives. From executive gatherings to company conferences, business demands state-of-the-art facilities, modern meeting rooms, and even spectacular settings. IBEROSTAR Hotels and Resorts offer all these things, plus all-inclusive amenities, to make every business conference a successful one.
IBEROSTAR Cancun reception hall
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Miramar Ballroom
At IBEROSTAR, Annette Furman, the director of groups and incentives, crafts personalized group getaways for clients, whether the gathering is intimate or extravagant.
“We’ve had everything from groups of 10 rooms, all the way up to 400 rooms per night, depending on the hotel,” explains Furman.
The number of rooms per night can vary depending on hotel and season. At IBEROSTAR Grand hotels, the ideal group sizes range from 50 to 75 rooms per night, though low season can see as many as 150 rooms per night. Premium and Premium Gold hotels can see up to 400 rooms per night, but there are other factors that bring groups to IBEROSTAR Hotels and Resorts than just the number of rooms they can accommodate.
Notes Furman, “Our Grand Collection hotels and our Premium Gold hotels are extremely popular for incentive groups looking to reward their attendees with a luxury, five-star all-inclusive experience. We typically see sales incentives, president’s clubs, and chairman’s retreats at our Grand hotels.”
IBEROSTAR’s Grand Collection includes three hotels: IBEROSTAR Grand Hotel Bávaro, Dominican Republic; IBEROSTAR Grand Hotel Paraiso, Riviera Maya; and IBEROSTAR Grand Hotel Rose Hall, Jamaica.
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Amazing Amenities at IBEROSTAR
Iberostar Playa Mita
Group gatherings can be a pain in the wallet, especially for companies, and that’s why many choose an all-inclusive escape for their meetings and events. IBEROSTAR Resorts in Mexico and the Caribbean offer more than normal all-inclusive experience.
“Our hotels are 100 percent all-inclusive,” points out Furman. “We include complimentary room service, planned daily entertainment, as well as all meals and beverages, which creates a great deal value for a group incentive program.”
All IBEROSTAR chefs are trained in Spain before returning to the resort for “a truly gourmet experience,” says Furman.
And it doesn’t matter which IBEROSTAR hotel or resort a group chooses. They will always find an exceptional experience.
Emphasizes Furman, “We offer the same services across the board. Our standards don’t vary by product or location, yet each property has something very unique to offer. We strive to incorporate local culture within each hotel. We have a very high return guest base because we treat every guest like the stars they are.”
But IBEROSTAR also offers incredible experiences to fit clients’ wants and needs. In Jamaica, IBEROSTAR staff has arranged for a floating bonfire and dinner on the ocean and having cocktails in hot-air balloons at guests’ requests. In the ballroom, groups in Cancun have requested a catwalk and booths for a trade show that included a beauty contest; a tennis court set up in the Grand Caribe Ballroom, complete with benches; and even a pirate ship erected.
But perhaps the best amenity IBEROSTAR offers is its location.
IBEROSTAR Cancun
“Our gorgeous hotels are situated on some of the most beautiful beaches in the world,” boasts Furman.
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IBEROSTAR Cancun was built for groups!
Of all the IBEROSTAR properties, IBEROSTAR Cancun is one of the most popular for groups. The AAA Four Diamond all-inclusive resort offers a main tower with 426 rooms, all with ocean views, as well as an additional 50 villas with an upgraded experience, perfect for those top-tier executives. Only five minutes from the airport but a relaxing distance from Cancun’s entertainment district, the hotel also offers the largest ratio of meeting room/function space per guest room.
Notes Furman, “The IBEROSTAR Peninsula Convention Center, which is connected to the hotel, is Cancun’s only ocean front convention center and features 49,000 square feet of meeting space.”
The convention center also offers state-of-the-art facilities plus a full-time convention staff, and for those wanting a more intimate experience, the convention center’s three bays convert to 22 meeting rooms.
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