MEXICO UPDATE
The Mexico
Tourism Board is planning a multimillion-dollar tourism marketing push aimed at the U.S. Hispanic population. The campaign will feature television, radio and print advertisements with the tag line "The best way to visit Mexico is on vacation."
Some of you expressed that it seemed like a lot of work to take advantage of the
0% VAT tax for meeting programs in Mexico Here is an easy guide to assist you:
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1. Verify your hotel is in the program 2. Be sure to block meeting space and make sure it is in the contract. 3. Upon groups arrival make sure you make copies of the attendee's passports and tourist card. 4. Submit your copies and a rooming list and copy of your hotel contract to the hotel's auditor in the accounting department. Your tax will be immediately deducted from your master account! |
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Questions? Contact your local Mexico Tourism Board.
Air Arrivals to Cozumel were up 30% this summer compared with the same period last year, according to Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste (SUR.) According to the Cozumel Hotel Association, hotel occupancy during the first quarter of 2004 rose 15% over the same period last year.
 Continental Airlines said it plans to launch nonstop service four times a week between Houston and Huatulco Mexico, effective Dec 17. The Continental Express flight will operate 50 passenger Embraer jets. Looking for a unique location for a VIP corporate retreat? How about the beautiful white sand beaches and the friendly people from Oaxaca culture? Huatulco is an untouched gem with 5 star resorts, great golf, and great beaches. Contact Adam Lawhorne - a Huatulco Expert!
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RESEARCH LAYS GROUNDWORK FOR SITE FOUNDATION MOTIVATION INDEX
The latest study from the Society of Incentive & Travel Executives (SITE) Foundation entitled "Motivation in the Hospitality Industry", found that higher levels of motivation and motivated performance translate into a 53% reduction in employee turnover, a marked improvement in an economy that pegs unwanted turnover costs at $140 billion annually! This new study represents the first stage of a multi-phase research effort. Upon completion of all phases, the results will be used to create the SITE Foundation Motivation Index. The Motivation Index will serve as a national indicator of employee motivation by identifying the impact of motivation on business outcomes in the service sector. The Index is scheduled to be unveiled in the spring of 2005. For more information contact the
SITE Foundation, 212 590 2518 or email f.katusak@sitefoundation.org.
DELTA TO DITCH DFW IN MASSIVE COMPANY OVERHAUL
Delta Air Lines said the airline in January 05 plans to discontinue hub operations at DFW, one of several specific initiatives stemming from their comprehensive strategic reviews. The airline will redeploy aircraft from DFW to hubs in Atlanta, Cincinnati and Salt Lake City, which will impact 51 percent of Delta's network.
MOTIVATING YOUR EMPLOYEES
How to get them and keep them working!
Low staff morale bringing you down? It won't cost you a lot of money to turn things around!
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- Find out what motivates your employees?
- Help your employees find meaning and connection to their work place.
- Help your employees set goals and achieve them.
- Motivate employees through incentive programs - an individual incentive program is a great place to start and build your incentive program into the entire company and you will surely see a big increase in morale and motivation.
Contact Meeting Incentive Experts and we can show your company the return on investment (ROI).
HYATT HOTELS AND RESORTS UNWIRES THE INTERNET IN THE U.S.
Officials from Hyatt Hotels announced that by the end of 2004 the majority of the brand's U.S. properties will have wireless Internet capability. T-Mobile HotSpots will enable wireless access in the lobby and dining areas, as well as in select guest rooms.
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