Total Program Planning
We understand the different needs of meetings and incentive programs.
Meeting Incentive Experts is headquartered in Chicago, convenient to destinations and business centers throughout North America. We provide complete planning and destination management services for Fortune 500 meeting and incentive programs in all of the major destinations in North America, including Mexico, the US, and the Caribbean.
We're not the typical destination management company. We first help our clients establish goals and objectives, and then help them plan programs to meet their objectives.
We manage the entire events planning process, including airline consulting, ground transportation, hotel accommodations, theme parties, meeting services, activities, tours, team building events, local staff, and room amenities.
We work closely with you, and because we are based in Chicago, it is easier to work with us on the planning phase. But we are also present throughout the actual program, to insure that everything goes according to plan, and that everyone who participates has an experience they will remember.
Destination Knowledge & Expertise
We know the destinations in Mexico, the US & the Caribbean-inside & out.
Adam Lawhorne, President of Meeting Incentive Experts, created the company because he saw a need for total destination services for meeting and incentive programs. A
full service Destination Expert company, we provide professional services to
our customers. What makes MIE different from our competitors is our attention
to detail during the planning and the execution of your program, and our offices
in the USA and Mexico.
Our greatest asset is to have native Los Cabos staff who have worked in the
business for more than 10 years in both destination management services and
for Hotels and Resorts with extensive leadership skills. We use our knowledge
and connections in Los Cabos as an advantage for your program.
Adam Lawhorne,
our President, has been in the business for over
15 years. His experience also includes being a past Society of Incentive & Travel
Executives (SITE) Chicago Chapter President for 2 years, and he is an active
member of the Mexico Tourism Board of Directors.
Contacts:
Adam Lawhorne - President adam@miexperts.com
Rita Cuellar - Account Manager rita@miexperts.com
Gabriel Florero - Account Manager gabriel@miexperts.com
Jose Diaz - jose@miexperts.com
Phone numbers:
Mexico (52) 1-624-355-3379
USA (312) 842-3600
Attention to Detail
We go above and beyond to make sure attendees have everything they need.
As meeting and incentive program experts, we understand the importance of flexibility and attention to detail, not only during the planning phase, but during the meeting or incentive program itself.
Of course, the last thing you want is an unpleasant surprise. Sometimes, the unexpected will occur and that's why we are in attendance throughout your program to make sure you avoid any problems or difficulties that may arise.
In addition to planning your program and providing destination management services, we also help each attendee with documents needed for the destination and provide complete information about local tours, culture, and customs.
We treat each attendee like a VIP, providing personal concierge service and going the extra mile to make sure every one has a smile on his or her face.
At the conclusion of each program, we also contact attendees to make sure they enjoyed the program to the fullest.
Program Results
We develop programs that deliver ROI based on your business strategy.
Working with you to the fullest, from start to finish, is how we make sure your meeting and incentive programs provide your attendees with a memorable experience, and your business goals and objectives will be achieved as well.
Many destination management companies are located in the destinations, so they are limited by their destination focus.
But because we are headquartered in Chicago and have worked with clients in a variety of industries, we have a better understanding of the business environment, the needs of US companies for a return on their program investment, as well as an intimate knowledge of the services, facilities, sup-pliers, and options available.
So you get more than you'd expect from a destination management company. You get a business partner that understands the needs of your business, and a choice of destination, not biased by our focus on only one or two destinations. When it comes to meeting and incentive programs, it truly takes an expert to make them successful.
Don't Take Our Word For it...
See what our clients are saying about their experiences working with us...
I wanted to thank you again for everything you did for us on the FAM. It was by far the best FAM I've ever been on. Everything went so smoothly, the room gifts were beautiful, everyone was so welcoming...I can't say enough about how wonderful the entire experience was!! Your whole team did a fantastic job and I am very impressed with your attention to detail. It truly was an amazing weekend and I look forward to returning and bringing more business to Cancun.
- Jenny Forsythe, Regional Director of Sales, Prestige Resorts & Destinations, Ltd.
I want to thank you and Meeting Incentive Experts for the high level of personal
attention. Your organization’s knowledge has proved to be a valuable
asset to incentive travel programs. Thank you again for your suggestions and
hard work while coordinating our President’s Club. I would highly recommend
your services for corporate and incentive programs.
- Robert Markese,
CEO, Applimation
I just wanted to thank you for all of the time and energy you spent on this.
Adam was so helpful, nice, attentive and did a fantastic job of being our local
eyes. Thank you all for making my job easy – I shudder to think how this
trip would have turned out for me without all of your hard work.
- Gina Cooper, Senior Project Coordinator – Bio-surgery,
Baxter BioScience
Your staff was extremely dedicated to making sure our every need was met.
The highlight of course was our farewell event at the private estate. Everything
from the linens and floral to the mouth watering meal will not be forgotten.
- The Experiential Agency – Chicago
Dear Adam, your instincts and advice were on target as usual as this trip
has received the best reviews in the history of our President’s club” “You
and your outstanding team of employees made this trip a complete success and
we look forward to working with you again in the future.
- Harry Zoberman,
Senior Vice President, Marketing and Operations, ASAP Software.
"Adam Lawhorne 'was instrumental in convincing me to consider Puerto
Vallarta.' Looking back, it was a great move."
- Steven DeVary,
quoted in Corporate & Incentive Travel Magazine
"Dear Adam, on behalf of all who attended the President's Circle recognition
trip, I want to extend our sincere thanks. The level of expertise and knowledge
you demonstrated, exceeded our expectations."
- Brandon Barnholt, President,
White Hen Pantry
“Adam, Congratulations on putting together a great educational retreat
for the SITE Chicago chapter! You’re in depth knowledge and passion for
Mexico shone through on every aspect of the program. I know that you put an
incredible amount of work in pulling this together. You did a really great
job, and I think that everyone appreciated it”
- Mary Gallo - Regional Director
of Sales -ST REGIS HOTELS & RESORTS.
"Adam Lawhorne and I have worked together for many years. With his new
company, he's in a perfect position to arrange tailor-made meeting and incentive
programs and bring many creative ideas and suggestions to your event. From
both a personal and professional standpoint, I know you will enjoy working
with him and his staff."
- Lynne K. Thomsen,
Regional Manager, The Leading Hotels Of The World
Thank you MIE for a well run event. I received very good feedback from all
the attendees. Your team was on top of all our needs. I look forward to working
with MIE in the future.
- Steve Jensen , Vice
President, Sales - Applimation, Inc
Dear Adam, Thank you, MIE was spectacular, and we could not have pulled this
trip off without the help of all your staff! - Julie A. Colucci - Executive
Assistant
Office of the GM, Sales and Marketing Americas
- GE Healthcare - Integrated
IT Solutions
I’ve always said, “If outstanding is possible, why take only average” When
it comes to Mexico, I have no doubt, the MIE team are the experts on the ground
and they deliver local knowledge with an international perspective. “They
are a delight to work with and make my life a lot easier”
- Olga
Navarro – Director
of Sales and Marketing - ITB Barcelona Spain
I highly recommend MIE, working with Adam and his great team it's always a
pleasure. They are very attentive with the clients needs and with the Resort
needs; they read our minds and have it done before we ask. I wish you the best
MIE!
- Ericka Wolburg, Groups and Conventios
Manager at Dreams Los Cabos Suites Golf Resort & Spa
See what our vendors and hotel partners say about
us too…
Creating a memorable meeting or incentive program takes more than planning,
knowledge, and attention to detail…
it takes and EXPERT.
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