LOS CABOS M E X I C O

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1 LOS CABOS MEXICO

2 Index 0 MUSTDO S IN LOS CABOS... I. THE PERFECT DESTINATION... II. WHY LOS CABOS?... III. TRAVELING TO LOS CABOS... 8 IV. CONFERENCE VENUE: LOS CABOS INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTER... 0 V. WHERE TO STAY IN LOS CABOS... VI. VENUES FOR GROUPS... 0 VII. EVENT SERVICES... VIII. ACTIVITIES FOR GROUPS... IX. GASTRONOMY... 8 X. SUSTNABILITY... 9 XI. GENERAL INFORMATION FOR VISITORS... 0 XII. NEW HOTELS... XIII. 08 EVENTS CALENDAR... XIII. LOS CABOS TOURISM BOARD SUPPORT... XIV. MEMBERSHIPS... XIV. SAFETY & SECURITY... LOS CABOS TOURISM BOARD CONTACTS... VISITLOSCABOS.TRAVEL

3 Thanks for considering Los Cabos as the host destination for your next event. This guide was created as a support tool for professionals looking to plan and organize events in the destination. Enclosed you will find a list of the main services, attractions and capabilities, including main features and details to assist in your decision making process. Los Cabos is the fastest growing tourist destinations in Mexico, with more than three million tourists visiting us every year 0% of which are international visitors. We are an ideal destination to host events from around the world thanks to our expanding international connectivity network, including over 00 weekly flights to 9 cities ( from the U.S., 8 from Canada and within Mexico); a stateofart infrastructure and,000 world class hotel rooms. The over 9,000 square feet of meeting space in hotels has allowed Los Cabos to grow at a rate of 9 percent in number of meetings held between 0 and 0. The newly revamped Convention Center housing more than,000 square feet of space a DMC certification process for group management, high quality suppliers, and a strong commitment to sustainability, positions us as one of the best meetings point in North America. The economic dynamism of Los Cabos is another great incentive to consider us for your next event. Currently, there are new hotels being built from some of the most wellknown brands from around the world. By 0, there will be,000 additional world class hotel rooms. The Los Cabos International Airport is also currently being renovated with a $ million dollars investment. Tourism and service activities have allowed the state of Baja California Sur, where Los Cabos is located, to sustain an economic growth of % and a job rate creation of.%, which positions us as one of the economic leading regions with the smallest poverty rate in the country. Finally, Los Cabos implemented in 0, a points 0 million dollars security action plan, with the commitment and strong support from the private and public sector, that has proven notable results and has provided a model for tourism destination to ensure safety of its visitors. For these and many other reasons, we invite you to discover the best of our destination. The Los Cabos Tourism Board is ready to be your strategic partner and ensure your event is unique, successful, and unforgettable for your clients. Sincerely, 0 mustdo s in LOS CABOS Nature watch at El Arco. Head out to Cabo s most famous natural feature. Luxury Sailing and Snorkeling. Cruise and explore the waters of Los Cabos. Experience the Baja Ranch Tour and Camel Safari from Los Cabos. ATV Adventures. Ride along secluded trails which offer breathtaking views of the Mexican scenery. Visit San Jose del Cabo main square and enjoy an authentic Mexican experience. Whale watching off Baja occurs from October to March when the annual migration of gray whales brings thousands of these magnificent creatures to various shallow lagoongs around the Baja Peninsula Explore a coral reef at Cabo Pulmo, a Mexican National Marine Park. Cabo Pulmo is home to one of Baja s most spectacular coral reefs and hosts unique sea life. It is a full day s trip but a worthwhile excursion from Cabo. Shop up a storm, from luxury labels and leading department stores in the city centre, to beachside weekend markets. Parasailing allow you to sit down, relax, and enjoy the view from above on this minutes parasailing adventure in Cabo San Lucas. The great weather here provides nearperfect conditions, with clear blue skies and warm temperatures. Take the time to stop and contemplate the beautiful sunset at one of our many idyllic beaches. Rodrigo Esponda Managing Director Los Cabos Tourism Board VISITLOSCABOS.TRAVEL

4 I. The Perfect Destination Los Cabos is a magical land full of contrast, from breathtaking ocean views, windswept deserts and stunning mountains. The destination is also known as Land s End for being located at the southern tip of the Baja California Sur Peninsula. The extraordinary world of Los Cabos is a place where unparalleled natural beauty, biodiversity and ample amenities that will appeal to anyone as it is a stylish heaven in a tropical paradise. Los Cabos, one of Mexico s premiere luxury destination offers a wide variety of luxury resorts and hotels, indulgent spas and spectacular golf courses as well as an array of eco adventure activities, water sports and the most unforgettable sport fishing experience you can imagine. Los Cabos is comprised primarily of two towns, San Jose del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas, which are linked by a 0mile corridor and lined with worldclass resort and championship golf courses. II. Why Los Cabos? Los Cabos is the perfect destination for meetings and business tourism as it is known for its breathtaking and unique landscape, from the ocean to the desert. Its stunning, scenery is an added bonus for meeting and event planners, who know that amidst the aweinspiring views and ruby sunsets await worldclass, modern meeting facilities. In fact, Los Cabos has experienced a recent surge of construction with the addition of several new luxury resorts, residential properties, restaurants and unique meeting venues. This growth in infrastructure has placed Los Cabos as a leading destination for meeting and business tourism. Major hotel chains have specialized facilities and personnel that can handle corporate retreats and fullscale conventions. Exclusive resorts offer luxurious and extravagant premises and customized service to those seeking to exceed expectations. Similarly, DMC companies offer complete event planning services. In a paradise where the Sea of Cortes meets the Pacific Ocean, there is something for everyone such as fishing, golf, scuba diving, snorkeling, kayaking, horseback riding, relaxing in luxury spas and resorts and, of course, fine dining and dancing. When it comes to fine dining, Los Cabos has it all including fusion dishes and Old World delicacies to fresh seafood and Mexican specialties. Whether it s an elegant fivecourse feast with waves lapping at your feet or a quick bite with a frosty craft beer in hand, dining options in Los Cabos are among the most exciting and varied in all of Mexico. Every day offers a fiesta of flavors with freshly caught seafood, elaborate Mexican dishes and international options from around the globe. Dining in Los Cabos is delectable, diverse and a positively unforgeable experience. There s something about Los Cabos that makes every visitor fall in love. If you ve been here before you ll know why. If you are yet to visit, Los Cabos is waiting for you. LOCATION: Known as Land s End for being located at the tip of the southern Baja California Península. Los Cabos is approximately,000 miles south of San Diego just south of the Tropic of Cancer. Los Cabos refers to Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo. CLIMATE: 0 sunny days a year! It s a subtropical desert. Summer highs can reach 90 F with sporadic showers. Winter lows may drop to F with daytime highs near F. POPULATION: Approximately 88,000 people. More than 0,000 Expats. TIME ZONE: Los Cabos is on Mountain Time (MT), an hour ahead of Pacific Time. LANGUAGE: Spanish is the official language of Mexico. However, English is widely spoken throughout Los Cabos. ROOMS:,000 HOTELS MEETING SPACE: 9, SQ.FT EUROPEAN PLAN HOTELS 8 ALL INCLUSIVE ADULTS ONLY INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTER:,000 SQFT CHAMPIONSHIP GOLF COURSES The,000 sq.ft. stateoftheart International Convention Center, completes the meetings & conventions facilities that the destination offers. Mexico offers VAT at 0% for international conferences, exhibitions and fairs organized by event or organizers living abroad. That is, when events are organized by foreign companies, the VAT is not charged for any services specified in the tax rules. Los Cabos looks to the future to evolve as a worldclass venue for business meetings and events. Los Cabos is also a major highclass sports HUB. It will have the honor of hosting the ATP Los Cabos Open for the second time. Los Cabos is renowned as a worldclass resort destination with breathtaking surroundings, two bodies of water, and golf courses designed by the world s best golf designers and players including Tom Fazio, Robert Trent Jones, Jack Nicklaus, and Tiger Woods. Therefore, it comes as no surprise that the International Association of Golf Tour Operators (IAGTO), a global trade association of the golf tourism industry, named Los Cabos, Mexico as the Latin America & Caribbean Golf Destination of the Year for 0 in recognition of its exceptional golf courses and unique geographical setting. Los Cabos looks to the future to evolve as a worldclass venue for business meetings and events. We offer the complete package including oneofakind luxury in the finest hotels and meeting facilities, featuring unique and personalized meeting services with a stateoftheart convention center and a variety of authentic experiences VISITLOSCABOS.TRAVEL

5 III. Traveling to Los Cabos Los Cabos is on the southern tip of the Baja California Peninsula, west of mainland Mexico and just below southern California. The Sea of Cortes borders Los Cabos is to the east and The Pacific Ocean is to the west. Los Cabos is approximately,000 miles (,9 kilometers) south of San Diego, California. Los Cabos International Airport (SJD), located at San José del Cabo in Baja California Sur, is the sixthbusiest airport in Mexico. It is also recognized as one the best airports in the world as it is located just 8 miles north from San Jose del Cabo and miles from Cabo San Lucas. MEXICO BJX CUL GDL MEX MTY PVR TIJ TLC WEEKLY FLIGHTS RPORTS RLINES Q Q Q Q Bajío Culiacán Guadalajara Ciudad de México Monterrey Puerto Vallarta Tijuana Toluca Calafia Airlines 0 Viva Aerobus, Volaris Viva Aerobus, Volaris, Calafia Airlines Interjet, Aeroméxico, Viva Aerobus, Volaris Viva Aerobus, Volaris Calafia Airlines Volaris Interjet, Volaris Vancouver. h Los Cabos has direct flights to the main cities of USA, Canada and Mexico with more than 00 flights per week. Major airlines such as American Airlines, United, Spirit Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta, Frontier Airlines, Southwest, Virign, Sunwing, Air Canada, West Jet, Interjet and Aeromexico fly daily to Los Cabos. With many upcoming new routes, connectivity is our number one priority. Edmonton. h Calgary.0 h CANADA CANADÁ CANADA YEG YLW YQR YUL YVR YWG YXE YYC YYJ YYZ ATL Edmonton Kelowna Regina Montreal Vancouver Winnipeg Saskatoon Calgary Victoria Toronto Atlanta Sunwing Airlines, WestJet Airlines WestJet Airlines Sunwing Airlines Sunwing Airlines Air Canada, Air Transat, Sunwing Airlines, WesJet Airlines Sunwing Airlines Sunwing Airlines Air Transat, Sunwing Airlines, WestJet Airlines Sunwing Airlines Air Canada, Sunwing Airlines Delta AUS BWI Austin Baltimore Southwest Southwest Toronto. h CLT DEN Charlotte Denver American Airlines Frontier, Southwest, United Air 8 UNITED ESTADOS STATES UNIDOS DFW DTW Dallas Detroit American Airlines Delta 0 Los Angeles. h San Diego h San Francisco h Tijuana Los Cabos Phoenix h Puerto Vallarta Denver h MÉXICO Culiacan h Leon. h Dallas h Houston.0 h Monterrey. h Guadalajara. h Toluca h Mexico City.0 h Chicago. h New York h UNITED STATES EWR HOU IAD IAH JFK LAX MSP OAK ORD PDX PHX SAN SEA SFO SJC SLC SMF Newark Hobby Houston Washington DC G. Bush Houston New York Los Ángeles Minneapolis Oakland Chicago Portland Phoenix San Diego Seattle San Francisco San Jose Salt Lake City Sacramento United Air Southwest United Air United Air, Spirit Airlines Delta American Airlines, Alaska, Delta, United Air, Southwest, Interjet Delta, Sun Country Southwest American Airlines, Frontier, United Air Alaska American Air Alaska, United Air, Southwest Alaska, Delta Alaska, United Air, Virgin America Alaska Delta Alaska SNA Orange Country Alaska, Southwest 8 VISITLOSCABOS.TRAVEL 9

6 IV. Conference Venue: Los Cabos International Convention Center Los Cabos International Convention Center (ICC), located in San Jose del Cabo, defines the state of Baja California Sur as one of the most attractive business tourism destinations in the world. FACILITIES OVERVIEW: Total Square Feet,000 (,00m ) Total Meeting space:,8. sq.ft. (9m ) Maximum Capacity: 8,000 people ICC MAP CABO DEL SUR CABO DEL ESTE info@iccbajasur.com Breakouts: Parking space: 0 cars Additional Services: Event production, technical support, audiovisual, office, business center, security services, concierge, internet. Loading dock:,. sq.ft. (,.m ) Food & Beverage: exclusive reception and buffet, banquet facilities, catering menu, gourmet box lunches and mobile bars CABO DEL NORTE CABO DEL NORTE CABO DEL NORTE CABO DEL SUR CABO DEL SUR A B C CABO DEL ESTE CABO DEL ESTE NEARBY HOTELS LOBBY CABO DEL NORTE LOBBY CABO DEL SUR HYATT ZIVA. miles min BARCELÓ GRAN. miles min HYATT PLACE.8 miles min ROYAL SOLARIS.9 miles min CABO AZUL RESORT miles min HOLIDAY INN. miles 8 min KRYSTAL GRAND. miles min EL GANZO miles min ONE & ONLY PALMILLA. miles min SECRETS. miles min JW MARRIOTT.8 miles 8 min Equipped with solar panels and environmentally friendly technology, the ICC Los Cabos was designed with energy efficiency and sustainability in mind and has been designated as a green facility. It has one of the largest green walls in the world, serving as an insulator and preventing the building from overheating in the warm summer months. CAPACITY CHART Salon L W H Gran Salón los Cabos Cabo del Norte Cabo del Norte Cabo del Norte Cabo del Norte Cabo del Sur sq.ft.,8.,98.8,88.,0,88. 8,8. m Theater Banquet,9,0,0,0,0, 8,9,,8,,8,,, School room,, Reception,8, 9 Hollow U shape Cabo del Sur Cabo del Sur A Cabo del Sur B Cabo del Sur C Cabo del Sur Cabo del Sur Cabo del Este ,.9,.,.,.,.,. 8, , Cabo del Este Cabo del Este Cabo del Este ,8.,.0, VISITLOSCABOS.TRAVEL

7 V. Where to stay in Los Cabos HOTELS FOR GROUPS With 0 hotels with more than 0,000 rooms, distributed along our three main areas, Los Cabos offers a wide variety of places to stay. With AllInclusive or European Plan, visitors can choose from traditional style accommodation to the most modern and luxurious. Cabo San Lucas Corredor Tourist Corridor Turístico Convention Centro de Convenciones Center 0 San José Del Cabo CABO SAN LUCAS TOURIST CORRIDOR TOURIST CORRIDOR SAN JOSE DEL CABO Pueblo Bonito Pacifica Golf & Spa Resort The Cape, A Thompson Hotel Solaz Los Cabos 0 One & Only Palmilla Pueblo Bonito Sunset Beach Golf & Spa Resot Esperanza, an Auberge Resort Dreams Los Cabos Suites Golf Resort & Spa Krystal Grand Los Cabos 8 9 The Resort at Pedregal Sandos Finisterra Los Cabos Tesoro Los Cabos Playa Grande Resort & Spa Breathless Cabo San Lucas Resort & Spa Marina Fiesta Resort & Spa Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa Holiday Inn Expess Cabo San Lucas Sheraton Grand Hacienda del Mar Fiesta Americana Grand Los Cabos Golf & Spa Resort Chileno Bay Resort Grand Velas Los Cabos Le Blanc Spa Resort 8 9 Casa del Mar Golf Resort & Spa Las Ventanas al Paraiso, A Rosewood Resort Paradisus Cabo Real All Inclusive Resort & Spa Hilton Los Cabos Beach & Golf Resort Marquis Los Cabos All Inclusive Resort & Spa Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Los Cabos 8 Hyatt Place Los Cabos Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos Barceló Grand Faro Los Cabos Royal Solaris Resort Cabo Azul Resort Holiday Inn Resort Los Cabos Hotel el Ganzo 0 ME Cabo 9 Secrets Puerto Los Cabos Pueblo Bonito Los Cabos Resort 0 JW Marriott Los Cabos Beach Resort & Spa Pueblo Bonito Rosé Resort & Spa Villa del Palmar Beach Resort & Spa VISITLOSCABOS.TRAVEL

8 CABO SAN LUCAS HOTELS WITH MEETING SPACE Cabo San Lucas is located at the southern tip of the Baja California Peninsula which features beautiful desert landscapes and beaches as well as its worldrenowned nightlife and culinary options. Cabo San Lucas HOTELS MEAL PLAN ROOMS ROOMS SUITES ROOMS WITH DOUBLE BEDS MN BALLROOM sq.ft. MN BALLROOM m MEETING SPACE DIMENSIONS (L X A XH) DIMENSIONS (L X A X H) Feet THEATER SCHOOL ROOM CONFERENCE U SHAPE COCKTL BANQUET FOOD & BEVERAGE RESTAURANTS BARS SPA GYM BEACH GOLF ( HOLES) TENNIS (COURTS) MEDICAL SERVICE SHOPS Pueblo Bonito Pacifica Golf & Spa Resort* Pueblo Bonito Sunset Beach Golf & Spa Resot ,,9 x8x. x0x. 0.8x. x8.xx The Resort at Pedregal 89, x.x0. xx Sandos Finisterra Los Cabos, x9x xx0 8 Tesoro Los Cabos Playa Grande Resort & Spa Breathless Cabo San Lucas Resort & Spa* Marina Fiesta Resort & Spa ,,,8, x9.x. 9.x8x. x.x.09x0.x. 9.x0. x 09x0.9 x. 90 x 9.8 x9.8 xx Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa ME Cabo* , x.x. 8xx.0.x. x8.8 x9x Pueblo Bonito Los Cabos Resort x9x x9x Pueblo Bonito Rosé Resort & Spa 0 8,.8 x8x. 9.x8.x Villa del Palmar Beach Resort & Spa 0. xx. x9x * ADULTS ONLY VISITLOSCABOS.TRAVEL

9 TOURIST CORRIDOR HOTELS WITH MEETING SPACE The tourist corridor is a 0 mile, four lane highway surrounded by stunning views of both the desert and coastline of sea of Cortez, connecting Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo. Corredor Tourist Corridor Turístico 8 HOTELS 9 0 MEAL PLAN ROOMS 8 ROOMS SUITES 9 ROOMS WITH DOUBLE BEDS MN BALLROOM sq.ft. MN BALLROOM m DIMENSIONS (L X A XH) MEETING SPACE DIMENSIONS (L X A X H) Feet THEATER SCHOOL ROOM CONFERENCE U SHAPE COCKTL BANQUET FOOD & BEVERAGE RESTAURANTS BARS SPA GYM BEACH GOLF (HOLES) TENNIS (COURTS) MEDICAL SERVICE SHOPS The Cape, A Thompson Hotel 0 8, Esperanza, an Auberge Resort x.9x..x.8x Holiday Inn Expess Cabo San Lucas Sheraton Grand Los Cabos, Hacienda del Mar ,9.8, 9.8 x.8 x. x x..x.8 x.8 x8x. 0, , Fiesta Americana Grand Los Cabos Golf & Spa Resort 8 0, xx.x8. x.9, 0, 0, Chileno Bay Resort Grand Velas Los Cabos Le Blanc Spa Resort* Solaz, a Luxury Collection Resort Dreams Los Cabos Suites Golf Resort & Spa Casa del Mar Golf Resort & Spa , ,8.,00, x.x.0.x0.x.x.8x..0x9.8x.9 0x.x x.9x0.. x 9.9 x. 8.0x. x9.9.8x0. x.. x. x. 98. x. x9. 9, TBD , Las Ventanas al Paraiso, A Rosewood Resort 8 8, 9.9 0x.x. 0 Paradisus Cabo Real All Inclusive Resort & Spa 0 0 9, 90 x0x. 0x9x0, Hilton Los Cabos Beach & Golf Resort Marquis Los Cabos All Inclusive Resort & Spa* Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Los Cabos ,0.,00,0. 9,90. 9.x.8x. x0 x0.x.x.9.x. x. x0 x0.x. x * ADULTS ONLY VISITLOSCABOS.TRAVEL

10 SAN JOSE DEL CABO HOTELS WITH MEETING SPACE San Jose del Cabo downtown main plaza with its warm architecture, has become an art district where you can find art from all over the world but mainly Mexican traditional art and local creations. San José Del Cabo 0 HOTELS MEAL PLAN ROOMS ROOMS MEETING SPACE FOOD & BEVERAGE SUITES ROOMS WITH DOUBLE BEDS MN BALLROOM sq.ft. MN BALLROOM m DIMENSIONS (L X A XH) DIMENSIONS (L X A X H) Feet THEATER SCHOOL ROOM CONFERENCE U SHAPE COCKTL BANQUET RESTAURANTS BARS SPA GYM BEACH GOLF (HOLES) TENNIS (COURTS) MEDICAL SERVICE SHOPS 0 One & Only Palmilla 8,8 xx x9x Krystal Grand Los Cabos 9 9, 8 xx x0x, Hyatt Place Los Cabos x. 9x Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos , x8x. xx8., 0 0,00 8 Barceló Gran Faro Los Cabos 9 0,9,0 xx.9 0x0x.9,000, 0,00 00 Royal Solaris Resort Cabo Azul Resort , x.X 9.x9.x. 9.x.9 x 0.x.x Holiday Inn Resort Los Cabos All Inclusive Hotel El Ganzo ,0, x. x.98 0x8x. x0 x.0 xx Secrets Puerto Los Cabos* , 898.x.x. 9x8x.,88 88, JW Marriott Los Cabos Beach Resort & Spa ,98 8.x9.x.8 xx * ADULTS ONLY 8 VISITLOSCABOS.TRAVEL 9

11 VI. Venues for Groups VENUES IN TOURIST CORRIDOR SUNSET MONALISA RESTAURANT CASA DE PLAYA AT CABO DEL SOL Los Cabos offers a variety of venues ideally suited for your next event from beautiful restaurants to beachfront terraces, farmlands and Canyons. Description: International gourmet cuisine Maximum Capacity 0 pax banquet Description: 0,000 sq.ft. Clubhouse with indoor and outdoor spaces, featuring ocean and golf course views Maximum Capacity:, pax banquet TORO LATIN KITCHEN PITAHAYAS RESTAURANT VENUES IN SAN JOSÉ DEL CABO Description: Modern Mexican Cuisine by Chef Richard Sandoval Description: MexicanAsian fusion Cuisine WIRIKUTA Description: Theater & dinner experience Maximum Capacity 0,000 pax. Banquet EL CORTIJO Description: Multi functional venue for outdoor events Maximum Capacity:,00 pax SCULPTURES GARDEN Description: Garden Maximum Capacity,00 pax. banquet Maximum Capacity main area 90 pax, terrace pax torocabo Maximum Capacity: 00 pax SAN CARLOS CANYON Description: Natural area ACRE RESTAURANT Description: restaurant located in a acre farmland MI CASA SAN JOSE RESTAURANT Description: Mexican Cuisine Maximum Capacity,000 banquet Maximum Capacity: 0 pax. banquet Maximum Capacity 0 pax banquet VENUES IN CABO SAN LUCAS CLUB CAMPESTRE SAN JOSE Description: Beachfront terrace Maximum Capacity: 00 pax banquet DON SANCHEZ RESTAURANT Description: Contemporary Baja and Modern Mexican cuisine Maximum Capacity: 00 pax MARIA CORONA RESTAURANT & CATERING Description: Mexican Cuisine Maximum Capacity 00 pax MI CASA RESTAURANT Description: Mexican Cuisine Maximum Capacity 00 pax HUERTA LOS TAMARINDOS Description: acre farm Maximum Capacity pax. banquets LA PANGA ANTIGUA RESTAURANT Description: contemporary Mexican cuisine & seafood Maximum Capacity: pax THE OFFICE RESTAURANT Description: Beach restaurant Maximum Capacity: 0 pax TRES GALLOS RESTAURANT Desription: Mexican artisanal Cuisine Maximum Capacity:0 pax 0 VISITLOSCABOS.TRAVEL

12 DESTINATION MANAGEMENT COMPANIES (DMC) Los Cabos DMCs offers professional services, local knowledge and expertise on designing and implementing events, activities, tours, transportation and program logistics. COMPANY NAME CONTACT PHONE EML AMSTAR DMC IC Cuauhtémoc Girón Héctor Giles () 8 () 0 cgiron@amstardmc.com hgiles@epic.com.mx PSAV Stateoftheart audiovisual technology, rigging, video mapping, High speed Internet access, digital services, servicios digitales, etc. PH: () 0 9 juan.elizarraras@psav.com GRUPOS INCENTIVOS TERRAMAR IVI DMC MEETINGS INCENTIVE EXPERT MEXICO DMC BY CORPORATE TRAVEL ALLIANCE NEXUS TOURS Sunny Irvine Yazmin Elosegui Amanda Nemeth Adam Lawhorne Paola Quintero Sandra Castañeda Castro Gabriel Gil () 9 () 9 USA () 8 0 MEX () LOS CABOS () 88 8 () 0 () 8 sunny@terramar.com.mx yelosegui@ividmc.travel amanda@miexperts.com adam@miexperts.com paola@miexperts.com sandra@corptravelalliance.com ggil@nexustours.com JSAV AUDIOVISUAL Audiovisual experiences, production services, Set Design, themed parties, staging, D Renders, etc. PH: () jwcabos@jsav.com RMC DMC MEXICO PLANNERS BY TRANSCABO TROPICAL INCENTIVES CABOS Dale Hahne Alejandro Garza J. Luis López Miguel Vargas () () 8 () 0 () 0 dhahne@rmcdmc.com agarza@transcabo.com jlopez@mexicoplanners.com miguel@ticabos.com LET IT BE EVENTS Furniture rental, event production, decor, themed events, flowers, staging, etc. PH: () info@letitbevents.com VII. Event Services Suppliers provide advanced audiovisual technology, logistical providers, furniture, decoration, themed events and more AMBAR PRODUCTIONS Production services for groups and conventions Design and production of scenographies, design and production of theme parties Large format design and printing Design and production of mapping and lighting shows Audiovisual services such as audio, lighting, projection, simultaneous translation, rigging, etc. Stands in system for fairs and exhibitions PH: 9 agallardo@ambarproductions.com.mx ENCORE EVENT PRODUCTIONS Audiovisual: Audio, Video and Lighting Systems for Corporate Events, Incentives, etc. Show Services: Panoramic screens, videoproduction, mapping, blending, animated graphics in D and D, set design and display, LED screens. Integration Systems: Design and installation of environmental audio, video distribution, stage lighting, paging systems, digital signage, video conferencing rooms, monitoring centers PH: () 9 homero.amable@encoremx.com SPECIAL EVENT SERVICES Themed parties, gifts, amenities, translation services, printing services. PH: () sales@sescabo.com DEL CABO EVENT DESIGN Event management, event design, themed events, furniture, etc. PH: () info@delcaboeventdesign.com MARIANNA IRIDIN Event designer, furniture rental, event coordination PH: () marianna@mariannaidirin.com THE MN EVENT CABO Furniture rental, event styling. Themed events. PH: () 0 09 info@themaineventcabo.com ACTIDEA Creativity, production and events design, exhibitions, congresses, conventions and shows. Audiovisual services and applied technology PH: () 8 direcciongeneral@actidea.mx VISITLOSCABOS.TRAVEL

13 VIII. Activities for Groups From the amazing Sea of Cortes, which Jacques Cousteau called the Aquarium of the World, to the Pacific Ocean, Los Cabos offers countless adventures, activities and dining experiences. CABO ADVENTURES OFF ROAD ADVENTURE Capacity: 8 pax MOUNTN BIKE ADVENTURE Capacity: pax distributed in different schedules PACIFIC SUNSET DINNER DOLPHIN SIGNATURE SWIM Capacity: Cabo pax distributed in different schedules OUTDOOR ZIP LINE ADVENTURE Capacity: 0 pax SUNRIDER Capacity: 0 pax SEA OF CORTES ADVENTURE Capacity: pax WHALE WATCHING PHOTO SAFARI Capacity: 8 pax 9am x, pm x y pm x SUNSET DINNER Capacity: 0 pax SNORKEL LUNCH Capacity: 0 pax WHALE WATCHING Capacity: 0 pax and 0 px LA PAZ SWIMMING WITH WHALE SHARK Capacity: 8 pax LA PAZ ESPIRITU SANTO ISLAND Capacity: 8 pax FLYBOARD ADVENTURE Capacity: pax distributed in different schedules DIVING CERTIFIED AND BEGINNERS Capacity: 8 pax certified 9am y pm. pax beginners 9am x pm WHALE SHARK ENCOUNTER Capacity: pax pax distributed in different schedules OUTBACK & CAMEL SAFARI Capacity: pax distributed in different schedules CABO PULMO SCUBA DIVING Capacity: pax RANCHO CARISUVA PACIFIC BEACH HORSEBACK RIDING Capacity: pax DESERT AND BEACH ATV TOUR Capacity: pax CABO DOLPHINS DOLPHIN ENCOUNTER Cabo San Lucas people San José del Cabo people DOLPHIN SWIM & RIDE EXPERIENCE Cabo San Lucas people San José del Cabo people VISITLOSCABOS.TRAVEL

14 LUXURY DAY SLING VELEROS 0 FT () Capacity: pax distributed in different schedules LUXURY SUNSET SLING VELERO 0 FT () Capacity: 0 pax distributed in different schedules WILD CANYON ADVENTURES LUXURY DAY SLING VELERO FT () LUXURY SUNSET SLING VELERO FT () MONSTER ZIPLINES Capacity: 0 pax BUNGEE BOMBERS Capacity: 0 pax PURSUIT OF CORTEZ Capacity: pax Capacity: pax distributed in different schedules Capacity: pax SLING SWINGER ULTIMATE UTV KINGDOM EXPERIENCE LUXURY DAY SLING CATAMARAN FT () Capacity: pax distributed in different schedules SNORKEL & SEA ADVENTURE Capacity: 9 pax distributed in different schedules CABO PULMO SNORKEL EXPEDITION Capacity: 8 pax LUXURY SUNSET SLING CATAMARAN FT () Capacity: pax ELECTRIC BIKE BEACH ADVENTURE Capacity: 8 pax distributed in different schedules Capacity: 0 pax OFF ROAD RUNNERS Capacity: 90 pax Capacity: pax CAMEL QUEST Capacity: pax Capacity: 0 pax MOON ZIP (SOLO EN LUNAS LLENAS) Capacity: 0 pax GOLF CAPITAL OF LATIN AMERICA Los Cabos has become widely recognized as one of the premier golf destinations in Latin America. With fifteen golf courses, currently open for play, and a few more on the drawing board, Los Cabos continues to dominate as the top golf destination in Latin America. With the pristine Sea of Cortés, dramatic Pacific Ocean and stark and rugged terrain as the canvas, legendary designers have carved out their most inspired visions, creating some of the most stunning tracks in the world. VISITLOSCABOS.TRAVEL

15 GOLF COURSES LOS CABOS GOLF COURSE FACILITY TYPE DESIGNER HOLES Cabo del Sol Desert Cabo del Sol Ocean Cabo Real Palmilla Chileno Bay Club Camprestre San José Puerto Los Cabos Vidanta Cabo San Lucas Country Club Diamante Dunes Diamante El Cadonal Diamante Short Course Quivira Resort Public Resort Public Resort Public Resort Public Resort Private Resort Public Resort Public Resort Public Resort Public Resort Private Resort Private Resort Private Resort Private Tom Wesikopf Jack Nicklaus Robert Trent Jones Jr. Jack Nicklaus Tom Fazio Jack Nicklaus Greg Norman Jack Nicklaus F.M. Schjetnan, Pedro Guereca, Joe Finger Roy Dye Davis Love III Tiger Woods Tiger Woods Jack Nicklaus TOURIST CORRIDOR SAN JOSE DEL CABO CABO SAN LUCAS IX. Gastronomy Los Cabos dining scene has it all from fusion dishes and Old World delicacies to fresh seafood and Mexican specialties. Whether it s an elegant fivecourse feast with waves lapping at your feet or a quick bite with a frosty craft beer in hand, dining options in Los Cabos are among the most exciting and varied in all of Mexico. Everyday offers a fiesta of flavors with freshly caught seafood, elaborate Mexican dishes and international options that celebrate the traditions of Italy, Peru, China and many other countries. The dining experience in Los Cabos is delectable, diverse and downright unforgeable. Foodies the world over know that this is the place for delicious offerings, whether it be fresh from the farm, catchandcook or anything in between. X. Sustainability PEOPLE: As tourism grows in Los Cabos, recycling has gained a stronger foothold in Baja Sur. Locallybased nonprofits work with local businesses and schools to make recycling more accessible to the Los Cabos community. In addition to weekly collections, educational radio campaigns, and workshops for children, nonprofit groups hold social events that combine great food, good music and fun all to promote awareness for their cause. Going green doesn t mean sacrificing fun, but instead learning how to preserve this extraordinary destination for generations to come. % of the territory of Baja California Sur are Natural Protected Areas COMMUNITIES: Cabo San Lucas has organic markets where you can find a wide selection of locallygrown produce, as well as crafts, jewelry, soaps and tasty treats. A stroll around the Saturday organic market in San Jose is a great way to learn more about local farmers, sample products found only in Baja Sur, and connect with a variety of ecofriendly locals and foreigners. ENVIRONMENT: Los Cabos offers conservation trips that allow ecologicallyminded visitors a chance to get up close and personal with Baja s vibrant wildlife. Whether it be diving with giant squids, whale watching, or protecting sea turtles, each of these conservation expeditions are oriented around education and preservation of this delicate ecosystem and are customizable for each group. Each year, turtles make their nest on the same beaches enjoyed by thousands alike. A number of hotels in Los Cabos have special preservation programs (some specially funded by the Mexican government) to protect the fragile turtle eggs and make sure that once hatched, these babies make it safely to sea. Guests of these hotels are often welcomed to help lead the newlyhatched turtles to shore and fend off wouldbe predators. Another way that tourism can help work with nature, and not against it. VISITORS: Local guides teach visitors about the natural wonders of Los Cabos with a conscious effort to preserve and protect. GOVERNANCE: Public administration and governance in the municipality of Los Cabos is committed to the use of alternative energies. The challenge to local government in the design of social assistance strategies, a detailed analysis of the process and current status of the ecological land use plan is provided. This is viewed as a hub in the planning for sustainable development in the region and as a key element in the emergence of Los Cabos as a center for sustainable growth. 8 VISITLOSCABOS.TRAVEL 9

16 CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY Corporate Social Responsibility: Groups are encouraged to participate in social responsibility and community contribution opportunities. Community contribution initiatives are coordinated with several existing local entities assisting in a variety of areas of special needs of children, seniors, animals among others. XI. General Information for Visitors These organizations depend on the generosity of others to make a meaningful, positive difference in the lives of those less fortunate There are different ways to participate and get involved. These opportunities generally fall into the following categories:. Handson volunteer or recreational activity onsite with the kids and teens.. Donation (financial or inkind) during a group event.. Collection of inneed donation items.. Fundraiser to contribute to the purchase of a larger need. If you are interested in coordinating a Social Responsibility activity, we can guide you through the projects that best suits the profile of your program. VISA REQUIREMENTS: All foreigner visitors require a valid passport to enter Mexico. The visa policy allows visafree entry for citizens of the countries listed below: Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxemburg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, San Marino, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Uruguay, USA, and Venezuela. Citizens of these countries can enter Mexico without a visa, just by presenting a valid passport and Migration Form for Tourists, Transmigrants, Guest Business Persons or Counselor Visitors, which can be obtained in travel agencies, airlines or at the point of entry into Mexico. Citizens from other countries require a visa, which can be obtained through the Mexican Embassy in their country of origin. Children traveling alone need a notarized authorization from their parents. BANKS AND CURRENCY: The official unit of currency is the Mexican peso (MXN). However, the U.S. dollar (USD) is widely accepted. All major Mexican national banks are represented here and are usually open weekdays from 8 a.m. to p.m. ZERO TAX RATE: Mexico offers a zeropercent VAT rate for conferences, exhibitions and fairs which are organized from abroad. That is, when events are organized by foreign companies, the VAT is not charged for the services specified in the tax rules. In this tax benefit came into effect for international congress organizers, allowing the application of a 0% tax rate for value added tax (VAT) for Congresses, Conventions, Trade Shows and Exhibitions held in Mexico. REQUIREMENTS: The event organizing body must be based outside Mexico. All deposits and payments related to the congress must come from an account or credit card with an address that is not in Mexico. Proof of legal registration in country of origin must be shown. ELECTRICITY: 0 volts/ hertz. Electrical outlets are the same as those used in the U.S. TRANSPORTATION: For transportation, you can rent a car, call a taxi or use public transportation. The main car rental agencies can be found in Los Cabos and vehicles can be prebooked when arranging transportation to Los Cabos or at the airport and at some hotels. Public transportation offers plenty of bus services along the tourist corridor, providing access to all Los Cabos locations. Taxis are also available at all major tourist attractions. COMMUNICATION: To call the U.S. from your U.S. cell phone, dial area code + phone number. To call locally to landlines, just dial the sevendigit phone number. To call cell phones (within the same area code), dial 0 + phone number. To call Mexico outside of Los Cabos, dial 0 + area code + phone number. CONSULATES: U.S. Consular Agency Carr. Transpeninsular, Km.. The Shoppes at Palmilla, Local B San José del Cabo PH: () ConAgencyLosCabos@state.gov Consular Agency of Canada Carr. Transpeninsular, Km. 0. Plaza San Lucas, Local 8 Col. El Tezal, Cabo San Lucas PH: () (0) lcabo@international.gc.ca MEDICAL ASSISTANCE: Hospiten: () 0800 Blue Net: () 09 Hospital H+: () 0900 Many locations have ATMs that accept U.S. bank cards, and some ATMs can dispense both Mexican pesos and U.S. dollars. Transaction fees may be higher Taxis offer impeccable service and are available hours a day from all hotel lobbies. They do not use meters, but have set rates that are well displayed. 0 VISITLOSCABOS.TRAVEL

17 XII. New Hotels XIII. 08 Events Calendar RECOMMENDED ACTIVITIES Whales (EARLY DECEMBER TO MIDAPRIL) Whale shark (LA PAZ MIDNOVEMBER. TO MIDFEBRUARY.) Art Walk (ART DISTRICT SJC FROM PM TO 9PM) Diving (MAR DE CORTÉS, CABO PULMO) Bird watching (ESTERO SJC) Surf (MAR DE CORTÉS, PACIFIC) ,9 ROOM 8 ROOM 9 JANUARY FEBRUARY Turtles Organic Market (SATURDAYS 9AM TO NOV. MAY.) Art Festival Todos Santos Half Marathon RunCabo San José Jazz Weekend MARCH 0 9. Wind in Pacific and Sea of Cortez (MID NOVEMBER TO MIDMARCH) Todos Santos Film Festival Cheese & Wine Festival San José del Cabo Traditional holidays Ballet Dance Gala Easter week ROOM CATEGORY ROOM CATEGORY. Le Blanc Spa Resort. Live Aqua. Montage. Solaz Resort Los Cabos Luxury Collection Resort. Solaz Resort Los Cabos. Garza Blanca. The Ritz Carlton. Riu Hoteles & Resorts Santa Fe 8. Villa La Valencia. Riu Hoteles & Resorts Baja California Luxury Luxury Luxury Luxury Luxury TC Luxury Luxury stars Luxury TC stars. Áman. Solaz Resort Los Cabos. Grand Solmar Rancho San Lucas 0. Park Hyatt. St. Regis. St. Regis Residences. Grand Solmar Rancho San Lucas ROOM Luxury Residences Luxury TC Luxury TC ROOM CATEGORY Luxury Luxury Luxury Residences Luxury TC APRIL 8 JULY Easter week Sabores de Baja Festival Los Cabos Open Water Challenge Stars and Stripes nd annual Cabo del Este Dorado Shoot Out Todos Santos Mango Festival Abierto Mexicano ATP 0 MAY AUGUST 0 JUNE 9 0 GastroVino Todos Santos Abierto Mexicano ATP 0 Torneo Bisbee s Cabo del Este OffShore 8 STEMBER Los Cabos Open of Surf Stars and Stripes nd annual Four Seasons 0. Nobu Hotel Hacienda Encantada. Hard Rock Hotel. Cachet Corazón Cabo. Vidanta East Cape. Grand Solmar Rancho San Lucas,09 ROOM ROOM CATEGORY Luxury Luxury Suites Luxury stars stars TC Luxury TC 0. Grand Solmar Rancho San Lucas 90 ROOM 90+ ROOM CATEGORY Luxury TC OCTOBER Ultimate Waterman s Challenge Los Cabos Billfish Tournament Bisbee s OffShore Tournament Bisbee s Black and Blue Tournament Cabo San Lucas Traditional holidays NOVEMBER Los Cabos Jazz Experience Ironman 0. Los Cabos Tuna JackPot Tournament Los Cabos International Film Festival Los Cabos VIP Summit Los Cabos Big Charter Boat Classic Sabor a Cabo Rural Extreme Sailing Series DECEMBER 9 Sabor a Cabo Exreme Sailing Series New year fireworks in Medano Bay VISITLOSCABOS.TRAVEL

18 XIII. Los Cabos Tourism Board Support The Los Cabos Tourism Board also assists clients with all eventrelated administration, from conceptualizing a bid strategy to producing a customized bid book. Additional services offered by the Board include support funding for bids, site inspections, educational and fam trips, and delegate boosting. The Los Cabos Tourism Board provides organizers with a comprehensive list of venues, before and after tour excursions as well as business and event tourism guides. We are well equipped to help plan delegates itineraries and provide marketing collateral as we offer relevant onsite event support and assist meeting planners to create a unique experience. Los Cabos Tourism Board is committed to supporting your event to enhance the overall experience for the delegates.we are also able to offer value added assistance in attendance building, marketing and facilitation of planning visits. Los Cabos Tourism Board is an independent body dedicated to promoting the region s tourism facilities and assets, both nationally and internationally. Committed to transforming Los Cabos into Mexico s premier meetings, incentives, conventions, exhibitions and congresses destination, the Convention Bureau provides organisers and planners as well as business tourists with the latest information, unbiased advice and assistance. The Los Cabos Tourism Board aims to ensure that the facilities and services offered in the region are of a worldclass standards. The role of the Board is widespread and is responsible for identifying business tourism opportunities, including collation and submission of ICCA data, conference delegate tracking studies and customer satisfaction surveys. FURTHER ASSISTANCE INCLUDES: Coordination between meeting organizers and the relevant government departments and supporting agencies Help with the process of visa application for delegates, speakers and staff Facilitation of citywide marketing (e.g. street lamps banners, etc.) Complimentary website listing of the event at Facilitation of students and academics from supporting universities will form part of the volunteer program to assist with the management of congresses and conferences Whether you require assistance with planning a conference in Los Cabos, information on accommodation and places of interest or simply want to provide feedback on your experience to an independent source, the Los Cabos Tourism Board is perfectly positioned to help. XIV. Safety & Security Los Cabos today is a safe and secure destination. Security is and always has been our utmost priority. As a destination that welcomes more than. million international travelers from all over the world each year, we understand that a secure travel environment is critical to the continued success of Los Cabos as a thriving destination. In the past year alone, the public and private sector have invested close to $0 million to upgrade security infrastructure, equipment, and personnel. Los Cabos implemented a point security action plan that is working. Since launch, notable progress includes: Created a Rapid Response Network : Developed a realtime and ongoing communications Rapid Response network with local hoteliers and businesses to encourage information sharing of any suspicious activity or reported incidents and to alert appropriate authorities and law enforcement. Accelerated the Security Surveillance System Expansion: Phase I is currently in progress, onboarding hotel cameras to the destination s surveillance network. Today, security officials have an improved panoramic overview of the destination. Phase II will involve the installation of new cameras along the corridor and in tourist hotspots. Building a New Marine Base: On schedule to open in Q 08, the new C intelligence center will feature stateoftheart technology, empowering the Mexican marines to operate the surveillance system and manage emergency hurricane response the first of its kind in Mexico. Organized a Hotel Security Committee: Working with the Hotel Association, the Committee meets biweekly to address concerns, share best practices and ensure security protocols at all area hotels. Set New Training and Security Protocols: Working closely with the U.S. State Department, Los Cabos implemented new security training programs and protocols in area hotels and businesses aligned with OSAC (Overseas Security Advisory Council) standards. ZIKA Thanks to the geographic location and desert climate with very few rains throughout the year, the propagation of mosquitoes are less common. So far in 08, Baja California Sur has had zero cases of Zika in 08. However, constant pest control has been implemented, for precautionary reasons and standard control. The Zika virus does not represent a risk in your next visit to Los Cabos. XIV. Memberships The Los Cabos Tourism Board is proud to be associated with the following local and International organizations: VISITLOSCABOS.TRAVEL

19 LOS CABOS TOURISM BOARD CONTACTS MANAGING DIRECTOR Mr. Rodrigo Esponda Cascajares MEETINGS MANAGER Mr. Moctezuma Loza CONGRESSES & BIDS MANAGER Lourdes Bizarro