Calendary 2010

Asociación Grupo Manuel Antonio

“ Por un mejor Futuro para el Pacifico Central de Costa Rica ”

 September 24th to 26th,  2010

                          III Trade Show EXPOMA 2010

                         Pacific Travel Show - Costa Rica  

  in  Manuel  Antonio  &  Quepos

For more information 

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 P. O. Box 150 Quepos,  zip code 6350  -  Costa  Rica 

+ Note: All activities can change or cancel without notice.

          


        2010  Agenda :
  • LaughingJanuary new year office re open ,    4th January,  main office start 2010 period.
  • VAKANTIE INTERNATIONAL SHOW,  January 14th  to 18th   2010  Utrecht,  Holland.  ICT  with a  stand.
  • Election Meeting  GMA New Board Members,  for :  Fiscal & Tesorero. in January  at Manuel Antonio  or quepos  5.00 pm   first call
  • 3er.  ENCUENTRO DE ALCALDES,  Region Pacifico y Los Santos  Saturday  January  23er en Coopedota, Santa Maria de Dota.
  • FITUR INTER. SHOW,   January  20th to 24th   at  IFEMA,  Feria de Madrid,  Spain.  ICT with a stand.
  • Friday January 29th,  GMA Director Sr. Erick Asch is  fire notify. 

  • PRESIDENCIAL ELECCTION,  Sunday  February 7th
  • FUTUROPA Trade Show,  in San Jose 
  • 4to. ENCUENTRO DE ALCALDES,  Region Pacifico y Los Santos  Saturday  February Saturday  20th   10.00 am San Pablo de Leon Cortes.
  • LaughingMarch  Monthly Meeting, Tuesday 9th  5.00 pm   general   meeting. 
  • INBIO PARK TRADE SHOW, Santo  Domingo de Heredia -March   by  Fundacion Corcovado Salon Verde
  • F.I.S.   INTER.   SUMMIT March  Wednesday 24th  to 27th at hotel RAMADA Herradura  in San Jose, GMA  will attend with one Stand.
  • EASTER WEEK,   April 1st to   4th.  GMA Office will be Closed.

  • LaughingApril Monthly Meeting, Wednesday 14th  5.00 pm   general   meeting. 
  • I Bingo Viajero, Primero del Año  Friday 16th  6.00 pm at Manuel Antonio  &  Quepos Place.

  • LaughingMay Monthly Meeting,  Wednesday  5th  5.00 pm   general   meeting. 
  • EXPOTUR 2010,  May 17th  to the 20th   Presenting with  10  stands,    participation   as a  Group  Ml Antonio,  Central Pacific - One  big  Destination.

  • LaughingJune Monthly Meeting, Wednesday  9th  5.00 pm   general   meeting. 
  • EXPOHORE Restautants Show,  22nd to 24th June.  Hotel & Restaurants Show  in San Jose, Torre GEKO - Real Cariari Mall.  The GMA  have one stand.
  • CATUR SHOW, Expo Feria de Turrialba by the local  Chamber of Tourism.
  • LaughingJuly Monthly Meeting,   Wednesday  7th  5.00 pm   general   meeting. 
  • CATUOSA TRADE SHOW, Thursday 15th of July in Hotel Corobici  The GMA  have one stand  with two representatives.
  • ENCUENTRO DE CAMARAS DE TURISMO, Wednesday July 28th Invited by I C T.

  • LaughingAugust Monthly Meeting, Wednesday  7th  5.00 pm   general   meeting. 
  • VISIT USA TRADE SHOW,  in San Jose  at hotel Radisson.  IV year i n a roll.
  • REDNAPH  8th Summit,   Congreso de Pequeños hoteles de Centroamerica in  Ciudad Leon, NICARAGUA.

  • II Bingo Viajero, second on the year  Friday 3er September   6.00 pm at Manuel Antonio  $  Quepos Place.

  • LaughingSeptember Monthly Meeting, Wednesday  8th  5.00 pm   general   meeting. 
  • ACAV TRADE SHOW,   September  in San Jose.
  • HUELLAS  - Feria en la Fortuna de San Carlos in September
  • Surprised EXPOMA MEETIENG, Monday Sept 20  Final meeting in preparation for EXPOMA 2010.
  • CANATUR SUMMIT,   September  22nd to 24th  in San Jose.
  • EXPOMA 2010,   September  24th to 26th   III Edition of the " Pacific Tourist Trade Show & Presentations" in Quepos town.

  • LaughingOctober Monthly Meeting, Wednesday  6th  5.00 pm   general   meeting. 
  • II Edition Triatlon X Sonrisas,  first  time in Quepos  Celebrities Event  Sunday 16 October, 6.00 am  start  at  Nahomi Park in Quepos Harbor.
  • QUEPOS 62 ANNIVERSARY,  October 30, 2010  Cantonato de Aguirre ( Rolando Aguirre Lobo ).
  • FORT LAUDERDALE Inter.  BOAT SHOW,  with CA.C.I.T.A
  • CANTONATO DE  AGUIRRE, 62 anniversary  October 30th. Quepos Celebration.

  • LaughingNovember Monthly Meeting, Wednesday  16th  November   5.00 pm   general   meeting. 
  • ACTUAR- FERIA DE TURISMO RURAL, in  November.


  • LaughingDecember Monthly Meeting, Thursday 2nd  5.00 pm   general   meeting. 
  • COSTA RICA TRIATLON,    Saturday 4th  & Sunday  5th  December  6.00 am  start  at  Nahomi Park in Quepos Harbor.
  • II GMA RAFLE,  Sunday  5th  December,  a LAPTOP computer  first price.

  • CHRISTMAS PARTY, December  Thursday December 10th in Quepos as part of FERPAC 2010.

  • NEW MAJOR ELECTION,  Sunday December 12th. Nation wide
  • End of the 2010  period.  Last day,  GMA office  close on Tuesday December 21st.   Re-Open the office  on January  Monday 3er  2011,   Dios mediante.

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  • Other Activities Cancel :
  • ESPADILLA BEACH  CLEANNIG PROGRAM 2010

  • Cancel LIBERIA Trade Show, with  SANSA & Camara de Turismo de Liberia.

  • Cancel LA FORTUNA Trade Show,  with NatureAir, AMITUFOR, ATOFOR &  CATUZON

  • Cancel JACO Trade Show, with CENPAC

  • Cancel Inter. Triathlon  Race,  in Manuel Antonio   3 days of  full adrenaline  and cultural events.
  • CATUOSA,  Traditional Visit to Manuel Antonio & Trade show ? ?
  • Cancel EXPO SANTOS Trade Show, with CATURSA

  • Cancel MONTEVERDE Trade Show,  with CETAM

  • Cancel FERPAC  - PACIFIC  Trade Show, Feria de Proveedores in Quepos
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  • 2009 GMA AGENDA:

  • Smile January First Meeting,   Open House -  New GMA  Office  Location   January  20th  in Quepos  Town,  5.30 pm.  Edificio Aidrosa, II Floor - local 18. New telefax (506) 2777-3822 - 8361-3444  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
  • Meeting with  ICT Minister  of Tourism,  January 14th  Mr.  Carlos Ricardo Benavides  also   an early meeting  with the Vice-Minister of MINAET Mr. Rodriguez  and members of the Camara de Aguirre. Mr. Miguel Rojas and Mr. Erick  Asch  representing GMA.
  • Meeting with  ICT Marketing  Chief  Mrs. Mariamalia Rovelo,  January  22nd  in San Jose,  Mr. Miguel Rojas and  Mr. Erick Asch  representing  GMA.
  • Meeting  with  ACOPROT,   5th February  in San Jose  4.00 pm  with  Mr. Miguel Rojas  and  Mr Erick Asch representing  the  GMA.
  • FUTUROPA Trade Show, in San Jose hotel Herradura  -  February 19th  special for European Travel Agencies.  Free participation for members of GMA at the morning conference.

  • Portasol New Computer Room,   February 21st  in Portalon de Quepos  with the Minister of Justice  Ms. Viviana Martin  and  the Vice Minister also,    Thanks to our host  Mr. Guillermo Piedra from Portasol.   Participants   Mr. Guillermo Piedra,  Mr. Alvaro Salas,  Mr. Roger Arce,  Mr. Erick Vilchez,  Mr. Jorge  Bolaños and    Mr. Erick  Asch  representing  GMA.
  • Espadilla Beach Cleaning  Monday 23rd   since 7.30 am,  Continue with the yearly program, voluntaries and personnel of Hotel Arenas del Mar and others.   Every Monday and Friday by  Vela Bar hotel  supervision,   with the organization of Amigos de Manuel Antonio Group. 
  • Meeting with  ICT Minister of Tourism,  February 25th   Mr. Carlos Ricardo Benavides, with Mr. Alvaro Salas,  Mr. Miguel Rojas and Mr. Erick  Asch from GMA. Also the Aguirre Major Mr.Oscar Monge,  Members of Aviación Civil,  Mr. Carlos Lizama and  Mr.  Harry Bodaan,  Mr. Richard Lemiere   President of  the Camara de Comercio de Aguirre.
  • SmileFebruary Monthly Meeting,   Thursday 26th  in our  main office  5.30 pm   sponsor  by Condotel Los Altos, many thanks.  INA- Puntarenas Office  was present in this meeting.
  • ICT Meeting with the  Minister Advisor Mrs. Teresa Bejarano, at  ICT office   March  5th   in San Jose  Mr. Erick Asch  representing the GMA.

  • R.C.P. - Live Guard Course,  in Ml Antonio March  5th  Instructor & firemen  Mr. Gabriel Zahora, sponsor by Sister City International Program at  hotel Sicomono.     More than  22 people participants for certification,  was a free course.
  • ICT Meeting with  the Aguirre Major,   Quepos -  Thursday  March 12th at  the Mayor office, 3.00 pm. for  Live Guard  new  Project for  install Live Guards and towers  in the public Espadilla Beach -  Presents  Mr. Harry Bodaan y Mr. Cornelio Mesen  from Sister City Inter. Program,  Mr. Luzgardo  Bolaños from the Major office, Victor Ramirez and architect Ms.  Ana Monge   from ICT and  Erick Asch  representing  GMA.
  • CATUOSA Meeting,  in Dominical - March 13th  at  6.00 pm  hotel Delfines y Ballenas,   a presentation   to CATUOSA members of the next  GMA  Trade Shows in San Jose  and offer space  and  participation   of the next edition of  EXPOMA  2009  in  September on Ml. Antonio.

  • SmileMarch Monthly Meeting, Tuesday  17th  4.30 pm  sponsors  by  Casino Byblos  &  hotel Byblos,   many thanks to our  sponsors.
  • Presentation & Conference,  at hotel El Parador  March  19th  from 12,30 md  to 4.00 pm  present by Professor  Mr. Alvaro Salas  and Director of the GMA board    "Como ganar en época de crisis ?  EL Mercado Europeo… una oportunidad Free participation for member. thanks for the sponsor of hotel El Parador.
  • ICT  Development Dept. Meeting,  Friday  20th  at hotel La Isla in  Parrita  10.30 am.   President Mr. Gerardo  Cambronero  of the  Jaco Chambers of Tourism of Garabito, Mrs. Sally Delgado of Parrita Chamber of Tourism and Aguirre Camara de Comercio representing by Mr. Richard Lemire and Mr. Harry Bodaan and ICT member  Ms. Gianina  Chaves of  Development Dept.  Working  the Central Pacific Organizations,  together  for  the  2009  &  2010 Program of Action.   Mr.Erick Asch  attending  in  representation of the GMA association.
  • INBIO PARK  FIRST TRADE SHOW,  in Santo  Domingo de Heredia -  Saturday March 21st &  Sunday 22nd. Open to general  public 9.00 am  to 3.30 pm.   Free participation  for members of GMA.   35 Tourist companies exposing there  best  Packages,  Low  Rates &  Great Tours for 2009.  Many Thanks to our sponsors BNCR,  INBIO PARQUE,  CANATUR  for there sopport,   also  to the  ICT for there Support and  the participants members.
  • P.N.ML.  Meeting  March 24th,  start at 1.30 pm.  requested   by Ministerio de Salud,  Quepos Office  Director  Dra. Alejandra Quesada, regarding   "Plan of Actions in the next 4 months for the PNML".  Presenting  Mr. Oscar Monge Major of Aguirre and Mr. Belforth Cubillo Manager of the Ml Antonio National Park  at the Auditorium   Hospital Max Teran Valls  in  La Managua,  Quepos. 47 people representing the Tourism industry was attending.
  • Green  Drink I - Ml Antonio,  hosted by hotel Arenas del Mar - Monday  30th of March -  since  5.00pm.
  • ACOPROT  Board visit  Manuel Antonio,  Tuesday 31st of March - 11.30 am meeting with the Aguirre Major,  at 12.30 pm meeting with the Directors of the  GMA  board.  Welcome  to Mr. Carlos Lizama President, Mrs. Patricia Duar Directora Ejecutiva,  Mrs. Ana Virginia Gonzalez,  Mrs.Yadira Simon,  Ms. Jackelyn Lopez  Directors and Ms. Iris Mora.     At  5.00 pm  Sunset  Cocktail  in  Manuel  Antonio at Buena Vista Villas with  Dr. Alejandra Quesada Director of Ministerio de Salud as a guest. Wednesday  morning visit and meeting with  Mr. Belforth Cubillo PNML Director,   Park and beach  inspection.  JADE Condotel Project and Marina Pez Vela was visit too.
  • EXPOMA Stands Increase  Price,  since April 1st  until the end of  June. Price increase from $ 350.00  to $ 450.00  for Members   For      NO Members  price increase  $ 550.00 us  Credit cards are  Welcome. Travel Agents participants  increase to $ 90,00 us  per agent, two agents o $ 160.00 us 
  • ICT Meeting, Marketing Department, in San Jose  Thursday April 2nd  and  April 3th  representing the GMA  and sponsor of the EXPOMA 2009 with   Mr. Erick Asch. attending ICT office Plaza de la Cultura,  main building  & Airport office.  Meeting with members of  BAC & Credomatic. 
  • Race of Blue Flag Award,  this is the third year at Dulce Vida beach - Saturday 4th  of April   by hotel Arenas del Mar -  10.30 am  at Manuel Antonio. The GMA is part of the Bandera Azul Program and member of the  board since this year  2009.
  • Espadilla Beach Big Cleaning, Monday April 13th- since 7.30 am  to 10.30 am  meet at the  Vela Bar hotel, organized  by Amigos de Ml. Antonio Group. Many Thanks to  Espadilla hotel, Vela Bar. Los ALtos. Titi Fund, Mapache Rentacar  and to Andrea from Asoproquepos.
  • Canal 13 NEWS film at  Ml Antonio, Quepos,  Portalon, Airport, Marina Pez Vela, PNML, Asoproquepos, Titi Fund,  SCI Program and Roberta Felix Fund.    Monday April 13th to the 15th- Thanks to all the GMA  members to help to receive  Tv reporter Ms. Melania Chacon  and  there film crew.  To Hotel California, Canopy la Selvita, La Mansion and Portasol.



  • SmileApril Monthly Meeting, Tuesday April 16th  4.30 pm  in Manuel Antonio,  sponsor  by  JADE Condo & hotel. Welcome to Mr. Roland Becker from centralamerica.tv  to be in  our meeting.
  • Meeting -  Major Mr. Oscar Monge &  ICT Advisor Ms.  Susana Orozco,  April 17th   9.30 am  in the  major office at Quepos City Hall.  The GMA is part of the staff preparing the  Agreement of  "Municipios Turisticos Program" with Aguirre County.  our president  Mr. Miguel Rojas was there and Mr. Cornelio Mesen  representing  Sister City Program.
  • Trade Show &  Press Conference  at  hotel Tennis Club  in San Jose,  April 22nd   from 12.00 md  to 5.00 pm   Free participation for GMA members.   Conference from 1.00 pm to 2.00 pm.   More than  50 tourist companies offering there best rates & products.  Excellent  opportunity to meet with 100 travel Agents and companies.   Thanks to BNCR   &  ICT  for there Support.
  • Catuosa 17th anniversary, celebrating there  April 24th at Uvita town,  hotel Villas Gaia  5.30 pm.   Members of GMA are being  invited to participate   Mr. Erick Asch representing the GMA and other members too
  • Espadilla Beach Big Cleaning, Monday May 4th- since 7.30 am  meet at the  Espadilla  hotel  Reception  ph 2777-0903, continue with the  Clean Up Beach Program 2009   by Amigos de Ml. Antonio Group.  Implements  and Equipment  was  donated   to the National Park Ml Antonio.
  • Cool Drink I,   Wednesday May 6th   Free Participation,  Invitation to meet in  Rancho los Tucanes  main officce since  5.00 pm   Celebration of our 10th Anniversary.   Thanks our Sponsor   Carnes Selectas J M  from  Alajuela and there  local  agent  Mr. Julian Barth  base  in Jaco Beach.


  • REDNAPH Meeting, (Costa Rica  Small Hotels  Red)  May 7th at hotel Inca Real  in San Jose  2.30 pm   focus in LAHRES Project and Programs.

  • EXPOTUR Trade Show, in San Jose -  May 13th  to 15th  hotel Herradura,  International Travel Agents,   the GMA have stand # 91  with  two representatives. ( for  next year 2010,  we wish to have at least  1o  stands  together  # 28 to # 37  inclusive  as a One big  Destination ).
  • EXPOTUR Trade Show, in San Jose -  Saturday May 16th   and Sunday May  17th  at hotel Herradura, Show Open to  General Public at hotel Herradura.    Representing Mr. Erick Asch and  others  GMA  members.   The GMA have the  stand # 91. At least 7,000 to 8,000  thousand people visit the Trade Show  during the weekend.
  • POSTEXPOTUR Caravan & Trade Show,  Sunday May  17th  at  Manuel Antonio  start  10.00 am to 12.00 pm  hotel  Villa Lirios Trade Show.  A Group of 18 to 20 international Travel Agencies  visiting and experience  the Central  Pacific Area.  Representing  the GMA  and coordinator be Mr. Manuel Fallas member of the board.  19 different local companies expose there best products  and  offers  to the international travel agents visiting the area.
  • SmileMay Monthly Meeting,  20th   5.00 pm   sponsor  by  hotel Arenas del Mar, in Playa Pura Vida, Manuel Antonio.  new companies were  invited to our meeting to expose there product  to our  members.
  • FORO VERDE Workshop  Thursday   May 21st   at hotel Espadilla   4.00 pm  to 6.00 pm   Amigos de Manuel Antonio Group, The  PNML,  the  Universidad San Isidro Labrador,  present the study and results.  Welcome to discuss the problems of Ml Antonio and other important  matters. Excellent meeting,   congratulations to Erick Vilchez and hotel Espadilla staff.


  • BAP MOLLENDO, GMA delegation  visit   Puntarenas Port  on Saturday June 6th  meeting with the excellence  Ambassador of PERU  and members of the Embassy in Costa Rica.  Reception and dinner with the Ship Crew.

  • CCH Conferencie & Trade  Show, in San Jose -  June  11th   and 12th  at hotel HerraduraIII Congreso Iberoamericano de Hoteleria y Turismo y  Congreso Nacional.      the GMA have a stand  representing in this  show.
  • 7th Foro  de Pequeños Hoteles  Centroamericano   June  11th   to 13th  Panama City, PANAMA  attending  Mr. Miguel Rojas President of the GMA and VicePresident of RED-NAPH Costa Rica.   We are offering to bring  brochures  of our member  to the Show.
  • BAC-Benefit Program,  Present  to GMA members,  Tuesday  June  16th  hotel Sicomono  Auditorium  4.00 pm  to 5.00 pm by Quepos Manager Ms. Laidy Guido.  Please  for more information on this Benefict Program contact Quepos Manager for an appointment.
  • SmileJune Monthly Meeting,  Thursday 18th  12.00 md  departing from Quepos   Free shuttle bus.  General   meeting   sponsor  by hotel LA  ISLA  in  PARRITA. We invite the Director of  Camara de Comercio del Pacifico ( JACO), Days Star Sales Manager  and Camara de Turismo de Parrita too.
  • Expo Turrialba Trade Show,  in Turrialba City, June 19th  to 21st   2009, The GMA  was invited  to  be participant with a stand.   Mr. Miguel Rojas President of the GMa was atending.
  • EXPOHORE Show,   in Pedregal  Convention Center,  Belen - Heredia  Tuesday June 23rd  a GMA  delegation  visit  the show.
  • SANSA & GMA TRADE SHOW,  in  hotel Nacazcol,   Guanacaste  for  expose  EXPOMA 2009    JUNE  Friday 26th   4.00 pm to 8.00 pm  with CATURGUA ( Camara de Turismo de Guanacaste ) as our hosts  in  the Area, Liberia ICT is invited.   In the Convention Center of hotel Nacazcol  in Playas del Coco.  Stand Price for members  $ 75.00 us,   for  No members  price $ 100.00 us.   Hotel Nacazcol  offer a special rate of $ 60.00us  double room with breakfast and tax included. 
  • EXPOMA Stands Increase Price, since July 1st  increase from $ 450.00  to $ 550.00  just for Members  NO members  increase  to $ 650.00 us    Credit cards are Welcome.  Travel Agents participants  increase to $ 120,00 us  per agent,   two agents  to $ 220.00 us in the sharing  room.
  • Green Drink I,  at  San Jose  B & B Green House,  Friday July 3rd  from  5.00 pm to 9.00 pm. Trade show with travel agents and other  toursim companies.   With RED-NAPH  and  the hosteling group.


  • Espadilla Beach Big Cleaning,  Monday July 6th  7.30 am  to 10.30 am, continue with the annually program   start and  meet at hotel Espadilla,  organized  with help of Amigos de Ml. Antonio, Asoproquepos, local companies and  voluntaries.

  • CATUOSA Monthly meeting,  Friday July 10th  hotel Marina Golfito Casa Roland Group  .
  • GMA BOARD,  Saturday July 11th  in Manuel Antonio hotel Costa Verde  Workshop ( I  Encerrona  ),   only board members.
  • CATUOSA Yearly TRADE SHOW,  Thursday July 16th  in San Jose  at hotel Corobici,   the GMA have a stand.

  • SmileJuly Monthly Meeting, Tuesday July 21st   4.30 pm   general  meeting  sponsor  by  hotel Tulemar  Bungalows  at  Ml  Antonio.
  • ICT MARKETING SUMMIT,  Thursday July 23rd  hotel VILLA LIRIO Convention Center  at  10,00 am  meeting with the Central Pacific Tourist Chambers.
  • ICT Openning New Regional Officce,  Friday July 26th at  Quepos town new officce   same  place  4.00 pm tp 6.00 pm Minester of Tourism Mr. Carlos Ricador Benavides  open  the new  center.  The GMA
  • COOL DRINK II,   Thursday  July 30th  Invitation to meet in  Rancho los Tucanes  main office  since  5.00 pm   Celebration of our 10th Anniversary.   Sponser in part  by  Nettys Catering Service  and Rancho Los Tucanes.
  • NATUREAIR & GMA II REGIONAL TRADE SHOW,   in  La Fortuna de San Carlos,   Friday July 31st - hotel Magic Mountain.   EXPOMA 2009  Presentation.   Stand Price for members  $ 50.00 us,    for   No memmbers  stand  price $ 100.00 us.    The  Hotel offer a special rate of $ 60.00 us  double room with breakfast and tax included.   CCH  is welcome  and  ATOFOR  members.
  • VISIT USA TRADE SHOW,  Wednesday  August 5th   in  San Jose  at  hotel Radisson,  from  8.00 am to 11.00 am.
  • GOLFITO TRIP,  Saturday  August  8th  ICT and Aguirre Municipality sign the contract " Municipios Turisticos  with Aguirre"   3.00 pm  at Golfito Pier.  Our   Major  Mr. Oscar Monge  sign with the  Majors of zona Sur  Municipalaities too and the ICT.  Thanks to Casa Roland Group.
  • ICT MARKETING DPT. VISIT,   to the Area  Sunday August  9th   The GMA was honored to share  in there visit to the area  with 18 members  meeting at lunch 1.30 pm   in hotel TULEMAR.    Thanks to our sponser Tulecafe Restaurant.
  • CONVENTIONS & INCENTIVES WORKSHOP,  Wednesday  August   12th at Manuel Antonio  in  Condotel Los Altos  from 3.00  pm to 6.00 pm   by Mr. Alfredo Oporta,   director of the Costa Rica Conventions Association.    Free participation to  GMA  Members.  More tham 20 people atends,   thanks to  Nettys Catering Service for by  sponser.  

 


  • SmileAUGUST MONTHLY MEETING, Tuesday 18th  August  at since   4.00 pm  - General   meeting  at  hotel  COSTA  VERDE  Cenvention Center  Welcome  to  our  new members  Manuel Antonio Back Packers   and  Osa Club Resort.
  • 3rd REGIONAL TRADE SHOW in JACO, (Pacifico) - Friday August 21th  at hotel Balcon del Mar beach front.  With the  support of the Camara de Turismo de Jaco.   Stand Price for members  participation   $ 50.00 us,    for  No members  stand price cost  $ 100.00us     Hotel  Balcon del Mar  offer a special rate of $ 50.00 us  double room with breakfast and  tax included.
  • ESPADILLA BEACH BIG CLEANINGMonday August 24th  since  7.30 am  to 10.30 am, continue with the annually program   start and  meet at hotel Espadilla,  organized  with help of Amigos de Ml. Antonio, Asoproquepos, local companies and  voluntaries.
  • RAFFLE  GMA,  Sunday August 30rd  new 32  inch  Panasonic  Flat TV,   100 tickets only.   More info at the main office.  (Nota): los tiquetes deben estar pagados antes del dia sabado 29 de Agosto,  de  lo contrario quedan nulos sin el pago y no tendran derecho al  premio  ganador. The  Winer was La Reserva de Manuel Antonio.
  • Visit to  Los Santos, San Marcos and Santamaria de Dota  5th and 6th September, Thank to our Friends  CATURSA, Cafe Dota  and Hotel Valle Verde.  We are planning a trade show in Quepos and in Los Santos Area in the next 3  months or less.
  • PLAN DE MERCADEO MEETING,  Tuesday 8th  September  in  hotel Villa Lirio   1.30 pm    La Camara de Comercio de Aguirre   invita.
  • SmileSETEMBER MEETING, Wednesday 9th  September  5.00 pm  general  meeting  sponsor  by hotel Espadilla at Manuel Antonio Beach.
  • CHARLA DEL ALCALDE DE AGUIRRE,   Sr. Oscar Monge  Thursday 10th  September Auditorio hotel SicomoNo  6.30 pm  " Crisis Economica Mundial, su repercision y efectos en el Canton de Aguire" 
  • A.C.A.V. Travel Agencies Show,  San Jose - Thursday 17th  hotel Corobici,   the GMA have a stand with two representatives.
  • BINGO VIAJERO,   Saturday 19th  Setember   since 6.00 pm  at Copaza Building  on Quepos.   Bingo Ticket  cost 3,000 colones. The  day of the Bingo tickets will cost 3,500 colones.   Meals and drinks are going to be available.
  • CANATUR AWARD,   Tuesday Sept 22nd  in San Jose,  Costa Rica Country Club.    The GMA is been nominated for the Award 2009  " Responsabildad  Social " 7.00 pm.   
  • EXPOMA 2009 WELCOME COCKTAIL,  Friday Set 25th start II Edition  of The  Pacific Tourist Trade Show at  hotel Parador  Transfer from San Jose for Travel Agents.   WELCOME COCKTAIL  for TRAVEL AGENTS   7.00 PM   ONLY with  INVITATION.
  • OPEN EXPOMA 2009 FAIR, hotel Costa Verde   EXPOVERDE,  EXPO-EMPLEO   Ml  Antonio Beach.  Saturday September  26th  Transfer from the hotles  for Travel Agents,   Open ceremony  8.30 am,  lunch at  El Avion Rsataurant.
  • EXPOMA 2009,  Sunday September 27th as part of the EXPOMA Fair,  since 7.00 am to 11.00 am  hotel and tours  Inspections  free transportation  and breakfast  to participants.  Lunch  with the support  of Camara de Comercio de Aguirre in  Quepos, hotel Kamuk.   1.00 pm return travel agents  to San Jose.  End of the Show.  
  • Celebration Activities "International day of Tourism  September 27th  2009.


  • CACORE - Restaurant  Association I Congress,  October 6th & 7th at  San Jose hotel Herradura.  We  participant in this Trade Show with a stand.
  • ESPADILLA BEACH BIG CLEANING,  Friday  October 9th  7.30 am  to 10.30 am, continue with the annually program   start and  meet at hotel Espadilla,  organized  with help of Amigos de Ml. Antonio, Asoproquepos, local companies and  voluntaries.
  • CATUOSA VISIT & Trade Show in  Manuel Antonio - October 13th to the 15th The  Traditional visit & friendship meeting  between  members of bought  organizations.   15 Companies visit our community.

  • FUTUROPA Presentation,  San Jose - October 22nd  for European Travel Agencies  at hotel Cariairi.  
  • CANAECO  SUMMIT,  People, Planet & Peace Seminary  26th to 29th October in San Jose, hotel RAMADA Herradura.
  • FORT LAUDERDALE INTER. BOAT SHOW,  October 29th  to November 3rd   Caravan  to  Florida,  USA.
  • FORT LAUDERDALE CA.C.I.T.A TRADE  SHOW,  Friday October 30rd  La Camara de Comercio will be doing a trade show at the  Camara de Comercio Building,  from 11.00 am  to 4.00 pm.  Cost per Stand $ 50.oo us  to 100.oo us
  • FORT LAUDERDALE  "Dinner on the River",   Sunday 1st November,  7.00 pm.  Camara de Comercio will be attending this important event to promote the Quepos Area.   Entrance  per Person   $ 95.00  us dollars and up.



  • RED- NAPH SHOWThursday 3rd November at San Jose,  in  hotel Radisson.  We be participant in this Trade Show with one stand.  GMA Members are free  to be in our  stand  and show.
  • SmileNOVEMBER MONTHLY MEETING, Thursday 5th November at  5.00 pm  Extraordinary  yearly meeting  sponsor  by  our  new member hotel Casitas Eclipse  in Manuel Antonio.
  • 7th REGIONAL TRADE SHOW  EXPOSANTOS in Quepos - Saturday November 7th  sponsor  by  Camara de Turismo de Los Santos at  PIMA Building next to the Quepos pier   from 9.00 am to 6.oo pm   Open to the public, Free entrance.    Meeting  & Lunch between the 4  Majors of the Central Pacific and Los Santos 3 Municipalities majors.
  • SmileNOVEMBER MEETING, Wednesday 18th November at  5.00 pm   meeting  at Karolas Restaurant,  sponsor  by  Condotel Los Altos.
  • 8th REGIONAL TRADE SHOW  in Monteverde - Friday November 20th   With the  support of the local organizations.  Stand Price for members  participation   $ 50.00 us one representative,  two people $ 65.00 us,  extra person $15.00 us     for  No members  stand price cost  $ 100.00 us   extra person $ 15.00 us  Hotel EL Establo
  • I Feria de Provedores in Monteverde - Friday November 27th at Santa Elena downtown gym.  Free Entrance
  • SEMINARY " MAESTRO  CERVECERO "   Friday November 27th at Condotel Los Altos  from  4.00 pm to 6.oo pm by HRS Consultores and Cerveceria Costa Rica.   Free Participation 

  • COURSE  " COMO VENDER MAS  "  Saturday November 28th  at Hotel Sicomono  by HRS Consultores   from 8.00 am to 1.oo pm  Price for members $ 55.00 us dollars  per person    No memberd $ 75.00 us  per person.  Reservation until  November 25th.
  • ICT Presentation,  Monday November  30rd  by ICT Quepos  1,00 pm  to 6.00 pm,  by Ms. Damaris Arieta  "Nueva ley de Turismo Rural Comunitario"  meeting with the Central Pacific Tourist Chambers.   Free Entrance.
  • COURSE  " SERVICIO AL CLIENTE "  Wednesday  December  2nd at  Condotel Los Altos  from 2.00 pm to 6.oo pm  by Ms. Yadyra Simon.    Price for members $ 60.00 us dollars  per person.  Certification Available  Reservation until  November 30th.
  • TRIATLON - FINAL de CAMPEONATO NACIONAL, 3era  fecha Costa Rica final de Campeonato   - Sunday  6th  December at Nahomi Park,  departing from Quepos Harbor.   220 participants (3 local teams  and othe individual participants )  Inscriptions 30,000 colones  per team of four.  more info at www.unlimitedcr.com
  • RAFFLE  GMA, December Sunday 6th   First Price  one laptok computer  New TOSHIBA   Cost 5,000 colones per shair  with 200 tickets.  Good loock to all....
  • ESPADILLA BEACH BIG CLEANING, Last of the year  Monday December 7th  7.30 am  to 10.30 am, continue with the annually program start and  meet at hotel Espadilla,  organized  with help of Amigos de Ml. Antonio, Asoproquepos, local companies  &  voluntaries.  Closing Program 2009.
  • SmileDECEMBER MONTHLY MEETING, Wednesday December 9th  at Sicomono hotel   5.00 pm   general   meeting  sponsor  by Fincas Naturales in Ml Antonio.   
  • 9th REGIONAL TRADE SHOW  in Quepos - Saturday December 12th with the  support of the local Comunitty, Major Meeting for Lunch and ICT.  Stands Price for participation,  two people $ 100.00 us,  extra person $15.00 us  at  Quepos.      Free   Conference of :   10.00 am to 11,0 am  1- What to do incase of Catastrofee   11 am to 12 pm 2-  Como pautar en television en USA y Mexico a bajo costos,  2.30 pm to 3.30 pm 3-How to SALE . Marketing of the 21 century and 4.00 pm to 5.00 pm  4- How to SALE by Internet.  Free entrance.  
  • Brind you presents for Xmas.  children.
  • CHRISTMAS PARTY, December Saturday  20th Award to the best GMA  members  - Children Xmas presents recollection.   since 9.00 am to 3.00 pm thanks to  Portasol  Home & Lots at the  Cazuela Park, Portalon.
  • End of the 2009  period.  Last day,  GMA office  close on Monday December 22nd.   Re-Open the office  on January  Monday 4th  2010,   Dios mediante.

      2008 Program :

  • Open House - GMA  First permanent  Office,   January  in  Centro Commercial ML Antonio, II Floor 
  • CATUOSA  Meeting, in Dominical hotel Villamar
  • Camara de los Santos Meeting, in Cerro de la Muerte Parque Nacional Los Quetzales.
  • Camara del Pacifico ( Jaco )Meeting, in Parrita hotel La Isla.
  • CATUCOBA Meeting,  in Dominical  hotel Cuna del Angel.
  • Under Water Cleaning,  April 26th  at Quepos  pier and  at Nahomi Park,  many  thanks to Ml.  Antonio Divers and others.
  • CANATUR  Travel  Agencies Show, in San Jose hotel San Jose Palacio.
  • EXPO VERDE  Travel  Agencies Show, in San Jose hotel Herradura.
  • VISIT USA Trade Show,  San Jose at  hotel Radisson, contact  with Spirit Airlines.
  • Marketing Seminary, in Manuel Antonio  hotel Villa Lirio.
  • CANATUR  Sign Agreement, for assistance and Friendship  between organizations, San Jose.
  • CATUOSA  Travel  Agencies Show, in San Jose Hotel Corobici.
  • A.C.A.V.  Travel  Agencies Show in September,  San Jose hotel Corobici.

  • Pequeños Hoteles Travel  Agencies Show, in San Jose hotel Radisson.
  • GMA  Presentation & Fam Trip   to   La fortuna de San Carlos - August  hotel  Royal Corin.  
  • Trainnig Program for students, in Manuel Antonio  hotel Villa Lirio.
  • Pequeños Hoteles    Visit  & Trade Show, September  14th in Manuel Antonio hotel Villa Lirio.  Welcome to small hotels representatives

  • EXPOMA Sellers Meeting, in Manuel Antonio  16th October  hotel Villa Lirio. 
  • EXPO Manuel Antonio 2008  in Quepos - Manuel Antonio,  October 24 to 26th 2008.   The first opportunity to  bring  more than 70 companies and 150  people  to our best  trade show in the Area ever.   thanks to hotel Villa Lirio.  
  • EXPOMA  Welcome party, hotel Costa Verde.
  • EXPOMA  Hotels & Tours Inspections, by travel agencies and  media people. 

  • EXPOMA  Closing  party,  thanks  to Condotel los Altos.
  • New Election GMA board 2008 to 2011, November  hotel The Falls Manuel Antonio

  • Fort Lauderdale  Visit  &  Presentation  - November  II year in the roll  with Municipalidad & Camara de Comercio  members   to Florida,  USA
  • Xmas Party, La reserva de M.l Antonio-  December -  Children Xmas presents recollection.  End of 2008 period. Many thanks to Mr  & Mrs Mike Carter.












         2007 Program :

  • COSTEO Training Course  in Quepos / 19 th and 20 th of April - a 10-hour course here Cost: ¢ 30,000 colones per person for GMA members,  35,000 for non-members. The fee includes all materials and refreshments. Must  be pre paid in advance. 
  • Group Presentation in the Pow Wow Tourism Market, California, USA 22nd of April, Hyatt Regency, Disneyland, California, USA.  Total event occurs from 21st to 25th of April.  On the 21s,  Revista Viajes (a well-recognized travel magazine) is invite to present  of materials and a video of  Manuel Antonio as a tourist destination.  The audience will be tour operators, corporations, airlines and the general public, among others.  To contact Revista Viajes,    Please call Sr. Joaquin  or Gail  Fernandez  at 283-0000.
  • Expotur Travel Show   in San Jose   presentation of the GMA companies, 30th and 31st of May.  We will have 2 stands with 4 representatives.  Delegate in Charge  Mr.  Miguel Rojas. 
  • Fam Trip from Expotur   visiting  Quepos / Manuel Antonio   the 2 and 3 of June.  We will be hosting 31  travel agents and media representatives.  Trade show with Dinner,    event include dinner Price $ 25.00  per person.    Please Bring enough promotional Material &  Brochures
  • SISTER CITIES  CONFERENCE  at  Fort Lauderdale, Florida USA  departure  July 16th to  end  July 22nd.  Quepos & Fort Lauderdale as Sisters Cities program  members.  The GMA is part of the delegation on  Tourism.   Several meetings and contact will be made with the  local chamber of commerce of the City of Fort Lauderdale and GMA. Travelling  with others local organizations GMA is covering in part  the cost of the travel expensive of our delegation.  Our Delegation  are  Mr, Miguel Rojas & Mr. Guillermo Piedra members of the board.   For more information  with   Mr. Cornelio Mesen at La Mansion hotel phone. 2777- 5009.
  • Presentation & Trade show  at Hotel Radisson - VIII Event in San Jose, Thursday, August 16.  This will be the Eight year for this presentations  of Manuel Antonio as a tourist destination invited  travel agencies, tour operators, media persons.  Sponsored in part by Banco Nacional.  afternoon - night    FREE  stand  for  GMA members,  2  per company.   Show open to the public 11:00 am to 6:00 pm  ending with a Cocktail  in the same hotel. 
  • IX Presentation & Trade Show  at  Hotel Tennis Club   San Jose, Thursday 20th of September.  Expo Manuel Antonio as a tourist destination.  Second year in a roll,   Audience will be agents, employee organization such as unions, cooperatives; and travel agencies.  FREE  stand  for  GMA members.   2 representatives  per  GMA companies  Open to the public.    Start  at  11 am  to  5:00 pm  continuously.
  • Presentation of EXPO Manuel Antonio 2008  to Quepos - Manuel Antonio Community and local authorities,Tuesday September 27, at Palmatica  Club  Afternoon.   The opportunity to present to our partners, business         owners and government officials of the details of the upcoming EXPO 2008 trade show.  This is also the International celebration Day of Tourism  word wide.   Quepos is asking to the ICT Board  to be the main city,  to celebrate in the country.
  • Guanacaste Market Place Show   9th to  12th of October 2007.  We have one stand for 2 representatives.  Free of charge,  members please  send 150 brochures for  this show to  Alcira  as soon as possible. 
  • Central American Travel Market in San Jose, hotel Cariari, Thursday and Friday, 11th and 12th of October. We have available one stand with 2 representatives. Just for GMA members. please  send 150 brochures for this show  as soon as possible.    Delegate Mr. Guillermo Piedra.
  • Promotional Caravan to Florida, USA to  Naples, Sarasota and Fort Myers presentations in Florida - 3 rd to the 6th of September.   Sponsored in part  by the Costa Rican Tourism Bureau  &  TACA  Airlines.

    ACAV Convention Show  in San Jose,  at the Hotel Trip Corobicí - 25th September 2007.   ACAV is the association of Travel  Agencies.     Space available for 6 representatives.  Free  participation for GMA  members.
  • Fort Lauderdale  First Presentation,   President   Miguel Rojas  &  member Mr. Guillermo Piedra  representing the GMA - Florida  USA 
  • Xmas Party  at  La Reserva de Manuel Antonio  owner  house,  many thanks to  Mr  & Mrs  Mike Carter.