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 please call to : (506) 2777-3822 or (506)2777-3535
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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 : January 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.
March 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.
April 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.
May 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.
June 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.
July 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.
August 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.
September 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
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.
October 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.
November Monthly Meeting, Wednesday 16th November 5.00 pm general meeting.
- ACTUAR- FERIA DE TURISMO RURAL, in November.
December 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
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
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- 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.
February 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.
March 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.
April 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.
May 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 Herradura, III 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.
June 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.
July 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.
AUGUST 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 CLEANING, Monday 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.
SETEMBER 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 SHOW, Thursday 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.
NOVEMBER 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.
NOVEMBER 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.
DECEMBER 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.
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