Dominican Republic Meetings & Events

The Dominican Republic is the most visited destination in the Caribbean. A geographically diverse nation, the Dominican Republic is home to both the Caribbean’s tallest mountain peak, Pico Duarte, and the Caribbean’s largest lake and point of lowest elevation, Lake Enriquillo. Music and sports are of great importance in the Dominican culture, with Merengue and Bachata as the national dances and music, and baseball as the favorite sport.

The Dominican Republic is a sovereign state located in the island of Hispaniola, in the Greater Antilles archipelago. It occupies the eastern five-eighths of the island, which it shares with the nation of Haiti, making Hispaniola one of two Caribbean islands, along with Saint Martin, that are shared by two countries. With 18,705 sq mi (48,445 sq km), the Dominican Republic is the second-largest Caribbean nation area wise (after Cuba), and third by population with approximately 10 million inhabitants, of which approximately three million live in the metropolitan area of Santo Domingo, the capital city.

East Coast

The East Coast of the DR features fantastic beach areas. The coast is predominantly made up of large, gated, all-inclusive resort communities. If your vacation calls for kicking back on a beautiful beach, playing a little golf, or doing a little gambling, these resort areas are great for you.

The beaches along the eastern coast of the DR are among the most beautiful you are likely to discover. This area is definitely the jewel of the East, if not the country’s, in terms of beach vacations. The turquoise clear waters and endless white powder sand beaches, lined with tall palms, seemingly go on forever.

Why Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic is the most visited country in the Caribbean, and for good reason. Its diverse landscape and rich culture have created attractions that cater to visitors of many different interests. Whether you’re interested in nature, jewelry, watersports, or just enjoying the tropical experience, the Dominican Republic has something to offer to everyone.

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC ROSTER

Jose Manuel Garcia (Manolo), CIS, CMS, CCM, CES
PRESIDENT

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Hello, I'm Jose Manuel (Manolo) GARCIA

President

As President of IVI DMC, Manolo deems it an honor to run this prestigious company and continue its positioning as one of the best in the market. He began his professional career in 1999 with a job as an Event Coordinator. He has continuously added to his skill set by taking on increasingly more important responsibilities ever since. He started in the M&E industry by working at IVI DMC.

He was born in Acapulco City and later raised in Cancun. Manolo has a graduate degree in Communication from the Anahuac Cancun University. He has also earned diplomas and certifications from La Salle University, Wichita University, SITE, MPI, and HSMAI. He is also a Pan American Taekwondo Champion. In his personal time he enjoys meeting people, reading, running, swimming, bowling, and playing golf. In both his personal and professional life Manolo credits his success to following his philosophy that "Imagination is more important than knowledge.”

He is a dynamic person possessing a warm smile and a friendly manner. As leader of the company, he is proud to represent IVI DMC in the M&E big leagues. IVI DMC continues setting the trend in the pursuit of outstanding quality and service. Seeing that growth is on the horizon Manolo comments on how crucial it is that we continue putting our best foot forward with the resilient enthusiasm that has distinguished IVI DMC since its beginning in 1986 and to continue making our clients look great.

Personal Favorites

Local Attraction:Xel-Ha. This magnificent bio-park has been described as one of the seven new natural wonders of the world, and I totally agree. It’s a water wonderland that by itself is worth a trip to Mexico.

Recreational Activity: Playing golf at Iberostar. This isn't your usual flat as a pool table, dull, and boring golf course. Its hills and valleys make it a challenging course that’s really fun to play!.

Restaurant:Puerto Madero, located in Cancun's hotel zone, it has a magnificent view of the lagoon and sunsets are simply breathtaking. Dining here is exquisite since food is really good and it has a classy ambience with dark wood, brick, and glass.

Local Event: The Playa del Carmen Jazz Festival held every fall. Great jazz performers come from all over the world, and the event becomes a giant beach party.

Our Destinations

Santo Domingo

Punta Cana

La Romana

Top 10 reasons to visit Dominican Republic

1 Beaches galore!

Unspoiled Caribbean jewels that sparkle in the island sun. There are plenty of beaches since the Dominican Republic boasts almost 800 miles of coastlines, featuring almost 300 miles of some of the most stunning sands in the Caribbean. Vacationers never waste time searching for a great surf.

2 Exceptional Golf Courses Heritage

Golf is one of the Dominican Republic's top attractions, bringing thousands of tourists flocking to this destination. Because of its more than 30 golf courses, the country is known as THE Golf destination in the Caribbean.

3 Outstanding Touristy Infrastructure

From luxury hotels to simple beachfront cabanas, all Dominican Destinations offer a wide variety of world class hotels to meet the budget of individual travelers as well as group & Incentives programs.

4 Exceptional Weather Heritage

The majority of the Dominican Republic enjoys beautiful tropical weather, with an average annual temperature of 25°C (77°F).

5 Cigars

The Dominican Republic is the world's leading exporter of high quality cigars, acknowledged by the Association of Tobacco Growing Countries. From October 2001 to October 2002, the country exported 256,300,000 cigars.

6 Accessibility and Strategic Location

There are eight international airports, one of which is the busiest airport in the Caribbean, with direct flights from North, Central, and South America, as well as Europe. The Dominican Republic is easily accessible not only through international airlines and charter operators but also through various cruise lines.

7 Outstanding Activities

The number of unforgettable activities available to travelers visiting the Dominican Republic is just about as diverse as the number of beaches in the country.

8 Charming and Friendly Population

Dominicans are famous for being warm and friendly with foreign people. You will find this is true since the moment you arrive in The Dominican Republic.

9 Cultural Heritage

The Dominican Republic was the first European settlement in the American continent; its culture is rooted in that of Spain. The Spanish immigration brought the Catholic faith, the language, and many traditions and customs.