Biography

Manolo, VP of Quality for IVI Destination Management for the past 2 years. He began his professional career in 1999 with a job as an Event Cordinator and continuously has added to his skill set, and taken on increasingly more important responsibilities, ever since. He started in the MICE business by working at IVI

Manolo has a graduate degree in Communication at the Anahuac University of Cancun. He also has earned continuing education diplomas and certifications from La Salle University, Wichita University,  SITE, MPI and HSMAI.

He was born in Acapulco City in 1980, raised in Cancun. In his personal time he enjoys meeting people, reading , running, playing golf, swimming or bowling. In both his personal and professional life, Garcia credits his successes to following his philosophy that "Imagintation is more important than knowledge.” by the way he is also Panamerican Champion of Taekwondo.

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 terrain makes it a challenging course that’s really fun to play.

Restaurant – La Habichuela Sunset. One of the oldest restaurants in Cancun recently opened a new branch at Cancun-s Hotel zone. It’s a popular casual dining spot for good reasons. It offers traditional Mexican food and Caribbean seafood in a really nice Lagoon setting.

Local Tour – I love the all-day tour to Xplor. It has easy to demanding adventures, from driving amphibious vehicles through the jungle to exciting ziplines between the highest canopy towers in Latin America.

Local Event – The Playa del Carmen Jazz Festival held every fall. Jazz greats from all over the world come to perform, and the event becomes a giant beach party.