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New partnership will bring educational opportunities to business events professionals through PCMA’s premium educational content and the DES (Digital Event Strategist) certification course that develops and globally endorses the expertise of future event strategists.
Mexico City, March 30, 2022 – Marriott International and PCMA today announced an official collaboration to bring education and innovation to business events professionals in Mexico and Latin America. Purposeful content, events, courses and certifications that drive professional development and reactivation in the region will be some of the PCMA benefits that strategists in this industry will receive.
The DES certification course will be a critical offering as part of this partnership, as it will allow industry professionals to redeem their Marriott Bonvoy points to access this program and become certified strategists in the design, planning, measurement, and monetization of events in the digital world, bringing opportunities to innovate the participant experience and develop new business models.
“We are very pleased with the road we are charting with Marriott International. The current environment of the global business events industry presents great challenges and countless opportunities that require continuous adaptation and training, as well as a strong professional network. We are convinced that this partnership will provide the critical resources, as well as a platform to elevate this important community, and certainly will promote the development of the events industry in Latin America”. Lucio Vaquero – PCMA Regional Director for LATAM.
Through this partnership industry professionals will have opportunities to connect with peers throughout the global PCMA community, and have access to scholarships, exclusive experiences, and educational programs to strengthen their personal brand.
Gladys O’Mahony, Marriott International’s Vice President of Global Sales for the Caribbean and Latin America, commented “Marriott International is thrilled to be partnering with PCMA LATAM. This partnership will permit us to offer meeting and event professionals not only an opportunity to equip themselves with relevant skills and knowledge for success but also to provide a space for connection and collaboration. PCMA allows us to leverage the industry’s best and innovative practices and offer solutions and insights required to create engaging experiences and successfully host meetings and events.”
Marriott International and PCMA are committed to the growth of the business events industry in Latin America, transforming education and knowledge into impact, empowering professionals to continue to adapt and prepare themselves with the skills necessary for success.
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Lucio Vaquero – PCMA Regional Director for LATAM.
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Gladys O’Mahony, Marriott International’s Vice President of Global Sales for the Caribbean and Latin America
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