melissa acosta
Cultural Spark
Job Title: Founder/Cultural Meeting Strategist
Address: 7523 Spatterdock Drive
Boynton Beach, FL 33437
United States
Work Phone: 3053173397 ext.
Mobile: 305-450-9166
Email: melissa.acosta@culturalspark.com
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What is your role in the site selection process? : Recommend or influence
Are you permitted to book programs outside the continental USA?: Yes
Room Type: Single Occupancy
What types of properties/venues do you prefer? (Check all that apply): Enticing international destinations, Intimate inns and lodges, Island and beach resorts, Luxury hotels in out of the way places, Mountain resorts and those specializing in the outdoors, Sophisticated urban hotels
Would you ever consider planning meetings, incentives, or events on a cruise? Yes
Please describe a past program that you feel typifies the business opportunity you represent for our partners:
I sourced and handled the hotel contract for my client Amadeus that had a total of 1,500 room nights and solidified it at Xcaret in Mexico.
400-500 people for 3 nights
Please share with us an opportunity you are currently working on:
Since my niche is Latin America, most of my clients are looking to source events and corporate meetings typically 3 nights, 300-800 room nights.
Mexico, Colombia and Costa Rica are common.
Incentives are most common and client events.
Limitations are usually proximity to an airport and safety of the country.
In what locales have you found the greatest program successes?
Full service Hotels or boutique luxury properties.
Typical duration of meeting or incentive program. (number of nights): 3
Level of luxury you expect for your most important programs: Mid-level Luxury: ($350-$500 per night), Luxury: ($500-$700 per night), Super Luxury/Exclusive ($700+ per night)
If money were no object, I would: Travel the world!
Something that would surprise you about me: I am probably the most insecure person there is.
Type of company End user buyer / corporate direct
Average size of your programs? (number of rooms) 500





