About Eloisa Mendez

With over 25 years of experience in the meetings and event industry, Eloisa has worked closely with a variety of clients on events ranging from small incentive trips to large corporate meetings. While growing her career at Gavel International, Eloisa has managed all aspects of the event lifecycle, including site selection, creative materials, attendee registration, rooming list and transportation management, entertainment bookings, as well as website development. Eloisa was progressively promoted in recognition of her meeting management expertise, professionalism, and genuine passion for driving improvements within overall event operations. She was recognized as the 2000 Employee of the Year and is currently the General Manager for Gavel International.

May 2022

Building Worker Stamina and Encouraging Success by Embracing Failure

2022-11-23T13:46:57-06:00May 10th, 2022|

Contrary to popular theory, failure is not the last stop in a journey but is merely a step toward success. Known as a "comfort zone," people have an area to cocoon to protect themselves from rejection, but most importantly, failure. Unfortunately, this comfort zone will hinder success if the fear of failure is not addressed and overcome. In fact, in [...]

Aruba – The Happy Island

2023-04-05T07:33:35-05:00May 3rd, 2022|

Aruba has a rich, multicultural past reflected in the artwork, architecture, cuisine, traditions, and warm, friendly people. What started as a fishing outpost for the Amerindians has changed hands between the Spanish and Dutch for centuries. It is now a diverse constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. CLIMATE AND SEASONS IN ARUBA The best time of year to [...]

April 2022

Marco Island – A City on Florida’s Paradise Coast

2023-04-05T07:38:28-05:00April 19th, 2022|

The beautiful beaches of Marco Island make it a popular destination almost any time of year. Located just off the Gulf of Mexico within the Ten Thousand Islands, Marco Island is popular with boaters and those who love to fish, either seriously or recreationally. Kayaking among the mangrove-covered islands is a principal activity, along with birdwatching. Shorebirds are everywhere.  It [...]

Strategies to Become a Better Communicator

2022-11-23T13:48:20-06:00April 12th, 2022|

Excellent verbal communication is a key characteristic of a good leader and a core leadership function. Effective leadership and communication are like a glove in a hand. Leaders need to be skilled communicators in all relationships, not only in their organization but also in communities and groups, sometimes on a global scale. Effective communication is an essential skill for achieving [...]

Puerto Rico – The Heart and Soul of the Caribbean

2023-04-05T07:42:50-05:00April 5th, 2022|

Puerto Rico is a Caribbean Island measuring 100 miles long by 35 miles wide and contains incredible geographic diversity, ranging from glistening white sandy beaches, lush mountain ranges, tropical rain forests, and luscious green parks. You can cross the Island in a couple of hours. Some of the popular locations in Puerto Rico include San Juan, Vieques, Culebra, or Carolina [...]

March 2022

Tampa – A Great Place to Work, Play, and Relax

2023-04-05T07:45:47-05:00March 23rd, 2022|

Tampa is a city located on Tampa Bay, along Florida's Gulf Coast. A large natural harbor with a shallow estuary connected to the Gulf of Mexico, Tampa is located on the west-central coast of Florida. In 1886, Vicente Martinez Ybor visited this city and set up his Cuban-born cigar empire. The Ybor City neighborhood is a dining and nightlife destination. [...]

Framing Healthy Boundaries to Boost Morale and Productivity

2022-11-23T13:51:05-06:00March 19th, 2022|

Boundaries are designed to give organizations the ability to stay aligned with their vision, mission, and goals for conducting business. Vision, mission, and goals can be found in mission statements, annual reports, or on an organization's website. Job descriptions also provide boundaries to employees by informing them where they need to spend their time and work efforts to meet company [...]

Cabo San Lucas – Where the Desert Meets the Sea

2023-04-05T07:54:17-05:00March 8th, 2022|

What is the difference between Los Cabos and Los Cabo San Lucas?  Los Cabos is the region at the southern tip of Baja California Sur. It is approximately one thousand miles south of San Diego. Within the territory of Los Cabos, there are two cities, Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo. The two towns combined are referred to [...]

February 2022

The Bahamas – “It’s Better in the Bahamas”

2023-04-05T07:58:23-05:00February 23rd, 2022|

The Bahamas is a chain of 700 tropical islands located in the Atlantic Ocean. Thirty of the 700 islands are inhabited. New Providence is one of the largest islands and is home to the capital city of Nassau. New Providence is home to seventy percent of the Bahamas' inhabitants. The warm climate of the Bahamas plays host to parrots, turtles, [...]

Naples – Emerging as A Meetings Destination

2023-04-05T08:04:06-05:00February 8th, 2022|

Naples is an upscale seaside town located on Florida's Gulf of Mexico coast. Serenity, sunshine, and sophistication will meet you on the miles of pristine beaches.  The world-class resorts, soft white sand, and gentle ocean surf make a perfect meeting location. The land between the shore and the bay holds beautiful neighborhoods and high-end shopping and dining. Naples is an [...]

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