Caribe is a unique concept developed by its partners with over 30 years of experience in the industry INTERNATIONALLY
We specialize in becoming your personal liaison to bridge the distance between you and all your meeting and event needs
“Our partnership began over 17 years ago…
we just did not know it yet”
Carlos and Karina met 17 years ago, worked together for over 6 years, after which they developed their individual careers: Carlos as an International Destination Manager producing events in wonderful venues internationally such as Mexico City, Frankfurt, Senegal, Prague and Panama; including logistics, transportation, event planning and production. Karina as a business incubator and financial consultant in different industries such as fine art, beauty and meeting planning industry.
Now, they meet again to create a powerhouse of experience, knowledge and a strong network that provides a unique platform of efficient and cost-effective personalized solutions to corporate meeting planners anywhere in the world.
Carlos has been serving the destination management and event planning needs of corporations and associations since 1984. In 2008, Carlos was awarded the Destination Management Certified Professional (DMCP) designation, developed by the Association of Destination Management Executives International (ADMEI), for demonstrating a knowledge level and commitment to excellence in the Destination Management field. In 2013 Carlos reached an advanced level of knowledge and performance necessary for re certification. Carlos continues to develop his expertise in overall management and client relations with a focus on complete customer satisfaction and program success.
Karina started in the meetings industry while finishing her MBA at University of Miami. She interned as a business incubator in one of the largest production companies in the United States, handling Fortune 500 clientele. After she finished her internship, she was asked to stay and create national DMC networks and site selection global organizations that were extremely successful, working in hand with the formation of “Visit Florida”. Later on, Karina moved to different industries such as beauty, art and engineering. In 2016, Karina was awarded the DMCP designation, developed by ADMEI as well. Nowadays, Karina and Carlos are living the dream, creating amazing events worldwide for their exclusive cliente in the legal, pharmaceutical and financial sector.
Gabriela Pichardo graduated in business administration in hospitality and tourism in 2011. She has been working in the hospitality industry since then, following her father footsteps. Gabriela worked as a group coordinator with Occidental Hotel and resorts for Caribbean destinations. Since 2015, Gabriela has been working as a marketing manager for a global luxury resort producing and working with
events in international venues. Gabriela joins Caribe as the “Social Event Ambassador”, expanding Caribe’s horizons in the highly solicited socials market.
Her “eagle eye” and “unquestionable passion” makes her a key member of our exclusive team.