HIS PUBLICATIONS

ConvencioneS Latin America the printed magazine

 

GIROS, the printed newspaper

 

The Meetings and Incentives Weekly, e-newsletter

 

The Meetings and Incentives Directory of Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean

 

 

 

ASSOCIATION INVOLVEMENT

President of the Mexican Tourism Press Association for two years: in 2001 and 2002.

 

President of Site Mexico Chapter in 2003 and 2004

 

Was a member of the International Board of Directors of SITE for 4 years.

 

Founding President in 2010 of the only non for profit Foundation in Mexico specialized in the study of the domestic market of the Meetings and Events Industry: iitr, Institute of  Research of the Meetings and Events Industry of Mexico.

 

 

AUTHOR

Author of 4 books on meetings and events: a ) “Convenciones a Lápiz”, b ) “El libro Rojo del Turismo de Reuniones...15 Cosas básicas y más” así como c ) "LA GUIA VERDE...100 y Un tips para planear eventos ecosustentables" d ) "Meetings" the practical manual for the meeting and incentive professional.

 

 

EDUCATION FOR THE INDUSTRY

DESIGNED 3 CERTIFICATIONS and 1 Certificate course

 

1. CMS, Certified Meetings Specialist. The entry level certification of Meetings and events in general with over 3,000 certified professionals in Latin America.

 

2. CIS, Certified Incentive Specialist, the entry level to Incentive Programs and Incentive Travel ( on behalf of SITE ) with over 1,200 certified professionals from 47 countries.

 

3. CCM, Certified en Congress Management. The entry level certification of Association Congresses.

 

4. CES, Certificate in Sustainable Events

 

 

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS

In 2002 he was awarded by President Vicente Fox of Mexico the "best Tourism Communicator of Mexico" once in a lifetime achievement award.

 

As President of Site Mexico Chapter in 2003 and 2004 he received various recognitions on behalf of the Chapter, like the Best Chapter of The Year in 2004 and the diploma for Education, as well as the award for more membership in the world.

 

In 2009 he was privileged to be one of three contenders to receive the Presidente Miguel Aleman "Gold Medal of Tourism Merit" for his contribution to the rapid recovery of the image of Mexico in the wake of the H1N1 virus crises, receiving a coveted certificate of "Honorary Mention".

 

In february 2010 he received an award by the Mexican Association of Convention and Visitor´s Bureau´s  ( AMDEM ) for his contribution to the development of the Meetings and Events Industry of Mexico through his publications and business oriented events.

 

In 2013 he was awarded the Gold Medal of Entrepreneurial Achievement in Tourism by the San Miguel de Allende Hotel Association.

 

The highest standard of excellence from SITE was presented to Mr. Compean, during the IMEX Gala Awards night in Frankfurt, Germany, 22 May 2013. The "Site Master Motivator" award recognizes an individual in the motivational events and incentive travel industry who serves as an ambassador of progress and betterment for the community.

 

In 2016 he receives an honorable mention from SKAL International for his contribution to sustainability in Latin America.

 

Designated as the recipient of the "Mexico City Tourism Award 2016" granted by the government of the city for his contribution to the development of Tourism.