Xueños. The Story of the Dreams behind Xcaret, the Best Park in the World

“Dreaming is visualizing a great idea in action” Few stories have had such an impact on Mexico's entrepreneurial and social life as that of architect Miguel Quintana Pali, founder and General Director of Grupo Xcaret. In this book, the pioneer of sustainable tourism sums up almost five decades of his own experiences as an entrepreneur and businessman-first as a shop-owner, then as park-maker, and now a hotelier- and adds his advice for those looking to start a business, including the do's and don'ts for success. Starting with his first business ventures during his schooldays and his invention of a table-lamp that led him to launch his Pali stores, Quintana tells us how he turned Xcaret into a world-renowned showcase of Mexico that welcomes two million visitors a year. In a journey through his life and through the history of Grupo Xcaret, we discover the origin of his ideas for the parks and the creative process behind some of their most emblematic attractions; the challenges involved in budgeting for "site-specific" architecture that respects nature; the disagreements between partners; sustainability at 360°; operational and marketing strategies; in-house technological innovations; social actions that have become part of the Group's DNA; a philosophy based on happiness within and outside the organization; and finally, the projects that are in the pipeline. A close look at the creative genius of one of Mexico's most original minds-one fully committed to the country's development.
ASIN: 607319935X
VSKU: LFV.607319935X.VG
Condition: Very Good
Author/Artist:Miguel Quintana Pali
Binding: Paperback
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Condition Notes: Book is in very good condition. Clean with little to no signs of wear or markings highlights.