Konovo President’s Club
Congratulations on Achieving the Konovo President's Club for 2025!
We’re excited to share that the 2026 Konovo President’s Club program will be held from February 19-22 at the stunning UNICO 20°87° Riviera Maya in Mexico! This exclusive event honors your exceptional achievements over the past year, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you in this island paradise.
Next Steps
Program Overview
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the 2026 Konovo President’s Club in the beautiful Riviera Maya in Mexico! Stretching along Mexico’s Caribbean coastline, the Riviera Maya is one of the country’s most celebrated destinations—known for its white-sand beaches, turquoise waters, lush jungles, and rich cultural history. Enjoy this luxury retreat where success is celebrated with style, relaxation, and excitement!
Key Details
Dates: February 19-22, 2026
Hotel: UNICO 20°87° Riviera Maya
Location: Akumal, Solidaridad Quintana Roo, Mexico
Time Zone
Riviera Maya in Mexico operates on Eastern Standard Time (EST) during standard time and Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) during daylight saving time.
Climate
The weather in the Riviera Maya during February is typically warm, sunny, and dry, making it an excellent time to visit. It is part of the region's dry season, characterized by low rainfall and comfortable temperatures.
- Average High Temperature: Around 28°C (82°F), with days often reaching up to 29°C (84°F).
- Average Low Temperature: Around 19°C (66°F), with nights cooling down to a comfortable 21°C (69°F).
- Sunshine Hours: Expect plenty of sunshine, averaging about 8 hours per day with mostly blue skies.
- Rainfall: February is one of the driest months, with minimal precipitation (around 13-50mm over 3-5 days). Rain, if it occurs, usually comes in short, quick showers.
- Humidity: Humidity levels are moderate compared to the summer months, making the heat more bearable.
- Sea Temperature: The Caribbean sea is warm and inviting, with an average temperature of approximately 26°C (79°F), perfect for swimming and water activities.
What to Wear
We encourage you to pack according to your personal style while keeping the warm Riviera Maya climate in mind.
- Daytime: Light, breathable clothing suitable for warm weather. Think casual resort wear like shorts, skirts, sundresses, and polo shirts.
- Welcome Party & Awards Night: Formal resort wear is appropriate for dinners and special events. For ladies, cocktail dresses or elegant blouses with skirts or slacks; for gentlemen, smart casual such as chinos with a dress shirt or a lightweight blazer.
- Beach & Pool: Remember your swimwear, sun hats, reef-safe sunscreen, and sunglasses for lounging by the beach or pool!
- Catamaran Activity: Swimsuit, comfortable clothes and shoes, reef-safe sunblock, hat and sunglasses plus an extra change of clothes.
- Footwear: Flip-flops or sandals are ideal for comfort for beach and daytime activities, especially on sand. For evening and formal events, dressier sandals or shoes are encouraged, complementing your attire while ensuring comfort.
Agenda Overview
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Friday, February 20, 2026
- Mi Carisa (opens 7:00 am)
- 20°87° Restaurant (opens 7:00 am)
- Cafe Inez (opens 6:00 am)
Saturday, February 21, 2026
- Mi Carisa (opens 7:00 am)
- 20°87° Restaurant (opens 7:00 am)
- Cafe Inez (opens 6:00 am)
Sunday, February 22, 2026
- Mi Carisa (opens 7:00 am)
- 20°87° Restaurant (opens 7:00 am)
- Cafe Inez (opens 6:00 am)
Adventures on Your Own
The UNICO Local Host can help you arrange resort-based activities. Adventures and other outings are easy to book through your Resort Local Host via the form here (bottom of page) or by visiting the Experiences Desk.
UNICO Activities
https://www.unicohotelcollection.com/riviera-maya/activities.htm
Signature Tours & Local Experiences:
https://www.unicohotelcollection.com/riviera-maya/adventures.htm
Notes
- Meals “on your own” must be at the resort as part of the all-inclusive package in order to be covered by the Konovo President’s Club. Any offsite dining during the program dates must be arranged and paid for by the Achiever and cannot be submitted for expense reimbursement.
- Dinner reservations are recommended and can be made:
- Prior to arrival at the resort via email to: prearrivalhost@unicohotelrm.com
- Once at the resort, you can make reservations with the resort Concierge or your Local Host (personal butler at the resort).
- Activities, other than the group Luxury Sailing Catamaran & Snorkeling trip on Friday, February 20, are not included in the Konovo President's Club program. These activities must be arranged and paid for by the Achiever and cannot be submitted for expense reimbursement.
Travel Requirements & Safety
Health Guidelines
Konovo is committed to ensuring the health and safety of all attendees. We closely follow all territory, state, and local health mandates and guidelines. Please stay informed of any updates to these regulations as our program dates approach.
Passport Information
A valid passport is required for entry and departure. Be prepared for customs clearance upon both arrival (into the US/EU) and departure from Cancun. This includes declaring any duty-free purchases. For more information on Mexico Entry Requirements visit here.
Before your trip, make sure you:
- Check Your Passport: It must be valid at least 6 months past date of arrival to Mexico
- Verify Visa requirements if coming from EU (no Visa required for US citizens)
Complete a Custom Declaration Form before traveling to Mexico
US Citizens
- Valid US passport book required for air travel. Passport cards, driver’s licenses, or REAL IDs are not accepted for flights.
- Passport must be valid for at least 6 months after the date of arrival in Mexico.
- Bring at least one blank page in your passport.
- No visa required for tourism, business, or transit stays up to 180 days.
- For those traveling to Quintana Roo (Cancun area), you may be required to pay a tourism tax (Visitax) by the local government. Do not pay for this in advance, you may do this onsite via mobile if asked.
- All travelers arriving in Mexico by air must complete a Customs Declaration form.
- The customs declaration online form should be completed within a few days before travel (often up to ~3–30 days depending on the rules at the time).
- You might be asked to print the confirmation/QR code and present it on arrival.
- Additional forms may be required upon entry but will be given to you by your airline.
Non-US Citizens
- Valid passport required for all foreign nationals and must be valid for at least 6 months after the date of arrival in Mexico.
- Visa or residency requirements depend on nationality.
- Some travelers may be visa-exempt for stays ≤ 180 days.
- For those traveling to Quintana Roo (Cancun area), you may be required to pay a tourism tax (Visitax) by the local government. Do not pay for this in advance, you may do this onsite via mobile if asked.
- All travelers arriving in Mexico by air must complete a Customs Declaration form.
- The customs declaration online form should be completed within a few days before travel (often up to ~3–30 days depending on the rules at the time).
- You might be asked to print the confirmation/QR code and present it on arrival.
- Additional forms may be required upon entry but will be given to you by your airline.
Arrival & Customs Information
- Proceed through Immigration: Your passport will be stamped or your digital entry recorded. If given a ticket, please save as you will need to show this or your stamped passport at the hotel check-in desk.
- Proceed through Customs. Luggage may be screened or inspected.
- Proceed to Exit outside the airport and look for the Connect DMC staff, identifiable with Konovo President’s Club signage along with navy blue pants and a white shirt or white polo with the Connect DMC logo, who will guide you to your transportation to UNICO 20°87° Riviera Maya.
- Travel Time to Hotel: Approximately 1 hour 45 minutes in typical traffic conditions
Check-in is at 4:00 pm.
If you arrive before the designated check-in time, we will strive to have your room ready. An exclusive President’s Club registration area will be set up in the main hotel lobby for program registration and welcome packet collection.
A non-company credit card will be required for personal incidentals at check-in.
Policies
Attendance & Program Guidelines
- All Achievers can bring one adult guest to the event.
- Guests must be at least 21 years old by the program's start.
- Children and newborns (under 21 years) are not permitted.
- Achievers must attend the event to receive the President’s Club trip and rewards. Travel, gifts, rewards, or other program aspects can't be transferred, redeemed for cash, or substituted except at Konovo's discretion.
- President’s Club Achievers are expected to attend all Konovo functions.
- All Achievers will receive an award commemorating their achievement.
Program Inclusions
Konovo hosts the following for Achievers and guests:
- Visitax ~ $15 USD (Mexico Tourist Tax for Quintana Roo) for entry into Mexico, to be expensed following Konovo T&E guidelines.
- Round-trip coach class airfare from home city to Cancun International Airport (CUN).
- US Travelers not to exceed $500 - $600 each without approval
- EU Travelers not to exceed $750 - $900 USD each without approval
- Round-trip ground transfers and airport luggage gratuity between Cancun International Airport and UNICO 20°87° Riviera Maya.
- Travel expenses like baggage fees, parking, mileage, and meals during travel may be expensed following Konovo T&E guidelines.
- Accommodations at UNICO 20°87° Riviera Maya during the program dates. Each room is designated for 1-2 persons.
- Gratuities over the program dates.
- Konovo-sponsored activities, including meals at the resort over the program dates, as outlined by the program administrator.
Accommodations & Extra Nights
Extensions to the trip, before or after, are personal expenses and not covered by Konovo. Additional hotel expenses for different room categories or extended stays are the Achiever's responsibility.
Accommodations outside the official Konovo President's Club dates are subject to availability and are not guaranteed; additionally, payment for extra nights is the attendee’s responsibility. Rate is determined on avaibility and is currently higher than the contracted rate for the Konovo President's Club trip. Please note there is also a taxable resort fee of $90 per night.
Please indicate your preference for extended nights during registration.
Airline Travel
Konovo covers the cost of non-refundable coach airline tickets for all attendees. These tickets must be purchased and expensed per Konovo policies. While the company does not provide first/business class airfare, attendees are welcome to upgrade at their own expense.
- Cost of flights for US travelers are not to exceed $500 - $600 each without approval.
- Cost of flights for EU (non-US) travelers are not to exceed $750 - $900 USD each without approval.
- Arrival Airport: All flights must arrive to the Cancun International Airport (CUN).
- Flight Options: Attendees must take connecting flights if the cost of the airfare is significantly less than a direct flight and does not impact arrival/departure time for Konovo President’s Club activities.
- Post-Ticketing Changes: Any itinerary changes post-ticketing are the financial responsibility of the attendee.
- Travel Outside Program Dates: Attendees bear the cost difference for travel outside program dates, including extensions.
- Missed Flights: Costs due to missed flights for personal reasons (incorrect documentation, sickness, or tardiness) are not covered by Konovo. This includes fare difference, hotel, food, etc.
- Flight Cancellations/Changes: Expenses incurred due to airline-controlled cancellations or changes are covered by Konovo if rearranged within 12 hours.
Taxable Income
The Konovo President’s Club is classified as a corporate meeting. Consequently, certain meeting components are non-taxable, while others are taxable. Taxes on taxable components are handled through the Konovo payroll system, including a gross-up to offset the tax impact.
Taxable items may include:
- Airfare and transportation costs for the Achiever’s guest
- Activities that are not classified as networking events
- Gifts with a cumulative value of over $100 (for such gifts, the total value is taxable, not just the amount exceeding $100).
Konovo reserves the right to modify gross-up practices for incentive meetings at any time, with or without notice, at its sole discretion. For more information please click here to view the Konovo President's Club policies.
Location
Island Insights
- Electrical Outlets: US/Canada Travelers do not need a power adapter (plugs are identical) nor do you need a voltage converter. Travelers from the EU will need a power adapter for Type A and Type B sockets and may need a voltage converter (Mexico uses 127 volts and a frequency of 60 hertz)
- Currency: In highly touristic areas like the Riviera Maya, USD is often accepted. However, you should have some pesos in small bills for tipping.
- Language: English is widely spoken in hotels, resorts, and major attractions, but attempting Spanish phrases shows respect and is warmly received.
- Drinking Water: While it is not safe to drink the tap water, you'll have plenty of access to safe, purified water throughout your stay at UNICO 20°87°. The resort takes care to provide bottled water in rooms and ensures that water served in restaurants comes from purified sources. As with any resort in the Riviera Maya area, you should avoid drinking directly from the tap, but the resort makes it very easy to stay hydrated with safe water options everywhere on the property. When you leave the resort, be sure to take bottled water with you.
- Safety & Security: Take care, just as you would in your day-to-day life. Lock your valuables, ID, and wallet in the hotel room safe when you don’t need them. Be aware of your environment. Locals and others will be on the beaches or in town soliciting their services for purchase. Use licensed and regulated services provided only by the hotel or the event staff vendor list, including for activities and transportation.
- Emergency Contacts: In case of emergencies, dial 911.
- Taxi Services: Local taxi services are available and can be arranged through the resort concierge. Have the hotel call a taxi for you when possible—they can help negotiate fair prices. Always confirm the fare before departing; rates are typically predetermined. Taxis don't use meters; always agree on the price before getting in. Tipping isn't required but rounding up is appreciated.
- Service Charge: The service charge at a restaurant is shared among servers and kitchen staff. If there is a service charge, a tip is not obligatory, but a token amount left for excellent service is greatly appreciated. If there is no service charge, a 15% tip is appropriate.
Cultural & Environment
- Culture: Guests can find touches of Maya culture woven into daily life—handcrafted goods, traditional ingredients like cacao and honey, ancient spa rituals, and celebrations connected to the Maya calendar.
- Environmental Consciousness & Reef-Safe Sunscreen: Use biodegradable and reef-friendly sunscreen to protect the marine ecosystem. The sun is strongest from 11:00am – 3:00pm. Please be sure to reapply sunscreen often and drink plenty of liquids. Sunglasses sunscreen, a hat/cap are highly recommended. Don't touch coral, sea turtles, or wildlife in cenotes and don’t remove shells, rocks, or artifacts from beaches or sites.
- Staying Hydrated: The tropical climate requires staying well-hydrated, especially during outdoor activities. Remember to always have bottled water with you when you leave the resort; the tap water is not safe to drink.
UNICO 20°87° Riviera Maya Resort Highlights
UNICO 20°87° is an all-inclusive beachfront sanctuary set along the coastline of Riviera Maya, its coordinates selected to offer an ideal window into the natural wonder and local energy of the region. Designed exclusively for adults, UNICO 20°87° is a place to retreat, restore, adventure, explore, share award-winning cuisine, and discover the rich cultural landscape of modern Mexico.
Pools: UNICO 20°87° offers a unique pool experience at each of its three pools. All pools offer poolside food and drink service as well as Cabanas that can be booked in advance.
Water Activities: Enjoy our exciting range of water activities, ideal to keep enhancing your stay. Whether you are looking for something sports-related or you want to focus on wellness, our aquatic experiences are perfect to explore, exercise, and have a good time in the water. Kayaking and snorkeling are available if weather conditions allow. Stand Up Paddle Yoga, Pool Volleyball, and Aqua Spinning are available in one of the three beautiful pools.
Esencia Wellness Spa: Our full-service spa caters to body, mind, and spirit through a range of luxury spa treatments, UNICO 20°87° signature treatments, and locally-inspired beauty rituals. A fully-equipped hydrotherapy facility and a wide variety of natural ingredients help create an immersively relaxing environment.
Dining and Shops: The resort has several dining and shopping options for you to explore.
Cash-free: The resort and all its outlets are now cash-free, ensuring a seamless and sophisticated stay. Enjoy the convenience of cashless transactions as you indulge in world-class amenities and service.
Check-In: 4:00 PM
Check-Out: 12:00 PM
Accommodations outside the official Konovo President's Club dates are subject to availability and are not guaranteed; additionally, payment for extra nights is the attendee’s responsibility. Rate is determined on avaibility and is currently higher than the contracted rate for the Konovo President's Club trip. Please note there is also a taxable resort fee of $90 per night.
Room Features: Set on the hotel’s highest floor, with sweeping views of the Caribbean Sea and vibrant tropical flora, your Ocean View King rooms are designed to blend quietly with the natural setting, using organic local materials, touches of sisal, handcrafted local pieces and clean, minimal design.
Alto Ocean View rooms also feature a private terrace with a two-person hydro spa tub and lounge area with a view from the top.
- Air-Conditioned, Non-Smoking Rooms
- Terrace with lounge area
- Spa-inspired main bathroom with bathrobe, slippers, and locally produced soaps
- 55-inch television and JBL Bluetooth sound and alarm system
- High-speed Wi-Fi
- Free calls to Canada and the United States
- Local Host service provides complimentary personalized assistance
Getting Around
Konovo will provide airport transportation to and from Cancun International Airport for those staying and/or departing from UNICO 20°87° Riviera Maya. Transportation to and from any other location will be the responsibility of the attendee and not part of the President’s Club program. If you require additional transportation during your stay that is not part of the program, local taxi services are available and can be arranged through the resort concierge.
Registration
Please register by 5:00 PM EST on January 23, 2026
If you have any questions or need to modify your registration, please contact Jessica Weiss.
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