With rising demand for memorable and unique experiences, all-inclusive resorts are fast becoming a top choice for corporate meetings, incentive trips, and brand activations. In March, Corporate Event News went on location in Mexico to tour three standout Hilton all-inclusive properties—each offering a unique blend of elevated hospitality, versatile meeting space, and the kind of amenities today’s attendees (and planners) expect. 

From purpose-built convention centers and ocean view ballrooms to immersive dining and entertainment offerings, these properties go beyond vacation-mode and deliver serious business capabilities—with a side of turquoise sea. 

Here’s what we saw, who it’s ideal for, and what to consider if you're planning your next corporate event south of the border. 

1. Hilton Cancun Mar Caribe All-Inclusive Resort 

Nestled along 600 feet of pristine beachfront between the Caribbean Sea and the Nichupte Lagoon, this 540-room hotel features world-class culinary concepts and bars, five diverse dining options, including an Asian show kitchen, Italian, Mexican, all-day dining, a coffee shop, and a pool grill.  

Conveniently located in the Cancun Hotel Zone, attendees can easily experience attractions in Cancun. 

For meeting attendees wanting to bring their families before, during, or after the corporate event, the property offers an array of family-friendly amenities, including a kids' and teens' club, a water park with slides, an exclusive kids' pool, and multiple entertainment options. Guests can also upgrade to Enclave to experience access to the Enclave Lounge, priority restaurant reservations, elevated suites, premium Wi-Fi, and more. 

Meetings & Event Offerings  

• 2,000+ square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting space 
• Penthouse-level meeting room with ocean views 
• Secluded terrace with Chala Sky Bar 
• Garden and sundeck for versatile event options 

5 memorable moments during our site visit at Hilton Cancun Mar Caribe

Looking for ideas on event experiences? Here’s what Hilton presented: 

1. Beachfront group dinner at sunset. The curated menu featured baby pear stuffed with cheese, cocoa tile and pistachio crumble, grana padano and summer truffle cream, and short rib and lobster with banana mousseline and glazed baby vegetables. 

2. The art of dessert. Wow event attendees with a masterpiece of chocolate, fruits, caramel, and more.  

3. Sun Salutation. Hilton offered a guided yoga practice and Mayan cultural experience with breakfast on the lawn. 

4. Spa experience. Try the hot stone massage followed by an outdoor steam room, hot tub, cold plunge, and more. 

5. VIP experience. Separate check-in for Enclave guests, as well as its own lounge and pool. 

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2. Hilton Tulum Riviera Maya All-Inclusive Resort 

The 735-room resort, a new property that opened in May 2022, is nestled in a secluded bay overlooking white sands and blue waters. Guests can upgrade to Enclave to experience access to the Enclave Lounge, priority restaurant reservations, elevated suites, premium Wi-Fi, and more.  

Following a day of meetings, guests can dine at 13 restaurants and bars, including five signature restaurants, and enjoy an expansive multiple pool complex with a water playground. 

In the complex, the Conrad Tulum Riviera Maya features 349 oceanfront rooms and suites. 

Meeting & Events Offerings  

• Tulum’s only purpose-built event center with 55,000+ square feet of indoor and outdoor space 
• 9,000-sq.-ft. outdoor terrace for al fresco dining and events 
• Main Ballroom, Junior Ballroom and three meeting rooms for up to 1,800 guests 
• Shared with Conrad Tulum Riviera Maya for dual-resort events 

5 memorable moments during our site visit at Hilton Tulum

Looking for ideas on event experiences? Here’s what Hilton presented: 

1. Private lunch at Maxal. Hilton hosted a Mexican fiesta and five-course lunch with wine pairings led by the executive chef and on-property sommelier.  

2. Cultural experience. During lunch, we enjoyed live music and dance performed by local artists curated by Hilton’s entertainment director. 

3. Newer convention center. After a short tram ride from the hotel, we toured the Tulkal Convention Center that offers 55,000+ sq. ft. of indoor and outdoor space. The Hospitality Design Summit was setting up for their event by wrapping its glass front with branded stickers. 

4. Spa experience. We toured the Conrad Spa Tulum that features 16 private buildings for spa treatments. Spa guests are welcome to spend the day enjoying the amenities that include a co-ed relaxation pool, restaurant and bar, and mediation area. 

5. Amenities for attendees. When we arrived at lunch, each place setting included a bead-embellished fan, a brightly colored keychain, and personalized wooden box.  

3. Hilton Cancun, an All-Inclusive Resort 

Located on 100 acres of the Mayan coastline, this secluded beachfront resort features 715 stylish guest rooms offering stunning panoramic views and welcomes guests to relax on the beach, lounge at the pool, and experience curated adventures in local art, gastronomy, and culture.  

Guests can enjoy 12 diverse dining experiences, a splash pool with slides, two additional oceanfront pools, a kids’ club and teen zone, and performances and shows in the hotel’s amphitheater. 

Located in the hotel complex, the Waldorf Astoria Riviera Maya offers an additional 173 rooms and suites. 

Meetings & Events Offerings 

• Nearly 70,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space 
• Flexible ballrooms, including the largest, which seats up to 1,600 and divides into eight rooms 
• Breezy terraces for elevated events 

5 memorable moments during our site visit at Hilton Cancun

Looking for ideas on event experiences? Here’s what Hilton presented. 

1. Welcome mocktail. Upon arrival, a drink cart greeted us with a mocktail made from an infusion of red fruits, apple and cinnamon, cranberry juice, and hibiscus flower infusion. 

2. Newer convention center and amphitheater. The major corporate event was moving out after a full buyout of the hotel and convention center. 

3. Dinner with an ocean view. Hilton hosted a dinner at La Luce with a curated menu prepared by Executive Chef Ruben Ruelas.  

4. Entertainment. A DJ set the vibe during dinner, and we were surprised and delighted with one course served by an opera-singing chef. 

5. Dessert in penthouse suite. With a nearly full moon over the shimmering waters, we enjoyed live music on the beachfront balcony and a selection of desserts inspired by the sea. 

Getting there: Event attendees have the option to fly into the Cancun International Airport (CUN) or the Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport (TQO) in Tulum. The Cancun Airport is easily accessible from almost every major city in the world, including more than 40 cities in the U.S. and 20+ cities in Europe. The Tulum Airport was officially inaugurated on December 1, 2023. There are currently more than 10 domestic and international airlines flying to Tulum and more than 15 cities with direct flights to Tulum Airport. 

Main image: Exterior view of the Hilton Tulum