The 7th edition of the Iguassu Meeting Planners Experience — IMPE, an initiative carried out by Visit Iguassu with the support of associated companies, took place in Foz do Iguaçu, between June 25th and 28th, 2026. The action was part of the Institute's customer delight strategy and was part of the annual planning of actions aimed at promoting Destination Iguaçu as a host for national and international events. In this edition, IMPE was attended by 16 representatives from event organizing companies and live marketing agencies, who had the opportunity to experience the infrastructure, attractions and competitive differences of Foz do Iguaçu for the MICE — Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions — segment. The invited organizing companies were: Latitudes Viagens de Knowledge, Interevent, Dmattos, Onne Events, Comunicato Eventos, Meets Live/AVIPAM, Aquarela Agência/Copastur, CCM Congress, Aura Eventos, IDEE Viagens, Eventos e Incentivos, Go Together MICE, Máxima Live Marketing, Trip In Viagens, Pinguim Incentive Travel & Tech and Inovents. The action included technical visits, qualifications about the destination and experiences designed to present, in a practical way, the possibilities that Foz do Iguaçu offers for holding corporate, associative, scientific, technical events and incentive trips. Participants also had a moment dedicated to networking with Visit Iguassu members, especially companies that offer products and services aimed at the events sector. 7th IMPE - Iguassu Meeting Planners Experience. Disclosure/Douglas Guimarães. For the scientific program, the president of Visit Iguassu, Wolney Biesdorf, and the Municipal Secretary of Tourism of Foz do Iguaçu, Jin Bruno Petrycoski, were present, who welcomed the guests and presented news about the destination for the sector. The Municipal Secretary of Tourism of Foz do Iguaçu, Jin Petrycoski, spoke about the relevance of events like IMPE for event tourism in Foz do Iguaçu: “We are at another beautiful event, a Visit Iguassu event, IMPE, it is always a pleasure to be able to receive people who make a living from tourism and who bring very important events to the Destination, Foz is consolidating itself more every day with more than 500 events being held annually, and this work begins here in these articulations, in these presentations of the destination, of the experiences that only Foz has, I have no doubt that with this event we will have a lot of results, because that's what Foz do Iguaçu is, it's professional work, it's results and above all happiness and experience in your daily life.” The panel with the theme “New Investments and Opportunities for Events and Experiences” was mediated by Elaine Tenerello, Executive Director of Visit Iguassu, and included the participation of Jurema Fernandes, Operations Director of Grupo Cataratas, and João André Ribas, Tourism Management Manager of Itaipu Binacional. 7th IMPE - Iguassu Meeting Planners Experience. Disclosure/Douglas Guimarães. Following the accommodation rotation policy adopted by Visit Iguassu, the host hotel for this edition was the Rafain Palace Hotel, where the guests stayed and where the scientific program and the networking round between clients and associates were held. The Iguassu Meeting Planners Experience reinforced Visit Iguassu's commitment to promoting the destination strategically, bringing buyers, organizers and influencers in the events sector closer to local members. The initiative also contributed to generating new demands, increasing the visibility of available infrastructure and strengthening Foz do Iguaçu as one of the main Brazilian destinations for events. Alex Eduardo de Moura, from Agência Dmattos, talks about his participation in the event: "Participating in IMPE 2026 was a fundamental experience for our work. Being here allowed us to experience the destination up close, which enables us to design even more assertive and memorable itineraries for our participants. This Visit Iguassu initiative is indispensable for us, incentive travel developers; it gives us the necessary tools to create innovative projects and, above all, make our clients' eyes shine with the best that Foz do Iguaçu has to offer.” 7th IMPE - Iguassu Meeting Planners Experience. Disclosure/Douglas Guimarães. Deborah de Oliveira, from Interevent, talks about her experience in the city and its attractions: "We had incredible experiences during the event. At Roda Gigante, for example, we discovered the potential of the space for different formats, such as corporate dinners and business rounds, a true immersion. Along with Visit Iguassu, we also enjoyed unforgettable gastronomy. Furthermore, the hotel sector was very surprising: the ability of local hotels to accommodate large groups in establishments so close to each other was a high and sensational point.” Priscila de Oliveira, from Idee Viagens, Eventos E Incentivos, highlights the importance of new attractions and restructuring: "This was my first time in Foz do Iguaçu with Visit Iguassu, and the experience was incredible. We passed by fantastic places, but, for me, the big highlight was AquaFoz. I confess that I thought it would be a strictly children's attraction, but I was surprised: the space is wonderful and works perfectly for both leisure and entertainment. corporate. Furthermore, it is worth highlighting the impressive restructuring of the city and the modernization of its pioneering hotels. Without a doubt, it is worth bringing your event to Foz!" Vanessa Delboni, Sales Manager at Rafain Palace Hotel & Convention, the venue for the event, talks about the importance of partnership and holding events like this: "It is an honor to welcome professionals from the events segment here in Foz do Iguaçu. This is a great achievement in partnership with Visit Iguassu and with all the associates who move and promote business in our destination. This meeting is promoting valuable connections, qualified networking and rich gastronomic and tourist. We invite everyone to get to know our region; The doors of our house will always be open to welcome your events.” 7th IMPE - Iguassu Meeting Planners Experience. Disclosure/Douglas Guimarães. For the president of Visit Iguassu, Wolney Biesdorf, holding IMPE represented an opportunity to present Foz do Iguaçu in a closer and more strategic way to professionals who are decisive in the events market: “IMPE's biggest difference was allowing guests to experience the destination in practice. More than presenting data or structures, we demonstrate how Foz do Iguaçu is prepared to host different event formats with excellence, creativity and total integration between members. This immersion brought the market closer to our region, opening important paths for new partnerships and future funding.” For more information about events at Destination Iguaçu, visit the official Visit Iguassu website for the MICE market - Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions.