Posted Jun 17, 2009 by Elite News Team JUNE 1, 2009. NEW YORK, NY- Gran Meliá Golf Resort Puerto Rico has been named one of the best hotels/resorts and will receive a prestigious 2009 Successful Meetings Pinnacle Award-the mark of excellence for meeting destinations. This award is a commendation for the outstanding job Gran Meliá Golf Resort Puerto Rico has done when servicing meetings, incentive travel programs, trade shows and conventions during the past year.

"We are thrilled that the resort has been recognized among the best of the best in the meetings and incentive industry by Successful Meetings," said Hendrick Santos, Managing Director of Gran Meliá Golf Resort Puerto Rico. "We pride ourselves on providing the utmost service to our meetings and conventions clients, and look forward to continued success in this arena."

Gran Meliá Golf Resort Puerto Rico is an all-suite property located on the Northeast coast in Coco Beach, Río Grande. It offers 27,018 square foot of indoor spaces, including 13 meeting rooms, the grand Puerto Rico Ballroom with a capacity of 1050 people, the El Yunque Junior Ballroom with seating for 500 people, open air venues including beachfront, poolside and garden areas, and a wedding chapel. The services include state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment, high-speed internet, and Wi-Fi access, among others.

The Pinnacle Award earned a reputation as the most credible and prestigious symbol of excellence among meeting planners and hoteliers alike. "With all of the hospitality choices that meeting and event planners have these days, any property that wins a Pinnacle Award is obviously in the highest tier of quality in the hospitality field," said Vince Alonzo, Successful Meetings' Editorial Director. "And the best part is that it is planners themselves who are making this distinction, thus giving a credible stamp of approval that others can use when deciding where to host a meeting, incentive, convention, or trade show."

Readers of Successful Meetings magazine -- corporate and association executives with meeting planning responsibilities - registered to become Pinnacle Reviewers via online ballots and gave feedback based on their professional experiences worldwide. Reviews are based on a scale of 1-10 (10 being best) across four categories. The 2009 Pinnacle Award Winners will be listed in the August Pinnacle Registry in print and online at www.successfulmeetings.com/pinnacle.

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The Pinnacle Awards recognize reader/planner selections of the leading meeting destination venues and support organizations across the United States and internationally. The award-winning Successful Meetings magazine has long been respected for industry innovation and authoritative discussion of meeting, special event, incentive, convention and trade show planning and execution. With the largest industry audience, Successful Meetings reaches corporate/sales/marketing executives who plan meetings, meeting professionals and event planners, trade show directors, and association executives who are involved with planning conventions and meetings. For more information on Successful Meetings, please visit www.successfulmeetings.com. Successful Meetings is owned by Nielsen Business Media, a division of The Nielsen Company.

About Gran Meliá Golf Resort Puerto Rico
Nestled on the northeastern coast of Puerto Rico, between the Atlantic Ocean and towering El Yunque rainforest, Gran Meliá Golf Resort Puerto Rico is uniquely poised to provide guests with the Caribbean's most luxurious resort experience, offering modern facilities, Puerto Rican flavor and a Spanish flair. Recently renovated with property-wide upgrades and refurbishments, the 486 all-suite resort is spread among 20, two-story bungalows surrounded by lush, tropical gardens. Suite interiors are contemporary with bold colors, custom-designed mahogany furnishings, and rich Spanish accents.

About Sol Meliá
Founded in 1956 in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, Sol Meliá is the largest resort hotel chain in the world. A market leader, more than 50% of the company's hotels are located in major cities and it is by far the biggest hotel company in Spain, and one of the largest hotel groups in Europe. The company currently includes more than 350 hotels in 30 countries on 4 continents, and employs more than 32,500 people under its Meliá, ME by Meliá, Tryp, Sol, Paradisus, Sol Meliá Vacation Club and Luxury Lifestyle brands. For further information and reservations, visit www.solmelia.com.

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Gran Meliá Golf Resort Puerto Rico
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(646) 654-7361 Posted Jun 17, 2009 by Elite News Team Golf Course Honored as one of the Top 10 Championship Level Courses Available for Amateurs to Play, Located on the Grounds of the Luxurious Gran Meliá Golf Resort

Rio Grande, Puerto Rico (May 7, 2009)-The Gran Meliá Golf Resort Puerto Rico, the official hotel of the PGA TOUR Puerto Rico Open, congratulates the Trump International Golf Club as its course has been named by the prestigious magazine Golfweek as one of the top 10 championship courses available to travelers in 2009. The course is located in the Coco Beach golf/residential complex, where the Gran Meliá is also located. The Golfweek "Best" issue hit newsstands on April 25, 2009 and is available both online and at newsstands across the nation.

The magazine's "Best" list recognizes the most impressive championship-level courses that give golf lovers the opportunity to play challenging and beautiful courses where golf history has been made. The Trump International Golf Club (www.trumpgolfclubpuertorico.com) is home to the annual PGA TOUR Puerto Rico Open, the only official PGA TOUR stop in the Caribbean, which celebrated its second edition this year and is organized by the Puerto Rico Golf Association, the host organization responsible for the event. As the official host hotel, the Gran Meliá Golf Resort Puerto Rico has had the pleasure of hosting key players, tour organizers, international members of the press and other influencers at the property, as well as having hosted high-profile celebratory receptions for the event.

Golfweek was one of the main USA based outlets to cover the second annual PGA TOUR Puerto Rico Open in 2009, reporting to an influential audience of over 1.3 million. The publication is owned by the Turnstile Publishing Company, a leader in the niche magazine publishing in the United States.

Guests staying at the luxurious Gran Meliá Golf Resort Puerto Rico receive preferential treatment at the Trump International Golf Club, including special rates, tee times, private lessons and dedicated areas to store golf gear and clubs. The 486-suite resort's expansive grounds feature one of the largest pools in the Caribbean, upscale world dining experiences, a spectacular YHI Spa and VIP Royal Service room categories for guests looking to retreat to an atmosphere of utmost discretion, upscale service and stylish accommodations. The resort is located about 20 minutes east of the International Airport and the San Juan area nestled on the foothills of the lush El Yunque rainforest. Rates at the Gran Meliá Golf Resort Puerto Rico start at $139 and can be booked by calling (787) 657-1040 or online at www.granmeliapr.com.


About Gran Meliá Golf Resort Puerto Rico
Gran Meliá Hotels and Resorts is the first Sol Meliá Worldwide trademark and represents more than 50 years of the enterprise knowledge and strong values. With a significant architecture, this first class hotel company is designed to completely captivate the expert and multicultural traveler.

Nestled on the northeastern shore of Puerto Rico 20 minutes east of the International Airport and the San Juan area, between the ocean and towering rainforest mountains, Gran Meliá Golf Resort Puerto Rico is uniquely poised to provide guests with the Caribbean's most luxurious resort experience, offering modern facilities, Puerto Rican flavor and a Spanish flair. This 486 all-suite resort is spread among 20, two-story bungalows surrounded by lush, tropical gardens and offers guests world-class dining options, expansive pools and amenities.

About Sol Meliá
Founded in 1956 in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, Sol Meliá is the largest resort hotel chain in the world. A market leader, more than 50% of the company's hotels are located in major cities and it is by far the biggest hotel company in Spain, and one of the largest hotel groups in Europe. The company currently includes more than 350 hotels in 30 countries on 4 continents, and employs more than 32,500 people under its Meliá, ME by Meliá, Tryp, Sol, Paradisus, Sol Meliá Vacation Club and Luxury Lifestyle brands. For further information and reservations, visit www.solmelia.com.

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Nancy L. González, Marketing & Communications Consultant
(787) 657-1051, Ext. 2305, nancyg@granmeliapr.com Posted Jun 17, 2009 by Elite News Team Río Grande, Puerto Rico (April 1, 2009) - The Gran Meliá Golf Resort Puerto Rico announces its participation in the island's most important culinary festival: Saborea Puerto Rico, a Culinary Extravaganza taking place on April 4-5, 2009. The property's executive chef, Efraín Cruz, will represent the resort and partake in cooking demonstrations during the second annual edition of this festival, taking place on San Juan's Escambrón Beach.

Saborea Puerto Rico brings together 35 local and internationally-renowned chefs to celebrate and experience the culinary traditions of Puerto Rico. Additionally this year, more than 50 of the island's finest restaurants and wine and spirits distributors will be showcased to epicureans in the "Saborea Puerto Rico Village." The Gran Meliá Golf Resort's Efrain Cruz will be participating in two cooking demonstrations. On April 4, he will join the world-famous "Mr. Chocolate," Jacques Torres, to develop a special dish "Al Euro." On April 5, he will join Chef Ventura Vivoni to create red snapper stuffed with mofongo.

Tempo and Nami, two of the Gran Meliá Golf Resort Puerto Rico's flagship restaurants, will be providing samples of their signature and fusion dishes to hungry visitors at the Saborea Puerto Rico Village. Additionally, further enhancing the resort's world-class gastronomic offerings, the property recently announced the opening of their newest restaurant Pasión by Chef Myrta, which offers guests a traditional Puerto Rican menu carefully crafted by the renowned Puerto Rican Chef Myrta Perez.

Travelers can take advantage of Puerto Rico's tropical weather and hassle-free no passport requirement to experience the Saborea Puerto Rico festival and the nearby El Yunque National Rainforest. Call Gran Meliá Golf Resort Puerto Rico for special rates at (787) 657-1040 or online at reservas@granmeliapr.com.

About Gran Meliá Golf Resort Puerto Rico
Gran Meliá Hotels and Resorts is the first Sol Meliá Worldwide trademark and represents more than 50 years of the enterprise knowledge and strong values. With a significant architecture, this first class hotel company is designed to completely captivate the expert and multicultural traveler.

Nestled on the northeastern coast of Puerto Rico, just minutes east of San Juan, between the ocean and towering rainforest mountains, Gran Meliá Golf Resort Puerto Rico is uniquely poised to provide guests with the Caribbean's most luxurious resort experience, offering modern facilities, Puerto Rican flavor and a Spanish flair. This 486 all-suite resort is spread among 20, two-story bungalows surrounded by lush, tropical gardens and offers guests world-class dining options and expansive, award-winning pools.

About Sol Meliá
Founded in 1956 in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, Sol Meliá is the largest resort hotel chain in the world. A market leader, more than 50% of the company's hotels are located in major cities and it is by far the biggest hotel company in Spain, and one of the largest hotel groups in Europe. The company currently includes more than 350 hotels in 30 countries on 4 continents, and employs more than 32,500 people under its Meliá, ME by Meliá, Tryp, Sol, Paradisus, Sol Meliá Vacation Club and Luxury Lifestyle brands. For further information and reservations, visit www.solmelia.com.

Contact to media:
Nancy L. González, Marketing & Communications Consultant
(787) 657-1051, Ext. 2305; nancyg@granmeliapr.com Posted Jun 4, 2008 by Elite Concierge Gran Meli Puerto Rico is the Host Hotel of the first PGA Tour event in Puerto Rico until 2012

Rio Grande, Puerto Rico " February 2008 " Guests at the recently renovated Gran Meli Puerto Rico can tee-off at the new Trump International Golf Club Puerto Rico, one of the worlds most unique golf courses which combines the most spectacular landscape to create a timeless blend of beauty and challenge on every hole.

Designed by PGA Tour Professional, Tom Kite, Trump International Golf Club Puerto Rico is located on 1,200 acres of waterfront and its two 18-hole golf courses (the Championship course and the Resort course) offer breathtaking views of the nearby El Yunque Rainforest and the Atlantic Ocean.

Puerto Rico is a fantastic place and deserves the best, which is what we will deliver. Im a passionate golfer and every detail will be important to me, said Donald J. Trump.

The Championship Course, which is the host of the first sanctioned PGA TOURs Puerto Rico Open from 2008-2012 and the only PGA certified golf course in Puerto Rico, features one of the largest clubhouses in the Caribbean with 46,000 square feet, two restaurants and mens and womens lockers and lounges. The clubs Golf Shop provides the latest golf equipment with such brands as Callaway, Ping and Cleveland, as well as fine golfing apparel from Greg Norman, Ashworth and Monterey Club.

Gran Meli Puerto Rico is very proud to offer the accommodations for the most demanding guests and all the amenities that the golf players will need during this major golf event, mentioned Ken Dittrich, Area Vice-president of Gran Meli Hotels & Resorts in the Americas and Caribbean for Sol Meli Hotels and Resorts.

The course is just one of the many facilities and amenities offered at Gran Meli Puerto Rico, with 486 deluxe suites with ocean, golf or mountain views and Royal Service suites with concierge and butler services. The resort offers fine dining restaurants with international cuisine and five bars. Recreational activities and amenities include two tennis courts and a basketball court and the largest lagoon-style pool in Puerto Rico, a kids club and childrens pool, the full-service Yhi Spa and a daily program of activities and evening entertainment. The resort features 29,000 square feet of meetings space for up to 1,100.

Gran Meli Puerto Rico is located on Puerto Ricos northeastern coast in Rio Grande, a scenic 20 minutes from Luis Muoz Marn International Airport and the greater San Juan area, thanks to the recently inaugurated Route 66 highway, and is an AAA Four-Diamond resort.

About Sol Meli Hotels & Resorts
Founded in 1956 in Palma de Mallorca, Sol Meli is the world's largest vacation company. More than half of the industry leader's hotels are located in cities and by far is the largest hotel chain in Spain as well as one of the most important in Europe . Sol Meli's portfolio includes more than 350 hotels in 30 countries over four continents and it employs over 32.500 people in its Meli, Me by Meli, Tryp, Sol, Paradisus and Sol Meli Vacation Club brands. For more information and reservation visit www.solmelia.com .