Velas Vallarta Suite Resort & Convention Center

Mexico City, Mexico (August 21, 2018) -- With world-class meeting venues in Los Cabos, Vallarta – Nayarit and Riviera Maya, Mexico’s Velas Resorts announces it has opened its first US-based group sales office. Spearheading meeting and incentive bookings for all five company resorts, the office in Southern California is headed up by Cynthia Kunz as new Global Sales Director - Meetings & Incentives.

“Cynthia has the expertise, creative talent and vision to lead the first US-based Velas Resorts Meetings & Incentives Headquarters,” says Jorge Meraz, Director of Cluster Group Sales – International. “Its primary goal is to provide clients with exceptional meetings and events solutions that efficiently achieve business objectives while providing the unique experiences and unmatched level of service that only the Velas Brand can provide.”

Prior to joining Velas Resorts, Kunz most recently served at Sales Vice-President & Partner of Incentive Travel Solutions.

Velas Resorts consists of Casa Velas and Velas Vallarta in Puerto Vallarta and the Grand Velas Resorts in Los Cabos, Riviera Maya and Riviera Nayarit.

Velas Resorts has catered to MICE Industry needs for over 25 years with resorts that feature excellence in service, world-class hospitality, beautifully appointed accommodations, signature Luxury All-Inclusive, superb facilities and expansive Convention Centers. For more information on Velas Resorts Meetings or to make a reservation, please call 1-888-505-8399, email info@velasmeetingsmexico.com or visit http://velasmeetingsmexico.com/.


About Velas Resorts:

Offering unparalleled all-inclusive experiences, Velas Resorts in Riviera Maya, Puerto Vallarta, Riviera Nayarit and Los Cabos have earned 52 AAA Diamonds, including the prestigious Five Diamond Award. Other esteemed international awards for their services and facilities include Virtuoso’s “Best Spa,” Forbes’ “Coolest All-Inclusives,” Forbes’ Four Star Award, and TripAdvisor’s Hall of Fame, among others. Properties include the AAA Five Diamond Grand Velas in Los Cabos, with dramatic ocean views and unique spaces infusing every area of the resort; AAA Five Diamond Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit, which enjoys a privileged natural setting with flowering, landscaped gardens beside a long stretch of pristine beach and a dramatic backdrop of the Sierra Madre mountains; and AAA Five Diamond Grand Velas Riviera Maya, located five minutes from Playa del Carmen, offering a sophisticated all-inclusive resort experience in the Caribbean with jungle and beach settings. In Puerto Vallarta, Casa Velas is a boutique adults-only hotel and ocean club located on the Marina Vallarta Golf Course, and Velas Vallarta, a family-friendly all suites resort and spa located on Banderas Bay. Velas Resorts feature spacious accommodations, spas, a unique culinary experience at a selection of restaurants, 24-hour in suite service, fitness centers, personal concierge service, wedding inspections for couples, state of the art conference centers, extensive family programs, fully stocked mini bar and more. Eduardo Vela Ruiz, founder and president of Velas Resorts, operates Velas Resorts with brother Juan Vela, vice president of Velas Resorts, by his side. For more information on Velas Resorts Meetings or to make a reservation, please call 1-888-505-8399, email info@velasmeetingsmexico.com or visit http://velasmeetingsmexico.com/.

In consideration of perpetually-connected executives, Mexico’s Velas Resorts now offer Cellphone Concierge services for meeting and convention attendees. The “Beyond All-Inclusive, Beyond All Compare” service allows execs to leave their phone with a professional concierge, who filters incoming calls and messages, only alerting execs when there’s an urgent matter. Prior to scheduled meetings, executives will be asked to specify which calls must be answered and which email contacts their personal concierge should respond to in a timely manner. The service is ideal for multitasking pros that want to focus on their conferences in a world where it can be difficult to disconnect from technology. The service is available at Casa Velas and Velas Vallarta in Puerto Vallarta and the Grand Velas Resorts in Los Cabos, Riviera Maya and Riviera Nayarit.
Offering unparalleled all-inclusive experiences for meetings and incentives, Velas Resorts offer spacious luxury accommodations, world-class spas, a la carte gourmet cuisine at a selection of specialty restaurants, and an indefinable hospitality experience. For more information on Velas Resorts Meetings or to make a reservation, please call 1-888-505-8399 or visit http://www.velasmeetingsmexico.com.
About Velas Resorts:
Offering unparalleled all-inclusive experiences, Velas Resorts in Riviera Maya, Puerto Vallarta, Riviera Nayarit and Los Cabos have earned more than 43 AAA Diamonds, including the prestigious Five Diamond Award. Other esteemed international awards for their services and facilities include Virtuoso’s “Best Spa,” Condé Nast Johansens’ “Most Excellent Resort” and “Most Excellent Spa Hotel” and the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences’ 5 Star Diamond Award. Properties include Casa Velas, a boutique adults-only hotel and ocean club located on the Marina Vallarta Golf Course, and Velas Vallarta, a family-friendly all suites resort and spa located on Banderas Bay, both in Puerto Vallarta; the AAA Five Diamond Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit and Grand Velas Riviera Maya, located five minutes from Playa del Carmen, offering the most sophisticated, ultra luxury all-inclusive resort experience in the Caribbean with jungle and beach settings. The new Grand Velas Los Cabos on Mexico’s Baja Peninsula offers the next generation of all-inclusive amenities and facilities with dramatic ocean views and unique spaces infusing every area of the resort. Velas Resorts feature spacious accommodations, spas, a unique culinary experience at a selection of restaurants, 24-hour in suite service, fitness centers, personal concierge service, state of the art conference centers, extensive family programs, fully stocked mini bar and more. Eduardo Vela Ruiz, owner, founder and president of Velas Resorts operate Velas Resorts with brother Juan Vela by his side, vice president of Velas Resorts. For more information on Velas Resorts, please call 1-888-407-4869, email reservations@velasresorts.com or visit http://www.velasresorts.com

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico (May 24, 2017) – The gift of a rose bears many meanings and has been used in countless occasions to express joy, gratitude, love and friendship. Now, Velas Vallarta resort in Puerto Vallarta treats guests celebrating something special to a shimmering embossed rose. The roses are embossed with a short phrase, name, monogram, character or other design based on the celebration. Arrangements come in an assortment of petal colors, including red, white, yellow, pink, and coral, and a variety of inks, from black, white, red, yellow and blue to gold, silver and bronze. For destination weddings, the bride and groom's names or initials will be embossed upon the rose petals. Guests can order additional rose bouquets (6 roses) starting at 420 pesos (approx. $22 USD) at least 72 hours in advance. Upon arrival, any requests for the embossed roses can be made directly with the concierge.

Nightly rates at Velas Vallarta start as $153 per person per night, based on double occupancy. All-inclusive rates include suite accommodations, a la carte gourmet meals at a variety of specialty restaurants, premium branded beverages, 24-hour in-suite service, fitness center, taxes, gratuity and more. For reservations or more information, please call 1-888-407-4869 or visit www.velasvallarta.com.

About Velas Vallarta
Velas Vallarta is an all-inclusive family resort located on 10 acres of oceanfront with lush gardens in Puerto Vallarta, walking distance of Marina Vallarta Golf Course and just minutes from downtown Puerto Vallarta. Situated on the emerald waters of Banderas Bay, Velas Vallarta features 345 suites in three eight-story buildings, a high-tech Convention Center that can accommodate up to 700 people, three swimming pools, a rejuvenating spa along with spa cabins seaside, fitness center, multiple restaurants, and an inviting lounge with live music. Nightly theme dinners and local specialties are sure to please even the most discerning palate, and room service is available around the clock. When it comes to daytime and evening entertainment, guests can choose from an exciting and original array of activities and events, from making piñatas and jewelry, yoga on the jetty to Mexican fiestas and casino nights. The recently renovated Kids' Club also welcomes children under 13 with supervised activities like a treasure hunt, face painting, sand castles to crafting with beads, allowing parents to indulge in a choice of exciting or relaxing pursuits like a game of golf, a variety of excursions or pampering at the spa. In addition, the resort was one of the first in the destination with a Green Globe certification, dating back to 2008. Puerto Vallarta features championship golf courses, world-class spas and magnificent beaches, not to mention various sports and activities up in the Sierra Madre Mountains. The possibilities for rest and relaxation, or fun and excitement, are endless. Velas Vallarta was built and is operated by Eduardo Vela Ruiz, owner, founder and president of Velas Resorts, with brother Juan Vela by his side, vice president of Velas Resorts.

A new sea turtle experience debuts at Velas Vallarta in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico that allows guests the opportunity to participate in conservation training, hatchling releases, nesting patrol and cleaning of hatching nests. Available from June to December, the new program at the EarthCheck certified Gold resort is in addition to on-site behind-the-scene Eco Tours.

Upon arrival guests participating in conservation training will receive a talk on sea turtles and conservation activities. The talk will introduce guests to the world of marine conservation, sea turtle biology and what they will be able to take part in during their stay. Once the talk is completed and questions answered, guests will receive a Sea Turtle Team In-Training T-shirt. During a release, guests will be given a sea turtle hatchling at sunset and then will accompany the biologist down to the beach where a rope is placed five meters away from the sea. Guests will stand behind the rope and place their hatchling on the sand. Hatchling Releases are for no more than 30 people. Groups of no more than 10 guests will also be able to accompany the biologists patrolling the beach for nesting sea turtles from 9 - 11 pm. Upon encountering a female sea turtle, guests will wait in silence five meters away from the turtle until the biologist indicates that the sea turtle has entered her nesting trance. At this point guests will be able to approach the turtle and sit down by her side during the nesting process. Once the female turtle has returned to the ocean, guests can help collect the eggs and transport them back to the hatchery. If guests choose, they will be able to partake in cleaning the hatchery at Velas Vallarta, removing live and dead hatchlings and unhatched eggs. All sea turtle programs are offered according to Mexican legislation on the conservation and protection of the species.


Groups can also enjoy eco-tours, daily poolside games and activities like beach volleyball and water polo. Parents can enjoy quality time relaxing on the beach while children and teens (ages five to 17) discover the recently renovated Kids Clubcomplete with X-box stations, air hockey, pool tables and even a beverage station serving up beautiful non-alcoholic cocktails. Specialty guides lead behind-the-scenes eco tours, taking guests to hotel areas seldom seen by visitors including the solar panels, which heat the showers and pool water, and recycling facility. For aesthetic purposes, guest rooms do not have blue boxes but all garbage is sorted and recycled, where possible, to minimize waste. Tour participants learn how composting is keeping plants healthy and reducing the use of pesticide chemicals by one half. Guests also get a rare peak at enclosures used to house resident peacocks and injured wild birds and the turtle nursery.

Groups can also discover the rich Puerto Vallarta culture through nightly live entertainment including traditional dances and local music.