Velas Vallarta Receives Punto Limpio V2020 Certification from Mexico's Ministry of Tourism
Resort & Sister Property Casa Velas Also First Accredited in the Destination With Distinctivo Pare (epidemiological Risks Attention Protocol)
Velas Vallarta in Puerto Vallarta announces it has received the Punto Limpio ("Clean Point") V2020 quality seal from Mexico's Ministry of Tourism (SECTUR). Additionally, the resort and sister property Casa Velas are the first hotels within the destination to successfully complete an inspection by the Mexican Accreditation Entity (EMA) for Distinctivo PARE (Epidemiological Risks Attention Protocol).
Developed in response to the health security needs of the COVID 19 pandemic, the Punto Limpio certification was bestowed on the hotel for its highest standards of hygiene, safety, and cleanliness in addition to meticulous training in industry-recognized best practices. With the ultimate goal of protecting guests, employees and the community, Punto Limpio evaluates Manager Training, Hygienic Quality, Business Practices, Quality Assurance, and education. All areas of the hotel were assessed, from reception, the lobby, communal lounges and pools to accommodations, restaurants, fitness centers and spas.
"As our guests' safety is of the utmost importance, we continue to enact even more rigorous hygiene, safety and cleanliness protocols," said Luis Angarita, Managing Director of Velas Vallarta. "A testament to its importance, Punto Limpio is bestowed by our industry's highest organization and endorsed by the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare."
Helping to verify and certify companies are complying with protocols implemented by both State and Federal authorities, Distinctivo PARE aims to mitigate the risks and maximize the fight against COVID-19 and other epidemiological diseases. Generating confidence among workers, suppliers and guests, an audit of Velas Vallarta and Casa Velas was conducted of the facilities, cleaning and disinfection procedures, signage, supplies, spaces and more. Casa Velas and Velas Vallarta are the first hotels inspected in the destination to obtain such an important distinction.
In addition to the recent accreditations, Velas Vallarta holds the global safety stamp of approval from the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) due to its state-of-the-art safety and cleanliness protocols detailed in a 15-page Stay Safe with Velas program. Sanitizing mats and booths, touchless hand sanitizing dispensers, increased cleaning and sanitation with both EPA-chemicals, and special COVID-19 training for staff are examples of protocols being implemented by the resort collection. Antigen and PCR testing are also available onsite or at a local hospital.
For reservations or more information, please call 1-888-407-4869 or visit www.velasvallarta.com.
About Velas Resorts
Velas Resorts in Riviera Maya, Puerto Vallarta, Riviera Nayarit, and Los Cabos have earned 56 AAA Diamonds, including the prestigious Five Diamond Award. In addition to Grand Velas Los Cabos' recent receipt of the Five-Star rating from Forbes Travel Guide, the first and only all-inclusive in Mexico to earn the distinction, other esteemed international awards for services and facilities include Virtuoso's Best Family Program, Forbes Travel Guide Five Star Award for spa, and TripAdvisor's Top Hotels in the World, among others. Offering unparalleled all-inclusive experiences, properties include Grand Velas in Los Cabos, with dramatic ocean views and unique spaces infusing every area of the resort; Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit, which enjoys a long stretch of pristine beach and a dramatic backdrop of the Sierra Madre mountains; and Grand Velas Riviera Maya, offering a sophisticated resort experience in the Caribbean with jungle and beach settings. In Puerto Vallarta, Velas Vallarta is a family-friendly all suites resort and spa located on Banderas Bay and Casa Velas is a boutique adults-only hotel located on the Marina Vallarta Golf Course. Casa Velas' guests have beach access at Táu Beach Club, a casual, relaxed atmosphere overlooking the ocean, with a jacuzzi, pool, delectable cuisine, and an expansive event space. Mar del Cabo, a boutique hotel on Mexico's Baja Peninsula, opened in December 2018 as its only European Plan offering. The adults-only Grand Velas Boutique Los Cabos is a new resort and concept in the all inclusive space opening in late 2023. Eduardo Vela Ruiz, founder and president of Velas Resorts, operates Velas Resorts with brother Juan Vela, vice president of Velas Resorts, by his side. Explore tips, recipes, lifestyle and travel trends, and the latest news about Velas Resorts on the digital mag: www.velasmagazine.com.
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