MEETINGS MAGAZINE 2024 EN

Welcome to Velas Resorts Meetings & Incentives, a one-of-a-kind brand that has revolutionized the All-Inclusive concept to fit the MICE industry needs for over 30 years.

Worldwide recognized, Velas Resorts has properties located in the most exclusive beach destinations in Mexico: Los Cabos, Riviera Maya, Riviera Nayarit and Puerto Vallarta.

With stunning facilities, luxury amenities, world-class Spas, expansive convention centers and idyllic outdoor venues, our collection of hotels and resorts are perfect hosts of successful events styled in flawless taste and décor, crowned by a truly remarkable culinary experience.

Properties include the ultimate luxury Grand Velas Resorts awarded Five Diamonds by AAA and Five Stars by Forbes Travel Guide; Grand Velas Boutique Los Cabos, Casa Velas, and Mar del Cabo —part of the adults-only boutique collection—; and the family-friendly Velas Vallarta.

All together have set the bar with high-quality standards and first-class service.

Our long-time experience in the hospitality industry has placed us as renowned leaders in Meetings, Incentives, Conventions & Events in Mexico.

OUR DESTINATIONS

Los Cabos | Riviera Maya | Puerto Vallarta - Riviera Nayarit

OUR BRANDS

Grand Velas | Grand Velas Boutique Hotel | Casa Velas | Mar del Cabo | Velas Vallarta

VELAS RESORTS

SIGNATURE ALL-INCLUSIVE

Velas Resorts is the leading brand solution for Groups, Conventions, and Incentive Travel that offers a unique and unprecedented Luxury All-Inclusive concept. Meticulously designed to frame their natural settings, Velas Resorts destinations are renowned for their prestigious beaches and unique atmosphere. Featuring luxurious and spacious accommodations —with a whopping 1,000 sq. ft. average size— each suite denotes stylish and trendy décor. The overall architecture of our properties is simply majestic, showcasing impeccably manicured gardens, dreamy pools, superb culinary adventures, and our collection of world-class Spas, defined as true sanctuaries of pampered well-being.

Expansive Convention Centers and natured verdant surroundings provide our meeting and incentive programs with a unique sense of place that elevates each event to the absolute next level.

Grand Velas Resorts are internationally recognized with the AAA 5-Diamond Award

FLIGHT DURATIONS

Offering the opportunity to experience the essence of an iconic destination, Grand Velas Los Cabos reflects the unique cultural energy of its setting. Tucked away where the sea and the wild desert meet, our prestigious resort offers a private oasis at the edge of the Sea of Cortez, awarded Five Diamonds by AAA and Five Stars by Forbes Travel Guide.

SUITES

307 Ocean-View Suites

From whale watching in the gentle waters of the Sea of Cortez to horseback riding through a deep desert canyon, the Baja Peninsula is a world of contrasts that beckons to be explored. This enviable location places you at the heart of Cabo’s iconic Land’s End. This final point of the Baja Peninsula is the place of postcards where dramatic rock formations jut out of the sapphire sea.

An exclusive experience awaits at Grand Velas Los Cabos. A breathtaking and enhanced Luxury All-Inclusive journey that offers thoughtful touches that range from a welcome ceremony with champagne and fruit caviar to art-to-table dining experiences.

Each one of its beautifully appointed 307 suites ffers astonishing views of the Sea of Cortez while delivering dedicated Concierge services catered to your desires.

• 307 Suites - Luxury All-Inclusive

• AAA 5 Diamonds

• Forbes Travel Guide Five Stars

• Los Cabos Airport (SJD) 35 minutes away

• San José del Cabo 15 minutes away

• All-suite accommodations +1,081 sq. ft.

• 5 fine-dining restaurants

• Signature Spa +30,000 sq. ft.

• Convention Center +15,000 sq. ft.

Lobby

Frida Restaurant

Frida Restaurant

Pool

SE Spa - Water Ceremony

Presidential Suite

Grand Class Suite

RESORT MAP

Lobby

Convention Center Business Center

Terraza del Mar

Azul

Velas 10

Cabrilla

Lucca

Frida

Piaf

Cocina de Autor

Amat Café

Tequila & Mezcal

Koi Bar

Sky Bar

Autor Bar

Miramar Bar

Sea of Cortez

CONVENTION CENTER

Grand Velas Los Cabos offers an expansive convention center with +15,000 sq. ft. of space, two stunning ballrooms, the flexibility for up to 20 breakout rooms, and a dramatic oceanfront terrace to create the most unforgettable events for up to 1,700 guests. The latest audio-visual equipment, technical support, secretarial and translation services, and a fully-equipped Business Center complement our expert corporate planning team.

20 Breakout Rooms

OUTDOOR VENUES

Our jaw-dropping oceanfront terrace hosts cocktail receptions for up to 600 guests with amazing views of the Sea of Cortez. Grand Velas Los Cabos is the premier Cabo San Lucas event space for inspiring gatherings with three dazzling venues: Terraza del Mar, Azul Garden, and Beach area.

Terraza del Mar

SUITES

Zen Grand ambiance: 254

Ambassador ambiance: 195

Grand Class ambiance: 90

Total: 539

Located in the renowned Riviera Maya, Grand Velas is a Luxury All-Inclusive resort surrounded by over 200 acres of natural beauty. The resort features three ambiances that highlight the diversity of the landscape: the tranquil and exotic Zen Grand with 254 suites, the Ambassador with 195 ocean view suites, and the Grand Class ambiance with 90 suites overlooking the turquoise waters. With a Five Diamond rating by the AAA, a top-notch Convention Center, and a full range of outdoor event areas, this is a one-of-a-kind resort alternative for the MICE travel industry.

• 539 Suites - Luxury All-Inclusive

• AAA 5 Diamonds

• Cancún Airport (CUN) 35 minutes away

• Playa del Carmen 25 minutes away

• All-suites +1,184 sq. ft.

• 5 fine-dining restaurants with 4 and 5

Diamonds by AAA

• Signature SE Spa +89,000 sq. ft. awarded

Five Stars by Forbes Travel Guide

• Convention Center 46,660 sq. ft.

Cocina de Autor Restaurant

Cocina de Autor Restaurant

Resort Main Entrance

Ambassador Lobby

Pool

SE Spa - Water Ceremony

Ambassador Suite

RESORT MAP

1. Entrance

ZEN GRAND

All ages - Nature and serenity

Lobby Business Center

Chapel Travel Agency

Boutique

Convetion Center

Fitness Center

Sen Lin Restaurant & Bar

Wedding Showroom

Sen Lin Terrace

Koi Bar

Zen Grand Lawn

SE Spa

Kids’ Club

Chaká Restaurant

Pool Terrace

Zen Pool and Aqua Bar

Mini golf

Botanical Garden Cenote

Motor lobby (área para fumar)

AMBASSADOR

All ages - Ocean view

Lobby

Lucca Restaurant

Amat Café

Karaoke Bar

Frida Restaurant

Travel Agency and Car Rental

Boutique Business Center

Ambassador Lawn

Pool Spa Corner

Azul Restaurant

Snack & Aqua Bar

Kids’ Club

Teens’ Club

Fitness Center

Azul Beach

Water Sports Center

Ambassador Beach

Deck for events

Azul restaurant garden (smoking area)

GRAND CLASS

All ages - Oceanfront luxury

Lobby

Piaf Restaurant

Sky Bar

Cocina de Autor Restaurant

Boutique

Bistro Restaurant

Bistro Terrace

White Salon

Ocean Terrace

Grand Class Beach

Grand Class pool - adults only

Aqua Bar

Sky Bar terrace (smoking area)

CONVENTION CENTER

The deluxe Convention Center at Grand Velas Riviera Maya features 46,600 sq. ft. of flexible event space for Meetings and Conventions that can be divided into 28 breakout rooms.

Zen Garden

OUTDOOR VENUES

Impressive outdoor venues in three different ambiances create the perfect settings for outstanding events. The Zen Grand Ambiance consists of the Zen Garden, Zen Pool, and Sen Lin Terrace; the Ambassador Ambiance with a magnificent beach area; and the Grand Class Ambiance with the Bistro Terrace and a beach area.

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Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit is an All-Inclusive resort with contemporary architecture and décor, located in the Mexican Pacific and just 15 minutes from Puerto Vallarta. Awarded Five Diamonds by the AAA for world-class service and facilities, the resort showcases 267 all-suite accommodations with ocean views, as well as an extraordinary culinary experience. Groups and Conventions have 37,000 sq. ft. of space at their disposal, with a firstclass Convention Center and superb outdoor venues including terraces, gardens, and the beach for hosting unforgettable events.

• 267 Suites - Luxury All-Inclusive

• AAA 5 Diamonds

• Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR) 15 minutes away

• Downtown Puerto Vallarta 35 minutes away

• All-suites +1,000 sq. ft.

• 4 fine-dining restaurants

• Signature SE Spa 16,500 sq. ft. awarded Five

Stars by Forbes Travel Guide

• Convention Center +10,000 sq. ft.

Lobby

Pool

Sen Lin Restaurant Sen Lin Restaurant

Hallway

SE Spa - Water Ceremony

Master Suite

RESORT MAP

Entrance

Lobby

Travel Agency

Koi Bar

Teens’ Club

Tennis and paddle tennis courts

Mini golf course

Gym

SE Spa

Boutique

Kids’ Club

Kids’ Pool

Ocean Garden

Jacuzzi (adults only)

Adults’ Pool

Selva del Mar Snack Bar

Amat Café

Aqua Bar

Azul Restaurant

Amphitheater

Gazebo

Beach

In.Joy! Photography

Sen Lin Restaurant

Piaf Restaurant

Lucca Restaurant

Tamayo Ballroom

Frida Restaurant

CONVENTION CENTER

The Convention Center at Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit is the perfect venue for your next reunion.

Our Grand Marissa and Tamayo Ballrooms, 2 Boardrooms, and 1 Meeting room, result in 10 breakout rooms for meetings and incentive groups, with +10,000 sq. ft.

Ocean Garden

OUTDOOR VENUES

Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit features spectacular outdoor venues to create the perfect setting for upscale events like our Ocean Garden, the Gazebo Terrace, and beach area.

SUITES

79Ocean-View

Suites

Boutique Collection

With 79 suites, this All-Inclusive luxury boutique hotel for adults only has a privileged location next to its sister hotels, Mar del Cabo and Grand Velas Los Cabos, just 35 minutes from Los Cabos Airport (SJD) and 15 minutes from San José del Cabo. Each of its suites has an area of over 800 sq. ft., beautiful views, and a contemporary design to enjoy every moment. You will find modern venues and an extensive events terrace with views of the sea as the ideal setting to celebrate that business trip you have always imagined, all with the latest technology, such as high-resolution screens, top-quality sound, and lighting.

• 79 Suites - Adults-Only Luxury All-Inclusive

• Los Cabos Airport (SJD) 35 minutes away

• San José del Cabo 15 minutes away

• All-suite accommodations +800 sq. ft.

• 1 fine-dining restaurant

• Signature Spa +8,000 sq. ft.

• Convention Center 2,745 sq. ft.

51 Bar

Pool

Loto Restaurant

Del Mar Restaurant

Agave

Suite

RESORT MAP

Sea of Cortes

OUTDOOR VENUES

With an expansive 8,551 sq. ft. terrace and three other open-air venues, groups can enjoy stunning Sea of Cortez views. Nature and elegance unite, promising unforgettable gatherings.

SUITES

80 Golf Course and Garden-View Suites

Boutique Collection

Located within the Marina Vallarta Golf Course, next to one of the most exclusive marinas in Mexico, Casa Velas is an adults-only, All-Inclusive boutique hotel in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico. Just 5 minutes from the Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR) and 25 minutes from the picturesque cobblestone downtown, this 80-suite property with hacienda-style architecture offers various settings for private receptions and has received the AAA Four Diamond Award.

• 80 Suites - Adults-Only Luxury All-Inclusive

• AAA 4 Diamonds

• Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR) 5 minutes away

• Downtown Puerto Vallarta 15 minutes away

• AAA 4 Diamond fine-dining restaurant

• ABJA Spa +3,100 sq. ft.

• Four outdoor venues

• Convention Center +6,058 sq. ft.

Emiliano Restaurant

Emiliano Restaurant

Pool

Lobby

ABJA Spa

Presidential

HOTEL MAP

Entrance

Lobby

Lobby Terrace and Bar

Suites

Convention Center

Convention Center Garden

Boutique

ABJA Spa

Gym

Golf course

Pool terrace

Pool

Aqua Bar

Emiliano Restaurant

Emperador Meeting Room

Botanical Garden

CONVENTION CENTER

The Convention Center space showcases Casa Velas and Emperador Meeting Room. With +6,058

sq. ft., the elegant Casa Velas Meeting Room faces the Marina Vallarta Golf Course and conveniently divides into 5 breakout rooms.

SUITES

48

Boutique Collection

Mar del Cabo is an enchanting boutique hotel that revives the Mexican experience visitors enjoyed in Los Cabos’ early golden days; is t is a fully restored and decorated property transformed into a boutique hotel that preserves its original character and majestic architecture, with soaring arches, red tiles, and stark whiteness contrasting with the azure seas. The result is a charming reminiscence that evokes the sensation of the Greek Islands, fused with the incomparable essence of a seaside getaway in Mexico.

• 48 Suites - Adults-Only European Plan

• Pet-friendly

• Los Cabos Intl. Airport (SJD) 35 minutes away

• San José del Cabo 15 minutes away

• Encanto Restaurant

• Oceanfront event terrace and gathering spaces

• Pool Bar

• Organic deli and boutique

Hallways

Lobby Bar

One-Bedroom Ocean Suite Suite - Balcony

Hallway

Lobby View

Pool

Encanto Restaurant

OUTDOOR VENUES

Unique events and gatherings come alive with the blue sea as the perfect backdrop.

Mar del Cabo features a sheer ambiance with oceanfront picture-perfect scenery that sets the tone for any kind of event in this private paradise with three outdoor venues: Encanto Terrace, Del Sol Terrace, and beach area.

Encanto Terrace

Ideal for groups and conventions, Velas Vallarta is one of the most well-established All-Inclusive resorts in Puerto Vallarta. Its suites offer magnificent ocean and surrounding views along with luxury amenities and many special extras. The resort’s activities for the entire family, Kids’ Club, and gourmet restaurants guarantee a great experience for all ages; it is also officially certified by EarthCheck, a leader in sustainable tourism.

• 345 Studios & Suites - All-Inclusive

• EarthCheck Certification

• Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR) 5 minutes away

• Downtown Puerto Vallarta 15 minutes away

• Studios & Suites +370 sq. ft.

• 2 dining restaurants

• AMET Spa +1,500 sq. ft.

• Convention Center 10,005 sq. ft.

Andrea Restaurant

Lobby

Andrea Restaurant

Suite - Balcony

Hallways and gardens

Pool

CONVENTION CENTER

The Convention Center at Velas Vallarta offers +10,005 sq. ft. of flexible space and up to 5 breakout rooms to host groups ranging from 10 to 1,250 guests. The Convention Center foyer is ideal for exhibits.

OUTDOOR VENUES

Enjoy an outdoor celebration in beautiful venues like the Pool Terrace and La Ribera Garden. The beach area creates the perfect scenery for private group events.

Jetty

LUXURY CULINARY EXPERIENCES

At Velas Resorts, the culinary experience takes guests on a world culinary tour, from international favorites to local delicacies and gourmet dinners featuring Mexican, Asian, and European specialties. The restaurants’ décor, ambiance, and menus have been designed to create an exceptional epicurean journey.

Our internationally acclaimed chefs and specialty restaurants have been awarded 40 Diamonds by the AAA, showcasing dishes with artful presentations and earnest passion for culinary excellence.

The distinctive Velas Resorts’ dining experience features the trendiest techniques in global cuisine to please the most sophisticated palates. Inspired by the finest and freshest ingredients, our celebrated international chefs prepare unique creations that fuse local recipes with favorite world cuisines. Magical soirées come to life with an array of premium liquors and wines to choose from. Expert mixologists craft the most creative top-shelf cocktail infusions using the freshest local ingredients to enjoy surrounded by upscale and artful ambiances.

5 Diamonds | Grand Velas Riviera Maya

4 Diamonds | Grand Velas Riviera Maya & Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit

Diamonds

Diamonds

4

| Grand Velas Riviera Maya & Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit

4

| Grand Velas Riviera Maya & Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit

4 Diamonds | Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit & Grand Velas Riviera Maya

4 Diamonds | Casa Velas Puerto Vallarta

Azul

Bistro

Chaka

Snack Bar Ambassador

Cabrilla

Selva del Mar

Frida

Lucca

Piaf

Cocina de Autor

Sen Lin

Velas 10

Cocina de Autor Bar

Koi Bar

Karaoke Bar

GRAND VELAS BOUTIQUE

Frida Grand Velas Riviera Maya

Sen Lin Grand Velas Riviera Maya

Cocina de Autor Grand Velas Los Cabos

Frida Grand Velas Los Cabos

Piaf Grand Velas Riviera Maya

Sen Lin Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit

Piaf Grand Velas Los Cabos

Velas 10 Grand Velas Los Cabos

SPA

Spas at Velas Resorts are uniquely-designed to reach your wellness goals with tailored treatments inspired by the traditional healing techniques of civilizations worldwide. From indoor treatment suites to outdoor relaxing cabanas, the wellness immersion at our Spas is sure to deliver a profoundly therapeutic touch and a gentle sense of joy and self-discovery.

Los Cabos

2,900 m2 / 31,216 sq. ft.

16 suites

GRAND VELAS

Riviera Maya

8,300 m2 / 89,305 sq. ft. 42 suites

5 Stars by Forbes Travel Guide

GRAND VELAS BOUTIQUE

Los Cabos

750 m2 / 8,073 sq. ft.

4 suites

290

140

Riviera Nayarit

1,500 m2 / 16,500 sq. ft.

20 suites

5 Stars by Forbes Travel Guide

CASA VELAS

VELAS VALLARTA

Sanctuaries designed for health and well-being• Hydrotherapy areas, Water Ceremonies, and Spa treatment suites • Open-air Spa cabanas, beauty salons, and boutiques • Extensive menu of treatments including facials, massage, body wraps, and energy-balancing treatments.

Spa Suite Grand Velas Los Cabos

Spa Suite Grand Velas Riviera Maya

SE Spa Water Ceremony

Ceremony Grand Velas Riviera Maya

SE Spa Water Ceremony Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit

SE Spa Water Ceremony Grand Velas Los Cabos

Spa Reception Grand Velas Los Cabos

SIGNATURE EVENTS

Our greatest promise to our Meetings and Incentive guests is that they will experience our inspiring destinations in a remarkable way. To accomplish this, we have created a specific Signature Event for each of our beautiful destinations that highlights its own local cultural charm.

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