Rodolfo Gonzalez Munguia — Photo by KWE Partners
Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit — Photo by KWE Partners

Riviera Maya, Mexico (April 17, 2014) -- Rodolfo Gonzalez Munguia has been

named Managing Director of the Grand Velas Riviera Maya. The appointment is effective immediately.

"We look forward to his talented leadership helping us reach even higher levels of distinction,

service and excellence in our "Beyond All Inclusive, Beyond all Compare" resort, " said Eduardo Vela Ruiz, President of Velas Resorts.

This year marks Gonzalez' 21st year with Velas Resorts

working in all departments, from front office and food and beverage to rooms division, housekeeping, sales and marketing.

He began his career at Velas Vallarta in Puerto Vallarta, Velas

Resorts' launching pad. From there he quickly rose through the ranks, moving on to Director of Food and Beverage at Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit and then General Manager of Casa Velas boutique hotel.

In 2007, he worked for Las Palomas Beach and Golf Resort in Puerto Penasco, Sonora as Resident

Manager. He returned to Velas Resorts as General Manager of the Ambassador Wing at Grand Velas Riviera Maya before taking the position of Managing Director of Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit in 2011.

Gonzalez is a graduate in Tourism Business Administration and Marketing from the

Universidad Autonoma of Guadalajara.

For reservations or additional information on Velas Resorts, please call 1-888-407-4869, or visit http://www.grandvelas.com.

About Velas Resorts:

Offering unparalleled all-inclusive experiences, Velas Resorts in Riviera Maya, Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit have

earned more than 27 AAA Diamonds, including the prestigious Five Diamond Award. Other esteemed international awards for their services and facilities are Virtuoso's "Best Spa", Conde Nast Johansens' "Most Excellent Resort" and "Most Excellent Spa Hotel" and the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences' 5 Star Diamond Award. Casa Velas, which was named the 8th Best Hotel in the World on The Expedia® 2013 Insiders' Select™ List, is a boutique adults-only hotel and ocean club located on the Marina Vallarta Golf Course, and Velas Vallarta a family-friendly suite resort & convention center located on the Banderas Bay, as well as the family friendly all-suites and spa resort, Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit, are in Puerto Vallarta. Grand Velas Riviera Maya, located five minutes from Playa del Carmen, is the newest in Velas Resorts' portfolio. The resort offers the most sophisticated, ultra luxury all-inclusive resort experience in the Caribbean with jungle and beach settings. Velas Resorts feature spacious accommodations, spas, a la carte gourmet cuisine at a selection of restaurants, 24-hour ensuite service, fitness centers, fully stocked mini bar and more.

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