Velas Resorts Dominates TripAdvisor’s 2016 Travelers’ Choice Awards, Solidifying its Global Leadership

Velas Resorts’ properties in Mexico have once again been recognized among the world’s most celebrated hotels in TripAdvisor’s prestigious 2016 Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best awards. This recognition, reserved exclusively for the top 1% of hotels globally, is a direct reflection of extraordinary experiences backed by a community of 702 million opinions and reviews on the platform with the world’s largest collection of travel profiles. Praised by travelers as “absolutely beautiful,” “beyond expectations,” and “unsurpassed luxury,” and consistently praised for its “impeccable service, cuisine, and amenities,” Velas Resorts continues to set the standard for exceptional hospitality. This year’s accolades extend an extraordinary legacy, marking two consecutive decades of recognition in this prestigious industry program. These awards position Velas Resorts as the highest-rated hotel chain in the Americas, underscoring the brand's continued excellence across its entire portfolio. Demonstrating absolute dominance in TripAdvisor's global rankings, the group secured three of its properties among the top 15 all-inclusive resorts in the world: Grand Velas Los Cabos (No. 8), Grand Velas Riviera Maya (No. 11), and Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit (No. 13). This remarkable achievement places the company at the pinnacle of the most competitive category globally and reinforces its position as the ultimate benchmark for high-end hospitality. In Mexico, Velas Resorts achieved an unprecedented milestone by capturing 80% of the top five positions on TripAdvisor's list of the Best All-Inclusive Resorts in Mexico, led by Grand Velas Los Cabos (No. 1), followed by Grand Velas Riviera Maya (No. 2), Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit (No. 4), and Grand Velas Boutique Los Cabos (No. 5). Further solidifying the brand's dominance, Casa Velas ranked No. 7 and Velas Vallarta No. 13, bringing the total to six properties recognized among the best all-inclusive resorts in the country. The brand's leadership extended strongly beyond this category. Each of the Grand Velas properties earned a place in the Top 10 Best Luxury Hotels in Mexico, with Grand Velas Boutique Los Cabos at No. 4, Grand Velas Los Cabos at No. 5, Grand Velas Riviera Maya at No. 9, and Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit at No. 10; this reaffirms the consistent level of excellence across its luxury portfolio. Likewise, Velas Resorts secured four spots in the national Top 10 in the category of Most Popular Hotels in Mexico, with Grand Velas Los Cabos in first place, followed by Grand Velas Riviera Maya (No. 3), Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit (No. 8), and Casa Velas (No. 10), reflecting the strong preference among discerning travelers worldwide. Demonstrating that sophisticated comfort and meaningful family travel are perfectly compatible, Grand Velas Riviera Maya also ranked No. 17 globally in the Family Hotels category, securing its place among the world’s premier resorts for family and multigenerational travel. More than just a collection of accolades, this recognition reflects Velas Resorts’ ongoing commitment to creating experiences that consistently exceed expectations and leave a lasting impression on travelers worldwide. These achievements reaffirm the brand’s position as the leading collection of luxury all-inclusive resorts in the Americas and one of the most celebrated hospitality brands internationally. The complete list of accolades is presented below: Grand Velas Los Cabos (Ranked as the No. 1 hotel in San José del Cabo)

• Top All-Inclusive Resorts – World (#8)
• Top All-Inclusive Resorts – Mexico (#1)
• Top Most Popular Hotels – Mexico (#1)
• Top Luxury Hotels – Mexico (#5)

Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit (Ranked as the No. 1 hotel in Nuevo Nayarit)

• Top All-Inclusive Resorts – World (#13)
• Top All-Inclusive Resorts – Mexico (#4)
• Top Most Popular Hotels – Mexico (#8)
• Top Luxury Hotels – Mexico (#10)

Casa Velas (Ranked as the No. 2 hotel in Puerto Vallarta)

• Top All-Inclusive Resorts – Mexico (#7)
• Top Most Popular Hotels – Mexico (#10)

Grand Velas Riviera Maya (Ranked as the No. 2 hotel in Playa del Carmen) del Carmen)

• Top All-Inclusive Resorts – World (#11)
• Top Family-Friendly Hotels – World (#17)
• Top All-Inclusive Resorts – Mexico (#2)
• Top Most Popular Hotels – Mexico (#3)
• Top Luxury Hotels – Mexico (#9)

Grand Velas Boutique Los Cabos (Ranked as the No. 1 hotel in Los Cabos)

• Top All-Inclusive Resorts – Mexico (#5)
• Top Luxury Hotels – Mexico (#4)

Velas Vallarta (Ranked as the No. 6 hotel in Puerto Vallarta)

• Top All-Inclusive Resorts – Mexico (#13)

Mar del Cabo (A Top 5 hotel in San José del Cabo)

• Travelers’ Choice

Also recently, the American Automobile Association (AAA), a leading tourism organization in North America that awards less than 1% of evaluated establishments, has included the company in its prestigious global rankings thanks to its unsurpassed standards. The new key positions within AAA include:

• Grand Velas Riviera Maya: Recognized as one of the Top 10 Hotels in the World.
• Cocina de Autor Los Cabos: Recognized as one of the Top 10 Restaurants in Mexico.
• Cocina de Autor Riviera Maya: Recognized as one of the Top 10 Restaurants in Mexico.

Velas Resorts also boasts numerous international accolades, including the coveted AAA Five Diamond Award for the Grand Velas properties, a Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star rating for the SE Spa, and Michelin stars for the Cocina de Autor restaurant in both Los Cabos and Riviera Maya, making it the only all-inclusive company in the world with two properties distinguished by the French guide. These distinctions underscore the brand's long-standing commitment to excellence and demonstrate that an all-inclusive model can compete on equal footing with the world's most respected luxury hotels.