Grand Velas Los Cabos Press Room

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico (September 16, 2016) - Jose Luis Lopez Resendiz has been named Director of Sales of the new 304-suite Grand Velas Los Cabos, the fifth property of Velas Resorts opening in late 2016. In his new position, he is responsible for the development and implementation of worldwide sales for the luxury "Beyond All Inclusive, Beyond All Compare" resort. The appointment is effective immediately.

With over 15 years of experience within the hotel and tourism industry, Lopez was most recently Director of Sales for AMResorts' Secrets Vallarta Bay and Now Amber Puerto Vallarta. Prior to his time in Puerto Vallarta, he held sales and marketing positions at AMResorts and Villagroup properties in Los Cabos, and the Dorado Pacifico Hotel in Zihuatanejo, Mexico.

Lopez is a graduate of the University of Guerrero in Mexico. He also holds a Hotel Administration Degree from the Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education and the Certified Revenue Management Executive certification from HSMAI.

Lopez can be reached at jlopez@velasresorts.com.

For reservations or additional information, please call 1-888-407-4869 or visit www.grandvelas.com.

About Grand Velas Los Cabos:

Opening in late 2016, Grand Velas Los Cabos on Mexico's Baja Peninsula is the fifth property of Velas Resorts. Located between Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo, the $150 million beachfront property will offer the next generation of all-inclusive amenities and facilities with dramatic ocean views and unique spaces infusing every area of the resort. All 304 ocean view suites are over 1,180 sq. ft. with private terraces and personal plunge pools while duplex wellness suites have designated wellness amenities and insuite juice bars. Grand Velas Los Cabos features five gourmet restaurants with an extensive beverage program and wine based features inspired by the proximity to the region producing Mexico's fine wines. A staff ratio of 3 to 1; 16,370 sq. ft. convention center with the capability for 20 breakout rooms; 19,375 sq. ft. Leading Spa with 20 treatment rooms and hydrotherapy facility; three pools, including one adults-only; and pool and beach concierges are available. Rounding out the list of amenities and services are a Life Fitness Center with personal trainers, exercise programs, yoga, Pilates and meditation; recreational activities program; separate teens' and kids' club facilities and activities program; 24-hour personalized butler concierge service; and 24-hour insuite service. A gallery of contemporary art will continue the company's commitment to bringing the art, fashion and culture of Mexico to guests. The curved, half-moon design of the hotel will catch eyes along the corridor with an iconic grand entrance that's open air, three stories high and over 300 ft. above sea level. All of this beachfront, just 35 minutes from the Los Cabos International Airport which directly services over 40 destinations in the United States, Canada and Latin America. Velas Resorts are operated by Eduardo Vela Ruiz, owner, founder and president of Velas Resorts, with brother Juan Vela by his side, vice president of Velas Resorts. For reservations or additional information, please call 1-888-407-4869 or visit www.grandvelas.com.