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Case in point: Grupo Vidanta is taking its partnership with Cirque du
Soleil to the next level with the debut of an immersive theme park, with
the first phase slated for completion in 2018. This park will be a first-of-
its-kind experience, fully animated by Cirque du Soleil artists, and will
include a water park, a nature park, and an outdoor evening show.
“We have been dreaming together with Cirque du Soleil to create
new categories of entertainment for Mexico and the world for more
than five years,” says Grupo Vidanta founder Daniel Chávez Morán.
“The demand we’ve seen for JOYÀ, our existing Cirque du Soleil offer-
ing, makes us confident future projects will be met with success. When
guests see what we are able to build in Nuevo Vallarta, they will know
we are now in the position to build our dreams.”
Of course, that doesn’t mean Grupo Vidanta’s resorts are being
overlooked. The developer makes it a point to continually upgrade
existing properties while also opening new locations for its resort
hotels. Recent changes include the expansions of The Grand Bliss
Riviera Maya and Grand Luxxe Residence Clubs in Riviera Maya and
Nuevo Vallarta, as well as the opening of The Grand Mayan Puerto
Peñasco on Mexico’s Pacific Coast. With these changes, the company
once again solidifies its position as one of the leaders in the vacation
industry in Latin America. All these properties are part of the Interval
International exchange network.
Iván Chávez, executive vice president of Grupo Vidanta, is under-
standably proud of the newest additions and changes to the com-
pany’s portfolio. “We are constantly working to improve the vacation
experience. From world-class entertainment to gourmet dining to
exclusive shopping opportunities, we’re committed to making sure
that there’s something at Vidanta for everyone. One of our current pri-
orities is expanding the amazing courses of Vidanta Golf. We are look-
ing forward to sharing these improvements with everyone.”
According to Chávez, The Grand Mayan Puerto Peñasco, situated
on the Sea of Cortez, offers one of the most remarkable golf experi-
ences with The Jack Nicklaus Golf Course at Vidanta Puerto Peñasco.
In addition, the new Greg Norman Golf Course at Vidanta Nuevo
Vallarta is now open for play. In total, the Vidanta Golf offerings include
six spectacular and distinctive courses, four designed by Nicklaus or
Norman, plus The Jack Nicklaus Academy of Golf at Nuevo Vallarta.
GRUPO VIDANTA
By Marcos Ommati
RESORTDEVELOPER.COM vacation industry review
APRIL – JUNE 2016
Mixing entertainment, modern and innovative
constructions, concern for the environment, and
the well-being of its employees,
continues to revolutionize the vacation industry in
Mexico. The group seeks out partnerships with
experts in their fields, from golfers Jack Nicklaus
and Greg Norman to the visionaries at Cirque du
Soleil. Through these affiliations, new concepts
stretch the limits of what’s considered possible
from a travel company.
Creating Extraordinary
Vacations in Mexico
THE BLISS JUNGLE, PLAYA DEL CARMEN
MAYAN PALACE MAZATLÁN
GRAND LUXXE RESIDENCE CLUB, NUEVO VALLARTA