Velas Resorts Press Room

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico (December 4, 2024)  - Velas Resorts in Mexico is pleased to announce the appointment of Mauricio Patino as Regional Sales Director for Meetings and Incentives. With over two decades of expertise in sales, marketing, hotel operations, and business development, Mauricio brings a wealth of knowledge and an established track record of success to his new role. 

"We are thrilled to welcome Mauricio Patino to the Velas Resorts Meetings & Incentives family! Bringing over 20 years of expertise in hospitality, sales, marketing, and business development, Mauricio adds an invaluable depth of knowledge and fresh strategies to our organization," says Cynthia Kunz, Senior Global Sales Director for Velas Resorts.

Throughout his career, Mauricio has worked with some of the world's top hotel brands and travel organizations consistently delivering innovative strategies that drive growth, enhance guest experiences, and elevate hotel operations. Fluent in both Spanish and English, Mauricio leverages his cultural awareness to build meaningful relationships and foster impactful collaborations across diverse markets. He is an active member of the Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) and is set to serve as President of the Florida & Caribbean Chapter in 2025. Previous experience includes the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism, Dolce Hotels & Resorts, and Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide.

"Please join us in extending a warm welcome to Mauricio as he embarks on this exciting new chapter with the Velas Resorts MICE team," adds Kunz. "His unique perspectives, solid industry relationships, and outstanding sales skills will be instrumental to our future success."

Mauricio Patino can be contacted by email at mpatino@velasresorts.com or 201-800-5899. His appointment is effective immediately. 

About Velas Resorts:
Velas Resorts in Riviera Maya, Puerto Vallarta, Riviera Nayarit, and Los Cabos have earned 70 AAA Diamonds, including the prestigious Five Diamond Award. In addition to Grand Velas Los Cabos' receipt of the Five-Star rating from Forbes Travel Guide —the first and only All-Inclusive in Mexico to earn the distinction—other esteemed international awards for services and facilities include one MICHELIN Star for Cocina de Autor restaurants at both Los Cabos and Riviera Maya, Virtuoso's Best Family Program, Forbes Travel Guide Five Star Award for SE Spa, and TripAdvisor's Top Hotels in the World, among others. Offering unparalleled All-Inclusive experiences, properties include Grand Velas Los Cabos, with dramatic ocean views and unique spaces infusing every area of the resort; Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit, which enjoys a long stretch of pristine beach and a dramatic backdrop of the Sierra Madre mountains; and Grand Velas Riviera Maya, offering a sophisticated resort experience in the Caribbean with jungle and beach settings. Velas Vallarta is a family-friendly resort in Puerto Vallarta, offering spacious suites, gourmet dining, and spa treatments with ocean and Sierra Madre views on 10 beachfront acres along Banderas Bay. Casa Velas is a boutique adults-only hotel located on the Marina Vallarta Golf Course where guests have beach access at Táu Beach Club, a casual, relaxed atmosphere overlooking the ocean, with a jacuzzi, pool, delectable cuisine, and an expansive event space. Mar del Cabo, a boutique hotel on Mexico's Baja Peninsula, is the only European Plan property. The adults-only Grand Velas Boutique Los Cabos is the most recent hotel and concept. Velas Resorts was built by Eduardo Vela Ruiz, founder of Velas Resorts, with brother Juan Vela Ruiz, vice president of Velas Resorts, by his side. Explore tips, recipes, lifestyle and travel trends, and the latest news about Velas Resorts on the digital mag: www.velasmagazine.com.