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Hanlon Joins Velas Resorts’ Meetings & Incentives Team As Northeast Regional Sales Director
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico (February 27, 2023) - Velas Resorts, renowned for its multifaceted approach to catering to the diverse needs of MICE groups, announces the appointment of Susan Hanlon as a Northeast Regional Sales Director under the direction of Cynthia Kunz, the Global Sales Director of Meetings & Incentives. Susan is responsible for managing sales and events in the MICE industry in the Northeast region of the United States. Her territory includes MA, PA, CT, RI, NH, ME, VT, MI, WI and MN.
"With over 25 years of distinguished experience in luxury hospitality, Susan brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her new role with us at Velas Resorts," remarks Kunz. Hanlon's career features notable positions, including Director of Operations at Journey Masters and leadership roles at upscale hotels such as Hard Rock and Saddlebrook Resort. Her exceptional insight and proven track record in hotel group sales position her as an instrumental asset in driving Velas Resorts' presence and service standards offered within the Meetings and Incentives division.
Susan Hanlon shares her excitement about joining Velas Resorts, "Velas Resorts has set the standard for ultra-luxury hospitality for over three decades, and I am honored to join such a talented group of professionals."
Susan Hanlon can be contacted by email at shanlon@velasresorts.com or 978-317-9608. Her appointment is effective immediately.
About Velas Resorts:
Velas Resorts in Riviera Maya, Puerto Vallarta, Riviera Nayarit, and Los Cabos have earned 56 AAA Diamonds, including the prestigious Five Diamond Award. In addition to Grand Velas Los Cabos' recent 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 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 in 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. In Puerto Vallarta, Velas Vallarta is a family-friendly resort located on Banderas Bay, and Casa Velas is a boutique adults-only hotel located on the Marina Vallarta Golf Course. Casa Velas' 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, opened in December 2018 as its only European Plan offering. The adults-only Grand Velas Boutique Los Cabos is a new 79-all-suite hotel and concept in the All-Inclusive space, which opened in January 2024. Velas Resorts was built by Eduardo Vela Ruiz, founder of Velas Resorts, with brother Juan Vela, 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.