Velas Resorts Press Room

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico (May 21, 2020) - Velas Resorts in Mexico launches an extensive ‘Stay Safe with Velas Resorts' program. Detailed in 15 pages, the program covers seven categories including general health and sanitary measures, special protocols for guests and staff members, public areas, housekeeping, transportation and security, and food and beverage. It adheres to standards dictated by the World Health Organization and the government of Mexico.

"We are committed to putting the health and well-being of guests and staff members first," said Eduardo Vela Ruiz, President and Founder of Velas Resorts. "Each of our luxury resorts will now feature a plethora of post-COVID-19 hygiene protocols, high efficiency sanitization and other advanced cleaning measures."

Highlighted below are various health and sanitary initiatives broken down in their respective categories from the program:

GENERAL HEALTH AND SANITARY MEASURES:

• - All resorts increased cleaning frequency in commons areas, with special attention to surfaces such as entrance doors, tables, elevators, seating areas, and more;
• - All resorts are cleaned with chemicals authorized by the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency);
• - Touchless hand sanitizing dispensers are put at various high-contact points at the resorts, including the main lobby, staff and suppliers entrance, pool area, restaurants and bars, Teens' Clubs, gyms, and Convention Centers;
• - Sanitizing mats are placed in the following areas: Lobby entrance, pick-up and drop-off areas, Kids' Clubs, Teens' Clubs, Spas, and restaurants;
• - Physical distancing measures will be recommended to guests and staff members, following the World Health Organization's directions to keep at least 6 ft. distance apart;

FOR STAFF MEMBERS:

• - Special COVID-19 training is provided for all staff, focusing on safety and hygiene protocols outlined in the program;
• - Physical distancing of at least 6 ft.;
• - All staff members, before and after their work day, are required to pass through a sanitizing booth with a high-efficiency steam system and an infrared sensor, which is highly effective in sanitizing people and objects;
• - Staff members' temperatures are checked when boarding the resort's staff bus and upon their arrival at the resort;
• - Hand washing from all staff members is required on an hourly basis for a period of 20 seconds or less, or when they are in contact with a group of people;
• - All staff receive personal protection kits and equipment, including face masks and transparent materials in areas of direct and indirect contact with guests;

FOR GUESTS:

• - Every guest receive the ‘Stay Safe with Velas' program, highlighting all security and hygiene protocols;
• - Body temperatures are taken from each guest;
• - Guests are asked to use a sanitizing mat, to wash their hands, and use hand sanitizer frequently;
• - Guests' luggage are sanitized upon arrival;
• - Upon departure, guests receive a sanitary kit, including gloves, hand sanitizer, wet wipes, and a face mask;

PUBLIC AREAS:

• - All resorts increased the cleaning frequency of common areas, with special attention to surfaces with the most contact, such as gaming areas, lobby, guest elevators, handrails, tables and desks, benches, armchairs and/or waiting rooms, and garbage bins.
• - Pools are cleaned daily, and thoroughly again at the end of the day, as well as sun loungers and their linings and cabanas after each guest's use;

HOUSEKEEPING:

• - All housekeeping equipment is sanitized at the beginning and end of every shift, including maid trolleys, suite service tables, and trays;
• - All floors, walls, curtains, rugs, armchairs, desks, remote controls, telephones, mirrors, doors, and other high-touch points are sanitized in each suite with steam injection;
• - All products in the minibar are replaced by sanitized products at the end of each guest's stay;
• - Printed materials in each suite are replaced for each guest or will be protected with a washable material, allowing it to be sanitized easily after each guest;
• - All amenities are removed after each guest's departure, regardless whether they used them or not;

TRANSPORTATION & SECURITY:

• - All vehicles at the resorts are sanitized with steam after each use;
• - Every trip to and from the resort are made without a co-pilot and with a maximum of 5 passengers, including the driver;

FOOD AND BEVERAGE:

• - All serving staff members wear a face mask at all times;
• - Crockery is washed and sanitized after each use, as well as other high-touch points such as tables, chairs, napkins, trays, service bars, check holders, and pens;
• - Menus are available on each guest's personal devices to replace printed menus;
• - Suite service is delivered at the door, and all meals are protected with a plastic film or a food cover.

The full Stay Safe with Velas Resorts program can be found here.

For more information about the program and to learn more about Velas Resorts, please visit www.velasresorts.com.

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. Other esteemed international awards for services and facilities include Virtuoso's Best Family Program, Forbes Travel Guide Five Star Award for spa, and TripAdvisor's Hall of Fame, 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, Casa Velas is a boutique adults-only hotel and beach club located on the Marina Vallarta Golf Course, and Velas Vallarta, a family-friendly all suites resort and spa located on Banderas Bay. Mar del Cabo, a boutique hotel on Mexico's Baja Peninsula, opened in December 2018 as its only European Plan offering. Eduardo Vela Ruiz, founder and president of Velas Resorts, operates 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.