CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa Earns World Travel Awards for Mexico & Central America Leading Family Resort

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Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco. Mexico (September 29th, 2009) – The CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa has been awarded twice, as a Mexico Leading Family Resort and Central America Leading Family Resort, for the World Travel Awards (WTA) on September 21st. The ceremony for the chapter North & Central America’s, was held at Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo.

The awards are regarded as the very highest achievement that a travel product could ever hope to receive, described by the Wall Street Journal as the ‘Oscars’ of the global travel and tourism industry, unveiled who are the ‘best of the best’ in the region.

More than 500 travel organizations were nominated in the ceremony. Thousands of votes are cast by travel professionals from 183,000 travel agencies, tour and transport companies and tourism organizations in over 160 countries across the globe.

Graham Cooke, President, World Travel Awards commented: “The past 12 months have brought several challenges, namely the economic downturn and the outbreak of swine flu, which has impacted travel and tourism worldwide; today’s winners have remained focused on their long term objectives, and continued to deliver above and beyond the call of duty, setting an industry example.”

Throughout the evening, winners were presented with their prestigious trophies by key industry figures, with live entertainment which included performances from The Village People, as well as KC and the Sunshine Band.

Each winner has automatically been put forward for the spectacular WTA Grand Final which will take place at the five-star Grosvenor House, a JW Marriott Hotel in London on November 8th immediately before World Travel Market.

As a brand, Marriott Hotels & Resorts was recognized as the Leading Hotel Brand for North America. The full list of winners for the World Travel Awards North and Central Americas can be found by logging on to www.worldtravelawards.com.

About CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa
The CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa, recently named “Mexico's Leading Family Resort” and “Mexico & Central America's Leading Family Resort” by the World Travel Awards, features 433 newly renovated guest rooms, including 29 suites, each with a private balcony. Nestled between the majestic Sierra Madre Mountains and Mexico’s picturesque Bay of Banderas, the resort offers a variety of facilities for adults and children, including: 22,000-square-foot complete service Ohtli Spa (Puerto Vallarta’s largest resort spa); two lighted tennis courts; infinity oceanfront pool; various water sports and beach activities; multiple restaurants; and a Marriott Kids program. Guests can also enjoy nightly cigar rolling demonstrations in the resort’s lobby bar, stroll through the old town of Puerto Vallarta and enjoy the sights of colonial Mexico, view folkloric shows and historic Mexican landmarks, or experience jungle adventures.

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