Saturday, October 5, 2024 Puerto Vallarta, Mexico – Westin is set to make waves in the luxury travel scene with the opening of Mexico’s first Westin-branded all-inclusive resort, featuring signature heavenly beds and bathrooms aimed at competing with top properties like Melia in one of Mexico’s safest resort destinations—Puerto Vallarta. The resort, which is undergoing a multi-million dollar renovation, is centered around a theme of “breathing nature in” and is scheduled to open its doors in 2025. The project’s Phase Two is expected to be completed by late 2024, offering exciting new amenities including swim-up rooms, a spa, a gym, and a brand-new culinary experience boasting 11 restaurants and bars.
In a strategic move for Marriott Bonvoy members, only guests who book directly through Marriott’s website will be eligible to earn Bonvoy points and premium benefits, a policy similar to those adopted by industry competitors such as Hyatt, Hilton, and Accor. This policy excludes bookings made via third-party platforms like Expedia or through tour operators and travel agents. The Westin Puerto Vallarta has already introduced its new botanical-inspired bar, Flora Bar, along with a lush, vegetation-rich lobby as part of its overall transformation.
Puerto Vallarta, a long-time favorite for American and Canadian tourists, is located on Mexico’s Pacific coast in the state of Jalisco. Despite a U.S.
State Department advisory recommending caution due to crime and cartel.