Preferred Hotel Group increased the presence of its Preferred Hotels & Resorts brand in Riviera Maya with the addition of Paradisus Playa del Carmen La Esmeralda and Paradisus Playa del Carmen La Perla. Operated by parent company Meliá Hotels International, these side-by-side, all-inclusive resorts are now bookable under Preferred Hotels & Resorts’ PH and PV GDS chain codes.

“We are excited to welcome Paradisus Playa del Carmen La Esmeralda and Paradisus Playa del Carmen La Perla as the newest members of Preferred Hotels & Resorts,” said Philipp Weghmann, Area Managing Director, Latin America & Caribbean, Preferred Hotel Group. “These hotels further strengthen Preferred’s presence in this highly desired region of Mexico and allow us to better satisfy travelers’ demands for sensational new destination alternatives.”

“We are thrilled to be part of Preferred Hotels & Resorts’ international portfolio, as its commitment to first-class hospitality perfectly aligns with Paradisus Resorts’ mission to provide guests with personalized service and amenities and exceptional travel experiences,” said Bernard Wyss, Area Vice President of Paradisus Resorts. “With the success Preferred Hotel Group has seen with other luxury properties, we are confident this will be a successful partnership for both our Playa del Carmen properties.”

Offering travelers oceanfront locations, Paradisus Playa del Carmen La Esmeralda and Paradisus Playa del Carmen La Perla share a 7,200-acre complex, featuring 906 guestrooms, 14 restaurants, 11 bars, eight swimming pools, the 20,000-square-foot YHI Spa, and private access to a white sand beach, among other unique amenities. Paradisus Playa del Carmen La Perla is a sleek adults-only resort with attentive service and luxurious VIP amenities, while its sister property Paradisus Playa del Carmen La Esmeralda is family-friendly, providing an abundance of activities to please travelers of all ages.

Paradisius Resorts, www.paradisusplayadelcarmen.com