Where Did Kevin Spacey Stay After Presenting At Tianguis Turistico?

Chris Rogers
by Chris Rogers
Last updated: 4:47 PM ET, Thu May 15, 2014

PHOTO: Eduardo Vela Ruiz and Juan Vela, the President and Vice President of Velas Resorts, with Kevin Spacey. (Courtesy of Tianguis Turistico)

Kevin Spacey, a presenter at the recent Tianguis Turistico 2014, held in Cancun May 6 to 9, was a guest at the AAA Five Diamond Grand Velas Riviera Maya, staying in the uber luxe Grand Class accommodation.

This was Kevin's first trip to Cancun and the Riviera Maya and he proclaimed the beauty to be astonishing.

Kevin told attendees during a press conference that he would "love to [film] in Mexico." Spacey, who said his favorite food is Mexican, plans to spread the word about the destination. "I'm excited to tell people this is a place to come visit," he said.

Attendees, meanwhile, gave the conference high marks. "I think it was an excellent playground for vendors to expose their uniqueness in the products offered," said Alejandro Alegue, sales manager, groups and niche markets for Karisma Hotels & Resorts. "It was also an excellent venue for Karisma to expose its brand position and understand how the competition is performing."

While in Cancun, Kevin was pictured with Eduardo Vela Ruiz and Juan Vela, respectively President and Vice President of Velas Resorts.

Set on 205 acres of pristine jungle and mangroves and with the finest pristine white sand beach in the Riviera Maya, the AAA Five Diamond Grand Velas Riviera Maya is an ultra-luxury all-inclusive resort, owned by the Vela brothers.

Guests can choose among three separate ambiances in this Leading Hotel of the World, including adults only ocean-front, family friendly ocean-front and a Zen-like tropical setting, embraced by the flora and fauna of the Yucatan Peninsula's jungle.

All 491 designer-like suites are exceptionally spacious, more than 1,000 square feet each and some with private plunge pools. All feature a Bose sound system, fully stocked mini bars, plasma TVs, high speed internet access, L'Occitane amenities and Nespresso machines.

Bathrooms deserve special mention, all with walk in glass shower, deep soaking Jacuzzi tubs and marble interior.

Eight restaurants, including five gourmet offerings, present a tour of Mexico, Europe and Asia. Cocina de Autor, at the hands of the disciples of world celebrity chef Arzak, won the AAA Five Diamond Award, the only all-inclusive restaurant in the world to win this prestigious distinction.

Grand Velas Spa, a Leading Spa of the World, is the region's largest spa sanctuary at more than 90,000 square feet, known for its authentic Mexican treatments, offerings from around world and signature seven step water journey.

Other features include 24-hour personal butler concierge, 24/7 ensuite service, water sports, innovative kids club and teens lounge, Karaoke Bar and business center. The resort has won numerous awards from Travel + Leisure, Conde Nast Traveler, USA Today, U.S. News and World Report and Forbes, which named it one of the Top Ten Coolest All-Inclusives in 2012.

We'd have to say Kevin likely had the time of his life! What do you think?


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