Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/23/2009 -- Hotel Tropical Casablanca has added new and enhanced features for easier holiday bookings, hotel inquiries and vacation planning. Known as the 'Feel Good Hotel' in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico, the customer experience will be a feel good experience starting on its website.

"We are pleased with the additions to the website, not only the mobile ability for Personal Handheld Devices, but the additional pre-vacation shopping option, menus for private group parties in the tropical gardens, and fast reliable on line booking. We have created a 'feel good' online experience for our current and future customers, which accurately reflects the attention they will receive in the hotel." stated Nicola Inwood, owner and site designer for the hotel.

Choosing a vacation destination can be a tough choice, and committing to a hotel even tougher. Playa Del Carmen, Mexico, located in the Riviera Maya south of Cancun has a wide variety of accommodation options, but the guest experience is still most important when choosing a hotel. Hotel Tropical CasaBlanca puts the guest experience first and has built the new website to reflect this philosophy.

New additions include; The Before you Go shopping option to expedite the purchase of pre-vacation needs, international flight bookings and the beach reading library. Regular features include online booking, information about the Riviera Maya, Playa del Carmen, local attractions and on site activities. For the guest on the go that finds vacation planning a chore, Hotel Tropical Casablanca has found a way to speed up vacation planning on one site. Hotel rooms are midrange in price and offer great specials for those planning a vacation to the Mayan Riviera.

Hotel Tropical CasaBlanca is a full service 'Feel Good Hotel' that has been serving visitors to the Riviera Maya for over 20 years. The original owners, the Salazar Family handed over their unique property to new owners in 2006 so that the hospitality tradition could be continued. The philosophy of the hotel is to provide comfortable and simple vacations to international visitors and enhance their stay through education, geotourism and customer focused hospitality services.

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Taste of Playa provides opportunities for business leaders to promote tourism and support the local community

Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo -- (SBWIRE) -- 07/27/2009 -- The 'Taste of Playa', a new culinary event scheduled for September 5, 2009, has drawn the attention of local government and business leaders in Playa del Carmen, Mexico to support the growth of international tourism to Mexico and the local economy.

"It just seemed like the right thing at the right time." remarked Rob Kinnon, owner of Buy Playa Real Estate Advisors and Platinum Sponsor for Taste of Playa. "We are always looking for ways to promote the Riviera Maya and this event was a perfect match for us."

Bric International, a local property management and vacation rentals company joins Buy Playa at the Platinum sponsorship level. LocoGringo.com, Luna Blue Hotel, One Stop Real Estate and North American Standards have pledged their support at the Executive Chef level and hope to use the event in their individual marketing initiatives.

Eager to provide multiple ways for smaller business owners to contribute to Taste of Playa, event organizers created several levels of sponsorship that provide excellent public exposure with a reasonable monetary commitment. Other business support confirmed as of July 22, 2009 are Thermaflex, Promomap@ at the Sous Chef level, Abyss Dive Center, Acanto Hotel and Condominiums, In the Roo Online Directory, Puerto Aventuras Info, Coco's Cat Rescue, Carerra y Asociados and La Rana Cansada Hotel at the Pastry Chef Level have all stepped up to the plate in support of this exciting new event that supports local chefs and the Playa del Carmen community. Additional requests are coming in daily.

Organizers, all local business owners who have brought this vision together, are preparing for this 1st annual sampling and are grateful for the cooperation of the local municipal government, the state tourism board and their fellow business owners in the planning of this exciting event.

Taste of Playa is a community oriented culinary event that celebrates the creativity and diverse cultural influences of chefs throughout the Riviera Maya and promotes the unique culinary perspectives that have contributed to the cosmopolitan reputation of Playa Del Carmen. Playa del Carmen is widely recognized as one of the top vacation destinations in the world. The city has gained this distinction by not only celebrating and maintaining the integrity of the Mexican heritage but also by embracing and incorporating the cultural influences brought by visitors from all over the world.

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Taste of Playa to highlight the diverse global influences of Riviera Maya chefs and their cuisine

Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo -- (SBWIRE) -- 07/01/2009 -- The 'Taste of Playa' International Food Festival will be holding their 1st Annual Sampling September 5, 2009 in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico with full support from the Riviera Maya Tourism Board and the President of Playa Del Carmen. This gourmet gathering will be the most exciting community event in the Mexican Caribbean.

"We are proud to celebrate the chefs that have chosen Playa del Carmen as their creative base. This international collection of chefs, flavors and culinary inspiration is what has made Playa Del Carmen one of the most popular destinations in the world. Our office is in full support of this unique event" stated the President of Solidaridad, Prof. Roman Quian. This gourmet sampling will take place in the newly renovated city center plaza, Parque Fundadores, and is open to the public. Over 35 of the best local restaurants have been selected to participate in this exciting event to showcase their unique gastronomic visions and creativity.

Participants for Taste of Playa 2009 include John Gray of John Gray's Kitchen, The Glass Bar and Divino, Cocina 38. Business Sponsors include Buy Playa Real Estate Services, Abyss Dive Center and Bric International with more securing their support of the event.

A portion of the proceeds from Taste of Playa 2009 will be awarded to Ak Lu'um International School, a non-profit private learning institution in Playa del Carmen that integrates young students with physically and developmentally challenged children in a safe and inclusive learning environment with 36% of the student population awarded full scholarships. Funds raised by Taste of Playa 2009 will provide the school with clean, safe drinking water for students, teachers and volunteers.

Taste of Playa is a community oriented culinary event that celebrates the creativity and diverse cultural influences of chefs throughout the Riviera Maya and promotes the unique culinary perspectives that have contributed to the cosmopolitan reputation of Playa Del Carmen. Playa del Carmen is widely recognized as one of the top vacation destinations in the world. The city has gained this distinction by not only celebrating and maintaining the integrity of the Mexican heritage but also by embracing and incorporating the cultural influences brought by visitors from all over the world.

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