The new Board Directors are headed by Vice President and hotelier Jean Agarrista, were sworn in. The purpose of the event was to discuss the future of Spanish investment in the Mexican Caribbean.

The SCC announced the opening of its newest delegation in the State of Quintana Roo.

The President Alejandro H. Sampelayo, agreed to strengthen trade relations, promote new investment as well as cultural activities between both countries.

The SCC in Quintana Roo Delegation is made up of representatives of major economic sectors. A key member is Pablo Serna Lorente, CEO of TM Real Estate Group, the developer of The Fives.

The SCC has been in Mexico for over 100 years and has over 500 members. It has successfully strengthened economic ties and goodwill between both countries.

http://www.diariorespuesta.com.mx/web/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=23564:inaugura-felix-el-complejo-azul-fives&catid=91:playa-del-carmen&Itemid=271

Por Esto Quintana Roo:

Noticaribe:

http://www.noticaribe.com.mx/rivieramaya/2010/10/inauguran_hotel_azul_fives.html

“Estos Días de Quintana Roo”:

http://estosdias.com.mx/noticias/2010/10/02/inaugura-el-gobernador-del-estado-nuevo-hotel-en-la-riviera-maya/

Over more than 300 people gathered the night of October 1st to celebrate the inauguration of Azul Fives Hotel by Karisma.

The event took place at the complex beach club at 6:00 pm.

The attendees among other distinguished guests we had the Governor of Quintana Roo, Felix Gonzalez Canto, the Mayor of Solidaridad (Playa del Carmen), TM Real Estate Group managers, Karisma Hotel & Resorts managers, condominium property owners,  businessmen, real estate companies, collaborators and the media.

After a brief speech by Mr. Abel Garcia, Vicepresident of TM Real Estate Group and Mr. Felix Gonzalez Canto, Governor of Quintana Roo, the ceremonial ribbon cutting took place, at that moment the hotel was officially inaugurated.

Following this, several spectacular events were displayed such as fireworks, colorful costumed dances, a fire torch show, live music and the traditional mariachi band.

The decoration was very attractive with flower arrangements, extraordinary colored light display, spotlights and ice figures with the word “AZUL” at the infinity pool.

The guests were offered a variety of the most selected orderves and drinks.

In order to improve vehicular and pedestrian access to Xcalacoco Beach and to The Fives Resort, we are working paving all the area eliminating the old road. It will be completely paved from the Federal Highway to the entrance of the Resort. 

The Motor Lobby will become a large plaza and will be framed with an innovative solar lighting system and coconut palms that will enhance the architectural design of the Resort, with spaces allocated for busses and taxi stand section. 

This work will be completely finished for the day of starting hotel operations, this action will greatly benefit for owners and users, improving the image and giving and extra value of the housing complex.

The Fives are still working in the landscaping. We started planting  35 coconut palms, which were distributed throughout the resort.
Now we continue this work planting 4 more palms in the Beach Club and we are remodeling the landscaping in the green areas of the Resort and at the entrance to each building.

The use of colors is one of the keys of any garden. The selection of plants and flowers is essential, whereby we have chosen a variety of ornamental plants and brightly colored flowers appropriate for exterior. Assorted green palms now are accompanied by yellow, red, pink and even purple glinks. Set of “Robellini Palm” accompanied by “Croton Petra” and “Rosa Laurel”. “Purple Maguey” have been planted in the main walkways, “Bella on Boat” have been planted in the stems of palm trees. “White Ficus” and “Dwarf Bougainvillea” hedges; “Rain of Gold”, “Red Dracena”, “Red Acalypha”, Varigato Tulip… An exquisite combination of vegetation which gets amazing effects giving a real touch of beauty with nice contrasts to the Resort.

Either European Plan or the unique Gourmet Incluisive ® concept, Azul Fives is offering 1, 2 and 3 bedroom Suites and Penthouses, designed for large families or friends, with hotel services available including: Spa, restaurants, 2500 m2 swimming pool, beach club, sports courts, concierge, personal butler, valet parking, all with the personalized attention that distinguishes Karisma.

To check this information, please visit the website:

http://www.karismahotels.com

At Karisma website main page, click “Check Availability and Rates” at the bottom of the page, then you can select the hotel, dates and number of guests.

Another window will be displayed to select the package and room type.

The contract will start running on October 1st 2010, the day that the hotel will start operation.

When will start my 8 weeks to enjoy?

They will be starting from October 1st  2010, ending on December 31st, 2011.

The first fiscal year will consist of 15 months. Therefore it will be an apportionment of weeks, which will consist of 10 weeks of enjoyment for the period of 15 months.

How does the 5,000 USD voucher work? When will I receive it and use it?

This voucher will be for the amount of 5.000 USD per year and will be valid for the corresponding fiscal year. It can be transferred to friends or relatives and can be used in any of the services offered directly by the hotel.
Members have a discount of 20% in all the services and it also applies to the use of the voucher.
This voucher can not be carried over to the following year.
This bonus will be considered as payment in advanced of benefits.
Outsourced services are not included.

The first year is required to use these 5,000 USD voucher of consumption.
The second and third year the use of these voucher may be reduced to 3,000 USD of consumption.
 
The voucher will be delivered from October 2010, when the visit takes place. Or may be delivered to a relative or friend prior written consent.

This voucher will expire on December 31st 2011.

Can I assign my condo more than 8 weeks to the Rental Pool?

The member will be allowed not to use the total of eight weeks, assigning the rental pool the property for its hotel operation. It is necessary a previous notification to the hotel as this will affect a greater benefit.

If it is necessary more nights than the eight weeks agreed, additional nights may be purchased at a rate of 80% of the public rate.
You can use the consumption vouchers for this payment

Can I assign to the Rental Pool the use of only one or two bedrooms of my condo during my eight weeks of enjoyment?

Yes, it does exist the possibility of having the property partially available a certain number of nights for the pool, the following regulations will apply:

Three bedrooms properties: suite will be calculated in a 60% and a 20% each one of the two Standard rooms.

Two bedrooms properties: suite will be calculated in a 70% and a 30% the Standard room.
Also It is necessary a previous notification to the hotel.
 
Hotel occupancy and profitability

The benefit does not depend on the occupancy of a specific condominium, it depends on the overall occupancy Rental Pool, being likewise a safer and more transparent business, benefiting from higher return those members  who leave for the hotel operation his unit in high season.

Are the extra benefits, for being part of the Advantage Owners Club, transferable to relatives or friends?

These benefits are only applicables to the owner during their 8 week stay. There are not transferable. And they will be valid only for fiscal years 2011-2012.
Transfers are valid only if the owner is traveling, with a maximum of 6 services per year for 6 people.

The birthday bonus only applies when the owner is in the complex on his birthday. It is valid only one bonus per year per condominium.

The extra condo for friends and relatives will be for the maximum a period of 1 week.
We hope this information is helpful. Either way, feel free to contact us and we will gladly explain you in detail any of these matters.

Moreover, the process for admission of guests or visitors of owners is as follows:

• The owner must notify in advance the names of their guests/visitors who have

planned to visit or stay at their condominium.

• In the absence of previous notification and if the owner is not on the property,

the access of the visitors will be denied.

• Front Desk Staff will be responsible for notifying the Security Personnel the names

of the guests/visitors allowed.

• The guest / visitor will be accompanied by the bell boy to the condominium.

• No guest / visitor is entitled to enter without meeting those regulations.

• Front Desk will keep a detailed report of the inputs and outputs of this kind.

With these actions we are taking a step to standardize services offering you the best hotel attention in the comfort of your own home.