VIP Vacations, Inc. Honored at Palace Resorts Global Conference

BETHLEHEM, Pa. - Sept. 7, 2016 - PRLog -- VIP Vacations, Inc. is proud to announce that the company has been named among the top PRO Award winners list for 2016, an annual ranking recognizing the leading travel agents by Palace Resorts, the company that sets the standard in five-star, all-inclusive resort accommodations.

Palace Resorts celebrated the brand's third annual Palace Experience Global Conference from August 21-24, 2016 at signature property, Moon Palace Cancun.  Hundreds of travel agents, tour operators and industry insiders from the United States, Canada, Mexico, Latin America and Europe had the opportunity to travel to the AAA Four Diamond property and immerse themselves in Palace Resorts' culture.

"VIP Vacations is a valued partner of Palace Resorts," said Frank Corzo, Vice President of US Field Sales for Palace Resorts. "The travel agent community is a driving factor in the brand's success and we are pleased to honor VIP Vacations with the prestigious PRO Platinum award."

Kicking off Sunday evening with an Olympic-themed event presented by Exclusive Group Travel, guests enjoyed the resort's top-shelf liquor and unmatched cuisine during the "Any Given Sunday" reception. In addition to welcoming more than 800 respected agents, Palace Resorts proudly hosted esteemed sponsors to the annual event including American Airlines Vacations, Delta Vacations, GOGO Vacations, Pleasant Holidays and platinum sponsor, Funjet Vacations, who presented The Palace Experience Global Conference's general session featuring keynote speaker Mike Marchev. Monday's schedule consisted of an opening session with opening remarks by key Palace Resorts executives, followed by multiple educational events including a PRO Wedding certification class, CEDIS experience tour, international network and trade showcase, remarks by motivational speakers and "The Marketing 2-step" seminar.  Attendees ended the night with a lavish Rock the Casbah event sponsored by Travel Impressions in the Moon Palace Arena. The following day, attendees visited multiple Palace Resorts properties in Mexico including Playacar Palace in Playa del Carmen as well as Sun Palace, Beach Palace and Le Blanc Spa Resort located on Cancun's famed Hotel Zone. On the final night of the conference, Palace Resorts hosted the PRO Recognition Awards, with congratulatory remarks by Executive Vice President Gibran Chapur, and a farewell dinner in the Galactic Ballroom to recognize and honor the travel agents from a variety of markets who have been instrumental to the company's success.

Beyond the educational seminars and exclusive events, the third annual conference provided attendees a platform to hear the latest Palace Resorts news including the opening of The Grand at Moon Palace Cancun scheduled for February 2017 and upcoming entertainment offerings. The Grand at Moon Palace Cancun is a resort within the resort concept currently undergoing a 450 million-dollar transformation which will elevate Moon Palace Cancun to the highest possible luxury standards. Cancun's entertainment destination, Moon Palace Cancun, recently announced scheduled performances by Grammy-winning funk group Kool & The Gang and legendary "I Will Survive" singer Gloria Gaynor on November 18 and 19, 2016. The following month, Moon Palace Arena will transform into a visual spectacle when Cirque Éloize ID embarks on a limited engagement residency from December 22, 2016 through January 3, 2017. Last, but not least, Moon Palace Cancun will set the stage for "Hungry Like the Wolf" super group, Duran Duran, when the Grammy-winning band closes out the year with a sure to unforgettable performance on December 29, 2016.

For more information about Palace Resorts, please contact us at 610-865-1055.

About VIP Vacations

VIP Vacations Inc. is a full service travel agency that has been in business since 1994 with offices in Pennsylvania, New York, and New Jersey. VIP Vacations has won numerous awards from Sandals Resorts, Palace Resorts, Karisma Resorts, and also received the Caribbean Tourism Organizations' highly touted "Romance in Travel Award". President, Jennifer Doncsecz is the featured travel expert for Martha Stewart's Weddings Magazine and destination wedding blogger for Bridal Guide. VIP Vacations specializes in destination weddings and honeymoons.

About Palace Resorts

With eight oceanfront resorts overlooking the sparkling turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea, Palace Resorts sets the highest standards for five-star all-inclusive vacations in Mexico and Jamaica. Offering luxurious and spacious accommodations accentuated by signature in-room double whirlpool tubs, nightly entertainment, the Caribbean's most extravagant spas and premier Jack Nicklaus signature golf courses, Palace Resorts sets the stage for a truly exceptional experience for travelers. The unparalleled level of service and comfort found at each property makes Palace Resorts a leading provider of world-class resort vacations.