RIU Hotels and Resorts opened Riu Dunamar on December 2, its first hotel in Costa Mujeres and eighteenth in Mexico. A group of 40 agents will arrive December 6 for a first glimpse at the new property.

“We are so confident when RIU is opening a new location, we were able to set up a FAM trip for 40 agents, set for only 4 days after opening,” says Deana Murphy, VP Retail Sales, Sunwing Travel Group. “RIU has proven time and time again they do a fantastic job. There’s a lot of confidence that it would open on time and we’re looking forward to agents having a first look.”

The FAM was booked five months ago for the 5-star hotel, located on a spectacular white-sand beach with turquoise waters located 30 kilometres north of the hotel zone of Cancún.

"The beach is a real highlight, it’s like going to Rivera Maya but still within the Cancun area,” says Hugo Aguilera, Director of Business Development & Partner Marketing, RIU Hotels & Resorts. “Riu Dunamar also features the first waterpark in Mexico, located oceanfront with several restaurants to choose from nearby.”

The new hotel offers a water park, five swimming pools, five restaurants and six bars, and free Wi-Fi, all with RIU's renowned 24-hour All-Inclusive service. The property also features a full service spa and five restaurants featuring gourmet Italian and Asian menus.

In addition to the new hotel in Costa Mujeres, RIU has hotels in Mexico located in Playa del Carmen (6), Cancún (4), Riviera Nayarit (3), Los Cabos (2), Mazatlán (1) and Guadalajara (1).