Playa Azul Receives MLT Vacations Quality Assurance Award
COZUMEL, M'exico, April 26, 2006. The Playa Azul Golf & Beach Hotel in Cozumel, Mexico, was presented with MLT Vacations Inc.'s celebrated Quality Assurance Award at the 2006 Tianguis Turistico, Mexico's annual international travel trade exposition.
"We are pleased to recognize the exceptional customer service, outstanding operations and excellent communication practices the Playa Azul has demonstrated for MLT and our customers," said Elizabeth Moriarty, vice-president of product development for MLT Vacations Inc. "Properties like the Playa Azul help us provide our clients with consistent and exemplary service and ensure our customers are happy and enjoy their travels."
Based on a property's standards and level of customer service and hotel operations, the Quality Assurance Award's are presented each year to MLT's distinguished hotel partners. This year the awards were given to 11 top hotels in destination throughout Mexico. Along with the other award-winning hotels, the Playa Azul achieved the highest scores for performance in customer service, daily operations before and after travel, and communications between the hotel and MLT destination representatives.
"Each member of the Playa Azul team is dedicated to providing our guests with the highest levels of service," said Playa Azul owner Martha Nieto. "We are proud to receive this award and glad to know that our efforts are recognized."
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