Grupo Vidanta's Executive Corporate Chef Alexis Bostelmann Teams up With Mexican Restaurant Association (MERA) for Its

HOUSTON, TX, Sep 21 (MARKET WIRE) --
Alexis Bostelmann, Executive Corporate Chef for Grupo Vidanta, will lend
his expertise to !Viva Mexico!, the upcoming second annual convention for
the Mexican Restaurant Association (MERA). Bostelmann brings his own
personal brand to this year's convention with the exposition of two
themes and dishes: "The Hybrid Creations of Mexico," Mestizo cuisine and
"The Revolutionary Forces," which is the cuisine of Emiliano Zapata,
enforcing the famous quote "Better to die standing than to live
kneeling."

The year of 2010 also commemorates an extraordinary milestone in history,
marking 200 years of Mexico's independence from Spain and 100 years since
the Mexican revolution. !Viva Mexico!, has been deemed to be the leading
culinary bicentennial celebration nationwide, carrying out the theme "New
Era of Mexican Cuisine." The event is set to be an amazing experience
which will take you from Mexican past through the present.

As Executive Corporate Chef for Grupo Vidanta, the award-winning resort
developer in Mexico, Alexis Bostelmann supervises menu development and
the creation of incredible culinary experiences for the company's 3 -
5-star properties including Grand Luxxe, The Grand Mayan, Mayan Palace
and many more.

Together, Alexis Bostelmann and MERA are gearing up for a phenomenal turn
out. Alexis has begun more than adequate preparation and is planning to
represent Grupo Vidanta in an unforgettable way. Along with MERA, also
sponsoring this event is the Foreign Ministry of Mexico, CONCULTA, the
federal government, the Arkansas State Government and the City of Little
Rock.

MERA is a non-profit organization formed to give leadership, tools and
support to Mexican restaurant owners established in the USA. They are
also dedicated to raising awareness about the vast diversity of Mexican
Gastronomy and Culture. The authenticity and historical contributions of
Mexican Gastronomy has influenced cuisines around the world and plays a
pivotal role in MERA's mission and their second annual national
convention.

!Viva Mexico! is hosted by the Waterfront Hotel in Little Rock, Arkansas
on September 27, 28 and 29th, 2010.

About Grupo Vidanta's The Grand Mayan

Stylishly contemporary in design with vibrant Mayan architecture and
traditional Mexican decor, Grupo Vidanta's The Grand Mayan offers
amazingly spacious suites in some of Mexico's most beautiful beach resort
areas including Acapulco, Los Cabos, Nuevo Vallarta and Riviera Maya.
Each offers spacious accommodations and five star amenities, Nicklaus
Design golf courses, the finest international and Mexican gourmet dining,
spectacular over-sized pools, kids' clubs, world class service and its
sumptuous Brio Spa and Fitness Center. For more information about Grupo
Vidanta's The Grand Mayan Resorts, visit www.MayanResorts.com.

About Grupo Vidanta

With over 35 years of evolution, Grupo Vidanta is a conglomerate of
leading companies that combine efforts to actively participate in the
socioeconomic development of Mexico in areas such as: the strategic
development and construction of new tourist destinations, hotel
operation, urban infrastructure with roadways and airport, real estate
developments as well as other service provisions. Grupo Vidanta is
introducing several new hospitality brands under the Mayan Resorts
umbrella, including Bliss, Grand Bliss, Grand Luxxe and in the near
future, Mansions of the World. Learn more at www.grupovidanta.com.

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