MIAMI and PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic, Aug. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- The Barcelo Punta Cana Resort in the Dominican Republic has been recognized with the prestigious Cristal Award. This international recognition is awarded to hotels that meet rigorous standards for excellent quality in hygiene and water purification, as well as control of all food and food services at the resort's restaurants and lounges. In order to receive and maintain this recognition the resort employs a continuous process of audits and reviews, as well as supervision to insure that food safety standards and service are at a consistently high quality. The name Cristal is an acronym for: Critical Risk Identification, using Strategy, Technology, Analysis and Logistics.
Cristal is a world leader in introducing systems for environmental, health and safety related risk management, allowing its clients to reach the highest standards while improving efficiency and productivity. Cristal is a member of Check Safety First and the program is recognized by tour operators and health authorities around the world for its high standards. The Check Safety First Group is also a trade partner with ASTA. The program is designed to facilitate the best possible results for hygiene and other safety standards such as hurricane preparedness.
"Since assuming management for the Barcelo Punta Cana Resort last year it has been a priority to improve service and facilities at this beautiful resort and bring it up to Barcelo's high standards," said Oscar Serrano, Managing Director of Sales & Marketing for Barcelo Hotels & Resorts. "The Cristal Award is extremely prestigious and recognizes our commitment to excellence. We are delighted with this recognition and look forward to implementing our plans for continued service and amenity improvements at the resort," added Serrano.
About the Barcelo Punta Cana Resort
The Barcelo Punta Cana Resort is a Premium Level Barcelo all-inclusive resort. It joined the Barcelo brand last year and has undergone multiple upgrades to its restaurant, food, service and amenities. Additional comprehensive guestroom and property renovations and additions are expected to be completed later this year.
The resort is located on an expansive 400 meter stretch of Arena Gorda Beach at Bavaro Beach in Punta Cana. This beach is famous for its white sand and crystal blue waters. The Barcelo Punta Cana Resort offers extensive water sports and recreation from kayaking, to windsurfing and scuba. The swimming pool is a great spot for relaxation or a game of water polo. There are also tennis courts, bocce ball court, basketball court, trapeze and rock climbing wall.
The hotel's seven restaurants provide guests a large selection of dining from traditional Dominican cuisine, to French, Mexican, Italian and Japanese, as well as lavish buffets for casual dining. There is a casino, spa facilities, a beauty shop, gift shops, and a children's club complete with its own 'mini disco.' For adults, there are six lounges including a swim-up bar, and a disco that is open nightly, as well as entertainment and live music.
The Barcelo Punta Cana Resort is easily accessible from the Punta Cana International airport and is only a 25 minute drive. For more information and reservations on this all-inclusive resort please contact your travel agent or visit online at http://www.barcelo.com/.
The Barcelo Punta Cana Resort is the tenth Barcelo branded hotel in the Dominican Republic. It is 20 minutes from The Barcelo Bavaro Beach Resort which includes: The Premium Barcelo Bavaro Palace Hotel; The Barcelo Bavaro Beach Hotel; The Barcelo Bavaro Caribe Hotel; The Barcelo Bavaro Golf Hotel; and The Barcelo Bavaro Casino Hotel. In addition, Barcelo Hotels & Resorts offers the Barcelo Lina Hotel in Santo Domingo, and two hotels in the Juan Doliio beach area: The Barcelo Talanquera Hotel and The Barcelo Capella Beach.
Contact: Gayle MacIntyre
Barcelo Hotels & Resorts
g.macintyre@barcelo.com
404-643-8222 |
