Celebrities from entertainment and sports world join together with Vidanta to raise funds
for Mexico Earthquake Victims and Delia Morán Foundation
Riviera Nayarit, MX (October 10, 2017) – Vidanta Golf, Mexico’s leading golf course operator and developer, hosted the Second Annual Vidanta Celebrity Invitational Golf Tournament October 5-7, 2017 at Vidanta Nuevo Vallarta. The event, in its second year, brought together celebrities from the worlds of entertainment and sports to raise money to benefit earthquake victims in Mexico City through CENACED (National Center for Epidemiological Contingencies and Natural Disasters) as well as the Delia Morán Foundation for underprivileged youth in Riviera Nayarit. The tournament showcased the fun and immaculately maintained Norman Signature Course along with the newest addition to the portfolio; The Lakes – Par 3 Course.
Three person amateur teams played a scramble format paired with one celebrity partner for the event. Current and former stars from the NFL, MLB, and NBA along with entertainment superstars were on hand this year including Johnny Damon (Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees star), Nancy Kerrigan (U.S. Olympic figure skating medalist), Matt Ginella (Golf Channel Host and Travel Expert), Jim McMahon (Chicago Bears Superbowl winning quarterback).
A total of $50,000 in prizes for first, second and third place in net and gross divisions was awarded. Along with the great golf, participants and their guests enjoyed a full weekend of activities with private parties, a spa experience, and the world-class accommodations and amenities at Vidanta Nuevo Vallarta.
“As Mexico’s leading golf course developer, Vidanta Golf is consistently on the forefront of golf development and tourism,” said Iván Chavez, Executive Vice President of Grupo Vidanta. “We strive to bring the very best in the industry to our guests, which is why we host events like the Celebrity Invitational to showcase this incredible venue.”
The Celebrity Tournament benefits The Delia Morán Foundation, a charity for underprivileged youth developed in 2013 with the help of the Riviera Nayarit government that promotes learning and child development in the region. A portion of this year’s proceeds will also support the relief fund established by Grupo Vidanta assisting CENACED in recovery efforts for areas in central and southern Mexico affected by the devastating earthquakes in September. The 2017 Celebrity Invitational raised approximately $30,000 USD for the two charities through entries and a silent auction.
For final results and information on the 2018 Celebrity Invitational visit www.vidanta.com/GolfTournament/ or call 1.866.231.4423.
About Grupo Vidanta
Founded in 1974 by the tourism industry’s leading visionary, Daniel Chávez Morán, Grupo Vidanta is Mexico and Latin America’s preeminent full-service tourism developer, specializing in vacation destinations, luxury hotel brands, golf courses, real estate, tourism infrastructure and entertainment. The company’s visionary approach to the development of luxury beach destinations brings vacation dreams to life via private club membership-based entertainment and destination resorts on the coastlines of Mexico’s most sought-after locations-Nuevo Vallarta, Riviera Maya, Los Cabos, Acapulco, Puerto Peñasco, Puerto Vallarta and Mazatlán-with seven distinct brands including Grand Luxxe, The Grand Bliss, The Grand Mayan, The Bliss, Mayan Palace, Sea Garden and Ocean Breeze, with more in development.
From AAA Five Diamond award-winning hotels to an internationally recognized collection of golf courses, Grupo Vidanta continually pioneers innovative partnerships. Included in these groundbreaking collaborations are working with Cirque du Soleil to create JOYÀ, a first-of-its kind permanent theatrical and culinary experience in Riviera Maya; an exclusive long-term agreement with global hospitality company Hakkasan Group to debut new nightlife, day life and dining experiences starting with two restaurants, an exclusive bar and a day club in Los Cabos; and an ongoing relationship with Nicklaus Designs and Greg Norman Golf Course Design to develop spectacular pro golf courses within the different Vidanta destinations.
Grupo Vidanta’s real estate division has built and sold more than 2,000 luxury vacation homes and is responsible for developing Mexico’s first privately built and owned airport, Mar de Cortés International Airport, in Puerto Peñasco.
Frequently named among the “Best Companies to Work for in Mexico” and currently ranked as 4th place in the Great Place to Work® list for 2017, the organization maintains a strong commitment to its 15,000 employees, and surrounding communities, through its progressive mission dedicated to environmental and social efforts, including EarthCheck certifications and its long-established non-profit foundations, the Vidanta Foundation and the Delia Morán Vidanta Foundation. For more information, visit www.GrupoVidanta.com/.
Contact:
Erin Hopkins
Vidanta
212.924.3600
ehopkins@jpublicrelations.com
Craig Falanga
KemperSports
561.252.6177
cfalanga@kempersports.com
