For more than 130 years, Grupo Intertek has provided assurance, testing, inspection and certification services, providing a systemic approach to support the quality assurance efforts of its clients. These processes include the Cristal International Standards certification, a world leader in health, safety, quality and risk control, which has focused on the travel, tourism and hotel sectors, providing support to provide the highest quality and security to its customers through inspection modules where it is verified that the operation processes are reviewed under the strictest operating standards, in order to guarantee the highest security to customers.
In 2020 Barceló Hotel Group has been recognized by Cristal International Standards, thanks to having achieved and maintained the highest levels of health and safety standards, having stood out among all the hotel chains that incorporate the Cristal program.
For more than 90 years, Barceló Hotel Group has provided unparalleled experiences to travelers and has always focused on offering the highest quality in its service, it is a company committed to providing guests with a safe environment.
“We believe that by managing risk in a structured way we can be sure to maintain and raise our standards in the long term. Our operations management programs are designed to benefit our
guests and provide them with a safe and unforgettable experience ”, commented Miguel Ángel Guarded, Managing Director of Barceló Hotel Group in Mexico.
The Cristal International Awards is the highest insignia that Cristal International Standards bestows on its best-rated hotels in annual inspections in recognition of their achievements.
In 2020, the Barceló Group hotels have been recognized with the following awards:
Award at the American continent level for having achieved and maintained the highest standard
- Barceló Maya Grand Resort
Category Fire protection systems (FireCheck) - Barceló Maya Grand Resort
Category Food Safety (FoodCheck) - Barceló México Reforma
Category Pool Safety and Control (PoolCheck) - Occidental Nuevo Vallarta
Category Standards in rooms (Room Check)
National award for having achieved and maintained the highest standards in the country, having stood out among all the establishments that incorporate the program.
- Barceló Maya Grand Resort
Category Fire protection systems (FireCheck) - Barceló Maya Grand Resort
Category Food Safety (FoodCheck) - Barceló México Reforma
Category Pool Safety and Control (PoolCheck) - Occidental Nuevo Vallarta
Category Standards in rooms (Room Check)
Regional award for having achieved and maintained the highest standard of health and safety in the region, standing out among all the establishments that incorporate the Cristal program.
• Barceló México Reforma
• Barceló Ixtapa
• Barceló Huatulco
• Barceló Puerto Vallarta
• Occidental Nuevo Vallarta
• Occidental Tucancun
• Allegro Cozumel