Critically Acclaimed Riviera Maya Favorite JOYA Goes On Scheduled Yearly Vacation During September

RIVIERA MAYA, Mexico, Sept. 1, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Grupo Vidanta, a leading developer of world-class resorts and tourism infrastructure in Mexico and Latin America, together with Cirque du Soleil announced September 1, 2015 to October 1, 2015, as the planned yearly production break of their collaborative theatrical and culinary experience in Riviera Maya, JOYÀ. Since its premier in November, JOYÀ has enjoyed international acclaim and popular success, ranking among Riviera Maya and Mexico's most desirable travel experiences. The intimate show, which seats only 600 guests for each performance, has operated at or near capacity since launch.

Cirque du Soleil regularly enacts temporary off-seasons to allow a show's cast and crew vacation time and to permit technical maintenance and creative refreshments.

Yasmine Khalil, Executive Producer of JOYÀ and President of 45DEGREES, a Cirque du Soleil company said, "Our shows, including JOYÀ, require the occasional break to allow artists to revive themselves and enjoy a well-earned vacation."

JOYÀ is a unique entertainment and culinary experience developed by Cirque du Soleil. Since its star-studded premier as Cirque du Soleil's first resident show in Mexico in autumn of 2014, JOYÀ has received rave review and strong attendance. The intimate performance is housed in the Cirque du Soleil Theater designed by Grupo Vidanta, located in Riviera Maya.

"Vidanta has a long tradition of constantly reimagining improvements to our guests' experiences," said Michele Beuffe, CEO for Grupo Vidanta. "Our partner, Cirque du Soleil has an equal dedication to continually surprising and delighting their audiences. All those involved in JOYÀ have delivered that and more since the performance's launch, and we look forward to continuing to amaze audiences after the offseason."

JOYÀ will have its debut following the offseason on Friday, October 2. Daily performances Tuesday through Saturday will be available at the Cirque du Soleil Theater in Riviera Maya.

Tickets

Tickets for JOYÀ from October 2 through 2016 are currently available at cirquedusoleil.com/joya. The box office may be reached at 01 800 247 7837 from within Mexico or 1 844 247 7837 from the United States and Canada.

For more information on Vidanta resorts or entertainment, visit Vidanta.com.

About Grupo Vidanta
Grupo Vidanta is a full-service tourism developer in Mexico and Latin America with practices in architecture, product design, entertainment, construction and operations. The company specializes in the development and operation of luxury resort and hotel brands in Mexico and counts AAA Five Diamond Award-winning Grand Luxxe Nuevo Vallarta and five AAA Four Diamond Award-winning resorts – Grand Luxxe Riviera Maya, The Grand Bliss Nuevo Vallarta, The Grand Mayan Nuevo Vallarta, The Grand Mayan Riviera Maya and The Grand Mayan Acapulco – among its impressive portfolio of more than 25 resorts and hotels.

Grupo Vidanta's visionary approach to the development of luxury beach destinations brings vacation dreams to life at Vidanta resorts and mega-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 brands including Grand Luxxe, The Grand Bliss, The Grand Mayan, The Bliss, Mayan Palace, Ocean Breeze and Sea Garden, and more in development.

The company employs more than 15,000 and is consistently recognized as one of the most revered employers in Latin America. Vidanta Golf is the largest operator of golf courses in Mexico, the real estate division has built and sold more than 2,000 vacation luxury homes, and the company is responsible for developing Mexico's first privately built and owned airport, Mar de Cortés International Airport in Puerto Peñasco.

Grupo Vidanta was founded by Daniel Chávez Morán in 1974 and operates two foundations to enrich the lives of Latin Americans. For more information about Grupo Vidanta, visit Vidanta.com.

About JOYÀ
JOYÀ follows the adventures of a rebellious teenage girl whisked away to a mysterious jungle in her grandfather's fantastical world. Surrounded by a strange band of half-human, half-animal masters inspired by ancient Mayan iconography, the aging naturalist yearns to pass on to his granddaughter his relentless quest for the meaning of life.

SOURCE Grupo Vidanta