On March 8, 2011, one hundred years after the first declaration of International Women's Day in Germany, CasaMagna Marriott will recognize the extraordinary contributions of prominent women who have made Puerto Vallarta such an extraordinary destination.

This day the whole world commemorates the struggle of women for full recognition and active participation in society. It is for this reason that we want to honor all of the women who have played an important role in various fields, such as political, civil, economic, social, cultural, business and education, who have contributed to the change and development of Puerto Vallarta.

The celebration will take place in the gardens of the Marriott hotel at 9:00 am, with a delicious breakfast. Ticket cost $120 pesos per person with 100% of the proceeds donated to AGAPE, a shelter for girls who have suffered violence and abuse. These funds will provide them with food, education and care, so they can reintegrate into society.

For CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa, the development of its female employees is one of its pillars, so throughout the year it generates various projects and activities to encourage the professional development and welfare of the women who work there.

Marriott Puerto Vallarta is proud to have a management and executive team conformed mostly of women and has been awarded for the fourth consecutive year as one of the 35 Best Companies for working women in Mexico.

Tickets can be purchased from Lourdes Bizarro in the Marriott Public Relations' office, (322) 226-0048, or by calling AGAPE Foundation Director Caty Huet at (322) 225-8577.

The CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort features 433 newly renovated guest rooms, including 29 suites, each with a private balcony. Nestled between the majestic Sierra Madre Mountains and Mexico’s picturesque Bay of Banderas, the resort offers a variety of facilities for adults and children, including: 22,000-square-foot complete service Ohtli Spa (Puerto Vallarta’s largest resort spa); two lighted tennis courts; infinity oceanfront pool; various water sports and beach activities; multiple restaurants; and a Marriott Kids program. Guests can also enjoy nightly cigar rolling demonstrations in the resort’s lobby bar, stroll through the old town of Puerto Vallarta and enjoy the sights of colonial Mexico, view folkloric shows and historic Mexican landmarks, or experience jungle adventures.