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Laura Guadalupe Cruz Navarro is an architect who combines environmental care and business profitability .

Architect with a specialty in Logistics . She has more than 19 years of experience in design , planning and construction of mixed-use projects , where the guiding principle is the commitment to sustainability . She has participated in the planning , design and construction of notable projects within the hospitality area , for the Fairmont , Fairmont Heritage Place , Viceroy , Andaz , Banyan Tree and Rosewood chains . She currently leads the Sustainability team for the development of real estate projects in Ciudad Mayakoba , a residential and commercial complex that stands out for its socioenvironmental responsibility and financial viability . Her contributions to companies such as GRUPO CAABSA , OHL and RLH Properties have enriched her experience .
An architect with a specialty in Logistics , a graduate of UNITEC and originally from Mexico City , Laura has lived in Quintana Roo for more than 20 years and literally knows Mayakoba from its foundations . Since her arrival in Playa del Carmen at the age of 26 , Laura began working for the primary developer of Mayakoba in January 2004 . In this first stage , her work contributed to the realization of the infrastructure that makes up the Tourism Development Master Plan . Mayakoba such as : roads , lagoons , golf course , etc . Her interest in building led her to the construction of the Fairmont Mayakoba hotel , where she participated as Front Office Manager , in the execution of masonry and finishes for the main building , composed of the Motor Lobby , Lobby , administrative offices , restaurant , kitchens and areas . of service . “ Fairmont hotels are distinguished by being located in strategic destinations ; Therefore , one of the most important challenges was to achieve the execution of unique designs ,” she commented .