In the hotel industry, huge events have the possibility of bringing in a lot of revenue. The Super Bowl, Christmas, and New Years are just some examples of times that could bring in a lot of money to hotels. The upcoming “Mayan Apocalypse” is no different. It has the potential to be a huge money maker, so many hotels are attempting to capitalize on it.

Since the Mayan Apocalypse seems to be greatly exaggerated, many hotels are promoting their own “Doomsday” parties and special packages.

“Despite popular beliefs that the end of the Maya calendar on December 21, 2012, coincides with the end of the world, the Maya people actually view the event as a new beginning, the awakening of a period for self-reflection, rejuvenation and reconnection with nature,” said Laila Medina, spa director of Sandos Hotels & Resorts.

The following list, provided by NBC News, shows just a handful of the hotels that are offering “Doomsday” specials in reflection of this Mayan thought process:

Sandos Caracol Eco Resort & Spa: This all-inclusive resort on the outskirts of Playa del Carmen will celebrate the big day with Mayan ceremonies, “meet and greet” sessions with indigenous residents from Coba and a special Mayan breakfast on Dec. 22 (presumably subject to change if the unthinkable happens). Rates start at $220 per night.

Rosewood Mayakoba: Just up the road, this recently renovated resort is offering two Mayan-inspired packages: The 5-day Rosewood Rebirth package includes lectures, guided tours of Coba and other historic sites and a New Beginning’s Eve party on the beach for $6,400 per couple. Those with money to burn — you can’t take it with you, right? — can opt for the Ultimate New Beginning package, which augments the above with helicopter transfers and other high-end amenities for a mere $79,000 per couple.

The Curtis: Proving that doomsday doesn’t suffer from geographic limitations, Denver’s Curtis hotel offers a Party Like There’s No To-Maya package on the big day. For $12,021, you and two dozen of your friends get the entire 15 floor (26 rooms), a private party and apocalypse-worthy amenities, including freeze-dried foods, gas masks and water-purification tablets. A morning-after brunch is also included for survivors.

Palomar: Travelers who want to explore Mayan culture without going to Mexico may want to head to Philadelphia where the Palomar hotel is offering a special Local Arts package in conjunction with the Penn Museum. The deal includes accommodations, free parking and two VIP tickets to the museum’s Maya 2012: Lords of Time exhibit, which explores the culture’s time-driven universe through sculptures, artifacts and interactive experiences. Rates start at $239 per night.

The Waverton Hotel: End times or new beginning, this Chicago-area hotel offers families a fun way to count down the clock with its very own Mayan-themed indoor waterpark. Its End of the Mayan Calendar package includes lodging and waterpark access for four, plus Mayan-themed foods, games and craft activities. Rooms on Dec. 21 are $99 with a special 50-percent discount if you stay a second night.

S, feel free to party like it’s the end of the world at one of these hotels. You never know … it might just be the end of days. SO LIVE IT UP!

Hotels Attempt To Capitalize On Upcoming ‘Mayan Apocalypse’ is a post from: The Inquisitr