ProHotel International and ProHotel Management Company created and developed the concept for the resort. Ikal meaning "Poetry of the Sea" in Mayan consisted of 29 luxury villas with private pools. ProHotel Management Company was able to carry out the concept and develop it into a seamless creation amongst its environment.
During its time the resort received international recognition for its originality, its authenticity and its outstanding service. Ikal del Mar achieved numerous feature articles in the media gaining world wide recognition and made it one of the best resort in the world. Ikal del Mar has since been sold to the Kor Group for a record breaking amount and is now knows as The Tides Riviera Maya.