It was supposed to be the hottest hotel opening of the year. The travel world was abuzz over the coming Aug. 1 launch of Amanvari, the first Mexican resort from Aman, the multibillion-dollar, ultraluxury hospitality group, whose mythos is built on seamless service, total tranquility and fierce guest confidentiality. Set within Baja California Sur’s private Costa Palmas community, the resort promised 18 beachfront casitas, holistic wellness temples and fine dining. Less than a week after its debut, the hotel was at the center of a viral controversy. In a social media video titled “Amanvari Called the Police on Me,” YouTube luxury hotel…

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