The dispute centers on a video Walker published following the resort’s August 1 opening, which garnered over 750,000 views. In the footage, staff escort the creator away, citing a lack of a valid reservation. Walker maintains he was blindsided, while the resort characterizes the viral clip as deceptively edited to manufacture drama.
Amanvari Resort and YouTuber Clash Over Viral Trespassing Allegations
Ryan Walker, a travel influencer with 150,000 followers, arrived at the new Amanvari resort in Baja California Sur expecting a $4,663 luxury experience. Instead, he found himself at the center of a public standoff, claiming the property summoned law enforcement to remove him from the premises after he was denied entry.
Aman representatives provided documentation to the Wall Street Journal suggesting no police were ever contacted during the encounter. According to the hotel, Walker attempted to enter through a restricted staff gate rather than the main entrance. The resort asserts that a cancellation notice—necessitated by capacity constraints during the property's debut week—was transmitted via email and WhatsApp a full day prior to his arrival. Walker claims those notifications went unseen until after the confrontation. While the resort issued a full refund and offered to cover additional expenses, the conflicting narratives regarding the incident remain unresolved.
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