5km and 10km race at Cancun International Airport’s new runway!!

Get ready to try out the brand new 2nd runway at Cancun International Airport with a 5km or 10km race!  The race will take place on Saturday 10th October 2009.

Registration costs 200 pesos and you can register online at www.emociondeportiva.com or you can go to any of the places listed on the website, such as Marti nationwide and Pro Shop  and Sport City.  Registration will close on the 8th October at 14.00 hrs.

For more specific details please visit  http://cancun.travel/eventos/?evento=501

Hotel Occupancy in Cancun rises to 80% in July

Cancun, Quintana Roo, August 13, 2009- Cancun’s overall hotel occupancy has been steadily rising, reporting 80% in July as per the Cancun Hotel Association. In addition the destination has been named one of the top 5 requested cities as per Tripology’s, the leading online travel referral service, newly published July 2009 Trend Report.  The report goes on to state “Cancun shows no slowdowns in demand despite the swine flu scare”.

Cancun is top choice for Labor Day Travelers

Cancun, one of the preferred destinations for Americans, gets ready to receive all the visitors who want to take advantage of the incredible packages and deals that hotels, parks and attractions are offering for Labor Day 2009.  Take a look at some of these offers…. you will be tempted!!!

Announcing the First Grand Prize Cancun Cyclist Event

On October 14^th, cycling’s world elite has a date with the Grand Cancun Prize.  Alberto Contador heads the list of confirmed international celebrities. Just finishing winning the Tour de France, Contador is the only active competitor to win the revered “Vuelta a Espana and “Giro de Italia.” 

Travel Age West magazine names Cancun as one of the best beach destinations of 2009

The TravelAge West magazine selected Cancun as one of the best beach destinations in Mexico to visit in 2009.  The uniquely mesmerizing aquamarine blue waters along with the quality of the hotel infrastructure are the distinct qualities the U.S. publication took note of.   

‘Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs’….Guinness World Record for World’s Largest Meatball at Ritz Carlton

CANCÚN, Mexico, August 4, 2009 – With Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, Sony Pictures Animation’s mouth-watering 3-D animated event, about to hit theatres worldwide, the world’s largest meatball ever created has also descended. The announcement was made today by Hannah Minghella, president of production for Sony Pictures Animation, Inc., and Carlos Martinez, adjudicator, Guinness World Records. The meatball, weighing in at 49.5 kg., or 109 lbs., was cooked up by the chefs at The Ritz Carlton in Cancún, Mexico, to promote the upcoming animated film, in which a budding inventor causes food to fall from the sky like rain.

The Ritz-Carlton, Cancun begins its release of baby turtles

CANCUN, México – July 29, 2009 – The Ritz-Carlton, Cancun begins its sea turtle releases with the birth of Ixchel, the first baby turtle to hatch from the Turtle Camp of the award wining resort. During the months of August through November guests may have the privilege of witnessing the miracle of life and be in direct contact with wildlife in its most authentic and natural state.

The Travelocity Roaming Gnome “Summer of Possibilities Tour”

The Travelocity Roaming Gnome “Summer of Possibilities Tour” continues featuring Cancun as a possibility for the Gnome’s next stop! Your vote will allow Travelocity Roaming Gnome to experience the magnificently exciting destination of Cancun placing it alongside other destinations visited within the past five weeks.

XPLOR, AN ADVENTURE THAT BEGAN 65 MILLION YEARS AGO

Xplor is a unique underground world, with four activities that invite you to Xplor and rediscover your emotions and senses immersed in nature.

 65 million years ago a massive asteroid struck the Yucatan peninsula, bringing to an end an era.  Dinosaurs were extinguished and gave rise to new forms of life on our planet. Nonetheless, beneath the surface, even more amazing changes were taking place.  Rain filled the basin formed by the crater, which eroded the stone and formed caverns which, over millions of years, nature sculpted a miraculous underground landscape.

Miss Spain contest in Cancun 17th and 18th July

52 of the most beautiful women from the Iberic peninsula will be competing for the coveted title of Miss Spain here in Cancun!  This is the first time the competition has been held outside of Spain.