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The Cancun Convention & Visitor’s Bureau welcomes another addition to Cancun’s impressive list of hotels and resorts with Aloft Cancun. Ideally located in the hotel zone, Aloft provides travelers with high style, forward-thinking technology and a vibrant social atmosphere.

Aloft Cancun is located along Cancun’s main avenue, Boulevard Kukulcan, is only 25 minutes away from the International Airport, 15 minutes from Downtown Cancun and walking distance to several of the city’s most famous entertainment venues and its renowned white-sand beaches.

Pioneering initiatives in music, design, and technology have positioned Aloft as a must-have brand for the next generation of travelers. Aloft Cancun offers a total sensory experience, combining style with 177 loft-like rooms featuring 9 ft. ceilings and oversized windows to create a bright, airy environment.

Aloft Cancun also features the atmospheric public spaces that have made Aloft a worldwide hit. Guests will be able to mix and mingle, read the paper, work on laptops, play a game of pool or grab a drink with friends at the re:mixSM communal lobby area or at the w xyzSM bar. The hotel will also have a rooftop pool and re:fuel café as well as a re:charge gym with a steam room and two massage cabins. It will also offer approximately 6,500 sq. ft. of banquet and meeting space.

“Since its launch, Aloft has emerged as a popular choice among savvy business travelers. We are thrilled to launch the Aloft brand in Cancun, a renowned tourist destination as well as a prime business travel destination that is seeing increased demand in the meetings and conventions segment,” said Osvaldo Librizzi, Co-President the Americas.

Cancun continues to grow as a top tourist destination by providing visitors with a wide variety of hotel options, from boutique to those that cater to the busy business traveler.

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About Cancun

Cancun is located in the northern part of the southeastern Mexican state of Quintana Roo. It is Mexico’s number one tourist destination and is known all over the world for its spectacular beaches, unique beauty and breathtaking turquoise waters.

Cancun’s shoreline recently underwent a $71 Million Dollar makeover, that featured 1.3 billion gallons of sand to renovating the Hotel Zone’s seashore. The most popular tourism destination in Mexico and Latin America has also added to its sun, beach, and nightlife, by creating a unique five-day route that will offer visitors a chance to experience adventure and interaction with nature. Cancun and the Treasures of the Caribbean invite travelers to discover the vast natural, cultural and gastronomical cultures of Puerto Morelos, and the four islands of the Mexican Caribbean: Holbox, Isla Mujeres, Contoy and Cozumel. Cancun is a multifaceted destination that combines nature, historical Mayan Culture, glamour, luxury and world class tourism with the seduction for adventure, the passion for paradisiacal nature and the enchantment of gastronomical magic.

For more information, visit the Cancun Convention and Visitors Bureau website at: www.cancun.travel. Follow us on Twitter @CancunCVB, “LIKE” us on Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/cancuncvb browse through our videos on YouTube at: http://www.youtube.com/user/cancuntravel and share your pictures of Cancun on our Flickr site at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/22572360@N07/.

All signs point to a glorious summer season as Cancun is named the top international destination for summer travel by Orbitz. Orbitz Summer Travel Insider Index analyzed air and hotel booking data from Orbitz.com and picked the 10 most popular summer destinations.

Cancun was ranked number three behind Orlando and Las Vegas and was the only international destination named. Smith Travel Research (STR,) an American based company that tracks supply and demand data for the global hotel industry, also reported increased hotel occupancy in the destination.

Orbitz Summer Travel Insider Index’s top ten destinations were ranked based on all air bookings made on Orbitz.com for travel between June 1 and August 31, 2013. Orbitz.com is a leading online travel company that enables travelers to search for and book an array of travel products and services, including flights, hotels, car rentals, cruises, and vacation packages.

According to STR, Cancun’s hotel occupancy in the first three months of the year has been stronger than any January – March period going back to 2007, the destinations most successful year. STR reported that 79% of Cancun hotel rooms were occupied during the first quarter of this year, a busy time that encompasses winter and New Year’s travel, spring and Easter holiday and the increasingly popular Cancun-Riviera Maya Wine & Food Festival.

With connections added just in time for the summer, including new flights from Louis Armstrong International Airport in New Orleans and an added Spirit Airlines’ connection from Dallas Ft. Worth to Cancun, it is now easier than ever to visit America’s #1 International Destination.

Summer is one of the most exciting times to visit Cancun, as hundreds of Whale Sharks flock to Cancun’s turquoise waters from mid-May to mid-September to feed on the abundant supply of plankton. Sea Turtle nesting season will bring hundreds of turtles to Cancun’s beaches to lay the next generation.

As a top entertainment destination, Cancun also offers visitors the opportunity to rock out at Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort with the musical spectacle, Cirque Dreams Rocks from June 28 – August 11, and sing along with the Beach Boys, winner of the Grammy “Lifetime Achievement Award” on August 6. Oasis Resorts recently showcased the Village People on May 3 as part of their Flower Power Fest that had guests grooving the night away with hits from the ‘60s and ‘70s.

In just 43 years of existence, Cancun has grown from a sleepy fishing village into a world-class city, famous for its beaches, entertainment, Mayan culture and renowned hospitality. An incredible summer for Cancun is in the cards, and the destination hopes to surpass guest’s expectations with its incredible hotels, culinary prowess and adventure offerings that will have visitors falling in love with Cancun all over again or for the very first time.

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About Cancun

Cancun is located in the northern part of the southeastern Mexican state of Quintana Roo. It is Mexico’s number one tourist destination and is known all over the world for its spectacular beaches, unique beauty and breathtaking turquoise waters.

Cancun’s shoreline recently underwent a $71 Million Dollar makeover, that featured 1.3 billion gallons of sand to renovating the Hotel Zone’s seashore. The most popular tourism destination in Mexico and Latin America has also added to its sun, beach, and nightlife, by creating a unique five-day route that will offer visitors a chance to experience adventure and interaction with nature. Cancun and the Treasures of the Caribbean invite travelers to discover the vast natural, cultural and gastronomical cultures of Puerto Morelos, and the four islands of the Mexican Caribbean: Holbox, Isla Mujeres, Contoy and Cozumel. Cancun is a multifaceted destination that combines nature, historical Mayan Culture, glamour, luxury and world class tourism with the seduction for adventure, the passion for paradisiacal nature and the enchantment of gastronomical magic.

For more information, visit the Cancun Convention and Visitors Bureau website at: www.cancun.travel. Follow us on Twitter @CancunCVB, “LIKE” us on Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/cancuncvb browse through our videos on YouTube at: http://www.youtube.com/user/cancuntravel and share your pictures of Cancun on our Flickr site at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/22572360@N07/.

Parnassus Resorts is proud to announce that Golden Parnassus Resort & Spa has been awarded with Thomas Cook Award of Excellence with a special event Held at the hotel.

This award is granted to hotels for Excellence through customer recognition of exceedingly high standards of service and quality of accommodation. Thomas Cooks John Hollingsworth and Joanne Thompson presented this award, gathered at the hotel to commemorate the special occasion presided over by owner, Salvador Ornelas y Pedro Pinhal, Director CEO of Parnassus Resorts along with more than 100 guests, including Thomas Cook clients, hospitality industry executives, Cancun Visitors and Convention Bureau, members of Cancun’s Hotel Association and media, Invited guests not only enjoyed a festive atmosphere but as well savored canapés and a special morning cocktail.

At Parnassus resorts , all resort guests enjoy the benefits of unlimited food and beverage concept which offers 24-hour room and concierge services, limitless access to gourmet dining and premium beverage brands across the two Parnassus resort’s sixteen restaurants and fifteen bar and lounge areas and countless daytime and nighttime activities and entertainment. Plus sensational dining in any of the four a la carte restaurants at Adonis Tulum Resort.

AboutParnassusResorts Parnassus Resorts owns and operates to three brands of resort properties in Mexico, Golden Parnassus Adult only Resort & Spa ; fun-filled Great Parnassus Resort & Spa and luxurious Adonis Tulum Gay Resort & Spa (www.adonistulum.com ) Parnassus Resorts provide luxury and ambiance for adults and couples with children in tropical beachfront settings in Cancun Mexico. The all inclusive concept resorts, where everything is included, feature nicely decorated rooms and suites with 24-hour room and concierge service, countless daytime activities and nighttime entertainment; an array of gourmet dining options and bars serving premium brands.

Information about Parnassus Resorts is available by visiting www.parnassusresorts.com or calling 01-800-040-7672. Guests can follow the brands on Twitter @Parnassushotels, @adonistulum or become a Facebook fan of each resort.

Cancun will play host to the 12th Annual Mexico Showcase & Travel Expo April 25 – 28 at Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort. Founded, organized and operated by top destination management company, Global Incentive Management DMC (www.gimdmc.com) and the organization’s president, Andy Ortiz, the three day conference brings together planners and suppliers, offering the opportunity to experience Mexico’s most popular destination: Cancun.

Throughout the conference, planners will learn about new services, offerings and specific programs presented by knowledgeable hospitality professionals. More than 100 meeting planners from the United States, Canada and Mexico are expected to attend in addition to 40 exhibitors from Mexico and the Caribbean. Trade show professionals representing hotels, audio-visual/technology companies, decorators, restaurants, caterers, off-site venues, transportation, and eco-tourism operators will also be on hand to share their expertise in regards to working with groups.

“The wonderful participation and support of Mexico Showcase comes from a group of professionals who understand what this business is all about. Their mission is to let people know that Mexico can deliver exactly what the client requests. Having professional planners and organizers coming to actually experience our service is what has produced the twenty million in revenue directly attributed to this show for our country,” said Andy Ortiz, President of Global Incentive Management.

Cancun hosts a variety of events and expositions every year that focus on diverse audiences and interests. The Cancun-Riviera Maya Food Festival, which just celebrated culinary talent in the Americas, was a complete hit this March. Other events like the Oasis Flower Power Festival at Oasis Hotel will feature the legendary Village People on May 3. The International Congress of Developmental Biology, Flight Centre Global Gathering and the Solar World Congress, to list a few, are examples of major events and congresses that will be held in Cancun this year.

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About Cancun

Cancun is located in the northern part of the southeastern Mexican state of Quintana Roo. It is Mexico’s number one tourist destination and is known all over the world for its spectacular beaches, unique beauty and breathtaking turquoise waters.

Cancun’s shoreline recently underwent a $71 Million Dollar makeover, that featured 1.3 billion gallons of sand to renovating the Hotel Zone’s seashore. The most popular tourism destination in Mexico and Latin America has also added to its sun, beach, and nightlife, by creating a unique five-day route that will offer visitors a chance to experience adventure and interaction with nature. Cancun and the Treasures of the Caribbean invite travelers to discover the vast natural, cultural and gastronomical cultures of Puerto Morelos, and the four islands of the Mexican Caribbean: Holbox, Isla Mujeres, Contoy and Cozumel. Cancun is a multifaceted destination that combines nature, historical Mayan Culture, glamour, luxury and world class tourism with the seduction for adventure, the passion for paradisiacal nature and the enchantment of gastronomical magic.

For more information, visit the Cancun Convention and Visitors Bureau website at: www.cancun.travel. Follow us on Twitter @CancunCVB, “LIKE” us on Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/cancuncvb browse through our videos on YouTube at: http://www.youtube.com/user/cancuntravel and share your pictures of Cancun on our Flickr site at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/22572360@N07/.

On April 20, Cancun will celebrate a momentous occasion: its 43rd birthday! Since its inception in 1970, this magnificent strip of Caribbean coastline has become one of the most important tourism destinations in Mexico, inviting international and national visitors to experience a taste of Mexico’s flavor, culture, landscapes, and its famous warmth and hospitality.

Cancun continues to be recognized as the top international destination for American tourists by Orbitz and Expedia, and was recognized as one of the “Top 10 Destinations in Mexico” by TripAdvisor’s Travel Choice Awards in 2012. For the fourth consecutive year, Cancun International Airport was also ranked the best airport in Latin America and the Caribbean by Airports Council International (ACI) for its excellent quality of service.

In just 43 years, Cancun has evolved from a sleepy fishing village into a world-class destination offering a unique blend of action-packed activities and cultural experiences like the famous Cancun Underwater Museum. As one of the destination’s most unique attractions, this museum is home to more than 400 sculptures designed by famous eco-sculptor Jason deCaires Taylor. Snorkeling the clear waters of Cancun to view this living art is not only a fun experience, but it also benefits the museum’s goal to preserve natural coral reefs in the area.

Cancun has also made a name for itself as a powerhouse culinary destination with the success of the Second Annual Cancun-Riviera Maya Wine & Food Festival and with the recent AAA Five Diamond Awards bestowed on three of the destinations top restaurants. The newest addition to Cancun’s luxurious properties, Paradisus Cancun is home to Tempo Restaurant, headed by Michelin Star chef Martin Berasategui and offers contemporary dishes and an extensive tasting menu.

Most recently, Cancun has proven itself to be a top entertainment destination as artists like Shakira, Enrique Iglesias, Usher, Jon Secada and the Broadway spectacular “Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy” has graced the stage of Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort. Snoop Dogg and Afrojack have also wowed fans at Oasis Cancun Resort. In the next few months, the destination is honored to host concerts by the Village People and the Beach Boys.

This spring season was one of the destinations most successful weekends, with more than 500 daily flights from the Cancun International Airport and an approximate 90% occupancy rate. Spring break festivities along with the Easter holiday rush made Cancun a top pick for international and national visitors.

For the upcoming summer, Cancun will host the Flight Center Global Gathering which will assemble more than 3,000 travel agents from all over the world. This summit will take place July 15 – 17 in Cancun and will be attended by travel agencies from all over the United States and Canada, the top international markets for the destination.

Cancun celebrates a birthday full of well-deserved honors and achievements, reaffirming the destination’s commitment to providing the best in service and amenities for its guests.

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About Cancun

Cancun is located in the northern part of the southeastern Mexican state of Quintana Roo. It is Mexico’s number one tourist destination and is known all over the world for its spectacular beaches, unique beauty and breathtaking turquoise waters.

Cancun’s shoreline recently underwent a $71 Million Dollar makeover, that featured 1.3 billion gallons of sand to renovating the Hotel Zone’s seashore. The most popular tourism destination in Mexico and Latin America has also added to its sun, beach, and nightlife, by creating a unique five-day route that will offer visitors a chance to experience adventure and interaction with nature. Cancun and the Treasures of the Caribbean invite travelers to discover the vast natural, cultural and gastronomical cultures of Puerto Morelos, and the four islands of the Mexican Caribbean: Holbox, Isla Mujeres, Contoy and Cozumel. Cancun is a multifaceted destination that combines nature, historical Mayan Culture, glamour, luxury and world class tourism with the seduction for adventure, the passion for paradisiacal nature and the enchantment of gastronomical magic.

For more information, visit the Cancun Convention and Visitors Bureau website at: www.cancun.travel. Follow us on Twitter @CancunCVB, “LIKE” us on Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/cancuncvb browse through our videos on YouTube at: http://www.youtube.com/user/cancuntravel and share your pictures of Cancun on our Flickr site at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/22572360@N07/.