Cancun's Universal Appeal.Mexico's Top Travel Destination Hosts Contestants from 77 Countries as They Prepare for This Year's Miss Universe[R] Competition CANCUN, Mexico -- Cancun's glistening glis·ten intr.v. glis·tened, glis·ten·ing, glis·tens To shine by reflection with a sparkling luster. See Synonyms at flash. n. A sparkling, lustrous shine. turquoise waters, white sandy shores, luxurious spas and upscale shopping plazas name just a few of the hotspots that will be broadcast worldwide from this year's 56th Annual Miss Universe[R] Competition. 77 of the glamorous titleholders are visiting Cancun and its nearby attractions exclusively to film scenes for the program, including video portions of the swimsuit competition. "We are honored to host such wonderful representatives of countries from around the world," states Arturo Escaip Manzur, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of the Cancun Convention and Visitors Bureau. "Beautiful women should always be seen in beautiful settings, and what could be more spectacular than the turquoise waters of Cancun?" So far, the contestants have visited the Hard Rock Cafe Hard Rock Cafe is a chain of casual dining restaurants. It was founded in 1971 by Isaac Tigrett and Peter Morton, and their first Hard Rock Cafe opened near Hyde Park Corner in London, in a former Rolls Royce car dealerships showroom close to Hyde Park, where in 1979 they began to , the beaches of the Gran Melia hotel, as well as the La Isla Shopping Village for a Mother's Day meet and greet. The girls will also join the Governor of Quintana Roo Governors of the Mexican state of Quintana Roo since statehood in 1975:
Filming will take place in Cancun, Playa del Carmen Playa del Carmen is a city on the coast of the Caribbean Sea in the north east of the state of Quintana Roo, Mexico, located at 20.62° North, 87.07° West. The city is the seat of the Solidaridad municipality. , Riviera Maya and Cozumel through Monday, May 14, 2007. NBC Television will air the program live from Mexico City on May 28, 2007. About Cancun - www.cancun.info Cancun is situated on the northeastern tip of Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula, uniquely bordered by the Caribbean Sea and the tranquil Nichupte Lagoon. The destination is renowned for its 16-mile stretch of white sandy beaches, world-class hotels, exceptional recreation features and proximity to historic Mayan archeological sites. Visitors to Cancun can enjoy the Mesoamerican Reef, the second largest coral reef in the world and action-packed participatory sports activities that capitalize on Cancun's exceptionally clear, blue waters. About the Miss Universe Organization The Miss Universe Organization is the organization that currently owns and runs the Miss Universe, Miss USA and Miss Teen USA beauty contests. Based in New York, it is owned jointly by NBC Universal and Donald Trump. The current president is Paula Shugart. The Miss Universe Organization, producers of the MISS UNIVERSE[R], MISS USA[R] and MISS TEEN USA Miss Teen USA is a beauty pageant run by the Miss Universe Organization for girls aged 15-19. The reigning titleholder is Hilary Cruz of Colorado. The pageant was first held in 1983 and has been broadcast live on a succession of channels, most recently on NBC from 2003-2007. [R] competitions, is a Donald J. Trump and NBC Universal partnership. Utilizing its global grass roots infrastructure, the Miss Universe Organization is committed to increasing HIV/AIDS HIV/AIDS Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome awareness by focusing on women's health and reproductive issues. By forging relationships with organizations committed to research and education such as: the Latino Commission on AIDS, Global Health Council and God's Love We Deliver, Miss Universe is armed to impact women today. High-resolution photos are available upon request. |
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