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Cancun, Mexico, Open for Business, or Leisure; GOGO Worldwide Vacations Celebrates Annual Managers Conference in Newly Re-Opened Cancun, Mexico.


CANCUN, Mexico -- Having recently completed a successful, island-wide revitalization re·vi·tal·ize  
tr.v. re·vi·tal·ized, re·vi·tal·iz·ing, re·vi·tal·iz·es
To impart new life or vigor to: plans to revitalize inner-city neighborhoods; tried to revitalize a flagging economy.
 program following the effects of Wilma, top international leisure destination, Cancun, Mexico, held its grand re-opening ceremony with award-winning tour operator, GOGO GOGO Government-Owned, Government-Operated  Worldwide Vacations, June 13 - 15.

Cancun re-opened its doors with an official ribbon cutting ceremony A ribbon cutting ceremony is a public ceremony conducted to inaugurate the opening to the general public of a new building or business.

Often, it is conducted in just the manner the name suggests: by tying a ceremonial ribbon across the main entrance of the building, which
 at the GOGO Managers Conference, which awarded both the top 70 performing producers of the tour operator, a worldwide leader in wholesale leisure travel, as well as the island's revitalization efforts this year. Attendees of the three-day conference, organized by Collete Baruth, GOGO vice president of marketing for Mexico and Latin America Latin America, the Spanish-speaking, Portuguese-speaking, and French-speaking countries (except Canada) of North America, South America, Central America, and the West Indies. , enjoyed Cancun's well-known wealth of attractions and activities while learning of new property improvements, attraction renovations and further destination developments.

"Our longstanding relationship with Cancun benefits not only the destination but also our customers and the industry as a whole," commented Michelle Kassner, owner and president of GOGO Worldwide Vacations.

"We were honored to host the event and that GOGO recognizes our efforts," continued Artemio Santos, executive director of the Cancun Convention and Visitors Bureau. "Their creative marketing support and innovative ingenuity continually meet the demands of the market. With the valuable cooperation and commitment of our tour operators along with our destination's dedication to first-class hospitality and service, we foresee Cancun as being even stronger and more appealing for today's travelers."

Visitors to the popular Mexican-Caribbean island of Cancun will find many of the destination's hotels, resorts and attractions sporting new facades, guest rooms, restaurants, beach areas and more. Having completed a $20.3 million beach recovery project in January 2006, which fully restored the 9 miles of beach area damaged by Wilma, Cancun is certainly looking better than ever, and visitation VISITATION. The act of examining into the affairs of a corporation.
     2. The power of visitation is applicable only to ecclesiastical and eleemosynary corporations. 1 Bl. Com. 480; 2 Kid on Corp. 174.
 for this premier vacation hotspot continues to rise.

With more than sixty-two percent of Cancun's 27,822 hotel rooms re-opened, the island continues to offer visitors an incredible array of accommodations and amenities. Along with major hotel renovations, Cancun has experienced a great deal of change since last year and with all the wonderful transformations,

travelers have even more reason to visit and revisit re·vis·it  
tr.v. re·vis·it·ed, re·vis·it·ing, re·vis·its
To visit again.

n.
A second or repeated visit.



re
 Cancun.

"Cancun has made a successful and complete comeback as a top international leisure destination," affirmed Kassner. "Travelers will not be disappointed when visiting the island this year."

About GOGO Worldwide Vacations - http://www.gogowwv.com

GOGO Worldwide Vacations is a leading wholesaler of value and amenity-packed vacation packages with 40 local sales offices, marketing programs, and learning conferences that support travel agent efforts. A family-owned company since 1951, GOGO Worldwide Vacations has served travel agents exclusively and is a top producer to more than 2,700 hotels in 200 of the most popular leisure destinations worldwide. Through longstanding relationships with suppliers, GOGO Worldwide Vacations is able to offer travel agents the most competitive commissions and vacation packages that include exclusive offers and promotions, last-minute sales, volume-discounted rates and rooms at the most desirable resorts and hotels.

About Cancun - http://www.cancun.info

Cancun, located on the shores of the Caribbean Sea Caribbean Sea (kâr'ĭbē`ən, kərĭb`ēən), tropical sea, c.970,000 sq mi (2,512,950 sq km), arm of the Atlantic Ocean, Central America.  at the northeastern tip of the scenic Yucatan Peninsula, is renowned for its 15.5-mile long stretch of white sandy beaches Sandy Beach (location ) is on the South Shore of Oʻahu in Hawaiʻi. It is known for its shorebreak for bodyboarding and bodysurfing. The area is also known for its strong current and dangerous shorebreak. , world-class hotels, exceptional recreation features and the destination's proximity to historic Mayan archeological sites. Visitors to Cancun are able to enjoy the world's second largest coral reef coral reef

Ridge or hummock formed in shallow ocean areas from the external skeletons of corals. The skeleton consists of calcium carbonate (CaCO3), or limestone. A coral reef may grow into a permanent coral island, or it may take one of four principal forms.
, the Mesoamerican Reef, and action-packed participatory sports activities that capitalize on Cap´i`tal`ize on`   

v. t. 1. To turn (an opportunity) to one's advantage; to take advantage of (a situation); to profit from; as, to capitalize on an opponent's mistakes s>.
 Cancun's exceptionally clear, blue waters <includeonly></includeonly>

Blue Waters, also known as ASP Blue Waters due to sponsorship reasons, are a Namibian football (soccer) club from Walvis Bay. They play in the country's highest division, the Namibia Premier League.
. The water activities, shopping, cultural attractions and beautiful natural environment all complement the area's renowned restaurants and nightlife night·life  
n.
Social activities or entertainment available or pursued in the evening.


nightlife
Noun
.

Having completed a US$20.33 million beach recovery project in January 2006, all of Cancun's 15.5 miles of coastline have since been re-opened and are accessible and available for use. In addition to the recent beach re-openings, 73 percent of Cancun's 27,822 hotel rooms have been fully restored and are operating in normal fashion, and most restaurants, discos, marinas and other attractions in downtown Cancun and along the hotel zone are open as well. To provide for the destination's new growth and development, the Cancun International Airport is currently undergoing two renovation projects to better serve its 800,000 passengers per month and will continue to increase its already 170 direct or connecting flights to Cancun every day.
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