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Recently arrived a Huracane Hunter airplane from the National Hurricane Center in Miami, Florida, USA, as part of the annual tour of prevention and in order to assist in preventive measures for the 2016 hurricane season. 

Leesa Froelich- Official Meteorological Aerial Reconnaissance commented: "Every year we make a tour through the Caribbean and promote awareness of hurricanes and strengthen relations between our nations... because we need each other, you need us to to know the data collected, and also we need to over-fly airspace

It is a WC-130J aircraft modified to fly directly to the center of tropical cyclones, and is able to collect meteorological data to predict possible trajectories, wind strength, and general characteristics of meteors, providing information on direct and almost immediately to the community so that the authorities and population to take precautions most appropriate.

"We use it to fly into hurricanes and collect data that is a very stable and maneuverable aircraft.  The information is collected and sent to the National Hurricane Center in Miami almost immediately, we use satellite communications to send data and why it is so fast”, she said.

This aircraft has the capacity to house military equipment and other vehicles and adapted for moving people and medical emergency equipment; has a height of 12 meters, a length of 30 and a wingspan of 40 meters. It can reach up to 671 kilometers per hour and the approximate cost was nearly $ 50 million in 1998.

After visiting to Los Cabos, flew to Puerto Vallarta for its official presentation to the Mexican authorities and the media.

October is the best time to dive in Baja, the weather conditions are perfect, it is warm but not hot outside and the water temperature still being hot, the visibility is the best of the year up to 30 meters, the water is clear and blue in the deep and transparent emerald turquoise in the shallow areas. Winds are usually null during this time of the year so the water surface should be calm and flat.

The competition line is going to be at Espiritu Santo Island.  Athletes will have the opportunity to appreciate sea life and the contrasting turquoise colors of the sea with the desert, pink, red and black volcanic rocks of the Island. 

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For the first time as Chefs for Los Cabos, and after organizing the four previous editions, 18 of Los Cabos top chefs, as well as the Rotarians of Cabo San Lucas joined up again to offer a splendid festival of flavors in Order to raise charitable funds.

Edgar Roman, one of the founding organizers shares with us a bit about this special occasion.

Insert: Edgar Roman, Chef: "this year we are starting off with a new name, not for anything else, simply thanks to Chefs for Los Cabos, we are now born as Chefs to the Rescue along with Eduardo Osuna..."

This time it was for Children of the Sierra, AC who will receive in donation 100% of the proceeds.

Insert: Patricia Riva Palacio, Director Niños de la Sierra, A.C "This event is intended to support children here in Cabo San Lucas, living in vulnerable communities in Cabo San Lucas like Vista Azul and Las Torres communities, the goal Is to give them a daily meal as well as working with them in different workshops, support the creation of home gardens... the dining room is going to be held together by Godparents, each person can choose a child or those who they wish for 700 pesos a month..."

The stage was set facing the sea on Medano beach at Cachet Beach restaurant.

More than 250 guests enjoyed an extraordinary variety of dishes: rich salads, extraordinary fish and seafood’s, red meats, Mexican delicacies such as Barbecue Tacos, jerky like Cecina, Peppers stuffed with fish and sea food, enormous Chocolata clams, and other wonders prepared by the  finest  talents  this fraternity of Los Cabos Chefs has to offer.

Not to be missed were the excellent Mexican wines from the Guadalupe Valley and from Parras, Coahuila as well as other outstanding international wines and special crafted beer were also served.

The chefs themselves cooked, served and shared with all those in attendance helping to create a friendly family atmosphere for gathering.

Insert: Edgar Roman, Chef: "And now with the best chefs from this destination, Gerardo Rivera, Gerardo Gomez, Paolo de la Corte, Tadd Chapman, Javier Galindo, Paul Zamudio, Alberto Collarte, Miguel Angel Luna, Folke Romei, Manuel Olivero, Dennis Gabriel, Roger Martin, Alex Branch; and I'm missing... Ruiz Nahara... I believe that’s all  the Chefs who participated today. The truth is that we do it with all the pleasure and joy, in order to collaborate and give something back to the community.... "

During the same event, an endowment for nearly $ 160,000 pesos was presented and will be used to run a dining room facility for disadvantaged children in areas adjacent to the Los Cabos airport.

With information from Armando Figaredo

 I’m Tony Perez for      Cabo News…… Today.

An extrordinary display of transmission equipment, trailers, satellite dishes, audio and visual control suites, cameras and a team of more than 80 people including producers, engineers, directors cameraman and technicians, arrived in Los Cabos,  many of them more than a month prior to the event.  

Undeniably ESPN is the worlds most important sporting network

And in meeting the objective of transmitting live via ESPN 3, the network intends to continue broadcasting the annual  world class event.

José Antonio Fernández Geoffrey, Dir. ATP 250 Los Cabos: We have a great partnership wuth ESPN where for the next 10years we will be transmitting all matches since the central court, whereupon not any tournament in the world has it, then will also have coverage internationally in more tan 70 countries, nearly to 90 television stations. What you say?, It tells you that we will be in the 5 continents who will be transmitting more tan 1,300 hours of live production, and speaks to Los Cabos

Genaro Ruíz, Secretary of Tourism of Baja California Sur: You can see everything that is being done with the Olympics world wide exposure and from approximateley every 40 minutes is appearing Los Cabos, and that income is the big bet of us can make one promotion is the spill’s economic directt, above all the promotion and everything goes on social net of the same tennis professionals

Marcos Gutiérrez, ESPN engineer: Because they are at least one month of preparation, if watching even the preparation of team 2,3 days earlier in what comes out, because we have to check everything that comes, then becomes a list of everything that comes is made a list base on customer needs and since we are already here

Transmitting to more tan a millón world wide viewers
 
Marcos Gutiérrez, ESPN engineer: For all the Mexican Republic, ESPN also have Intenet, everywhere, worldwide event is everywhere

According to the Los Cabos Tourism Trust and the Secretary  of tourism of  Baja california Sur, the tennis event had comparable coverage to the meeting of the worlds leaders in Los Cabos at the G20 event of 2012.

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The Los Cabos International Film Festival during its fifth edition met with expectations due in part by the 45 carefully chosen feature films presented over the 4 day event.

The opening gala scene was a star studded red carpet event filled with foreign and national actors, directors, agents and film critics from Hollywood and elsewhere.

The Latin America premier of Pablo Larrain’s film Jackie, based on the events that occurred moments after the tragic JFK assassination, opened this year’s screenings.

On the other hand and closing ceremony and awards screened the Mexican Premier of Captain Fantastic written and directed by Matt Ross. 

During the next three days an array of films chosen for their quality and outstanding performance at film festivals from around the world.

This year a series of green films were shown in collaboration with the Televisa Foundation. 

Films such as Voyager of Time which was unhurriedly produced over a four year period; Safari which view’s todays much too popular hunting tours in Africa; and Rats a pseudo horror documentary on the whereabouts worldwide of these undesirable rodents.

Also The Islands and The Whales a controversial film that discusses the consumption of whale meat by certain natives of remote Islands who are forced to change their diet due to high mercury levels found in such meat.

Natalia Lafourcade a recognized Mexican musician received the MTV Chiu-ku award, played her music and presented a documentary based on the creative work behind the making of her latest album Hasta la Raiz.

This year the Fifth International Los Cabos Film Festival celebrated and awarded trophies for their outstanding contribution to film to director Oliver Stone, who presented his most recent film Snowden; Director of photography Rodrigo Prieto one of Mexico’s outstanding exports to the film industry, and to Italian born actress Monica Bellucci who’s beauty and talent have field the silver screen with great thespian ability and spender.

Several films produced in Mexico, United States and Canada also competed for cash prizes and awards such as the Gabriel Figueroa Award, Best Film and the Audience Choice Award.

Winners were all recognized during the closing events of festival.

All in all the Los Cabos International Film Festival is maintaining itself as one of Mexico’s premier quality film gatherings and continues to position itself as one of the world’s finer film celebrations.

With information from Armando Figaredo, Tony Pérez for Los Cabos News Today

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According to the National Institute of Migration´s delegate, the largest number of foreign residents in Baja California Sur are registered right here in Los Cabos.

Edgar Castro, Delegate - National Institute of Migration, BCS: "... currently we have in Los Cabos a population of 21 thousand residents; 15 thousand are temporary residents and 6 thousand are permanent residents, in La Paz the numbers are a little less, about 6 thousand... "

More than 93% are retired seniors from the western part of the United States, 90% of whom are mainly from California and Oregon, followed by Colorado and Arizona; 8% are from western Canada and the rest from other countries.

Edgar Castro, Deleg. Instituto Nal. Of Migration, BCS: "... usually they are older people wh o are retired, also but less are the ones that come with an employment offer..."

The main reasons for moving to Los Cabos whether it be on a temporary or permanent basis; is precisely the weather, Mexicans hospitality and safety.

 Jacki Mitchener, Residente estadounidense (traducción): “…

“ …el clima es muy agradable, la gente maravillosa es muy tranquilo…”

Greg Pendura, residente canadiense (traducción) : “…hemos conocido gente muy agradable y la gente que conocemos en Los Cabos”

John Mitchener, Residente estadounidense (traducción):  “Nos sentimos muy seguros aquí, la gente es muy agradable y la policía local es muy amable, es un maravilloso lugar para vivir…”

Some even have descendants born here in Los Cabos.

Guy Anderst, residente estadounidense (traducción): “ estamos ahí seis meses al año. Tenemos una hija y dos nietos que nacieron en San José…”

The foreign community in Los Cabos has grown by more than 15% over the last two years.

With the participation of 28 of the best tennis  players on the planet, scoring for the worlds professional ranking,   The first annual Mexican Open  ATP 250 in Los Cabos was a great success.

Taking place from August 8th to  13 in Cabo del Mar, a premier luxury resort located just outside of Cabo San Lucas, where the impressive development of the world class tennis complex  exceeded expectations.  

Renata Burillo, Board Mexican Tenis: Went to Puerto Vallarta, went to many beaches and important tourist destinations in the country, and the truth is in Cabo opened the doors, the Goverment supported us and we find a very important support

José Antonio Fernández Geoffrey, Dir. ATP 250 Los Cabos: Worked in a barbaric infraestructura to bring many materials from outside the country and many others at the national level, finally was a work in wich were nearly to 600 people who were working day and night for this event

In order to host  the sanctioned world ranking  ATP 250 event in Los Cabos, full compliance with all policies and strict guidelines  were followed.

José Antonio Fernández Geoffrey, Dir. ATP 250 Los Cabos: Is like FIFA, and the FIFA has protocols, some guidelines and a few standars at the international level to be followed, all this 61 tournaments that are part of this tour we have to adapt ourselves to them and meet them

Having to design, construct and adapt different areas for the creation of an integrated center, where in addition to enjoying  the best tennis in the world, the entertainment, shopping and dinning areas were the perfect setting and complimented  the impressive sporting arena.

José Antonio Fernández Geoffrey, Dir. ATP 250 Los Cabos: We have a plataform thas was made to parking where we have more tan 800, 900 parking spaces, we have a stadium of 3,500 people, we have 4 courts additional and a grand stand with capacity for 600, and we have a comercial area where daily we have recived about 2,500 people

Before, during and after the matches the onsite bars and restaurants was where the off court action was found.

With large screen tv's the crowd had upfront viewing , enjoyed live music, all in a family friendly atmosphere.

Mauricio Montes de Oca, Assistant: It is a very important event in a matter of broadcasting for this destination and also instilled a lot the development of sport for children and all the people who lived here, seems to me excellent there are this things

Sofía Rojas, Assistant: Is really cool. I have been fascinated, I am delighted, everything is amazing, I imagined it much simple and I was surprised, is very well organized, very cool

Michael Jodan, Assistant: The event I belive that I never been in a sporting event like this, I like it alot, I feel to be the first year that make at Los Cabos is very good organized

Genaro Ruíz, Secretary of Tourism of Baja California Sur: You can see this family environment we have here, we have seen throughout this week various meerings we have had no doubt good the fisrt tournament the first opportunity that arises here in Los Cabos, is very successful numbers this is shown.

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With the participation of 70 competitors from 15 countries including Mexico, United States, Russia, Denmark, Switzerland, Saudi and Brazil among others, took place the sixth international tournament of Kiteboarding "Lord of the Wind" or "El señor del viento" the beach of Los Barriles, in Eastern Cape, Baja California Sur.

It included 9 qualifying categories for the North America International Championship which was held for the first time in Mexico.

Felipe Valdez, Organizing Committee: "... usually done in San Francisco or San Diego and is the first time that is outside the United States. It is an honor for us "

Los Barriles is considered within the top 5 places in the world to practice this extreme sport especially in winter.

Steve Fowler, Director of "Lord of the Wind" (translation): "We have this beautiful north wind, right now, and blowing with the force of about 15 to 20 miles per hour each day, and the beach is perfectly aligned with the wind, this makes one of the unique conditions... "

During five days over 4,500 people enjoyed this new extreme sport that began just 10 years ago in Hawaii.

Visilisa Zaytseva, St. Petersburg, Russia: (translation) "It's very nice... I think I like the way it looks from the outside, so I decided to try, because you can feel the nature, the nature of the wind and the nature of water..." It seems a very difficult sport but for Max, an instructor and competitor who lives in Los Barriles, it is not so.

Max Skaggs, Los Barriles Mexico: "Good swimming is the main thing and then fly the kite is a little practice but it is easier knowing that..."

Stand Reporter: "In this championship Baja California Sur participate competitors from 14 to over 60 years old... From Los Barriles in East Cape area, Armando Figaredo, News Televisa"

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The Los Cabos Tourism Board (FITURCA) through its representative in Europe, Manuel Diaz Cebrián, invited Tom Parker Bowles (son of Camilla Parker Bowles, Duchess of Cornwall and current wife of Prince Charles of England), and Bill Knott, both prestigious and international gastronomy critics and writers.

After touring part of the Baja California peninsula including the famous Valle de Guadalupe which is the main wine-growing area of Mexico, they concluded their trip in Los Cabos where they tasted the great variety of the cuisine of this tourist destination.

Tom Parker Bowles is the author of five cookbooks and in 2010 he won the 2010 Food Writers Award for his writings on British food. He is known for his performances as a judge in numerous television series on the UK and in the rest of the world for GQ, Esquire and The Mail in his Sunday section. In February 2017 he announced the announcement of a great festival of the new gastronomy in London called London Evening Standard Food Month which will be held throughout the month of June 2017.

In October 2014, he released his fifth book entitled Let's Eat Meat: Recipes for Prime Cuts, Cheap Bits and Glorious Scraps of Meat. He publishes his sixth book in October 2016 titled Fortnum & Mason: The Cook Book.

Bill Knott, has a great trajectory like Chef that later, replaced by his hobby of writer, and today is gastronomic critic recognized internationally. He is a food lover since he was a child, inheriting that taste from his grandmother and his mother. He writes for the Financial Times Magazine, How to Spend it. He commented on the wonders of Mexican gastronomy and Los Cabos in general.

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Mexico’s Minister of Tourism, Enrique de la Madrid, stated that Mexico is strategically focused on attracting high-net-worth travelers with the ability to invest in growing number master planned communities and resort destinations located throughout the country.  He also recognized the importance of drawing visitors with the ability fully appreciate the increasing number of championship golf courses, world class spas, Five Diamond resorts and restaurants now dominating the Mexico tourism discussion. As an example of the Mexico’s emergence as a principle player in the global competition for the luxury traveler, Mexico’s Tourism Minister points to Los Cabos, where between now and the end of 2017 it will welcome investments from, LeBlanc (Palace Resorts), St. Regis, Ritz Carlton, Velas Resorts, JW Marriott, Solaz (Starwood) and The Cape (Thompson Hotels) to name a few.  Click to view the entire interview.

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During the summer holidays, tourists who love new emotions can find them, in front of Medano Beach in Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, where several new options of thrills are offered, like soring to almost 10 meters over the ocean propelled by water jets coming from a Jet Pack.

Carlos Noriega, tourist service provider: "... the equipment is a vest, which has five streams, which are placed around your chest... and it has a clasp that when you feel like danger or something, you pull it and automatically It frees you from the gear and you can float... "

For the audacious who dominate a sense of balance, there is the Jet Blade that is similar to the Jet Pack but the balance is controlled from the feet.

Carlos Noriega, tourist service provider: "... is a board where we put your feet in boots like these, then by means of jet propulsion you go up..." 

Those who are not complete sure can use the Jet Bike which is a device that simulates a bicycle mount and offers riders more confidence. In either case propulsion is controlled from a jet ski.

Carlos Noriega, Lender of tourist services: "... acceleration is controlled by the instructor all the times... the only thing you have to control is the balance. All the instructions we give users before they get to do anything..."

Excitement for users ranging in ages from 8 to 70 years young, but there are restrictions for pregnant women or people with neck problems.

Samantha, 12 years old tourist: "... yes, it feels very, very neat, it’s a very, very cool experience and then yes, I loved it, I liked it a lot, sure I would go up again..."

Sergio, Mexico City tourist: "... once up high I lost control, but it is very, very, very impressive how it elevates you...

Surly a fun challenge of balance and control of the water jets coming out of the hoses. A whole new experience over the ocean waves in Cabo San Lucas.

With information from Armando Figaredo, I’m Tony Perez for Cabo News Today.

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For the seventh consecutive year "Lord of the Wind" KITEBOARDING competition was held on the East Cape in the community of Los Barriles, Baja California Sur.

This year’s 63 competitors came from countries as far as Argentina, Brazil, France, Italy and the U.S. as well as different beach communities in Mexico.

Committee organizer Felipe Valdez: "... This year as every year we have competitors from all over the world, Mexicans, Americans, Europeans, and South Americans. 

And as always with excellent support from the public..."

Cintya "Cynbad" Brown winner of the "LADY OF THE WIND" TITLE two years in a row, confirmed that Los Barriles is one of the best beaches in the world to practice this sport.

Cintya Brown, competitor (translation): "... The competition is incredible, very professional, the beach is beautiful, and it’s a great place to be..."

Julien Kerneur french competitor and two time champion “Lord of the Wind” versions 2015 and 2016 spoke about the competition “as being one of the most important due to its variety in competitive disciplines”. 

Julien Kerneur, competitor (translation): "... It’s a great place, with good people. The competition is unique because we all compete in several disciplines at the same time..."

Self-confidence, determination and lots of practice are the key elements in becoming a master of the air.

John Smith, competitor: "Competition is lots of fun, difficult at first but then it becomes easier and more fun, it takes determination, confidence and practice."

Roberta Sepulveda, competitor: "... It's the first time I've come and I've loved it so far, it's Mexico's biggest KITEBOARDING event, the sea is very different to where I come from, the Caribbean, but so far it’s been fascinating... "

This KITEBOARDING competition is part of the classification events for the Youth Olympic Games, in Buenos Aires 2018.

Felipe Valdez, organizing committee: "Lord of the Wind has positioned itself as the best event in the country, we are part of the world ranking and it’s become one of the challengers where athletes qualify for the Youth Olympics; in Rio it already was an exhibition sport..."

Antakar from Quintana Roo came to Los Barriles as part of his preparation to qualify for the Youth Olympics next year.

Antakar, competitor: "... It’s a very good competition, I came last year, and this is my second time. It’s not difficult anyone can learn and can do it, although it takes time. Also it takes discipline and being constant..."

In addition to the sporting event Lord of the Wind is also a charity event that gives schooling support to children of the area and contributes much to the community of Los Barriles, in Baja California Sur, Mexico.

With information from Armando Figaredo, I’m Tony Perez for Cabo News Today.  

For Cabo News Today…. Tony Perez

With the participation of more than 80 food stands from the best restaurants, bars and most prestigious wine brands in Los Cabos took place the 11th annual gastronomic festival Sabor a Cabo.

The Sculpture Garden at Puerto Los Cabos was the site of this great event that had as its main course the presentation ofMusical head liners Maná, who for the first time appeared in this tourist destination to offer their last concert of 20 16.

Maná give up one hundred percent to the audience framed by a spectacular stage that implied a production that surpassed 5 million pesos.

People danced and enjoyed the concert that, undoubtedly and until now, is considered as the most memorable that has been presented in Los Cabos in the middle of an extraordinary atmosphere of friends sharing great and unforgettable joy.

Present was the governor Carlos Mendoza Davis and Los Cabos mayor Arturo de la Rosa.

Carlos Mendoza Davis, Governor of BCS: “We are also a tourist destination in culinary, and here we have a very clear example of how it has developed, a wonderful event, a unique night”

Arturo de la Rosa, Mayor From Los Cabos: "An important event that puts Los Cabos back in the eyes of the world, and this speaks of the greatness of Los Cabos"
For tourist promotion this event has already consolidated it’s self as one of the most important.

Genaro Ruiz, State Secretary of Tourism: "It is a referent and Sabor a Cabo, and the most important of this is that people know the gastronomy that we have here in this wonderful destination, is one more ingredient that we can show the world"

Gianmarco Vela, CANIRAC State President: "We have a very positive return on investment for the destination and tells us that we must continue to promote gastronomic events of this type, because it is what tourists are looking for"

Michael Smith, Los Angeles: "This is my third year coming, we planned our entire trip to be here, no event like this, food is amazing drinks"


Seana Jones, Vancouver: "It's fantastic, I've never seen so much good food in one place, and it's so nice to be able to sample everything from wine, tequila, and all the flavors here in Cape Town"

Erick and Nina Patson, Colorado: "I think it's fantastic, we've been coming here for 15 years, it's our first time at this event and we love it...I can not believe how wonderful food there is, and the wine is just extraordinary, of first class"

The beneficiaries were the Los Cabos Children Foundation and as in previous years, the firefighters of Los Cabos who received two new fire trucks. 

The Los Cabos Tourism Trust fund, the state and municipal government as well as Group Questro were the main sponsors in addition to all those who attended and participating restaurants, bars, wine houses, tequilas, mezcaleras, national and international companies from the great industry of gastronomy.


With information from Armando Figaredo, I’m Tony Perez for Cabo News Today.

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For the third year consecutive year the Los Cabos International Half Marathon started and finished in the center of San José del Cabo. Close to 1800 athletes of all categories from 5 to 80 years old participated in this year’s races. The competition attracted a large audience of international tourists, runner’s families and friends as well as a strong local following.

The starting signal was given promptly at 7:00am on the esplanade in front of the Municipal Building of Los Cabos. In addition to the 21 km runners, there were separate races for 5 and 3 kilometers participants including kids.

Blanca Madrid, Buckley, Director  Los Cabos Half Marathon commented that: "We are very proud of the participation we had in this year’s event. Over a thousand people came from outside Baja Sur.  We had a group of 500 athletes coming from the United States as the result of promotional efforts we conducted in Chicago, Seattle, Los Angeles as well as key markets in Mexico, such as Oaxaca, Puebla, Veracruz and of course to Mexico City.”

Half Marathon winners in the women’s competition were: Genoveva Jelagat, from Kenya, Alex de la Huerta and Lindsay Beaver. In the boy’s division, fist place went to Elisha Korir of Kenya, followed by Alejandro Garcia and Louis Moreau.

The first three places in the men's 5km category were: Abraham Noguez, Luis Fernando Garcia; and the Girls division the top finishers were: Daniela Gomez, Brenda Villazana and Yasvet Ontiveros.

The delivery of the awards, prizes and trophies was headed by the municipal authorities representatives, who recognized the effort and dedication of all the competitors and also acknowledged the categories of children, youth, masters and veterans in 5km, 21km.

Ruben Reachi, Director of the Los Cabos Torurism Board, which was one of the main sponsors of the event, commented in an interview with Cabovision that he was: "Very happy because it was an opportunity to combine a local sporting event with international sports tourism. More and more people inside Mexico, the United States, Canada and other countries are traveling for their special sports and recreational interests. With writers and editors from media like Runner’s World and ESPN the event is now attracting worldwide attention.”

National and international representatives of the athletics industry also attended this year’s event.  Bart Yasso, an accomplished long-distance athlete and editor of Runner's World USA and Mexican long-distance specialist, Araiz Arriola, and editor of Women's Health Mexico were also in attendance.  Additional media covering the event included ESPN, Cabo News Today, the local radio station Cabo Mil and others.

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In an enthusiastic event, Sheraton Hotels & Resorts, part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, announced the designation an exceptional hotel in Latin America, Sheraton Grand Los Cabos, Hacienda Del Mar, welcoming them to the brand’s premier tier of hotels recognized for their enticing destinations, distinguished designs, and excellence in service and guest experiences. The Latin America Sheraton Grand properties join Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort in Brazil, which earned its designation when Sheraton Grand launched last year, as well as 27 other Sheraton Grand properties around the world. 

 

A stunning beachfront resort in Mexico’s Sea of Cortez, Sheraton Grand Los Cabos, Hacienda Del Mar stands out for its idyllic location, excellence in service and hospitality, and luxurious, authentic Mexican design, among other defining qualities. The hotel features 270 guest rooms and suites with traditional Mexican décor and an array of delectable restaurants, among which are two Five Star Diamond Award-winning options, De Cortez Grill and Restaurant and Pitahayas Restaurant. The hotel also offers more than 18,000 square feet of meeting space for events and weddings of all sizes.

 

Renato Mendoca, General Manager said: "we are delighted and we are honored to become Sheraton Grand Hacienda del Mar, Los Cabos"... "This transformation marks the beginning of a new and exciting to our hotel, and we are confident that our guests will be satisfied with the new level of excellence that we are offering."

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A breath of freshness was in the air at the San Diego International Airport as the passengers arriving for the inaugural Southwest flight to Los Cabos documented their belongings, some with golf clubs others with the indispensable companion for Cabo wave lovers, a surfboard.

Simultaneously the sounds of a mariachi band encouraged all passengers to board the Boeing 737-700 Southwest Flight 1213 with a capacity for 143 travelers

Tom Starr, Southwest Executive: "We are excited to bring this kind of fairs, this service, and the wealth of Mexico to our customers here in San Diego"

Expressions of passengers:

"Southwest is the only airline that flies directly to Los Cabos, and we are very excited about traveling on the inaugural flight"

"Direct from San Diego to Los Cabos, who can against that ?, great rates, comfortable schedules, service first, is the best airline"

"Oh! I'm so excited about Southwest flying to Cabo, it's perfect for us "

Lidia Martínez, Southwest Executive: "Start the international service from San Diego to Los Cabos every day from Monday to Sunday"

Guests also received a commemorative Southwest beach bag with Los Cabos decoratively spray painted by an artist

Brad Hawkins, Southwest Communications Officer: "It's full, 143 seats, none empty"

Once onboard Brad Hawkins - Southwest Communications Director remarked: 

"We have a very strong brand, with very sensitive policies, there are no charges for 2 suitcases documented per passenger, there are no charges to change your ticket"

Upon landing, passengers conveyed their joy by clapping and raising their hands as two water truck jets welcomed the aircraft to Los Cabos

Tourism Secretary Ruiz, commented

Genaro Ruíz, Srio. From BCS Tourism: "Welcome to the new Southwest flight that will cover the route San Diego-Los Cabos, very excited because it is already the eighth of a line practically because of the newest that have bet here by Los Cabos, and We have the Angels, Houston, Baltimore, so well this is the reflection of the work and has generated success "

Rodrigo Esponda, Director of the Los Cabos Tourism Trust commented:

Rodrigo Esponda, Director of the Los Cabos Tourist Trust FITURCA: "Everyone is very friendly and very cordial, as they treat you on the plane, everyone is very kind, they treat you in their offices, it's a corporate culture , They even have these colors that they use in their logo, so they have decorated their offices in the carpets, in the tables "

He also spoke about the style and kindness of the great Southwest Airlines team:

Rodrigo Esponda, Director of FITURCA: "They are real people, when I go to their offices, they are all very nice people, all very pleasant, even the colors that they use in their logo are every ware in the office decor, carpets, tables, everyone is so very friendly, very cordial, the same as how you are treated on the plane, everyone is very friendly, they treat the same in their offices, it’s a corporate culture, so with them the truth is we are with extraordinary friends of our destination. We hope to continue growing and having more routes to Los Cabos”

Steven Swan, Southwest’s Director of Planning and International Routing Strategies shared with Cabo News Today:

Steven Swan, Southwest’s Director of Planning and International Routing Strategies:  "This is one of the most important destinations for our San Diego customers. We are very happy with the performance environment here in Los Cabos and that's why we want to make sure we maintain that capacity and bring more people to Los Cabos"

As far as fares go Southwest is very competitive, depend on the date, conditions and promotions all can be found directly on the Southwest web page as it is one of the few airlines that don’t work with Expedia or any massive reservation company

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For the fourth consecutive year the Los Cabos Half Marathon took place in San José del Cabo. More than 2,000 competitors registered to participate in different distances, children in a 3 kilometer run, 5, 10 or 21 kilometers a half marathon, were the challenges available for runners to pick from. 

Blanca Madrid, Organizing Committee Co-Director : "... We had approximately 2 thousand runners registered, with more than a thousand who came from other cities to run in our event.  It’s incredible how much the community of runners has grown here in Los Cabos, as well as the spectators. People now leave their home and come out to cheer on the runners, people of Los Cabos really get involved."

Roxana Silva, Organizing Committee: "We’re very happy. We have the most scenic course in all of Mexico. People are truly fascinated....”   “And yes, about half or 60% are visitors. About 600 are foreigners and the rest from places outside Los Cabos.”

The Kenyan Mu-eb-lo who participated for the first time in this competition, attained 1st place with a time of 1 hour 8 minutes and 42 seconds.

Francis Mueblo, Kenyan, 1st place (translation): "it’s been great world class organization... the scenic view of the route is very nice and motivating while you are running..."

Runners from different places on the mainland of Mexico also enjoyed the race.

Bárbara Vargas, CDMX runner: "... I was captivated by the part near the marina which was a combination of sand, cement and upswings, it was incredible..."

Israel Aldana, CDMX runner: "... the route is demanding but it’s fun because it's not all flat and straight, there are curves, and uphill’s and down, and sand too..."

An example of effort and determination was shown by the team formed by Alan and blind runner Marcos.

Alan del Blanco, Blind Runners Guide: "… six years ago Marcos and I met at a triathlon in Playa del Carmen, since then a friendship developed thanks to a t-shirt that said “I attempt nothing. I achieve everything.” and so we started to go running together. I hope this is the first of many finish lines we cross together now that Marcos has given me the privilege of being his guide during this Los Cabos half marathon race... "

Marcos Velázquez, Blind Runner: "he was the super determining factor, he kept up the pace, because he doesn’t run very fast, but he endured my rhythm and that made me feel great and comfortable and finishing in this fashion, smiling..."

Alan del Blanco: "Marcos has a website it’s: cruzandometas.com, we invite everyone to join. There are no limits, the only limitation is yourself..."

The organization of this Half Marathon was reinforced by the National Sports Institute and other groups experienced with other important races such as the Marathon and Half Marathon in Mexico City.

Alejandro Jaimes, CDMX, National Sports Institute: "... truthfully my admiration goes out to Los Cabos for the effort it has put into this Half Marathon.

.... everything from the day before events, the expo they put together, the delivery of runners kits and  numbers, and today during and after the race, the winner’s podium, the closing of streets, the coordination …”

The sporting event, the music and a healthy family atmosphere all provided unlimited color to this great Sunday in Los Cabos.

With information from Armando Figaredo, I’m Tony Perez for Cabo News Today.

 

As part of the celebration of the twentieth anniversary of the Sudcaliforniana Association of developers of time share ASUDESTICO, took place the Californias third Forum of marketing and sales at the Hotel Sheraton Grand Hacienda del Mar

With the assistance of more than 500 people the days 1 and 2 of June the Forum start with a meeting with students of the Los Cabos who filled the Auditorium of the Hotel Sheraton Grand Hacienda del Mar

Pablo Diaz Rivera, Coordinator of the training section, ASUDESTICO: "… there were a section all morning which is for the student community to hi schools and local universities to they know who is the industry and has perceptions that may be wrong in this industry and have the opportunity to participate." "To open a job fair that I think is a very important theme..."

Fernanda Martinez, student: "I come from the UABS and studying foreign trade. "They seemed very important to me and what I can do I think it would be as the majority told us to be more humble and that we try to work as a team"

Enrique Barajas, student: "to me liked so much the first presentation that was on leadership I liked much what us told on a question that is very easy of make but very difficult of respond on it of who am I and the difference of what is a leader and what is a Chief"

The Rector of the University of the Golfo de California was very pleased by this third Forum.

Jorge Tellez, one of the Deans of the ASUDESTICO partners spoke of statistics

Jorge Tellez, ASUDESTICO: "today with the statistics that we see Cabo is with a 10% of the rooms that has Cancun the 2 ° national place to level of sales so wants to say we have 14 15 thousand hotel rooms against 84 thousand that has Cancun and with regard to sales of time shared we are the 2 ° place to national level above Vallarta up der Mazatlan above others destinations"

 

Among the exhibitors who participated included the presence of Howard C. Nausbam, President of ARDA that is the American Resorts Development Association one of the most important global organizations of timeshare, who spoke of the leadership in this industry.

Also featured prominent international speaker Rafael Piccolo with a great career in sales at IBM and later at Hewlett Packard in Mexico where he became General Director and engineer. On this occasion, he spoke of the leadership.

Rafael Piccolo: "the leader is who form leaders, if I can form young leaders children that come and you will see now that my focus my Conference also to the children because those large leaders of the tomorrow today have 3, 4 and 5 years you sees to Tiger Goods began to the 3 years and do not get to be the most large player " ," the 2nd largest in the history of golf, so the leadership, I think, is trying to be an example and motivate people to want to have challenges to make things happen to grow and be based on values..."

One of the most anticipated conferences was the one that gave the writer and researcher in Neuromarketing and Neuro-innovation, Jürgen Klaric, Master Coach for over 16 years, consultant and speaker and author of the books: "We are blind" and "Selling to the mind and not to the people". Considered among the 10 most influential marketers of the world.

Karlic to spoke also of his optical about the timeshare industry.

Jürgen Klaric, Master Coach: "One can see that it is has reinvented, it has been very interesting because was a repressed sector because the people already not wanted to know of that product, that is very nice, the sector is again more honest, more direct, more professional and going to re-emerge because is a good product..."

According to attendees, one of the speakers with most charismatic by his casual style and full of funny anecdotes about the relationship of the Japanese and the Latin American culture, was the exhibition by Yokoi Kenji, master in Humanities and creator of the tourism Foundation with purpose whoaddressed the theme "Passion and purpose".

A success was the Californias third Forum of marketing & sales; dedicated, on this occasion, to the theme of leadership.


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