There
is a new newspaper in town, The Cozumel
Sun! The sun posts up to the minute
news on what is happening in Cozumel in English. This is not a duplication of what nice things
and social gatherings are happening around the island. It is the news that is
reported in the local radio and TV stations and in newspapers such as Tiempo de
Cozumel, Por Esto, Novedades, El Semanario, etc.
I purchased the already established
publication that had a format for tourist type articles and reviews. Slowly, I
am converting it to focus on current local news, a directory of service
providers, and a section on living in Cozumel.
Eventually
the site will be a one stop source of information for residents of our
beautiful island and visitors alike. In order for this labor of love of mine to
succeed, I need your assistance in the following manner:
-check
out the Sun Facebook page and give me a “like”.
-check
out the actual newspaper and email me with suggestions and comments.
-Contact
me with recommended Service Providers from all categories. This is FREE
advertising for them.
-Under
the “Living in Cozumel” section. Give me ideas on additional information needed
to make living in Cozumel easier for you.
Here
are the website addresses:
auraholguin@thecozumelsun.com
The regional director of American Airlines (AA), Antonio
Guerrero Sanchez, made the official announcement that flights between Cozumel
and Miami, Florida will resume starting November 21. This new route to Miami
will use a Boeing 373-800 type plane, an aircraft of the latest technology
and capacity of 166 passengers. The representative of American
Airlines stated he has confidence in Cozumel and has decided to increase its
presence in the tourist destination agreement in "good will".
Mr. Sanchez confirmed more flights during the winter season
with the start of flights between Cancun and Chicago, Illinois, and two flights
daily between Cancun and Dallas, Texas. Currently there are only five flights
per week between Cancun and Dallas, Texas.
Juan Carlos González Hernández, head of the State Department of
Tourism (Sedetur), stated he is looking into a direct route between Los
Angeles, California, and Cozumel. However, details of the start date of this
operation is yet unknown.
Another of the announcements made was the decision to open a new
route in the winter to Cozumel from Chicago, Illinois and an increase of five
more flights from Dallas. He cited that with the increase of flights, up to 750
more passengers will arrive on Saturdays to the benefit the local economy.
Gonzalez Hernandez said a $ 1.5 million investment in 2014 by
the Tourism Board, the private sector, and State and Municipal government for
an advertising campaign will re-position Cozumel in the tourism arena and
attract tourism from the states of the new routes.
In
addition to Ironman, the island will be celebrating Mexico’s Independence Day
this month. Music, entertainment and fireworks will be in abundance, much like
the fourth of July in the United States.
In
addition, there will be some important Government addresses:
The
Governor shall render his second address to the State on September 9th in
Chetumal.
Municipal President Lito will render his final
address on September 11th at the Bicentennial Park in Cozumel.
On September 15th Mexico celebrates the 203 anniversary of their
independence. President Enrique Peña
Nieto will give his first government report on this important day.
