If you wondered whether Cancun could successfully host your organization�s annual meeting or convention, you were probably convinced when more than 12,000 people descended on the Mexican Caribbean in September for the Fifth Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization (WTO). After the landmark conference, the Cancun Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) reported no security breaches, efficient operation of ground transportation services, seamless delivery of conference credentials, and no major inconveniences for Conference participants throughout their stay in Cancun.

The WTO is one of dozens of businesses and organizations that chose Cancun as the host site of their annual event in 2003, and the Cancun CVB recently announced negotiations with more than 200 other organizations for the possibility of hosting future events in the Mexican Caribbean. More than 40 conferences, meetings, and special events are already scheduled to take place in Cancun this year, with a projected economic impact of nearly $29 million.

Companies and groups looking for the perfect destination to host an annual conference or special event also should note Mexico�s �Taza Cero� policy for 2004: no taxes charged to businesses and groups that select a Mexican destination for their conference or special event in 2004. Additional information about Mexico�s �Taza Cero� policy for 2004 is available via the Mexico Tourism Board website at www.sectur.gob.mx.

�Coupled with its amazing natural wonders, the Mexican Caribbean�s modern tourism infrastructure is among the principal reasons Cancun has received international acclaim as a hotspot for meetings and conventions,� said Miguel Borge Mart�n, executive director of the Cancun CVB. �Cancun is a sun-and-fun destination during the spring and summer months, but we are a Mecca for businesses and groups year-round. Today�s major meeting and event planners are cutting their lead times from several years to several months in many instances, and it is our flexibility, and our ability to work with such tight schedules, that have been instrumental for Cancun to emerge as the foremost meetings and conventions destination in the Caribbean.�

Following is an overview of some of Cancun�s finest meeting facilities:

CANCUN CONVENTION CENTER One of the finest conference and meeting facilities in the Caribbean, and the headquarters of September�s WTO summit, the Cancun Convention Center boasts 69,940 square feet of meeting space, 80,700 square feet of exhibition space, the capacity to host 6,000 attendees at one time, a luxurious VIP boardroom and breathtaking views of the Nichupt� Lagoon and the Caribbean Sea.

LE MERIDIEN CANCUN RESORT & SPA Bright, luxurious and modern, Le Meridien Cancun offers those with business in mind approximately 9,400 square feet of meeting space, including the new 6,274 square-foot, ocean-front Martini�re ballroom and terrace, which holds up to 500 people.

JW MARRIOTT CANCUN RESORT & SPA Able to host any meeting, large or small, The JW Marriott Cancun Resort and Spa is equipped with more than 20,299 square feet of flexible meeting space, including 9 meeting rooms, a 14,432 square-foot Grand Ballroom, and oceanfront and poolside venues that hold up to 500. Event services available at this grand resort include convention and executive meeting managers to oversee every detail, an expert catering and banquet staff, customized menus, themes parties, and more.

MOON PALACE GOLF RESORT Meeting planners and business guests of the Moon Palace are treated to the largest function space in Cancun, comprised of the versatile Universal Center, ideally suited for expositions and trade shows; the Expo Center, boasting two floors and more than 92,000 square feet of meeting space; and the Conference Center, which features a grand ballroom big enough for 3,000 people. Themed parties can also be held at the Moon Palace � available themes include Mayan Night, Mexican Fiesta, Caribbean Fiesta and Pirate Night.

HYATT REGENCY CANCUN In addition to modern, top-quality meeting facilities covering approximately 11,000 square feet, Hyatt business guests in search of large-scale amenities need look no further than the Cancun Convention Center. Thanks to the Punta Cancun alliance formed by the Convention Center, the Hyatt Regency and a select group of hotels in the Punta Cancun section of the Hotel Zone, the Hyatt has an additional 1,600 meeting rooms at its disposal.

SOFITEL CANCUN Scheduled to open in the fall of 2004, the Sofitel Cancun will offer business guests the top-quality amenities the Sofitel chain is known for, along with extensive meeting space and 10 conference rooms.

About Cancun A Mecca for travelers from all walks of life, with treasures for every taste, Cancun combines rich traditions and legends of the past with the luxury and comforts of the present � in the heart of an ancient and mysterious Mayan world. With 27,000 first-class hotel rooms, and a host of attractions from adventure, romance and golf, to spa, dining and shopping, Cancun is the Million Dollar Getaway. The Cancun Convention and Visitors Bureau invites visitors to experience the warm hospitality and natural wonders of Cancun. For further information, visit www.cancun.info.

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