From the Blog Cozumel archive. This article was first published in 2012, so some details (prices, schedules, links) may have changed.
Quintana Roo Governor Roberto Borge Angulo was named Peace Ambassador, and the state was designated as the 2012-2013 World Tourism Capital for Peace by the World Organization for Peace (WOFP) on Sunday. These honors were given to the region because it is considered a model for outstanding cultural and tourism programs, as well as the preservation and promotion of Mayan culture, the kindness of its people and its quality of tourism services. During the event, the governor said that the awards will serve to showcase to the world the region’s tourism and culture. He was accompanied by Quintana Roo Tourism Secretary Juan Carlos Gonález Hernández; the WOFP Director for Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean Danclair Darío del Valle Hamilton; and WOFP consultant Juan Pablo Mirabent Pizarro Suárez. After receiving the lifelong honorific of Peace Ambassador, the governor spoke about the significance of Quintana Roo’s programs being recognized by the United Nations as a model for building a better world. He said that the awards imply more responsibility and new challenges, and that he will continue with the intense task of promoting the region’s cultural, archeological and tourism treasures, as well as increasing the quality of services, infrastructure and life of the people of Quintana Roo. “Quintana Roo was selected among eight important international tourist centers because of its sustainability, organization, and quality services and activities. It was judged for its archeological sites and splendid culture, as well as the people’s dedication to service, and its pleasant year-round climate,” he said. Quintana Roo was selected on May 7 in Geneva, Switzerland by the WOFP, an organization governed by the United Nations, among the following international tourism center finalists: Rio de Janeiro, Brasil; Giza, Egypt; New York, United States; Agra, Uttar Pradesh State, India; Rome, Italy; Dubai, the United Arab Emirates; and Paris, France. The state of Quintana Roo is an amazing, diverse and safe place to visit and live. Cozumel is a wonderful jumping off point to experience the history, culture and wildlife of the Yucatan. Be sure to stay in your home away from home.
