CTA-NEWS  
Autumn 2008
 

The Leading Hotels of the World, Marquis & CTA Fam Trip

Los Cabos, Baja California Sur, Mexico. Oct, 2008 —
 
Sponsored by The Leading Hotels of the World, Marquis Los Cabos Hotel & CTA, this Fam Trip was intended to receive meeting planners from the western states and southeast coast in the USA; we had the pleasure to host nine participants from Oct 2 to Oct 5.
 
During this trip there were several activities promoted thanks to the support of Cabo Adventures, Baja Expeditions & Barcos que Cantan; also restaurants La Mesa del Chef & Tropicana. We would like to extend our gratitude to Nikki Beach & Passion Night Club for their great hospitality. We are sure our friends returned home with a long-lasting memory and hopefully they will bring a lot of business to our beautiful destination.

Top 12 Travel Finds in Los Cabos, Mexico

Mexico's Stunning, Celeb-Studded Vacation Hot Spot

Nov. 6, 2008 —


Perched on the southernmost tip of the Baja California Peninsula, Los Cabos (The Capes) continues to impress as one of Mexico's most visually stunning destinations. This is where the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Cortez merge, and during the winter months, the gray whale uses this area for its courtship, mating and birthing.

A favorite escape for Hollywood A-listers like Jennifer Aniston, Tom Cruise, Sienna Miller and Jessica Alba, Los Cabos is just a quick two and half hour flight from Los Angeles. You can leave in the morning and be on the beach in time for lunch. The municipality of Los Cabos includes the towns of Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo, where you can find quality resorts, award-winning golf, beautiful beaches and delicious dining.

Source: ABC News - KAREN SCHALER

 

 


 

AeroMexico Launches Non-Stop Service Between Seattle/Tacoma and Los Cabos, Mexico

Airline Offers More Convenient Flights & Competitive Rates to Resort Destination

Houston, TX, Oct 28, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) —

AeroMexico, the global airline of Latin America, launched its first non-stop service between Seattle/Tacoma and Los Cabos, Mexico this month. Twice weekly flights depart Seattle/Tacoma International Airport at 9:40 a.m. PDT and arrive in Los Cabos at 2:55 p.m. on Thursday and Sunday. Return flights depart Los Cabos at 5:55 p.m. and arrive in Seattle at 9:25 p.m. PDT every Friday and Sunday.

The airline has set a new standard of service on this route by bringing passengers a choice of more convenient flights and competitive fares to one of Mexico's most popular leisure destinations. Customer traffic has grown steadily on AeroMexico's direct flights on this route, leading to this expanded service. Attractively priced vacation travel packages, featuring a choice of hotels and Hertz rental cars, can also be customized through AeroMexico Vacations to meet each traveler's specific needs.

Passengers on every Seattle/Tacoma-Los Cabos non-stop flight will travel in comfort on spacious, ultra-quiet Boeing 737 jets. All passengers are also treated to AeroMexico's distinctive style of service that has been recognized with major airline industry awards of excellence. This includes complimentary full meals at meal time and beverages, including cocktails; attentive, personalized in-flight service; and superior on-time performance. The flights have also been scheduled so that passengers arrive in Los Cabos in time to enjoy their first leisurely visit to the resort area's famous sand beaches before sundown and dinner at one of many fine restaurants. They can also enjoy almost a full day's activities before heading to the airport for their flight back to Seattle.

AeroMexico currently operates nine flights each week between Seattle/Tacoma and Los Cabos or Mexico City with connecting service available throughout Mexico and internationally. As the global airline of Latin America, AeroMexico, and its subsidiary, AeroMexico Connect, operate more than 300 daily flights through the airline's Mexico City International Airport hub to 40 destinations in Mexico, 14 U.S. locations as well as major cities, including Shanghai, Paris and Buenos Aires, in 12 additional countries worldwide. Vacation travel packages with airline flights, hotel accommodations and rental car are available through AeroMexico Vacations. The airline also offers connecting service to other international destinations through its membership in the Sky Team global airline alliance with 13 other major carriers. AeroMexico is recognized for its award-winning style of personalized in-flight service; complimentary meals at meal times and beverages, including cocktails; value-priced fares; and superior on-time performance. Its fleet of more than 100 aircraft includes Boeing 777, 767 and 737 and MD80 jets as well as Embraer 145 and 190 regional jets and SAAB 340B airplanes. Additional information is available at www.aeromexico.com or 1-800-237-6639.

Source: Aeromexico


Fiesta Americana Grand Los Cabos

Los Cabos, Baja California Sur, Mexico Sept 15, 2008 --

Fiesta Americana Grand Los Cabos


Last September, Fiesta Americana Grand Los Cabos announced the appointment of Rebecca Riggs as their new Regional Director of Sales, Northwest.

Fiesta Americana Grand Los Cabos is a luxurious beachfront resort situated between the Sea of Cortez and a Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course, approximately 7 miles from downtown Cabo San Lucas, 14 miles from San Jose del Cabo and 20 miles from Los Cabos International Airport.

Nearby, guests can enjoy golf, fishing, hiking, sailing, snorkeling, horseback riding, and watersports as well as whale watching in season.

Resort amenities include the pool deck with four lagoon-style infinity swimming pools and two outdoor spas surrounded by palm trees and bougainvillea. The pool area overlooks a sandy beach dotted with thatched-roof palapas and lounge chairs.



New Golf course in Puerto Los Cabos

San José del Cabo, Baja California Sur, Mexico Oct 22, 2008 --

A new Greg Norman Signature Course just opened in Puerto Los Cabos, forming the worlds first composite Norman-Nicklaus course with mountain and beach front Fairways and Greens.

FACTS AND FIGURES
- Initial offering will be our Composite Course, which consists of the 9 holes from the Mission Course, designed by Greg Norman, and 9 holes from the Marina Course, designed by Jack Nicklaus.
- Par 73
- Championship Course
- Grass Type: Paspalum SeaIsle 1 Fairways and Tees / Paspalum SeaDwarf Greens
 
 
Tee
Yardage
Rating / Slope
Black
7,461
75.9 / 145
Gold
6,818
73.6 / 137
Silver
6,321
70.9 / 131
Red
5,241
TBD
Address:       
Paseo de los Pescadores s/n, La Playa, San José del Cabo, BCS, 23403, México
 
Club Amenities:
Best practice facility in Mexico, full snack bar on the course, beverage carts.
 
Open:
365 days. At this moment we open from 10 a.m. thru 6:00 p.m.
Reservations:          
Contact your CTA representative.

 CTA supports upcoming FAM trips

San José del Cabo, Baja California Sur, Mexico Nov, 2008 --

FAM
Our CTA team is glad to be a key player in the organization of multiple FAM trips sponsored together with Mexicana, American Airlines, Aeromexico, The Westin Hotel, The Sheraton Hacienda del Mar and Fiesta Americana Grand Los Cabos.

Through these programs we are able to have Meeting planners get aquainted with the destination and provide them with the necesary tools to best sell Los Cabos.

 


 

Palmilla and Groups Segment

San Jose del Cabo, Baja California Sur, Mexico. (Palmilla).  --

2009 awarded Golfweek's Best, Palmilla Golf Course, integred Assistant Golf Pro Patrick Wynn, to be in charge of the groups segment in Los Cabos.

Palmilla Golf Club is famous for 27 holes of amazing golf and spectacular views. It has been recognized as the Grand Dame of Los Cabos golf. As the first Jack Nicklaus Signature Design in Latin America, the masterfully conceived golf course is stunning and challenging. It is a world-class masterpiece on the world stage and is hte best of cabo golf in Cabo San Lucas. This Cabo golf resort course features spectacular views of the Sea of Cortez on every hole, and each of the 9-hole Palmilla golf courses, feature five sets of tees to test golfers of all skill levels. Palmilla Golf Club features a Mexico decor clubhouse, on-site golf shop and expert staff help provide for your every golf need in Los Cabos.

With its skillful design, expert management and idyllic locale, Palmilla Golf Club is consistently recognized as one of top golf courses in Mexico, and, one of the finest golf properties in the world. One and Only Palmilla Resort has consistently received numerous industry accolades including: Condé Nast Traveler's Top 100 Golf Resort; Travel and Leisure Golf's Best Resort Golf Course in Mexico and the #1 golf course in Mexico by Cigar Aficionado.

We invite you and your guests to enjoy and discover Palmilla Golf Club for yourselves during your next visit to Los Cabos, Mexico.

 


 

Marquis Los Cabos Pays Vacation Dividend To Guests Staying 5+ Nights This Winter

Now through May 31, 2009, Marquis Los Cabos in Mexico's Baja California Sur applies an instant Vacation Dividend of $350 per room credit to the folio of guests staying a minimum of five nights in a junior suite, and $500 per room to guests staying a minimum of five nights in one of the resort's dreamy private pool casitas.

Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, Mexico Nov 3, 2008 —

This winter, a vacation at Marquis Los Cabos now delivers dividends beyond relaxation and enjoyment: Hard dollars!

Now through May 31, 2009, Marquis Los Cabos in Mexico's Baja California Sur applies an instant Vacation Dividend of $350 per room credit to the folio of guests staying a minimum of five nights in a junior suite, and $500 per room to guests staying a minimum of five nights in one of the resort's dreamy private pool casitas.

The Vacation Dividend, applied to the folio upon check out, can be used for food and beverage, spa treatments, mini-bar, incidentals and other hotel services, or it can simply be deducted from the total cost of the bill, which translates to cash in the pocket.

Suite rates through December 20th start at $440 per night for a junior suite and $920 per night for a casita. From January 5th to May 31, 2009, rates start at $495 per night for a junior suite and $1,030 per night for a casita.

Visit www.marquisloscabos.com or call 1-877-238-9399 for reservations or visit a travel professional.

 


AeroCabo

Los Cabos, Baja California Sur. Dec, 2008.

AerocaboAeroCabo specializes in Executive Class flights from the USA to Cabo San Lucas with pricing that compares with first class commercial airfares, but avoids the hassles of commercial flights, provides the luxury and convenience of having your own plane, and can save hours of precious travel time.

Be One Of The Privileged

The convenience, amenities and concierge services provided by AeroCabo exceed First Class standards.

Call 888-269-7402, to Request Flight Quotes



 

 


 

CTA Upcoming Events

HOST Program

Los Cabos, Baja California Sur. Dec, 2008.

During the first week of December our very good friends from Galactic Travel will be attending the HOST Program (Hilton On Site Training) at the Hilton Los Cabos Beach & Golf Resort. CTA is sponsoring several activities and dine arounds to showcase our destination.

We extend our most cordial welcome.

 

SITE SoCal

Los Angeles, CA. Dec, 2008.

Dec 15 y 16, CTA & VTA will be attending the big holliday event by SITE SoCal, and  together with Mexicana Airlines, The Sheraton Hacienda del Mar, Palmilla Golf course, Cabo Real Gold course is proud sponsor of a vacation package for two meeting planners.

This is thanks to the great job of the Mexican Tourism Board in Los Angeles, CA.