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Hurricane Wilma Information
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This list was provided by the official OFFICE OF TOURISM in
Cancun.
Cancun: Yes, We’re Open!
Cancun, Quintana Roo MEXICO
As the result on an unprecedented federal and local response
to Hurricane Wilma, the Cancun Convention & Visitor Bureau
reports that recovery efforts are advancing steadily, and
that normal resort operation is resuming in the coming days
and weeks.
The CVB reports the following advances as of 12 noon October
28, 2005:
Visitor Evacuations: of the estimated
35,000 tourists that were in Cancun and the surrounding resorts
when Wilma struck on October 21-22, only approximately 2,600
still remain in the area. Nearly all of these guests will
have safely returned home by Saturday, October 29.
Cancun Airport Operations: The Cancun International Airport
resumed operations on Tuesday, October 25. It will operate
until October 30 under a recovery/evacuation status, with
preferential operations for inbound supplies and passenger
departures. On October 31, normal operations will resume,
with carriers such as Mexicana Airlines, US Air 3000 (Apple
Vacations) and others reestablishing normal service. PLEASE
CONTACT THE AIRLINE DIRECTLY REGARDING ANY SPECIFIC FLIGHTS.
EACH AIRLINE WILL DECIDE WHEN TO START FLYING TO CANCUN AND
THE FREQUENCY.
Cancun Hotel Zone: The majority of Cancun’s 140 hotels and
resorts are recovering from varying degrees of wind and water
damage.
Of Cancun’s 27,500 lodging units, the Cancun CVB projects
the following re-opening schedule:
| DATE |
ROOMS IN OPERATION |
| November 4th |
5,200 |
| November 25th |
8,700 |
| December 15th |
15,800 |
| December 23rd |
16,800 |
| January 15th |
20,900 |
As for beaches conditions, a detailed inventory is being prepared.
At present, the area between the Riu Cancun toward the downtown/mainland
(facing the Bahía de Mujeres) has actually had its beaches
expanded (Presidente Inter-Continental, Oasis Viva, Ambiance
Villas, Villas Tacul, Barcelo las Perlas, Blue Bay, Riu Caribe,
etc)
Mexican President Vicente Fox has announced federal recovery
funds totally US$20 million for beach recovery and US$10 million
for hotel zone infrastructure restorations. In order to assist
small businesses (shops, restaurants, others) with recovery,
NAFINSA (Mexico’s government loan corporation) is providing
loans totaling US$340 million.
In an effort to streamline hotel recovery, the Inter-American
Development Bank has announced US$500 million in reconstruction
and recovery loans. This move will greatly facilitate needed
repairs and upgrades.
The Cancun Center convention facility will resume normal operations
by November 8, 2005.
Regarding Cancun area’s golf facilities, the Cancun CVB reports
the following re-openings:
| DATE |
GOLF COURSE |
| October 29th |
PlayaCar |
| October 29th |
Mayan Palace |
| November 7th |
Hilton Cancun |
| November 20th |
Moon Palace |
| December 15th |
MayaKoba |
| December 15th |
Cancun Golf Pok Ta Pok |
As of today 20 tourist quality restaurants are open and many
others will open whit in next week.
Cancun City: clean-up efforts
are underway to remove debris, open streets, reestablish telephone
and electric service, and allow the city’s inhabitants to
continue clean-up and recovery efforts. Dozens of business
are open, including banks, stores, and hospitals, with additional
openings each day. Police and security services have restored
order and are assisting with citizen and visitor relief efforts.
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