Grupo Vidanta Launches First International Airport in Puerto Peñasco, Mexico Today

La Huerita

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A press release from the Mayan Palace folks, issued today; the parent company is now called Grupo Vidanta.

Mar de Cortes International Airport Opens New Vacation Destination To U.S., Canada and the World

PUERTO PEÑASCO, Mexico, Nov.5, 2009 -- One of Mexico’s best kept secrets is about to be discovered. The first international airport in Puerto Peñasco, and the first completely privately built airport in Mexico, opens today for commercial service. Vacationers across America and Canada, and the rest of the world, will, for the first time, have quick and easy access to Sea of Cortez beaches, natural beauty, wildlife and recreational offerings that, until now, required long drives across desert and mountain terrain for most travelers.

Inaugural festivities are expected to be attended by Mexico’s president, Felipe Calderon, and other high officials as well as representatives from the tourism industry, including Grupo Vidanta, which is building the airport as well as several resort and residential developments in the region.

“The commencement of commercial air service to Puerto Penasco represents a milestone in the development of one of Mexico’s most exciting and now accessible tourism destinations,” said Fernando Antillon, Director of the Mar de Cortes International Airport. “We look forward to continued partnerships with the federal government, the State of Sonora and the private sector to develop this beautiful region along the incomparable Sea of Cortez for generations of new visitors.”
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It's kind of long. You can see the rest of it at http://rptides.blogspot.com/2009/11/grupo-vidanta-launches-first.html if you're interested. But here's the money quote:
Commercial service will begin in November with fully functional airport and runway facilities and a modern, bright provisional terminal building, with completion of the entire airport project, including new terminal facilities, expected by 2012. Negotiations are currently underway for charter service from gateways in Canada and the U.S. as well as regional scheduled service from Phoenix, Arizona and Hermosillo, Mexico with such carriers as Aeromexico and US Airways. In the near future, additional scheduled and charter service is expected to provide access to Puerto Penasco from all over the world via major hubs such as Houston, Los Angeles and Las Vegas.
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So I guess it's official now. :mexico:
 
mexicoruss

mexicoruss

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Naomi and I got to attend the ceremonies yesterday. Mayor Zepeda, Gov Padres and the President Calderon were all there along with the tourism officials it was pretty cool. They all gave speeches of course but the one thing I thought was really cool was the number of different airplanes they had come in to display the capacity and flexibility of the airport.

We were all bussed to the event from the Mayan (for security reasons) as we were approaching the airport we saw a new InterJet 737 come in and land. While we were waiting for the President to land we got to see several private jets and several turbo props come in and land. Then a huge DC9 was there and about a hundred people got out of it, I think that is the one that came from Hermosillo. When the presidents plane came in the whole crowd of about 400 stood up and watched. The seating was set up so we could see all of the air traffic come and go, well thought out.

After President Calderon deplaned he came through the crowd and shook a lot of hands and it all seemed pretty easy going. His ease among the crowd was because of the incredibly tight security at the function which was very well handled.

It was a great day and a fun if not long afternoon. After the Speeches and the Presidents departure, we were all bussed back over to the Mayan for a 3 course lunch which ended around 4:00 pm. We felt privileged for being asked to attend. Thanks to Rosie.
 
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