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| Newsletter - Omni Cancun Vacation Club May 1, 2009 |
IMPORTANT NEWS - Please read the facts:
Many have been concerned about traveling to Mexico and specifically Cancun due to the outbreak of the swine flu.
In an attempt to give some perspective, thus far there have been 497 non fatal cases of the flu confirmed worldwide
including 34 in Canada and several in the United States. Not to minimize the severity but the World Health Organization
reports that there have been 13 deaths associated with the flu- 12 in Mexico and one in the U.S.
There are unconfirmed reports of 2,500 to 6,000 persons showing flu-like symptoms worldwide. But even if these
numbers stand up, they, too, should be seen in context. All influenza viruses are potentially deadly. It is
estimated that between 6,500 and 7,500 Mexicans die from pneumonia - like diseases in a normal year. According to
the Canadian Medical Association Journal 1, up to 2,500 Canadians die each year from the flu
and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2 reports that about 36,000 Americans die
annually in the United states from the flu (63'000 in 2005 alone 3). Worldwide, the number of deaths attributed
to the flu each year is between 250,000 and 500,000.
So, yes, there have been deaths from this flu variant. There will almost certainly be more. But, relatively
speaking, we're still in the realm of low numbers. What's more telling - so far, at least - is that most who
contracted this strain of the virus have recovered quickly.
As of today there are ZERO (0) confirmed cases of Swine Flu (H1N1) in the Yucatan Peninsula, and yes,
that includes Cancun
Should you be worried about coming to Cancun for Vacation? Only in the way people worry about catching
influenza in any other place in the world. So far Cancun is perfectly safe.
For more commonly asked questions please visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention web page at:
http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/key_facts.htm
References:
1 http://www.cmaj.ca/cgi/content/full/168/6/761-a
2 http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/pressroom/08newsreleases/mortality2006.htm
3 http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/deaths.htm
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NEW, NEWS, NEWS!
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It's safe to vacation in Mexico: PAHO
Influenza alert - Wednesday May 6 (16:35 hrs.)
Washington, May 6 - The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) confirmed today that all touristic travel to
Mexico it's safe as long as The World Health Organization's recommendations are followed.
"If I had to go to Cancun (Mexico), I would", answered Dr. Jon K. Andrus, Head of the PAHO's Regional office for the Americas.
Andrus emphasized that all recommendations from the WHO, like washing your hands and maintaining healthy habits
are enough to travel safely to touristic destinations.
The expert in public health also mentioned that there are great possibilities of more outbreaks on the southern hemisphere because of the winter season.
Andrus ratified that Mexican authorities did the correct thing in diagnosing the nature of the illnesses responsible for the fatalities up to this moment.
Andrus ratified the point of view from the WHO and the PAHO that "The Mexican answer (t the influenza outbreak) has been excelent". (Notimex/MVC)
We are glad to announce you our latest news at the Omni Cancun Vacation Club:
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July –
Our USA members will feel right at home with our big 4th of July Independence Day BBQ party. The smell of ribs, burgers and baked beans will open up everyone's appetite while music fills the air and sparklers illuminate the night.
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September –
On September 15th, we have had our Independence day dinner at the pool area. Unforgettable!
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October –
On October 31st, we had our traditional Halloween costumes contest where some of our Club Members
won nice prices. We had a blast!
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November –
On November 1st and 2nd, we had our Mexican centenarian tradition "The Day of the Death". These days
are dedicated to remind our dead love ones. We had an altar competition at the lobby area and all our
guest were witness of this centenarian tradition. We, at the Vacation Club, won 2nd place!
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December –
On December 24th we had our Christmas dinner at Da Vinci and a delicious buffet at La Paloma.
On New Years Eve, we had our already famous new year's party at our ball room with over 300 assistants. Party 'til 5!
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 Welcome to our Omni Vacation Club Members!
And other web visitors. One of our New Year's resolutions was to provide our Members and visiting
guests with a website that would be an important, informative and useful tool so that we would start
the new year with a fresh new look for your Omni Cancun Vacation Club website. We hope that you
will find the enhancements we have made meet or surpass your expectations and we look forward to your
feedback at any time during the year.
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Among the enhancements you will find the Resort Amenities page
with detailed information on the Hotel's Food and Beverage facilities
and their corresponding menus available for review. We have added a new link to the
Omni Spa where you will find general Spa information as well as a complete
spa menu with descriptions of the various spa treatments available.
In addition, we have made it possible for you to reserve your Spa treatment directly on line
from the comfort of your home or office. We have also provided information on this page about
other services available in the resort that we hope you will
find helpful.
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We have augmented the Member Services
page so you can see at a glance the numerous services,
discounts, membership activities and membership benefits
available to all of our members. Additionally, we have
included a link to our Member Services staff so that you
are free to contact them at any time for assistance with
membership questions or pre-arrival arrangements.
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The Caracol Travel Agency
page has been enhanced for you also. You will now find a
menu of multiple tours and sightseeing adventures available
and we have created a reservation link for you so that if you
see a tour that sparks your interest, you can reserve it on line.
Moreover, you have a newly added reservation link for airport transfer
arrangements. When connected to the link, you will be asked to supply
your arrival and or departure information which is forwarded to the
professional team at Caracol Travel. They will in turn, get back to you
promptly with a reservation confirmation.
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We hope the newly "remodeled" Omni Cancun Vacation Club website will be a valuable and
indispensable resource for our Members and visitors and we are interested in your feedback.
Please contact us
with any suggestions or comments.
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J.D. POWER
and Associates ranks Omni Hotels highest
. among 13 upscale national hotel brands in 2006
marking the company's second consecutive year and third
time as the lead hotel in the upscale segment. |
"Earning this
top position is a testament to Omni Hotels' commitment
to enriching the guest experience with the industry-first
sensory initiatives we continued to roll out in the
last year," said Mike Deitemeyer, President of
Omni Hotels. "Our concentration on flawless execution
of personalized service is woven together with a focus
on elevating the guest experience. By blending in our
sensory activation programs, we offer guests a sense
of exploration and indulgence during their stay".
Omni first earned the highest ranking in 2000, took
top honors again in 2005, and has always performed above
the industry average. The company also consistently
receives high marks from respected organizations and
publications on a regular basis, including "Consumer
Reports", "Condé Nast Traveler", "Business Travel News",
"The Robb Report" and other business and travel related
groups including "Worry Free MLT Vacations" who presented
Omni Cancun Hotel and Villas with its Quality Assurance
Award again in 2005 for the third consecutive year.
Visit
J.D. Power website
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New Passport Requirements for US Citizens January 2007:
Up to now, US citizens have been able to travel to Mexico
and many countries in the Caribbean without needing passports.
Birth certificates and
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photo ID have been sufficient. Passport ID will now be required
as part of a "Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative"
that the US is implementing for border security.
The first phase of new passport requirements begins January
8 2007, for air travel. All US citizens, adults and children,
will need passports for air travel to and from Mexico in order
to enter or re-enter the United States. If you do not have
yours in order start now. See the web link for additional
information on how to obtain or update your passport.
http://travel.state.gov/passport/passport_1738.html
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From its beginnings in 1996, The Omni Cancun Vacation Club has
been a pioneer in the time share industry. The club at the Omni
Cancun Hotels & Villas was developed and designed to be a unique
hybrid between the time share ownership vacation options that were
then available and the luxury services afforded to guests at a 5-star
Caribbean resort. And indeed that is what evolved.
Membership in the Omni Cancun Vacation Club offers each member numerous discounts and
privileges not available to other hotel guests. Also each member is afforded a complete
array of wonderful amenities one expects when checking into a luxury resort hotel property.
In addition, owners reap all the benefits of property upgrades without the burden of additional
cost. For example, the resort has just finished a $15 million dollar (USD) renovation project
and none of the cost was passed on to our members. The renovations included upgrades to both
indoor and outdoor facilities as well as complete redecoration of all hotel guest rooms, suites
and villas. This key factor means that each Vacation Club membership grew in its value with no
additional expenditure by the owner of the membership. You can't beat that!
Members purchase a vacation club package designed to suit their specific budgetary and vacation
needs. This purchase essentially freezes your vacation expenditures and fixes the pricing for the
future. Members find an overall cost savings in traveling as a Club Member. Membership at the
Omni Cancun Vacation Club also gives you exchange privileges with
Interval International a global
vacation conglomerate. This affiliation enables our members to exchange vacation weeks for other
similar resorts around the world. Hundreds of options are available in North and South America,
Europe, Asia and Africa.
Omni Cancun Vacation Club General Director Katia Vara says, "I do not think there is another
vacation club in Cancun that cares as much for its members as we do. We are a young company with
the ability to be more personal with our very important members. No matter how large we may grow
to be, we want to keep our human touch and make sure that our members know that they are like our
family and not just customers."
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