San Diego To Assist Baja California In Training New Tourist Police Force

The San Diego Police Department will help train members of a new Mexican metropolitan tourist police force that will patrol from Tijuana to Ensenada.

The training agreement was formalized in a letter of intent signed Monday at San Diego City Hall by Mayor Jerry Sanders and mayors of the Baja California cities of Tijuana, Rosarito and Ensenada.

The new force will patrol primarily the 50-mile coastal tourist corridor from the U.S.-Mexico border to Ensenada. Exact size of the force and other details will be developed in the next few weeks prior to the start of training.

The goal is to have the force in operation by early next year. It will be designed primarily to deal with visitors from the U.S., Baja's traditional main market.

“We’ve always prided ourselves on our working relationship with our friends to the south,”

Sanders said, adding that the economies of the two regions are closely tied and both benefit from binational tourism.

“What’s good for Rosarito and Tijuana and Ensenada is good for San Diego,”

he said.

Sanders also commended the three Baja California mayors on their “very courageous” efforts in Mexico’s crackdown on organized crime elements involved in the international drug trade.

Rosarito Beach Mayor Hugo Torres said that having San Diego police, who are very experienced in dealing with international and U.S. tourists, assisting with training would be a great benefit.

“It will help us find out how American police work so we can provide better services,”

Torres said.

Torres said that visitors always have been safe in Baja but the new metropolitan tourist police would help make them feel more comfortable, secure and welcome.

Rosarito in 2008 started its own 30-member tourist police force, a special city department for attention to tourists, an ombudsman’s office to assist visitors and now issues bilingual traffic tickets that can be mailed in with fines from the U.S.

Rosarito’s Year-To-Date Crime Total Declines To Lowest Level In 5 Years

The number of crimes in this city from January to August of 2009 compared to the same eight months of 2008 declined by 24 percent, according to state government figures.

Rosarito had the largest decrease of any of northern Baja’s five cities --- which had an average decline of 10 percent --- and it was the only city where figures reached a five-year low.

“We are proud of the decrease,”

said Rosarito Beach Mayor Hugo Torres.

“We attribute it to improving our police force and expanding its size from about 140 officers to about 230, better equipment and expanded citizen watch efforts.”

“Police Chief Jorge Montero also has done an exceptional job,”

he said. Montero, a former Army captain, was brought in as chief in December of 2007.

Torres also cited strong support from the state attorney general’s office and arrests of high-level criminals by the Mexican military as reasons for the decline.

“We know there is much additional work to do, as there always is in fighting crime, but these are some very solid and encouraging numbers,”

added Torres, who took office in December of 2007.

The total number of crimes throughout the state declined from 92,060 to 83,155, with Rosarito accounting for 3 percent. Almost every major category declined with the exception of homicides, which went from 417 to 482 in Baja and 17 to 19 in Rosarito.

“The increase is primarily due to members of rival drug cartels killing each other as it becomes tougher for them to function because of the government’s crackdown on organized crime,”

Torres said.

“We hope to see a significant reduction in that category in the future. Currently it’s significantly higher than the U.S. average although lower than 2007 figures for cities including New Orleans and Baltimore, and about the same as Washington, D.C.”

In other categories in Rosarito, total crimes of violence went from 40 to 39 (-3 percent), robberies and burglaries (combined) from 1,657 to 1,178 (-29 percent), vehicle thefts from 768 to 430 (-44 percent) and home burglaries from 362 to 364 (+1 percent).

The Mexico Promotional Event to take place in San Diego, California

SAN DIEGO,CA — THE MEXICO PROMOTIONAL EVENT, presented by the Mexico Tourism Board and AeroMexico Airlines, will take place at Liberty Station in San Diego on Saturday, November 14th, 2009 from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Event will feature exhibitors promoting Mexico travel/tourism, culture, and real estate products from over 20 destinations. Entertainment will include traditional music and dancers plus authentic Mexican food samplings.

Sponsors include: AeroMexico Airlines and the Mexico Tourism Board.

Exhibitors to date from 20 destinations including Baja California, Colonial Mexico, Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, Los Cabos, Nayarit, Puerto Vallarta, the Riviera Maya, Rocky Point, San Miguel de Allende and the Yucatan will be present. More destinations are expected to be announced in the near future.

In addition to the Event, a series of complimentary seminar presentations on tourism destinations, Mexican culture, authors, and real estate in Mexico will be offered throughout the day. Various raffle prizes will also be given away throughout the Expo including round-trip tickets on AeroMexico Airlines and hotel stays.

For additional information including exhibit and sponsorship availability, contact Ana Bravo at 619.584.0829 or by email at mexicoexpo@yahoo.com. Information can be accessed at www.themexicoevent.com. The event will be held at Liberty Station Convention Center in Point Loma near the San Diego Int'l. Airport.

Baja Sand 2009

Amateur Sand Figure contest, At The Rosarito Beach Hotel Beach, the 8 time international champion team will be there, Steak & Lobster event, live music, free workshops, and much more.

info@rosarito.org caniracrosarito@hotmail.com rosaritotur@baja.gob.mx

ROSARITO ENSENADA BIKE RIDE PRESS ANNOUNCEMENT

Viva La Fiesta!

Since 1979, bicyclists have headed to Baja California for a legendary tour along the
Pacific Coast Highway and inland through rural countryside from Rosarito Beach to
Ensenada. You’ve probably heard about it—maybe event rode it back in the day: the
award-winning Rosarito Ensenada 50 Mile Fun Bicycle Ride®. Each April and
September, thousands of cyclists still ride this iconic cycling event.
Over the last 30 years, the event has been held 52 times, hosting almost 400,000
riders. On September 26th, the total number of miles ridden by Rosarito Ensenada
participants will surpass 20 million miles!

If you’ve already done it, it’s time to ride again. And if you never have, you’re in for the ride of your life. One of our participants, John from Laguna Beach, sent us an email,saying “I rode for the fist time and had a blast! Your event was a well-oiled process honed by years of experience, and it really showed!”
The event course is fully supported with purified water, Powerade, bicycle repair, sag trucks for tired riders, and emergency medical crews, and every participant receives a commemorative Finisher’s Medal.

Rosarito Ensenada really earns its reputation as the Original Party on Wheels.
Revelers in costume roll along, tossing candy to children along the course. Beach
cruisers strap boom boxes to their handlebars. Racing teams form pace lines, trying to beat the official record of 1:52:54 set in April of 2007. And parents tow toddlers in bicycle trailers.

John from Laguna Beach also wrote,

“After years of riding, I was
reminded of the pure joy and outright fun a bike ride can bring a family!”

The Finish Line Fiesta is free for participants and spectators, overlooking the Ensenada harbor with panoramic views of the cruise ships at sunset. Live rock-n-roll, jazz and salsa will play into the night while local chefs serve their best fish tacos and carne asada.

Massage therapists will work out every knot, and there will be a lot of
celebrating with ice cold beer and award-winning wines from Baja’s wine country.
Transportation packages from Coach America are available for participants who prefer
to NOT drive into Mexico: one day round trip and also a weekend tour including hotel
and round-trip bus from San Diego. Tour companies transport riders’ bicycles at no
extra charge, and because the buses return to the United States through the rapid
SENTRI lane, cyclists avoid the traditional wait at the border.

Shuttles are available on the event course from the finish line to the start line before and after the event. So if participants stay in Rosarito Beach, they can take the shuttle back to Rosarito after the event.

And if participants stay in Ensenada, they can take the shuttle to Rosarito in the morning for the start of the event.

In addition to the bike ride, there are a lot of fun activities to choose from. Visit the wine country and taste for yourself why it has reached international acclaim for its high quality of wines. Go sport fishing and catch your limit in the deep blue waters of the Pacific Ocean.

Visit the 80 foot geyser at la Bufadora or the movie studio where Pirates
of the Caribbean was filmed. Or stroll along the streets of Rosarito and Ensenada,
shopping for hand made arts and crafts.

Malcolm F. from Placentia, CA wrote us to say,

“Thanks for another great experience!
I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve done this ride since the early 1990’s. All I know is they keep getting better!”

Participants can register online for $45 through BetterSignUp.com, or they can register on the day of the event for $50 at the Rosarito Beach Hotel.
Come to ride, or just come along for the ride. Visit Mexico and discover Baja California.

Join our Party on Wheels on September 26 at the 30th Anniversary Rosarito Ensenada
50 Mile Fun Bicycle Ride.

www.rosaritoensenada.com

Te invitamos a participar en los talleres de escultura de arena.

Los fines de semana del 11 al 13 y del 18 al 20 de septiembre de 9:00 am a 1:00 pm
Frente al Hotel Rosarito Beach, Costo Gratuito.

¡Prepárate para que participes en el primer concurso amateur de figuras de arena, que se llevara a cabo en el día mundial del turismo el próximo 27 de Septiembre a partir de las 10:00 a.m. en la playa frente al Hotel Rosarito Beach, habrá premios sorpresa!

Más información: (661) 612.03963 / (661) 612.0200 info@rosarito.org, rosaritotur@baja.gob.mx

Baja California Forms Public-Private Partnership To Promote Filmmaking In The Diverse Region

ROSARITO, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO---A major public-private partnership has been formed to promote filmmaking in the diverse region and make it more competitive with other countries in attracting international productions.

The Cinematographic Cluster of Baja California (Cluster Cinematografico De Baja California) will include industry representatives, heads of the business councils of Baja’s five cities as well as their convention and visitors bureaus.

Baja Film Commissioner Gabriel Del Valle also will be a member, said Conrado Acevedo, president of the group that formed in July and is finalizing its formal structure. Acevedo’s family has been involved in production in Mexico and the United States.

Acevedo also is owner of Rosarito’s Calafia hotel and an historian.

“This group is a very important step for Baja in realizing its filmmaking potential,” said Rosarito Beach Mayor Hugo Torres. “The region has had some major successes but there is room for tremendous growth. It can be a major segment of our economy.”

Acevedo said the group’s goal is to create $1 billion in annual spending from filmmaking in 10 years.

Baja has had some major filmmaking successes in the past. Rosarito is home to Baja Studios, which has huge salt-water tanks and where Titanic, Master & Commander and other blockbusters were produced.

Also, the region offers great diversity of settings, from the sea to mountains to deserts, a skilled workforce and is about two hours from Los Angeles, where many of those involved in the industry live.

But Mexico must get more competitive with other countries including Australia, Canada and India. Baja Studios recently lost the latest installment of the Chronicles of Narnia because of security concerns and because Australia offered $15 million in tax breaks.

The security concerns were caused by Mexico’s crackdown on drug cartels but “we can prove that no actor or anyone involved in a production has ever been affected,” Acevedo said.

Rediscover Rosarito Project Recognizes Achivements By Students of 2009 Class

ROSARITO BEACH, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO---In a Sunday screening at Baja Studios the 10 students who participated in this year’s Rediscover Rosarito Film Project were honored and best films from the session selected.

Mayor Hugo Torres gave the welcoming remarks to those attending, and thanked both the participants and the organizers of the film project.

The seven-day filmmaking class was organized by Emerson College Professor Gregory Payne, who leads a project dedicated to conveying an accurate picture of the city in the United States. Students ranged from ages 17 to 28.

“You’re all leaders,” Payne told the student film makers Sunday night.

This year’s intensive class, the second annual, was led by independent Hollywood producer Michael McManus, who worked closely with students on scripts, production and editing of the short films.

Campus MovieFest, the world’s largest student film festival, provided HD Panasonic Cameras supplied cameras, Apple laptops, and other equipment for the local and high school and college students.

The LA Program, a private international student exchange, also assisted. Emerson College students and alumni also participate.

Payne and others donate their time for the class and there is no cost to students or to Rosarito. The Rosarito Beach Hotel donates facilities, lodging and food. Baja Studios, where Titanic and Master & Commander were filmed, donated it theater facility.

Taking the class this year were Armando Calderon, Viktor Gonzalez, Lucas Seamanduras, Alberto Martinez, Guillermo Jimenez, Antonio Mendoza, Dalia Salazar, Samuel Paredes and Michelle Hinojo.

Corina Martinez, who took the class last year, also participated and served as an assistant instructor.

Most students worked as two-person teams and produced six short films of several minutes each. A behind-the-scenes look at this year’s project also was produced and shown to the 80 people at the two-hour ceremony at the Baja Studios auditorium.

The best film award was shared by two works. One was Rediscover Rosarito by Hinojo and Parales; the other was Pasado Meridiana by Martinez and Jimenez.

Judging the entries were Payne; McManus; Janice Payne of the LA Program, Baja Studios manager Rolando Navarro; Pedro Rodrigues, a master’s candidate at Superior Escuela de Communicaciones in Lisbon, Portugal; and Ron Raposa, Rosarito’s international public relations representative.

The David Twomey Award for Creativity in Advocacy went to Paredes and Hinojo and the Michael McManus Acting Award to Calderon.

Payne, whose family has a vacation home in Rosarito and who has visited the city for years, said he started the RediscoveRosarito project because many people in the U.S. were not receiving a full and accurate picture of life in area.

the Mayor of Rosarito, Baja California, Hugo Torres Chabert, visited Huntington Park and Glendale

On August 11th, the Mayor of Rosarito, Baja California, Hugo Torres Chabert, visited Huntington Park and Glendale, California to strengthen political and commercial ties, as well as links with the tourist industry with the two Californian cities, which have a “Sister Cities Agreement” with Rosarito. During the visit, Mayor Torres Chabert joined Huntington Park Mayor Mario Gómez in conducting a conference in the Huntington Park City Council. Mayor Torres also participated in a Glendale City Council session, which was headed by Glendale Mayor Frank J. Quintero

McHenry Cruises In Finals, takes 1st Annual Rosarito Beach Pro Am Presented by Monster Energy

Residents and tourists of Rosarito Beach were treated to a one of the most talked about surf contests the City of Rosarito has ever hosted, as everyone in attendance was one hand to witness former ASP surfer and two time Puerto Escondido Champion, Eric McHenry (USA) cruise to one of the most memorable finals in recent memory.

McHenry, who was one of the early favorites to win the contest, pulled off two backside 360’s, and one aerial maneuver on back to back waves to beat out Jose Manuel Trujillo (MEX), Julio Quinones (MEX), and Sam Baugh (USA) in a brilliantly surfed thirty minute final by all competitors. With scores tight, and waves reaching as high as 6’ to 7’, McHenry was able to pull off some maneuvers that has made him famous in the world of surfing.

“The progressive level of surfing, combined with the sick waves made for an exciting contest and I was really stoked to win”, said Eric Mchenry. He continues on to say, "A huge thanks to all involved in putting on the Rosarito ProAM, all the sponsors, the city, the hotel and all the locals who supported the event. This couldn’t have been done without their support.”

The contest in Rosarito won’t be the last, as FDt Marketing, event organizers for the contest plan to continue negotiations with the City of Rosarito to make sure this contest becomes an annual event for the city and the surfers.

To find out more about the City of Rosarito or FDt Marketing please visit their respective websites www.rosarito.org, and www.fdtmarketing.com


Finals:

1st Place: Eric McHenry (USA)15.06

2nd Place: Jose Manuel Trujillo (MEX) 11.75

3rd Place: Julio Quinones (MEX) 9.26

4TH place: Sam Baugh (USA) 9.03

Thank you!

Hi Laura,

Another big thank you! I posted Fernando on the Carnival Cruise Connection.
Laura, he really was the highlight of our trip...he was like family. He took us to La Cetto winery,Rosarito Beach, & my daughter is still talking about the fish tacos we had.

My sister & will be planning another outing with Fernando next year.
A superb recommendation, no one wanted to go back to the cruise ship!

Thanks so much,
Jackie

Letter written to Laura Wong, President of the Rosarito Beach Visitors Bureau


http://www.carnivalconnections.com/cruisetalk/forums/t/78343.aspx

PROXIMOS EVENTOS EN ROSARITO

>Rosarito Beach Pro-Am / Agosto 22 y 23 | Primer Evento Anual de Surfing Pro-AM, el cual reunirá a los Surfistas profesionales de América que competirán por una bolsa repartida de $10,000 dolares. A celebrarse en el Muelle de Rosarito. >Más información

>Noche Flamenca / Agosto 22 | Presentando Guitarra y cantante españoles, danzantes flamencos. Bajo las estrellas en la alberca Azul de la nueva Torre Pacifico del Hotel Rosarito Beach. >Más información

>Festival de la Comida Mexicana / Septiembre 5 | Festival de la Comida Mexicana, mismo que se desarrollará sobre el Blvd. Benito Juárez, frente al hotel Festival Plaza en Playas de Rosarito, el sábado 5 de septiembre de 1:00 a 10:00 de la noche. >Más información

>Serie Motocross Otoño / Septiembre 5 | Los mejores competidores de ambos lados de la frontera, compitiendo en una pisa de rampas y obstáculos especialmente diseñada a circuito de aproximadamente 2 millas. Participantes de todos los niveles compiten, niños en categoría peewee, hasta los adultos en categorías profesionales. >Más información

Mayors Of The Californias Meet In Ensenada For First Binational Forum

ENSENADA, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO---Government officials from California and Baja California met last week in this port city for the first Binational Forum of Mayors of the Californias.

Shared interests, dependence and friendship of the two areas were the main themes.

The Thursday and Friday session at the historic Riviera cultural and civic center was inaugurated by Baja California Governor Jose Guadalupe Osuna Millan, who noted that Mexico was the primary trading partner for California.

Representatives of Baja’s five cities as well as ones from Santa Ana, West Covina, Signal Hill, South El Monte, Redondo Beach, Fullerton, El Centro and Duarte were among those attending.

Panels focused on topics including the border crossings, tourism, shared culture, history, family ties and economic interests.

Mexicali Mayor Rodolfo Valdez Gutierrez called for improvements to make border crossings faster, stating that current waits are “damaging the economic capacity we have as a region”

Rosarito Beach Mayor Hugo Torres spoke of the importance of promoting more understanding and cooperation among cities in the closely-linked region, and asked California mayors to share their impressions of Baja at home.

“Please go back and tell people what you saw.” he said, noting that some stories about Mexico’s crackdown on organized crime have created the false impression that Baja is not safe for visitors.

Torres since taking office in December of 2007 has been a strong proponent of binational cooperation and understanding between the U.S. and Mexico.

Cooperation between all regional cities was a common theme. “We need to work together, we need to trust in each other,” said South El Monte Mayor Blanca Figueroa.

Added Ed Wilson, vice mayor of Signal Hill: “I am not Hispanic but I consider myself part of the California family.”

Steve Diels, mayor pro tem of Redondo Beach, suggested increasing air transportation between the two Californias while noting: “It is very obvious that we are linked, that we must work together.”

Diels also noted that both Californias have challenges they are facing: “I would like to report to you that we also have problems in L.A.”

Ensenada Mayor Pablo Alejo Lopez Nunez and Santa Ana Mayor Pro Tem Claudia Alvarez were among those who called for ongoing meetings and other actions including possibly forming a binational league of cities with expanded membership.

“We have to get organized,” Alvarez said. “There is much work to be done.”

Rosarito Beach Tourism Hits Summer High

ROSARITO BEACH, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO---Tourism hit its summer high here this past weekend with hotels recording 65 percent occupancy on Friday and 93 percent on Saturday, city and tourism officials said.

The occupancy figures topped even Fourth of July weekend, which was the best weekend of the year to that point.

“It has been a challenging year for tourism so we’re very encouraged to see this ongoing rebound,” Mayor Hugo Torres said of the popular resort city 30 miles of south of San Diego, where the economy is largely dependent on tourism.

Convention & Visitors Bureau President Laura Wong praised both private and government promotional efforts for helping bring about the rebound. Businesses also have been offering some exceptional deals to attract visitors.

A slow U.S. economy has contributed to the decline, but Torres and others say publicity about violence among rival drug cartels and authorities as the Mexican government cracks down on organized crime has been the main factor in the decline.

“But as time passes, people have realized the scattered violence in Mexico does not affect them nor is it anything they will even see,” Torres said.

“Tourists are not targets. In fact, our visitors are safer and more secure than ever, and they’re passing that information on to friends and relatives who in turn are coming to visit us and having a wonderful time.”

Rosarito’s estimated 14,000 expatriate residents also have helped greatly in getting the positive and accurate message out about the attractions and benefits of the seaside city, the mayor said.

“We look forward to an even stronger rebound as more people realize this,” he said. “We still have ground to gain to reach our past level of tourism and repair the economic damage that has hit many of our businesses and residents.”

Rosarito last year started a special Tourist Police Force, city office for tourist assistance and created an ombudsman to help visitors with any problems.

Rosarito Beach Pro-Am Registration Made Easy

July 14, 2009- FDt marketing, organizers for the Rosarito Pro-Am, is excited to announce that they have made registration for the event even easier. FDt marketing has applications available to all surfers interested in the contest. While registration is always available on www.active.com (Keyword search: Rosarito Beach), surfers will now be able to contact FDt Marketing directly for all registration information and payment. Once registration form is completed, FDt will complete the registration process for them.

“We want the registration process to be as easy as possible for the surfers. Knowing that www.active.com is used more by endurance athletes, I want to make sure that there is no confusion when registering for our event.” Jeff Stoner, FDt Marketing event manager.

Registration for the contest is $100 and is open to all surfers through August 4, either via www.active.com or through FDt Marketing directly. All heats and schedules will be posted on the Rosarito website once registration is complete.

For more information on the Rosarito Beach Pro-Am please visit www.rosarito.org/surf or call FDt Marketing at (858) 272-2191.

CONTACT:

FDt Marketing

858.200.7619 (P)

858.408.2495 (F)

info@fdtmarketing.com

EL REY DEL BOLERO, CARLOS CUEVAS EN CONCIERTO EN PLAYAS DE ROSARITO, ESTE 24 DE JULIO

El Comité de Turismo y Convenciones de Playas de Rosarito anuncia la presentación de Carlos Cuevas, concierto a celebrarse el 24 de julio del año en curso.

Venga a disfrutar de una velada romántica frente al mar con Carlos Cuevas, ganador del festival OTI en 1990 es uno de los máximos exponentes del bolero en nuestro país. El “Rey del Bolero” estará presentándose en el quinto municipio en punto de las 8:00 p.m. en el Hotel Las Rocas Resort & Spa, km. 38 en Playas de Rosarito.

El costo del boleto es de $390.00 pesos por persona, acompáñenos a disfrutar de este magno concierto con músicos en vivo, mientras disfruta de la selección más fina de vinos del Valle de Guadalupe, en el mágico escenario frente al mar de Las Rocas Resort & Spa.

Para más información y boletos comunicarse al Comité de Turismo y Convenciones de Playas de Rosarito: (661) 612.0396 www.rosarito.org y Las Rocas Resort & Spa: (661) 614.9867 www.lasrocas.com/eventos




SEMBLANZA DE CARLOS CUEVAS

El 1º de Diciembre de 1990, ante un público latino que lo aplaude extasiado y nostálgico en Las Vegas, Nevada, gana la fase internacional del Festival OTI y desde entonces no ha parado de trabajar incansablemente, cantando por convicción y no por moda el bolero por todo México y varios países de habla hispana, respetando este género musical e interpretándolo como es, sin deformar su esencia, aunque eso sí, con un toque actual, porque todo tiene que evolucionar y actualizarse.

En su afán de difusión del Bolero, ha hecho giras Internacionales a Nicaragua, El Salvador y Guatemala, sumándose a estas las realizadas en diferentes puntos de la Unión Americana, como los Ángeles, Oakland, San Francisco, San Diego, El Paso y Houston, Texas, y Chicago, además de haber sido invitado por Armando Manzanero para cantar en Madrid, España, en el teatro Lope de Vega, al inicio del Siglo XXI.

También se ha presentado en Sevilla, durante la Feria Internacional, así como en Cádiz.

De sus más grandes satisfacciones ocurridas durante 1995, Carlos Cuevas ha señalado a los duetos que realizó con Armando Manzanero y con Julio Iglesias, pero, sobre todo, el haber cantado con Plácido Domingo en Acapulco el 30 de Diciembre de ese año, logrando una extraordinaria actuación, al grado de que al final de su recital, fue buscado amablemente por el primer tenor del mundo para felicitarlo.

Para Carlos Cuevas, el bolero no es solamente una manera de cantar, es un ritmo latino especial y es la expresión misma del sentimiento romántico hispanoamericano, que sabe hablar del amor y el desamor con la veneración y el respeto a la mujer, al hombre, y a la vida misma.

Entre las dos fases, la Nacional y la Internacional, IM Discos (Ignacio Morales) lo firmó como artista exclusivo y así comenzó su carrera discográfica en plan grande y desde entonces Don Nacho y Carlos hacen un dueto formidable para realizar discos.

Playas de Rosarito a 8 de Julio de 2009
Comité de Turismo y Convenciones de Playas de Rosarito
publicidad@rosarito.org
(661) 612.0396

Fourth Of July Brings Rosarito, Best Tourism Figures Of 2009

Fourth of July brought this seaside city 30 miles south of San Diego its best tourism of 2009, with hotel occupancy at 70 percent on the holiday and some near capacity.

“This is encouraging to us and indicates some comeback, although we remain well below years past and need more gains,” said Rosarito Beach Mayor Hugo Torres.

Concerns in the United States that Mexico’s crackdown on drug cartels has made the area unsafe for tourists have been a main cause of the decline in tourism this year. Most Rosarito visitors come from the U.S.

“But time has shown emphatically that our visitors are not at risk,” Torres said. “We have had no major incident.”

“Our frequent visitors and thousands of expatriate residents are among those who have helped us convey the fact that Rosarito is safer and more welcoming than ever. We know that more needs to be done to convey that message.”

The drop in visitors has had a harsh effect on the economy of the city, which is significantly dependent on tourism.

“We believe that in part because of some unbalanced stories, some people remain uneasy about visiting Baja,” Torres said. “But we hope that responsible U.S. media will join with us in conveying the message that the area is safe.”

“It was so good to see our hotels, restaurants, shops, spas and other attractions busy again,” he added. “Not only are people secure here, they’ll find extraordinary bargains this year.”

Rosarito under Torres’ leadership in the past 18 months has created a special Tourist Police Force, city office for tourist attention and special ombudsman to assist visitors.

Rosarito-Puerto Nuevo Half Marathon Scheduled for November 7

July 2nd, 2009- The City of Rosarito Beach, Baja México and FDt Marketing are proud to announce the 4th Annual Rosarito-Puerto Nuevo Half Marathon which will be held on November 7th, 2009 in Rosarito. The event, which will begin at 7:30 am, will start at the Rosarito Beach North entrance, continue South on Highway 1 to the finish line at the entrance of Puerto Nuevo.

“We are very happy that FDt Marketing has signed on to assist in the development and coordination of the half marathon. We are very excited to have all the competitors here in our beautiful city and look forward to the event in November. Rosarito has always been recognized as a very attractive spot for active outdoor enthusiasts and this event will bring many positive things to our city. The half marathon has plenty of potential to be a successful event, and I am more than happy to make sure we host this event every year from now on”, said Hugo Torres, Mayor of Rosarito Beach.

FDt Marketing and Rosarito have set up hotel and travel packages as well as shuttle service to and from the U.S. border. Race packet pick up will be held Friday November 6 at the Rosarito Beach Hotel. The event will also include a festival at the finish line.

Anyone interested in signing up for the event can register on Active.com (keyword: Rosarito Beach). Registration is $30 until August 30 and $40 after August 30. The cost of the Kids Fun Run is $10. The deadline to register is October 19, 2009.

As for Rosarito security issues, Mayor Torres commented by saying “We welcome all tourists as usual, Rosarito is safer than ever as we have launched the Tourist Police Force, a group of attentive bilingual officers, trained especially to deal with tourists issues; we also have the Tourist Attention Department, available 24/7 and a fully bilingual Ombudsman for mayor incidents. We have no problems here and no tourist has been affected by organized crime in the last 20 years.”

For more information on the event, travel arrangements or the City of Rosarito, please visit the Rosarito website www.rosarito.org or contact FDt Marketing.

CONTACT INFORMATION: info@fdtmarketing.com or 858.200.7619

Rosarito: Un fin de semana lleno de actividades, a fun packed weekend of events

PASEO CICLISTA ROSARITO-VALLE DE GUADALUPE


Inscripciones a partir de las 7:00 a.m. frente al Hotel Rosarito, salida a las 10:00a.m. rumbo a Ensenada hasta la altura del km 85 para tomar la ruta del vino hacia el Valle de Guadalupe hasta llegar a vinos Bibayoff. asocioacionbajacalifornia@hotmail.com , (664)630.4233

ROSARITO-GUADALUPE VALLEY BIKE RIDE

Register starts at 7:00 a.m. in front of the Rosarito Beach Hotel, Ride starts at 10:00 a.m. towards Ensenada until k85, and then merges toward the wine country of Valle de Guadalupe, ride ends at Bibayoff winery. asocioacionbajacalifornia@hotmail.com , 01152(664)630.4233


<FESTIVAL DE VERANO 09

Los mas espectaculares eventos del verano se unen para formar parte de este Gran festial, desde la expomueble que presenta la industria del mueble, como el steak con langosta y los mejores tequilas, todo combinado con musica en vivo, mariachis, ballet folklore. Venga y disfrute en el Pabellon Rosarito. www.bajaevents.com.mx


ROSARITO SUMMER FEST 09

The most spectacular events of summer come together for this festival from the making of furniture, to our regional food tasting of steak and lobster and the best tequilas combined with live music, mariachi and folkloric dancing. Come and join us at the Rosarito Pavilion. www.bajaevents.com.mx

Rosarito esta mi Corazon!

I am a 70 yr. old female and I have Lived full time in Rosarito for almost 6 years by myself with 2 dogs and a cat and feel safer here than the US. Where else can you live when someone comes to change your tire who is a stranger and suddenly all your neighbors come to visit. Do I feel protected you better believe it. The cost of living is much better, perfect weather 98% of the time, clean white beaches, I can walk to town, Know my bank manager, pharmacist, etc. Fresh food we can trust. I can go on and on. I love Rosarito the rich social life I have. Do I go out at night of course, do I use common sense of course just like anywhere else in the world.

Marilu Shah

*feel free to use my name. Rosarito esta mi Corazon!