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08/23/07
COZUMEL TOURISM BACK ON TRACK AFTER DEAN
The Mexican island of Cozumel experienced only tropical storm winds as Hurricane Dean moved through Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula early Tuesday morning, Aug. 21, 2007. Cozumel reports that it is in excellent shape and the island's tourism infrastructure is completely intact. "Cozumel was well prepared for Dean, but fortunately the hurricane did not pass through the island," said Raul Marrufo, director of the Cozumel Tourism Promotion Board. "Cozumel is back to normal and everything on the island is set to resume operations on Wednesday including local schools, hotels, restaurants and more. Some of the hotels, restaurants and shops took today to clean up and remove light debris scattered by the tropical winds. All of the resort properties and local businesses will be open and prepared to welcome guests back to the island by tomorrow."
The Cozumel International airport reopened immediately after the storm at 12 pm on Aug. 21 and received its first flight, a Continental Airlines flight that arrived from Houston. Passenger ferry services between Cozumel and Playa del Carmen resumed operations on Aug. 22, 2007, at 6 a.m. CDT. The vehicle and cargo ferry has also returned to service. All of Cozumel's piers, including the Punta Langosta Pier and International Pier for cruise ships, are fully operational. Cruise ships will begin returning to Cozumel on Thursday, Aug. 23. The island will be welcoming two Carnival Cruise Line ships scheduled to arrive that first day and three ships (including Royal Caribbean and Carnival Cruise Lines) on Friday, Aug. 24.
The majority of Cozumel hotels and resorts were up and running today and the remaining properties will be open and ready to receive guests by Aug. 22. Restaurants and shops throughout the island, including downtown San Miguel, have started to reopen and all are expected to resume business today. Cozumel beach clubs are scheduled to reopen on Aug. 23, 2007. The Cozumel Country Club Golf Course incurred no damage and reopened Aug. 22. The Museum of the Island of Cozumel reopened. Chankanaab Park and the archaeological sites at San Gervasio also reopened on Aug. 22. All island tours are currently up and running. The Atlantis Submarine ride will begin operating again on Aug. 24, 2007. 
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