
Cancun Hotel Leader's Environmental Efforts Earn Citizen of the Year Award
Cancun Hotel President, Jesús Almaguer, Honored as Citizen of the Year for Environmental Stewardship Cancun, Mexico – Jesús Almaguer, president of the Cancun, Puerto Morelos, and Isla Mujeres Hotel Association, has been recognized as Citizen of the Year for his exceptional contributions to environmental conservation. Almaguer's dedication to protecting the region's natural resources has led to significant initiatives, most notably a comprehensive sea turtle conservation program. "We are fully aware that one of our main attractions is our natural resources," Almaguer stated in a recent interview. "The beauty of our beaches, reefs, and mangroves are vital to our tourism industry." Under Almaguer's leadership, the hotel sector has implemented a program focused on protecting sea turtles. This involves rescuing and protecting turtle nests, ensuring the safe release of thousands of hatchlings back into the ocean. This program exemplifies the commitment to sustainable tourism practices. Almaguer's efforts are a testament to the power of collaboration between the tourism industry and environmental conservation, contributing to the preservation of Quintana Roo's precious ecosystem for future generations.