Postcards Spring 2023 US Edition | Page 14

IN THE KNOW

CORAL CONSERVATION IN MEXICO

RIU Hotels is helping to combat coral loss off the coast of Cancún travel talk
Tokyo is hosting an international art fair The seventh edition of the Tokyo International Art Fair will take place June 23-24 , 2023 . Some 100 artists from more than 40 countries will gather at the Belle Salle exhibition hall to showcase their work .
Women ’ s World Cup 2023 Soccer fever is set to grip Australia and New Zealand when the two countries host the ninth edition of the Women ’ s World Cup July 20- August 20 , where 32 teams — the tournament ’ s biggest ever lineup — will compete for the trophy .

According to a UN-backed report , the world lost 14 % of its coral reefs between 2009 and 2018 . In the sparkling waters off the sun-soaked shores of Cancún , three RIU hotels are making an effort to combat the global coral crisis .

Aided by sponsorship from RIU , Oceanus — a team of marine biologists dedicated to conservation and restoration activities along Mexico ’ s coast — has planted 1,000 coral
Coral reef with tropical fish ,
Mayan Riviera , Mexico
nurseries since 2019 in a bid to rescue the reefs around Cancún .
RIU and Oceanus are also seeking to raise awareness among their hotel guests . Visitors can take part in mock coral-planting sessions in the hotel pools and choose to ‘ adopt a coral ’ in support of Oceanus ’ teams of professional divers . The initiative allows travelers to positively impact their favorite destinations .
Launch of Mexico ’ s Maya Train Promising to propel visitors among the sightseeing highlights of southeast Mexico , the train ’ s tracks will stretch from the popular Caribbean beaches of Cancún to the magical Mayan temples in Palenque . Crossing five states and offering two separate routes through the historic Yucatán Peninsula , officials hope the new service will encourage millions of tourists to travel slowly between the region ’ s ancient attractions .
images : alamy . Words : Matthew Figg
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