Ramon's Village Resort has generously offered to provide accommodations for the five contestants and their chaperons for La Reina de la Costa Maya Pageant. The sashing ceremonies for the event will be held poolside at the resort.
Coral Cable Television, a division of Pete's Enterprises and the San Pedro Sun have committed to sponsorship for the fifth year. The two companies provide advertising coverage for the festival.
Einer Gomez, hotel chairman of the festival reported that a letter has been sent to all local hoteliers requesting a donation of 10% of their rooms to accommodate visiting entertainers. Gomez said that the response has been good. The committee is actively seeking support and sponsorship by donations of rooms and services to assist in staging the festival as they have no start-up funding.
Letters were sent to the bar owners who purchased liquor booths last year. They will be given the first option to purchase one of the four liquor booths that will be available for the 1997 Festival. Anyone interested in purchasing a booth should contact Einer Gomez at Ramon's Village.
The Sea & Air Festival committee meets every Tuesday night at 7:30 p.m. in the courtyard of Paradise Resort, volunteers are welcome and needed.
Logos should be sent to Chairman Gach Guerrero at the Sea and Air Festival office downstairs at the San Pedro Town Hall. The deadline for entries is June 6. In addition to recognition the artist whose logo is selected will receive 2 season passes to the festival.