Florida Civic Leader And Passionate Education Advocate To Address Students At St. Thomas University Commencement

May 6, 2015

Florida Civic Leader And Passionate Education Advocate To Address Students At St. Thomas University Commencement

Businessperson Stanley G. Tate also to receive Honorary Degree

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla., May 6, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — A Miami-Dade County native, business leader and civic figure, Stanley G. Tate, will be the keynote speaker at St. Thomas University’s main university commencement ceremony at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 16, 2015. The Commencement Ceremony will take place at the Fernandez Family Center for Leadership and Wellness, located at the St. Thomas University campus, 16401 N.W. 37^th Avenue, Miami Gardens, Florida. Tate, a long-time member of the St. Thomas University Board of Trustees until late last year, will also receive an Honoris Causa doctoral degree.

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A former mayor and member of the Bay Harbor Islands City Council, Tate was chairman of the Metro Dade County Housing Oversight Committee and was chairman of the Regional (25 states) Advisory Board of the Resolution Trust Corporation. He was appointed by President Bush to be the Chairman of the National Advisory Board of the Resolution Trust Corporation, and was subsequently nominated by President Clinton to be the President of the RTC.

Tate’s most lauded civic involvement has been his passionate leadership in developing the Florida Prepaid College Program, the longest running – and considered the most successful – college prepaid program in the country. The program has sold more than 1.6 million plans since Mr. Tate championed its approval by the State Legislature in 1987. Tate subsequently served as Chairman of the Florida Prepaid Postsecondary Education Expense Board for 18 years. On June 2006, the Florida State Legislature unanimously approved a bill changing the name of the college program to the Stanley G. Tate Florida Prepaid College Program. A well-known businessperson, Mr. Tate heads Tate Enterprises, an “umbrella” for various corporations and partnerships with interests in real estate development, construction, investments, condominium development, shopping centers, office buildings and restaurants.

“Stanley is perhaps Florida’s longest and most ardent advocate of quality, affordable education for all neighborhoods,” said Monsignor Franklyn M. Casale, President of St. Thomas University. “When we refer to those who have championed St. Thomas University’s student leadership development, we speak of Stanley Tate. During the thirteen years he served on our Board of Trustees, he supported our University’s growth every step of the way, leaving an impact on academics, service, ecumenism, scholarships and financial aid. We are proud to honor him in our Class of 2015 ceremony.”

St. Thomas University’s School of Law will hold its commencement ceremonies at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 16 at the Fernandez Family Center for Leadership and Wellness. Former Florida Governor Bob Martinez will deliver St. Thomas Law’s Commencement Address.

About St. Thomas University:
The only Catholic Archdiocesan-sponsored University in Florida, St. Thomas University places an institutional emphasis on social justice and ethical behavior. The University offers more than forty-five undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate degrees at its 144 acre campus in Miami Gardens, Florida, and through distance learning, including one of the oldest (and highly ranked) undergraduate programs in Sports Administration in the Country. Approximately 90% of the faculty holds the highest degree in their fields and the university provides its diverse student body with low student/teacher ratios. The STU School of Law boasts one of the most culturally diverse student bodies in the country, ranking at the top among all ABA-approved law schools in the proportion of Hispanic students, and sixth among African-American students. STU is one of the only law schools in the nation with a Human Rights Institute and offers a joint M.B.A.- J.D. in Accounting, International Business, Marriage and Family Counseling, and Sports Administration.

Rosie Cepero Delivers Messages From The Afterlife In The New Series MEDIUM DE ANGELES

May 6, 2015

Rosie Cepero Delivers Messages From The Afterlife In The New Series MEDIUM DE ANGELES

Discovery Familia introduces viewers to Rosie Cepero, who can talk to angels and bring their messages to the world

MIAMI, May 6, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Rosie Cepero was born with a very special gift: she sees, hears and converses with angels. A wife and mother of three, Rosie communicates with these heavenly hosts and shares their words of hope and protection in the new Discovery Familia series MEDIUM DE ANGELES, premiering May 19 and airing Tuesdays at 9PM E/P.

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MEDIUM DE ANGELES offers a glimpse into the spiritual world through the stories of people from around the country who flock to Rosie’s farm. Some seek confirmation of inexplicable events, while others recount miraculous rescues from certain death. Their experiences are unique, but all are searching for answers from the angels who confide in Rosie. Sometimes their messages are for her, but more often they are the guardians of others seeking a link to their loved ones.

Since age three, Rosie has served as a vessel for celestial communications. She considers her gift a blessing and believes she has a responsibility to share the messages she receives, no matter the circumstances. Outgoing, kind and generous, Rosie lives on a farm in upstate New York with her Cuban husband, George, and their three sons, Frankie, Georgie and Joey.

The stories featured in the first season of MEDIUM DE ANGELES include those of Mary Ellen, who wants to confirm that it was in fact her guardian angel who saved her from a near-death experience; and Tony and Steve, brothers who go into their first meeting with Rosie as skeptics but come out true believers.

For more about this and other Discovery Familia programming, please follow us on facebook.com/discoveryfamilia.

About Discovery Familia
Part of Discovery Communications, Discovery Familia is the Spanish-language network dedicated to Hispanic women and the things that matter in their lives. During the day, the Discovery Kids block provides a safe environment for children aged 2-6 with entertaining, curriculum-based programming to prepare them for the world around them. In the evening, the channel offers programming for women, focusing on such topics such as home decor, food, health, beauty and parenting. For more information, please follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/discoveryfamilia or visit www.discoveryfamilia.com.

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Amway Develops Exclusive Skincare Technology for Men

May 6, 2015

Amway Develops Exclusive Skincare Technology for Men

Artistry® Men skincare collection targets specialized skincare needs for the modern male: oil control and hydration

ADA, Mich., May 6, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Men and women are biologically different – and so are their skincare needs. This premise fueled the development of the Artistry® brand’s latest scientifically advanced skincare collection, Artistry® Men.

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Artistry® scientists’ findings and expertise led to this customized collection, which targets men’s two primary skincare needs – oil control and hydration – to reveal healthier-, younger-looking skin in men of all ages and ethnicities.

“The Artistry® Men Collection optimizes the modern man’s skincare regimen,” says Vice President of Global Beauty Maud Pansing. “It’s formulated to perform with technology specialized to a man’s skin and a signature packaging aesthetic that speaks to his strength and style.”

The science behind Artistry™ Men

Using global data from the Artistry™ F.A.C.E.S. proprietary diagnostic system, Artistry® scientists identified key differences between men’s and women’s skin. Higher testosterone levels trigger more sebum production, which creates more oil and shine. Yet despite this increase in oil production, men’s skin tends to be drier on the surface due to lower levels of Natural Moisture Factor (NMF). Further, shaving disrupts the skin’s barrier function, promoting dryness through moisture loss.

In response to these findings Artistry® scientists created DermaSync Complex, the technology that powers the Artistry™ Men Collection. DermaSync Complex, a two-phase blend of exclusive ingredients for oil control and moisture management, helps restore skin while infusing moisture for a noticeably youthful look:

Phase One/Oil Control: Controls excess oil to help prevent shine.
Phase Two/Moisture Management: Deeply hydrates and helps to improve the skin’s moisture barrier function to keep vital nutrients and hydration in.

Our exclusive Micro X6 Peptide nourishes skin to help diminish the look of fine lines, while patented Oat Extract helps exfoliate to keep skin feeling smooth. Our exclusive NMF Liposome helps deliver essential lipids – Ceramide 3, Lecithin and Beta-Sitosterol – along with natural humectants deep into the skin, directing them to where they’re needed most. Horse Chestnut Complex and an exclusive Shiso and Aloe Complex help reduce shaving irritation and redness.

After using the skincare system for a month, 76% of men noticed an improvement in the appearance of their skin. “This statistic is staggering,” says Michelle D’Allaird, master skin health educator for the Artistry® brand and CIDESCO aesthetician, “it indicates the dramatic performance of Artistry® Men.”

“After four weeks of use, men in clinical studies showed an up to 56.2 percent reduction in facial oil production and an up to 83.4 percent increase in moisturization,”¹ notes Senior Principal Research Scientist Jesse Leverett.

The Artistry® Men Skincare Regimen

The Artistry® Men Collection – available in the United States in May, 2015 – is a five-step skincare regimen:

Step One – Cleanse: Gentle Face Wash
Step Two – Shave: Smooth Shave Foam
Step Three – Tone: Post Shave Toner
Step Four – Treat: Serum Concentrate
Step Five – Moisturize: Facial Moisturizer

Artistry® products are sold exclusively through a network of Amway Independent Business Owners millions strong worldwide. Please visit Amway.com for more information or to locate an IBO.

About Artistry®
Artistry® is ranked among the world’s top-five, largest-selling premium skincare brands.² Founded in 1958 by an entrepreneurial husband and wife team, the Artistry® portfolio features advanced skincare developed with new technologies and proprietary plant ingredients, targeting both the biological and environmental signs of aging for men and women, along with classic and seasonal color collections for face, eyes and lips. Exclusive formulations reflect the global research, development and quality assurance conducted by a network of more than 900 scientists and directed by a board of scientific and academic advisors who work together to push the boundaries of beauty forward. Artistry® products are sold through more than three million Amway Independent Business Owners in more than 100 countries and territories worldwide.

About Amway™
Amway and its parent company is a $10.8 billion direct selling business based in Ada, Michigan, USA. Top-selling brands for Amway are Nutrilite® vitamin, mineral and dietary supplements, Artistry® skincare and color cosmetics, and eSpring® water treatment systems – all sold exclusively by Amway Independent Business Owners. Global sales in 2014 made Amway the #1 direct selling business in the world, according to the Direct Selling News 2015 Global 100. For company news, visit globalnews.amway.com.

¹After using the Artistry® Men Gentle Face Wash, Smooth Shave Foam, Post Shave Toner, Serum Concentrate and Facial Moisturizer.

²Source: Euromonitor International Limited, www.euromonitor.com/amway-claims.

Dr. Shino Bay Aguilera Launches “Be Youthful,” An Insightful And Current Way To Treat Yourself From The Inside Out

May 6, 2015

Dr. Shino Bay Aguilera Launches “Be Youthful,” An Insightful And Current Way To Treat Yourself From The Inside Out

Lessons from a Beauty Doctor That Looks Within: His New Book, the Most Advanced Technologies, Internal Beauty, Doing Good, and Techniques to Renew and Restore

NEW YORK, May 6, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — “Be Youthful: Look Good, Feel Great – and Remain Young at Any Age,” Dr. Shino Bay Aguilera’s most recent publication in English, was just published in Spanish and is available on Amazon.com, through barnesandnoble.com, and electronically for Kindle. In addition, major bookstores in the United States can provide home delivery for individual orders.

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The book provides insights and tips on the perfect ways to renew and restore your mind, body and, spirit – and describes what it means to actually be “youthful.” Dr. Shino Bay Aguilera is a world-renowned cosmetic and clinical dermatologist and the owner of the Shino Bay Cosmetic Dermatology, Plastic Surgery & Laser Institute. He is known as the #1 injector of Sculptra® in the United States and as the preferred choice of celebrities and public figures. Dr. Aguilera, originally from Panama and a former clothing model, became intrigued by people’s everlasting pursuit of the “fountain of youth” through his consultations. “Be Youthful” explores the many ways to clinically appear youthful, but also details his personal journey about the pursuit of happiness, peace, and self-confidence, which all lead to beauty.

“During my consultations, I tried to determine what was causing my patients to age – a process we try to suppress in the West – rather than enjoy and let be,” explains Dr. Aguilera. “Intrinsic factors such as diet, exercise, sleep, and stress all play a factor. In addition to this, true aging goes beyond skin deep; it has to do with architectural changes of fat and bone, which can cause the face to look tired or elderly,” he added.

“Be Youthful,” details what to do to keep skin healthy and young looking during every decade of life with techniques and select products. It also explores how attitude contributes to vitality and youthfulness. Dr. Aguilera believes it is his karma and God-given talent as a medical doctor to help patients reverse or defy the aging processes and stay young to help them with their fears.

“I understand I am here to give individuals ‘spiritual facelifts,’ and help them awaken the life force within them to help them achieve their goals,” he said. “Beauty is ageless. Youth is a state of mind. Love and kindness are the real elixirs of eternal youth.”

Dr. Aguilera’s book is an account of his remarkable insight into the application of anti-aging, physically and mentally enabling people to appear, feel and project youth and beauty, on the inside as well as the outside. As part of his mission to do well in the world, Dr. Aguilera is donating 20 percent of every purchase of English and Spanish editions to HANDY (Helping Abused Neglected Disadvantaged Youth), a charity with the mission to embrace, educate, and empower vulnerable youth to become engaged, productive adults. Annually, HANDY serves more than 1,300 at-risk children who participate in comprehensive programs that focus on education, youth development, and economic self-sufficiency.

To purchase the book directly from Amazon please visit this link for the book in English and here for the book in Spanish. For more information please visit www.beyouthfulbook.com and follow Dr. Aguilera on Twitter at @BeYouthfulBook and on Facebook at ShinoBayBooks. Please tag your photos with #BeYou #BeYouthful and #SeJoven.

About Be Youthful:

Dr. Shino Bay Aguilera’s book is an account of his remarkable insight into the application of anti-aging, physically and mentally enabling people to appear, feel and project youth and beauty, on the inside as well as the outside. Dr. Shino Bay Aguilera’s book Be Youthful was released in late summer and is available as a paperback on Amazon.com and electronically on the Kindle. The Spanish version of the book is also available on all channels. Storefronts will be announced soon. For more information, visit our website at: www.beyouthfulbook.com. F: ShinoBayBooks T: @BeYouthfulBook

About Shino Bay Aguilera:

Dr. Shino Bay Aguilera (pronounced “Sheen-O”) is a world-renowned cosmetic dermatologist, dermatologic surgeon, cosmetic laser expert and is dual board certified with a fellowship in dermatology from the American College of Osteopathic Dermatology. He has over 17 years of ongoing advanced training in lasers and Aesthetics and is a clinical researcher, publisher, former chief medical director of the dermatology residency program at NOVA University, and assistant professor of dermatology for four other Universities. A top-requested international physician trainer and keynote speaker, Dr. Aguilera travels the world teaching physicians the proper use of the newest laser advances and cosmetic techniques. He participates in FDA clinical trial studies for a leading global laser manufacturer, and is called upon to determine the best treatment protocols to maximize the safety and efficacy of emerging technologies. T: Shino_Bay I: @ShinoBay

About Shino Bay Cosmetic Dermatology, Plastic Surgery & Laser Institute:

SHINO BAY is the destination of choice for clients seeking a practice offering the most advanced technologies available anywhere. Our own proprietary techniques and treatment protocols emphasize your natural looking results. We attract the most discerning clients across the globe, including many celebrities and public figures. SHINO BAY’s mission is to establish a standard of excellence in achieving natural looking results, with particular emphasis on making the best technologies, treatments and procedures available to you, for complete and optimal management of any aesthetic challenges, time or nature deals out. For more information, visit our website at: www.shinobayderm.com. F: ShinoBayDerm

Multiple beauty benefits in one product: Artistry Ideal Radiance™ Illuminating CC Cream

May 6, 2015

Multiple beauty benefits in one product: Artistry Ideal Radiance™ Illuminating CC Cream

Amway Expands Brightening Collection to Encompass Skincare’s Fastest-growing Category

ADA, Mich., May 6, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Around the world, modern women crave high-performing, multifunction beauty products that deliver several beauty benefits in one single formula. The latest addition to the Artistry Ideal Radiance™ Collection makes meeting these demands as easy as A-B-C – or CC, to be exact.

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Artistry Ideal Radiance™ Illuminating CC Cream delivers targeted brightening combined with the complexion-perfecting properties of a makeup foundation. When used with the Artistry Ideal Radiance™ skincare regimen, the multi-benefit color correcting formula reveals flawless-looking, more even-toned skin and long-lasting, luminous coverage that instantly helps minimize visible dark spots and redness.

“The ‘alphabet’ cream category is predicted to grow 32 percent by 2017,” notes Vice President of Global Beauty Maud Pansing. “Women today have very full lives and want products that deliver more benefits. With Artistry Ideal Radiance™ Illuminating CC Cream, our scientists have created a solution that does more than cover visible dark spots – it conveniently helps brighten and perfect skin’s appearance in one single step. It’s a natural extension of the collection.”

Brighten. Perfect. Prime.

Like its Artistry Ideal Radiance™ counterparts, Illuminating CC Cream delivers multiple skin benefits:

Brighten: When used with Artistry Ideal Radiance™ skincare, luxurious Pearl Protein boosts skin’s natural radiance while diminishing the look of dark spots and discolorations.
Perfect: Exclusive Multi-Dimensional Finishing Complex, which powers the formula, instantly enhances skin’s appearance as innovative color-control pigments even tone with lightweight, sheer-to-medium coverage.
Protects: Provides sun protection from harmful UV rays.

“Artistry Ideal Radiance™ Illuminating CC Cream enhances a woman’s beauty regimen with clarifying color correction that brightens and perfects the look of skin,” explains Artistry Global Makeup Artist Rick DiCecca. “Skin instantly appears flawless, lit with subtle luminosity.”

Oil free, non-acnegenic and non-comedogenic, Illuminating CC Cream is suitable for all skin types and ethnicities. It can be worn alone or under foundation as a targeted upgrade to tinted moisturizer that also shields skin against harmful UVB/UVA rays with broad-spectrum SPF 50 minimizing the aging effects of free radicals and environmental damage that cause dark spots and discolorations to form in the first place.

A Holistic Approach to Healthy Radiance

The Artistry Ideal Radiance™ Collection includes Illuminating Cleanser, Illuminating Moisture Lotion, Illuminating Essence, Spot Corrector, Illuminating Moisturizer, Illuminating Moisture Cream and, now, Illuminating CC Cream. As the skincare collection’s first cosmetic complement, Illuminating CC Cream helps boost results for women by further reducing visible hyperpigmentation, leaving skin looking even more radiant and more even toned.

Artistry Ideal Radiance™ Illuminating CC Cream launches in the United States in May, 2015. Artistry® products are sold exclusively through a network of Amway Independent Business Owners (IBOs) millions strong worldwide. Please visit Amway.com for more information or to locate an IBO.

About Artistry®
Artistry® is ranked among the world’s top-five, largest-selling premium skincare brands.* Founded in 1958 by an entrepreneurial husband and wife team, the Artistry® portfolio features advanced skincare developed with new technologies and proprietary plant ingredients, targeting both the biological and environmental signs of aging for men and women, along with classic and seasonal color collections for face, eyes and lips. Superior formulations reflect the global research, development and quality assurance conducted by a network of more than 900 scientists and directed by a board of scientific and academic advisors who work together to push the boundaries of beauty forward. Artistry® products are sold through more than three million Amway Independent Business Owners in more than 100 countries and territories worldwide.

About Amway
Amway and its parent company is a $10.8 billion direct selling business based in Ada, Michigan, USA. Top-selling brands for Amway are Nutrilite® vitamin, mineral and dietary supplements, Artistry® skincare and color cosmetics, and eSpring® water treatment systems – all sold exclusively by Amway Independent Business Owners. Global sales in 2014 made Amway the #1 direct selling business in the world, according to the Direct Selling News 2015 Global 100. For company news, visit globalnews.amway.com.

*Source Euromonitor International Limited; www.euromonitor.com/amway-claims

Artistry Ideal Radiance™ Illuminating CC Cream

2015 U.N. Correspondents Association Awards for Best Coverage of the United Nations and U.N. Agencies

May 5, 2015

2015 U.N. Correspondents Association Awards for Best Coverage of the United Nations and U.N. Agencies

WINNERS WILL BE HONORED AT GALA EVENT BY THE U.N. SECRETARY-GENERAL ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 14th, 2015 AT CIPRIANI WALL STREET, NEW YORK.

NEW YORK, May 5, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The United Nations Correspondents Association (UNCA) invites media worldwide to submit entries for its 20^th Annual UNCA Awards for the best print, broadcast (TV & Radio) and online, web-based media coverage of the United Nations, U.N. agencies and field operations.

The prizes amount to over $60,000 to be distributed among the prize categories and winners.

Deadline for submissions is September 15, 2015.

The awards are open to all journalists anywhere in the world. The Awards are:

1. The Elizabeth Neuffer Memorial Prize, sponsored by the Alexander Bodini Foundation, for written media (including online media). The prize is for print and online coverage of the U.N. and U.N. agencies, named in honor of Elizabeth Neuffer, The Boston Globe bureau chief at the U.N., who died while on an assignment in Baghdad in 2003.

2. The Ricardo Ortega Memorial Prize for broadcast (TV & Radio) media. The prize is for broadcast coverage of the U.N. and U.N. agencies, named in honor of Ricardo Ortega, formerly the New York correspondent for Antena 3 TV of Spain, who died while on an assignment in Haiti in 2004.

3. The Prince Albert II of Monaco and UNCA Global Prize for coverage of Climate Change. The prize is for print (including online media) and broadcast media (TV & Radio) for coverage of sustainable and equitable management of natural resources and the implementation of innovative and ethical solutions in three main categories: climate change, biodiversity, and water.

4. The United Nations Foundation Prize. The prize is for print (including online media) and broadcast media (TV & Radio) for coverage of humanitarian and development aspects of the U.N. and U.N. agencies.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS:

Coverage of the U.N. and U.N. agencies is specified in each category; the committee welcomes coverage of all issues particularly on Millennium Developments Goals, peacekeeping operations, and nonproliferation, including the elimination of nuclear, chemical and biological weapons.

Work in print, broadcast (TV & Radio), and online coverage must be published between September 2014 and August 2015, and be related to the U.N. and U.N. agencies.

The judges will look for entries with impact, insight and originality, and will take into account the courage and investigative and reporting skills of the journalists. Entries from the developing world media are particularly welcome.

Entries can be submitted in any of the official U.N. languages (English, French, Arabic, Chinese, Spanish, and Russian).

For broadcast entries, hard copies should be in DVD (preferably NTSC format), however electronic files and web links uploaded to the online Entry Form are preferred. A written transcript in English or French will facilitate the judging process.

For print media, each submission should have a maximum of four (4) articles. Electronic files and web links uploaded to the online Entry Form are preferred.

Multiple or joint entries in different categories are accepted.

HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR ENTRY:

Entries are submitted online by completing the UNCA Awards Entry Form.

You will complete your personal information and upload your photo, and then choose to:

Submit your work electronically by including web links and/or uploading all files directly to the Entry Form
-OR-
Submit your work by postal mail to the address indicated on the form

** Electronic entries are preferred to expedite the judging process **

Your entry must be received online or postmarked by September 15, 2015.

Questions regarding UNCA Awards & entries, please contact:
The UNCA Office, 1-212-963-7137.
Or send an email to [email protected]

CLICK ON THE ENTRY FORM BELOW TO GET STARTED:

ENTRY FORM

http://unca.com/2015-awards-call-for-submissions-form/

UNCA Awards Committee: Giampaolo Pioli (UNCA President), Bouchra Benyoussef (UNCA Treasurer), J. Tuyet Nguyen, Kahraman Haliscelik, Valeria Robecco, Sylviane Zehil, Gu Zhenqiu, Talal Al-Haj, Sherwin Bryce-Pease, Emoke Bebiak. Seana Magee, Richard Roth.

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Volaris Announces Flights to Puerto Rico

May 5, 2015

Volaris Announces Flights to Puerto Rico

– Volaris now services San Juan, Puerto Rico from Cancun, Quintana Roo

– Puerto Rico is the carrier’s first incursion into the Caribbean marketplace

MEXICO CITY, May 5, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Volaris (NYSE: VLRS and BMV: VOLAR), the ultra low cost Mexican airline with the most extensive route network servicing Mexico and the US, as part of their active expansion plan today announced the introduction of new international service from Cancun, Quintana Roo to the city of San Juan in Puerto Rico, effective July 2^nd operating with two flights per week.

During a press conference, Volaris CEO, Enrique Beltranena, addressed the importance of including San Juan in the Volaris destination roster and informed the carrier is the only one to connect Mexico with this important Caribbean island in the last 15 years. “Today we are announcing expansion of our coverage to a total of 60 destinations. Sure enough, Puerto Rico is now closer than ever to Mexico! Plus, with Volaris’ clean and clear fares, this a truly irresistible destination.”

“Incorporating Puerto Rico into the Volaris route network responds to our expansion strategy for the region. It also underscores our commitment to Cancun, where we are currently servicing 18 destinations and operating 257 flights per week,” Beltranena said.

He further explained this service opens doors to diversify the island’s offering, “At Volaris we are committed to promoting air connectivity for the country’s most important cities, which in turn fosters their economic development. This is why we are offering connections from Mexico City, Monterrey, and Tijuana, which helps our Customers avoid long layovers at other locations,” he said.

Volaris continues to strengthen its positioning as the Mexican airline with the most extensive route network throughout Mexico and the US, totaling 139 routes to 60 destinations – 22 international and 38 domestic. Since its inauguration, Volaris has transported nearly 50 million passengers, 7 million of which have been for international travel.

“Volaris’ arrival to Puerto Rico is part of concerted efforts by the Puerto Rico Tourism Company to extend access to our destination. With this flight, we are restoring direct connection from our Island to Mexico, which is the Latin American country sending the highest number of visitors to Puerto Rico,” said Ingrid I. Rivera Rocafort, Executive Director of the Puerto Rico Tourism Company. “Now, arriving in San Juan will be much easier and affordable for tourists who visit us from Mexico,” she added.

Agustin Arellano, Chief Development Officer at Aerostar Airport Holdings, the managing company of San Juan’s Luis Munoz Marin International Airport said, “Today we are enthusiastically celebrating the arrival of Volaris to Boricua territory. We extend a warm welcome to this carrier, not only for opening a new route for us, but also because it enables us to reassert our commitment of projecting Puerto Rico as the ideal Caribbean destination before the eyes of the world.” He expanded, “Volaris’ incursion to the Caribbean as part of our operational offering positions us as the first cruise travel destination in the Caribbean. With two flights per week, it will clearly provide better options for the varied tourism offering generated in Puerto Rico.”

Separately, Asur General Director, Adolfo Castro, said, “At ASUR we are delighted with the announcement of the new Cancun – San Juan route, not only are we talking about a new link between Mexico and Puerto Rico, something that hadn’t happened in 15 years, but also, this brings our two airports together, with greater passenger traffic: San Juan and Cancun, serving 8.6 and 17.5 million passengers in 2014 respectively. Added to Volaris’ successful formula, this looks to be quite a promising route, congratulations for that!”

For those interested in the new service, flight schedules, including dates and times of operation, are announced as follows:

Cancun, Quintana Roo – San Juan, Puerto Rico
(Effective July 2. Thursdays and Sundays)

Departing Cancun, Quintana Roo at 11:30 hrs., arriving San Juan, Puerto Rico at 15:50 hrs.
Departing San Juan, Puerto Rico at 17:20 hrs., arriving Cancun, Quintana Roo at 19:40 hrs.

Launched at an introductory fare of US$ 129 one-way, flights are available for booking with Volaris’ innovative “Tu Decides” pay-per-service arrangement, whereby Customers select exclusively those services they need for their specific travel needs. Booking is available for customers on all Volaris sales channels, including online (www.volaris.com), our Call Centers in Mexico (01-800-122-8000) and the US (1-866-988-3527), as well as with any of our authorized travel agencies.

About Volaris
Controladora Vuela Compania de Aviacion, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE: VLRS and BMV: VOLAR) is an ultra low cost airline providing point to point services and operating between Mexico and the US. The ultra low cost highly efficient business model offered by Volaris provides low base fares to develop its market, coupled with outstanding levels of quality services and a wide array of products. Since beginning their operations in March 2006, Volaris has increased its routes from an initial 5 to a current 139 and its fleet from 4 to 52 aircraft. Volaris currently operates over 220 daily flight segments on routes connecting 38 cities in Mexico and 22 cities in the United States with Mexico’s most modern airplane fleet. Volaris targets passengers visiting friends and family, price sensitive business travelers, and leisure travelers in Mexico and to select US destinations. Proudly Mexican, Volaris is regarded as one of the new leading companies in the country. Among other recognitions, Volaris has received the prestigious ESR Award for Social Corporate Responsibility for five consecutive years. For more information, please visit: www.volaris.com

About ASUR:
Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste, S.A.B. de C.V. (ASUR) is the first privatized airport operator in Mexico, with concessions to operate, maintain and develop the airports of Cancun, Merida, Cozumel, Villahermosa, Oaxaca, Veracruz, Huatulco, Tapachula and Minatitlan in the southeast of Mexico. ASUR is also a 50% JV partner in Aerostar Airport Holdings, LLC, operator of the Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The Company is listed both on the Mexican stock exchange trading as ASUR, and on the NYSE in the U.S., trading as ASR. One ADS equals ten (10) series B shares.

About Aerostar Airport Holdings, LLC:
Aerostar is a Puerto Rico based capital joint venture between Highstar, an American infrastructure investment firm, and a subsidiary of Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE: ASR; BMV: ASUR) (ASUR), a leading airport management firm. Aerostar is a limited liability company registered in Puerto Rico. Each of their members maintains a 50% share of capital. Aerostar has a forty-year lease to manage and upgrade the SJU airport.

About The Puerto Rico Tourism Company
Founded in 1970, The Puerto Rico Tourism Company is a public corporation responsible for fostering, promoting, and regulating development of the tourism industry. It positions Puerto Rico as a destination through advertising, public relations, and promotional activities; promoting tourism among local residents; guiding and providing technical assistance to researchers; establishing high quality standards, and assessing infrastructure for tourism in addition to regulating and inspecting gaming related activities. The Puerto Rico Tourism Company runs offices and has representation in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Latin America.

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