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Thu, 2012-05-17 23:40 MexicoToday

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WTTC Delegates: Travel and Tourism Has Potential to Create 5 Million New Jobs

Travel and Tourism could create an additional five million new jobs worldwide — that was the message driven home in the opening sessions of today’s inaugural WTTC Americas Summit.

In the Presidential Perspective, CBS Travel Editor Peter Greenberg interviewed President Calderón, who spoke about his recent participation in T20, a conference that took place May 15 and 16 with tourism ministers from 20 of the most developed economies in the world. The objective of the T20 Meeting was to devise proposals, harnessing the tourism industry to fuel job creation, as part of the lead up to the G20 Leaders Summit which will take place in Los Cabos, Baja California Sur, on June 18th and 19th.

David Scowsill, President and CEO of the WTTC noted that travel and tourism is responsible for 9% of the world’s GDP, 255 million jobs and $6 trillion in revenue — but potential must be exploited further. “An extra five million jobs could be created over a three-year period,” he said.

A key to enabling greater growth in the sector is visa reform, Scowsill noted. “The burdensome visa process is holding back tourism,” he told delegates.

During the session for the update of the T20, Taleb Rifai, Secretary-General of the UNWTO, noted the contradictory positions taken by many nations, who spend money to promote tourism “and then we spend more money in preventing people coming to our countries. It doesn’t make sense. Do we want people to come to our countries or don’t we want people to come?”

Tue, 2012-05-15 18:41 Luis

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Riu Hotels & Resorts Opens New Hotel in Cancun

Riu Hotels and Resorts - the Spanish chain with over 100 hotels in 16 counties - inaugurated its latest hotel, the Riu Palace Peninsula, in Cancun Mexico on May 4, 2012. The hotel is characterized by its contemporary architecture and modern decorations throughout its 562 rooms and 48 villas, all of which enjoy magnificent… views of the Caribbean ocean.

Guests at the resort enjoy from Riu’s renowned 24-hour all inclusive program which includes a huge variety of local and international dishes through its main restaurant and five specialty restaurants. Visitors also have access to seven different bars, each of which has an extensive selection of domestic and international cocktails.

In addition to white sand beaches and five different pools, the hotel also offers a variety of activity and entertainment option all of which are included in the All Inclusive package. Guest can participate in a number of water sports like windsurfing, kayaking, and snorkeling. During the day and night, the hotel provides live shows, music, and other entertainment. And for those looking for some pampering, the hotel also offers a full Renova Spa with a gym, sauna, and Jacuzzi.

Visitors to the hotel would also benefit from exploring some of Cancun’s historical and natural attractions like the Mayan ruins of Chichén Itzá or the turtle protection and reproduction center on Isla Mujeres.

Tue, 2012-05-15 18:32 Luis

Luis
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Tourism officials of G20 Nations Convene T20 Summit in Merida

Ministers of Tourism from G-20 nations will convene in Merida, Yucatan from May 15-16 for the T20 Tourism Summit. The purpose of the T20 Summit is to exchange views towards strengthening the tourism sector, streamlining the flow of tourists between nations, increasing job creation and promoting sustainable… tourism.

The T20 Summit in Merida will also include representatives from several international organizations, including the International Labour Organization, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, the United Nations World Tourism Organization, the International Civil Aviation Organization, the European Commission and the World Travel & Tourism Council.

As host of the T20 Summit, Secretary of Tourism Gloria Guevara will showcase Mexico’s robust tourism sector, including its Gastronomic Routes, Mundo Maya (“Mayan World”).

Following the T-20 meeting, the ministers and representatives of the participating international organizations will travel to Riviera Maya for the inaugural Regional Summit of the World Travel & Tourism Council, which will take place May 16th to 18th, bringing together more than 500 travel and tourism industry CEOs from throughout the Americas.

Thu, 2012-05-10 16:14 Luis

Luis
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Baroque Architecture, Cobblestone Street, Sidewalk Cafes, and Beautiful Churches Makes Guanajuato the Most Romantic City in Mexico for American Tourists

Guanajuato, the capital of the Guanajuato State is a historical and picturesque city full of agreeable little plazas, streets lined with stairs and houses of pastel-colored facades and balconies trimmed with iron work, and flower-filled window boxes. Certainly the type of city you would expect to be… filled with tourists seeking to soak in some colonial culture and expats looking for a taste of Mexico’s famous laid back lifestyle. But for some reason Guanajuato has remained relatively obscure compared to nearby popular expat destinations like San Miguel de Allende and Ajijic.

Perhaps the city’s steep canyon walls and twisted up-and-down alleyways have discouraged visitors that prefer to get around by car, but if that doesn’t deter you from wanting to visit the crown jewel of Mexico’s colonial cities then you should put Guanajuato on your to-do list.

Guanajuato was established in the 16th century when the Spanish found rich veins of silver and built a magnificent city over the mines. By the 18th century Guanajuato had become the world’s leading silver-extraction center. Thanks to this prosperity, the city built beautiful Baroque and neoclassical buildings that influenced the architecture of Central Mexico. The churches of La Compañia and La Valenciana are considered to be among the most beautiful examples of Baroque architecture in Central and South America.

Today Guanajato is a city of incredible charm, considered by many to be the most romantic city in Mexico. In the 20th century, the city added to the already eye-pleasing structures left by the Spanish by erecting several architecturally outstanding monuments and buildings such as the Juarez theater, the government palace, and the Hidalgo market. In addition to the city’s stunning architecture, the University of Guanajuato serves as the city’s cultural nucleus. The University gives Guanajuato a vibrant cultural life where plays, concerts, dance and international movies take place year-round. Each October, Guanajuato plays host to the International Cervantino Festival where world-renowned music, dance and theater groups come from around the world to perform.

The city is a maze of cobblestone streets and alleys that wind around steep hillsides upon a small ravine, opening into vistas of beautiful churches and small plazas. The most famous of these alleys is the Callejón del Beso (Alley of the Kiss). The local romantic legend has it that this callejón is so narrow that lovers, each standing on a balcony of each side of the alley, can reach across the alley and exchange a kiss.

In the evenings, it is difficult to escape the street music in the center of town. In the social plaza, the Jardín Unión, the mariachis and norteños bands vie with each other for paying customers sitting in the sidewalk cafés. It's not uncommon to see two or three bands playing simultaneously just a few yards apart, a cacophony that the Mexicans seem to love. They dance among the tables.

Some expats compare Guanajuato to the small, medieval towns of Tuscany and Provence. However, Guanajuato is more animated and less expensive that other top choices for the romantic retiree. An expat couple can expect to live well in Guanajuato on a budget of about $1,300 to $1,700 per month, including rent, entertaining, and dining out. For American tourists Guanajuato is easy to reach, located just a two-hour flight from Dallas and Houston.

Mon, 2012-05-07 13:45 Aaron

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Lonely Planet Travel Writer Provides Facts About Safety in Mexico

Is Mexico safe for tourists? Lonely Planet Travel Writer Robert Reid addressed that question recently in an article reprinted by the Huffington Post. In fact, after reviewing the facts, Reid turned the question on its head, asking “Are Americans Safer in Mexico than at Home?” …

Reid noted “What you don’t get from most reports in the US is statistical evidence that Americans are less likely to face violence on average in Mexico than at home, particularly when you zero in on Mexico’s most popular travel destinations.”

For example, Cancun and Puerto Vallarta have far fewer murders than Orlando, home of Walt Disney World. Texans are twice as safe in Mexico, and three times safer than in Houston. According to CNN, violence in Ciudad Juarez dropped by 45 percent in 2011, and the first six weeks of 2012 saw an additional 57% drop, per this BBC story.

Reid even quotes from the US State Department travel warning, which says, “millions of US citizens safely visit Mexico each year.” The travel warning advises warns against non-essential travel to just four of Mexico’s 31 states. Meanwhile, 13 states are fully free from the State Department’s warning, including top Mexico tourist destinations such as Baja California Sur, Yucatan, Mexico City, Oaxaca, Chiapas, and Guanajuato.

Thu, 2012-05-03 19:36 Megan

Megan
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Mexico Remains a Top Spring Break Location

Mexico has retained its position as a top Spring Break location for American students, as well as students from around the world. This year alone, 600,000 tourists visited Mexico, according to Mexico’s Ministry of Tourism. 382,376 Americans traveled to Mexico during the recent Spring Break period of 2012. The… most popular Mexican destinations for Spring Break travel this year were Cancun and Riviera Maya. These resort and beach locations alone accounted for 50,000 individuals traveling on Spring Break. Other popular Spring Break destinations included Puerto Vallarta, Cabo San Lucas, Rosarito Beach, and Playa del Carmen.

Mexican beach destinations are most popular with individuals between the ages of 16 and 25 years old. These sweeping statistics are principally explained by Mexico’s brilliantly pristine waters, spotless sand Mexican beaches, delicious food, and culturally diverse history. It’s estimated that Spring Break visitors will continue flocking to Mexico in vast numbers for years to come to experience its renowned beauty and diversity.

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Thu, 2012-05-03 19:30 Megan

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Yaxchilán: A Remote and Beautiful Mayan City in Chiapas, Mexico

There’s something beautifully mystifying about a location that’s so estranged from society that you feel like you’re being transported back in time. This is the feeling you get in the Mayan city of Yaxchilán in the southern part of Mexico. Symbolically meaning “green… stones”, Yaxchilán is located on the southern most part of Mexico along the Usumacinta River, bordering Guatemala. It is only accessible by boat because of its remote location. Yaxchilán is completely removed from modernity and technology, but is full of expansive green landscapes deep within the Chiapas jungle. Yaxchilán is also the home to picturesque waterfalls, canyons, rivers, and old pasture lands.

The Mayan history of Yaxchilán makes the city even more intriguing to the common visitor. The Mayan city still has reminiscences of ancient Mayan culture in the form of archaeological ruins and sacred Mayan temples. One can explore intricate mural paintings, ceramic materials, and old terraces built of stone. Visiting the Chiapas region of the southern most part of Mexico can be an utterly enchanting, and not to mention unique experience, for both Mexicans and international visitors from all over the world.

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Mon, 2012-04-30 04:00 Sarah

Sarah
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Home to the Battle of Cinco de Mayo and Mole Poblano: Explore Puebla, Mexico

Puebla, Mexico’s fourth-largest city, is celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Cinco de Mayo, when a heavily outnumbered Mexican army defeated the French troops of Napoleon III in 1862. Needless to say, this is a big year for Puebla. To mark the occasion, the city has bumped up conservation efforts… of the historic forts used in the Battle of Cinco de Mayo and this May 2 and 3 will also be hosting the first annual International Mole Festival.

While Puebla is most famous for food such as “mole poblano”, Mexican visitors and international tourists will flock to Puebla not only for its “mole” but also for its beautiful colonial architecture, café culture, mild climate and historical sites. As one of the safest big cities in Mexico, Puebla merits at least 36 hours, if not a full weekend. Here are some things to do on your trip:

People watch. Paseo Bravo, a long narrow plaza, is crowded with food carts and is a host to a cantina at one end and a church at the other. On the other side of the ‘centro histórico’ is the former textile factory ‘Parque San Francisco’ (Callejón de la 10 Norte, Barrio Del Alto), where you can find those celebrating a marriage or a quinceañera party posing for photos. When stopping for a snack, Utopia Belgian Pub is a great choice. Known for being one of the best beer bars in Mexico, you can find 80 brands of bottled beer and Belgian-style pub snacks. For those interested in exploring the traditional art of Puebla, Talavera de la Reyna’s workshop will let you watch as artisans turn clay into beautifully elaborate pottery. Situated in Cholula, a neighboring town with a pre-Hispanic pyramid at its center, it also offers English-language tours (Camino a la Carcaña 2413, Recta a Cholula; 52-222-225-4132; talaveradelareyna.com.mx). Puebla is famous for its regional dishes like ‘chiles en nogada’ (a poblano chile stuffed with meat, fruits and nuts and topped with a walnut cream sauce and pomegranate seeds) and ‘camotes de Santa Clara’ (a candy made of sweet potato). For a taste of global cuisine, Las Ranas offers ‘tacos árabes’, marinated pork on flatbread that originated in the city’s Lebanese community (about $1 each). For ‘mole poblano’ (90 pesos), the thick sauce of chocolate, nuts, chiles and spices, locals swear by Fonda La Mexicana.

For more information on the restaurants and places mentioned in the article, click here.

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Mon, 2012-04-30 04:00 Sarah

Sarah
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Copper Canyon in Mexico Reveals Why Mexico Has the Most UNESCO Heritage Sites in All of the Americas

Did you know? The Copper Canyon in northern Mexico is even bigger than the Grand Canyon – 6000 vs. 4500 feet deep and four times the volume – and is one of the biggest canyons in the world.

Here, MexicoToday guides you through the main attractions of the Canyon, like the scenic ‘Chihuahua al Pacifico’ train, Copper Canyon Adventure Park, and the Valley of Mushrooms and Monks with rock formations. Copper Canyon also brings a bit of history and culture to the table – it has long been home to the Tarahumara Indians, whose isolation in the rugged Canyon has produced many world famous long distance runners and a way of life that is still relatively untouched by the modern world.

Copper Canyon in Mexico is more vast than steep, made up of seven major and over twenty minor canyons, much more intricate and complicated than the Grand Canyon’s vertical walls that plunge down to a single river. It's not only the amazing scale of the Canyon that make the Copper Canyon so attractive, it’s the many ways to enjoy its views and scenery: for instance, the scenic Chihuahua al Pacifico train, which was built in the late 1800s, is one of the last narrow gauge railroads in North America serving as both a regional transportation system and a tourist attraction. To take the Copper Canyon railroad, or "El Chepe", as it’s familiarly called, is a scenic 12-18 hour ride from start to finish, with the train going through the desert, over bridges, through tunnels and up the sides of canyons. You can get off and on at any stop or turn the average one-day trip into a multiple-day tour of the area. Another attraction of Copper Canyon is the Copper Canyon Adventure Park where seven zip lines plus two suspension bridges traversing various canyons stretch into the horizon. The zip lines range from 150 to 1500 feet in height and 130 yards to three quarters of a mile in length, and, for amazing views, it’s recommended that you zip in tandem with a guide in order to gawk at the views more comfortably.

Valley of Mushrooms and Monks, a large valley of original rock formations confirms that Mexico is much more than just sun, surf and sand. It is home to thousands of natural treasures, proving why Mexico has more UNESCO heritage sites than anywhere else in North, Central or South America.

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Tue, 2012-04-24 16:15 Megan

Megan
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Aeromexico Airlines Launches New Flights to Mexico City from Washington D.C.

Aeromexico Airlines, Mexico’s leading airline carrier, recently announced the launch of their new travel route from Washington D.C. to Mexico City. The flights will be nonstop and operated on a Boeing 737. The new Aeromexico Airlines flights will begin May 21st from Dulles International Airport in Washington D.C. to Mexico… City International Airport. Flights will depart daily from Washington D.C. at 1:15am with an arrival time of 5:00am and will depart daily from Mexico City at 6:00pm with an arrival time of 11:20pm.

This expansion of flights to Mexico City, Mexico’s largest city, marks a significant development in the travel network between the United States and Mexico for both business travelers and tourists alike. On March 17th and 18th, Aeromexico announced their new direct flights to Mexico City from Washington D.C. at the Washington D.C. Travel Adventure Show at the Washington Convention Center.

The Washington D.C. Travel Adventure Show featured a variety of different cultural performances, Latin American cuisine displays, and tourism exhibitors and experts from all over the world. At the show, Aeromexico documented the positive incentives to traveling to Mexico, and specifically Mexico City, because of its cultural diversity, striking landscapes, and rich history. Mexico City is one of the most stunning places on earth and is known for being one of Mexico’s most beautiful and most popular beach destinations. In addition, the adventure activities available in Mexico City are endless. These activities include kayaking, hiking, sailing, scuba diving, horseback riding, and parasailing. Mexico City is also home to countless museums, archaeological sites, live music venues, bars, and authentic Mexican restaurants.

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Thu, 2012-04-12 19:28 Luis

Luis
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Mazatlan to Host its 17th Motorcycle Week in April

As Mazatlán prepares to host its 17th Annual Motorcycle Week, motorcycle fans across Mexico and the Americas are gearing up for five days of high-octane fun and adventure across Mexico’s Pacific Coast. The event, which will take place April 11-15, will feature a motorcycle parade as well as beach parties, live… concerts by 29 different bands, stunt exhibitions, drag races, custom bike competitions, and free contests and giveaways.

The Great Parade, a 16-mile ride along Mazatlán’s oceanfront, is the week’s main event. Drivers will enjoy scenic costal views and warm sea breezes before reaching the finish line. In addition to the parade, attendees will be able to explore the region’s natural wonders and rich culture through Regional Rides to a number of colonial towns including La Noria, Quelite, Cópala, Cósala, San Ignacio, Rosario and Ceuta. These picturesque villages offer panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, the fertile Sierra Madre foothills, and numerous historic sites and churches.

Mazatlán, with a population of nearly 600,000, is Mexico’s second largest costal city and is internationally renowned for its sport-fishing. Other touristic attractions in Mazatlán include the Angel Peralta Theater, Archeological Museum, Republic Plaza, Ocean Museum, Botanic Garden, San Jose Chapel and the world’s second-tallest lighthouse.

Fri, 2012-03-30 16:50 Megan

Megan
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Tulum, Mexico: A Beautiful Place for Breathtaking Sunsets, Sailing, and Mayan Temples

Want to see an amazing sunset in a remote area of the globe? Tulum, Mexico was recently voted one of the most beautiful places to enjoy a sunset in the world along with Svalbard, Norway and Angkor Wat Siem Reap, Cambodia. Tulum is located on the Caribbean coast of Mexico and is known for its rich… archaeological and cultural history. Tourists can visit many Mayan temples and shrines that have been preserved from ancient times. In addition, its serene landscapes and vast mounting cliffs make Tulum a perfect location to indulge in a yoga retreat, as well as a wide variety of outdoor activities including kayaking, windsurfing, and sailing.

However, one of the most desirable aspects of Tulum’s environment is no doubt its beaches. Tulum’s beaches are pristine and open to the public, providing the opportunity to explore the immense Caribbean coastline in all its exquisiteness. Interestingly enough, tourists traveling from all over, while staying in Tulum, often begin to adapt to Tulum’s cycle of the sun. They rise when the sun rises, and sleep when the sun sets. This is said to be a truly spiritual experience for visitors.

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Fri, 2012-03-30 15:53 Megan

Megan
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The International Luxury Travel Market Americas Summit in Mayaokoba, Mexico

The International Luxury Travel Market Americas summit will take place on 1-3 October 2012 at the beautiful Mayakoba resort area on Riviera Maya in Mayakoba, Mexico. The “by invitation only” event will involve the participation of luxury travel buyers and suppliers from North, Central, and South… America. The International Luxury Travel Market also hosts conferences in Cannes, France and in Shanghai, China.

The International Luxury Market Americas three day conference will focus on the development of the tourism and luxury travel market in Latin America. The ILTM Exhibition Director, Alison Gilmore, stated, “We have seen increasing demand to attend ILTM from luxury travel buyers across North and South America as well as great demand from international luxury travel suppliers to meet with these discerning agents from across the Americas.”

The summit will give individuals from North, Central, and South America the opportunity to collaborate, network, and learn about recent developments and opportunities in the luxury travel sector of the economy in Latin America. Social media will be a key component in the running of the summit in Mayakoba, Mexico this year.. Exhibiting companies at the summit will range from a variety of different themes including beach resorts, limousine services, golf resorts, extreme adventures, cruise lines, ski resorts, and safari and wildlife expeditions.

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Thu, 2012-03-29 20:30 Luis

Luis
Joined: 15.03.2012

Help Protect the Turtles, Voluntourism Opportunities in Guadalajara and Tecoman

If you are looking for a unique approach to travel and community service, well then voluntourism through a program like Projects Abroad might be the adventure for you. Founded in 1992, Projects Abroad is on of the largest volunteer organizations in the world sending over 8,000 people abroad each… year.

In Mexico, Projects Abroad offers two distinct opportunities for volunteering abroad. The first out of Guadalajara, and the second - aka the “Conservation Program – is off the Pacific Coast about two hours from Guadalajara in the town of Tecoman. Each of the programs is unique and offers their own set of cultural and sightseeing opportunities.

The Guadalajara Program can run from one to four months and offers volunteers the opportunity to participate in projects like teaching, childcare, cultural and community work, medicine and healthcare, journalism, and animal rehabilitation. Volunteers in this program live with host families, which are an essential par of the experience. Mexicans are very family-oriented and the host families are known for involving the volunteers in their large family gatherings. This provides volunteers with numerous and invaluable opportunities to learn Spanish and become emerged in the Mexican culture.

"My family was absolutely wonderful and I had a fantastic time with them. They were very kind and took me to loads of places and made me feel really welcome."

Elizabeth Allison, Teaching in Mexico

"The opportunity to work with Mexicans in an entirely Spanish-speaking environment gave me so much more of an insight into their culture than if I’d just been traveling."

Julia Banwell, Journalism in Mexico

Participants in the Conservation Program stay at the “turtle camp”. The accommodations are basic and adventurous, providing volunteers with everything they will need including a kitchen, flushing toilets, showers, and lots of modern tents. The program, which focuses on environmental development, affords volunteers the chance to work with experts on conservation and environmental projects to protect turtles, crocodiles and birds in the state of Colima. It is well suited for families and only requires a minimum commitment of one week.

“I wasn’t sure what to expect from the turtle camp out in the middle of nowhere, but as time went by I fell in love with it more and more each day. I’ve always loved the countryside, but with the nearest village or town 40 minutes away, this was the real thing. Words do no justice to the views and scenery out there, one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been. I never thought I’d wake up in the morning, step outside and have a cowboy ride over to see how things are going.”

Jim Kelly

Wed, 2012-03-28 13:56 Luis

Luis
Joined: 15.03.2012

Magical Villages Identified as Tourist Destinations in Mexico

The Pueblos Magicos (Magical Villages) Program works to identify and promote a series of Mexican villages that offer tourists a “magical” experience through architecture, traditions, customs, music, gastronomy, festivities and handcrafts. The program started by identifying two villages in 2001 but recently… reached 50 with the addition of three more villages in 2012.

Villages earn this moniker for having preserved important factions of Mexico’s natural beauty, cultural richness, and historical significance. Once identified as a Pueblo Magico, the program invests into their restoration, which includes renovating museums, convents and churches. The ultimate goals being to preserve Mexico’s culture, give each town its own identity, and provide tourists with unique destination alternatives that are “different and complementary” to top destinations like Cancun, Acapulco and Los Cabos.

The list includes villages like Izamal on the Yucatan Peninsula with its magnificent Franciscan convent, the silver mines and silversmiths of Taxco in Guerrero state, Cuetzalan in Puebla with its artisanal coffee growers and the beauty of its glorious natural surroundings, Creel in the mountains of Chihuahua state where the Tarahumara Indians live, and Jalpan de Serra in San Luis Potosi where tourists can explore the route of old colonial missions. This year three more have been added: Sombrerete in Zacatecas, Mineral de Pozos in Guanajuato, and Angangueo in Michoacán. Each adding a unique attribute to the list.

Most importantly, the program makes sure that local inhabitants are part of the rejuvination and are benefited by the tourism. It’s essential that “they’re not left watching other people make money but rather join the different projects.”

Tue, 2012-03-27 20:02 John Ganjei

John Ganjei
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English rock band, Radiohead returns to Mexico in 2012

Radiohead is set to inspire and move thousands of people in Mexico City, Mexico on April 17th & 18th, 2012 at the Foro Sol venue. Radiohead’s Mexican dates were recently added to their 2012 tour, along with four shows in Italy and one show in Germany. …

The English rock band from Abingdon, Oxfordshire, formed in 1985 consists of Thom Yorke (vocals, guitars, keyboards), Jonny Greenwood (guitars, keyboards, other instruments), Ed OBrien (guitars, backing vocals), Colin Greenwood (bass) and Phil Selway (drums, percussion).

Radiohead blends electronic synthesizers with beautifully poetic lyrics in way that’s captivated individuals ever since their emergence in 1985. Not only are they a rock band, but a movement containing the ability to revolutionize the whole conceptual realization of rock music.

These shows will surely turn out to be two magical nights to remember for the people of Mexico. Bands, Caribou and Other Lives are set to open for Radiohead both nights in Mexico City.

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Mon, 2012-03-19 18:57 Luis

Luis
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Survey Shows Why Travelers are Choosing Mexico for their Retirement

Let’s face it, most people start thinking of retirement a week or two into their first job. So it stands to reason that a lot of thought goes into people’s retirement plans. Those exploring foreign destinations have always had plenty of options, and a recent poll by Barclays Wealth… International found that retirement is the top reason (27.27 percent) among people moving to Mexico. To find out why Mexico has emerged as a prominent retirement destination among expats, you can simply look at the other top reasons in the survey.

Cost of living (24.24 percent)

In the mid 90s inflation and cost of living were significant issues for many Latin American countries. However, the Mexican economy has stabilized and thanks to better economic planning by the authorities, the cost of living and inflation have become more controlled and acceptable. This stability has lead to significant investment from local authorities and international companies.

Travel the world (12.12 percent)

Mexico is like few countries in that it has one of the most complex landscapes in the world. Whether it’s snorkeling the world’s second largest coral reef in Yucatan, visiting the monarch butterflies in the forests of Michoacán, bird watching in the rainforests of Oaxaca, or cruising the sand dunes of Baja California there a countless travel opportunities with Mexico.

Standard of living (9.09 percent)

The fact that this was one of the top reasons given speaks to the economic progress Mexico has made over the last decade. While Mexico’s economy was hit by the global economic downturn in 2008, it is quickly rebounding thanks to foreign investment – up 30% since 2010 – which has lead to the creation of new jobs across the country.

Weather (6.06 percent)

This one should come to no surprise especially after just having talked about Mexico’s wide array of climates and wildlife. It’s no secret tourists have always been attracted by Mexico’s wonderful weather and laid-back culture, so it stands to reason that people retiring in Mexico would be looking for the same experience.

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Thu, 2012-03-08 16:42 John Ganjei

John Ganjei
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“Tianguis Turistico Mexico 2012”: An Exciting Event for Travel Professionals

Mexico’s most important travel industry event, “Tianguis Turistico Mexico 2012”, will be held in a new region for the first time in 37 years: Riviera Nayarit and Puerto Vallarta. The conference will be jointly held by the two destinations from March 25-28, and special deals, events and other opportunities… will be offered as a way of encouraging travel professionals to stay on and explore the region.

“Tianguis Turistico Mexico” was created in order to provide an outlet for individuals in the tourism sector of the economy to learn about and collaborate on a number of different tourism issues including: culture, luxury, adventure tourism, and business.

A 50 percent increase in the number of buyers is expected for this year's “Tianguis Turistico Mexico”, the country’s main tourism fair. It will be held at the Puerto Vallarta International Convention Center in March and is being co-hosted by the state of Nayarit.

Announced at a press conference, the preparations for the 37th edition of the fair are virtually complete. The fair will include a series of activities that will make this edition the most successful in history, seeing that 30 percent more countries have signed up for 2012.

Andres Hernandez Miguel Arteaga, president of the Association of Hotels and Motels in Puerto Vallarta, reported that during the next 14 months 47 national and international events will be held in Puerto Vallarta, among them the “Tianguis Turistico” and the World Economic Forum.

Hernández stated they hope to attain an occupation of 93 percent during the 14 days before and after the Tianguis. The tourism fair will take place during high tourism season, so there will be a normal flow of people visiting Vallarta from the U.S. and Canada as well as influx from the Mexican market for Easter.

The two destinations are working together to make the conference an ideal opportunity for participants to enjoy the entire region has to offer its visitors.

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Tue, 2012-03-06 21:13 John Ganjei

John Ganjei
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Regata Copa Mexico Olympic Edition Returns to Riviera Nayarit

Regata Copa México’s Olympic edition, an event where participating athletes are preparing for the London Olympics, will take place in Puerto Vallarta in the West Coast of Mexico, from March 2 -18, 2012. The event has the objective of promoting the natural beauty and the infrastructure of the Mexican coast, in order… to increase tourism in Mexico, by reactivating the economy and supporting sailing. A competition taking place only every two years is acclaimed as the most important international sailing event

The Regata has now enrolled as many as 64 professional crews of 20 different nations. Representing Italy, as in 2010, will be the crew of the Sailing Team YCBG ENG 479. The program includes a ten championship Practice Race and Races.

Banamex, Coca Cola, Tag Heuer, Comex, Dell, Microsoft Office, Cerveza XX, Nyssen, Grey Goose Vodka, are among the top sponsors of the 2012 Regata Copa Mexico.

The organization is entrusted to the class J24 Mexico with the support of the Mexican Navy. Regata Copa México is an event born in 2010 on the centenary of the Mexican Republic.

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Tue, 2012-02-28 22:45 John Ganjei

John Ganjei
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CostaBaja Resort & Spa – One of the top resorts in Mexico!

CostaBaja Resort & Spa has become one of the top resorts in Mexico. It is the centerpiece of the 550-acre CostaBaja development and is first 5-star resort in La Paz, Mexico. This 115-Room hotel offers a selection of ocean, mountain, golf course and marina views. …

In-room features include 42-inch flat-screen televisions, glass enclosed showers, and dark mahogany wood finishes contrasting the bright surroundings. 24-hour room service is also available. Nearby attractions include boating, snorkeling, fishing, kayaking and more.

The resort in La Paz, Mexico is also home to the first Spa in La Paz and a specialty restaurant Steinbeck´s. The property also includes a 2477 sq. foot ballroom for corporate retreats and other group functions. This facility can also be divided into three different spaces for smaller functions.

Espiritu Spa at CostaBaja will pamper guests with natural, organic products from Pevonia Botanica. In addition to a full menu of services, the spa also features a steam room. CostaBaja Resort is a community, resort and a five-star hotel. The spa not only welcomes hotel guests, but residents of the community as well.

With bodies satiated, guests ought to head over to Steinbeck's Steakhouse for palatable pleasures. The restaurant takes its name from author John Steinbeck, whose novel, The Pearl, featured La Paz.

With its cutting-edge marina, Gary Player Signature Golf Course, beachfront villas, custom homes and condominium development, Costa Baja is more than a hotel. Not only did Player design a course that highlights the area's intense beauty and magnificent water views, but the course - operated by Troon Golf - has recently been ranked among the top 10 in Mexico.

"We are pleased to have been named the '7th best golf course' in all of Mexico by Golf and Spa magazine," says Carl Rygg, general manager. "In only our first year of operation, I believe that this is a substantial distinction and a tribute to the quality of the golf course and service levels that Troon Golf adds to the operation."

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