Archive for the ‘Mexico’ Category
Mexico City is a Touch Away with New Travel App
MEXICO CITY, Mexico – One of the world’s largest metropolitan spaces is now easier to maneuver with the launch of the StyleMap Mexico City application, now available to download for free at the iTunes store. The newly released app invites travelers to get a feel for Mexico City before boarding the plane and be fully [...]
July 29, 2011
Posted in: Mexico
Puerto Vallarta & Riviera Nayarit Selected to Host Tianguis in 2012
NEW YORK- July 29, 2011 – Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit won the honor of hosting the 2012 Tianguis over 18 destinations across Mexico today. Upon the Ministry of Tourism of Mexico’s (SECTUR) decision to select a new destination to hold the country’s most important tourism industry fair, Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit presented a [...]
July 29, 2011
Posted in: Mexico
Mexico Launches Mayan Tourism Campaign through 2012
MEXICO CITY, Mexico – Mexican President Felipe Calderon announced the launch of “Mundo Maya 2012″ (Mayan World 2012), a program to increase tourism and promote the Mayan Culture Legacy in Mexico through 2012.
July 6, 2011
Posted in: Mexico
An All-female Tourist Police to Protect Visitors in Acapulco
A help-wanted ad in the Mexican Pacific state of Guerrero is drawing rebuke from some women’s rights groups. In effect, the ad says: Wanted: Women ages 18-26, who are at least 5-foot-5 and whose weight is proportional to that height. Must have good physical and mental health. Knowledge of English is a plus.
June 30, 2011
Posted in: Mexico
Guillermo E. Rishchynski, Canada’s Ambassador to Mexico, Receives Key to Mazatlan on Behalf of Canadians
Toronto, ON – June, 2011- Ambassador Rishchynski cut the ribbon to a new consular office in Mazatlan on June 20th. The Ambassador met with members of the Canadian community as well as local government officials. The Consulate moved to larger facilities at Unit 41, La Marina Business & Life Center (Nuevo Mazatlan) to accommodate a [...]
June 28, 2011
Posted in: Mexico
Puerto Vallarta Mexico Continues to Offer a Wide Range of Shore Excursions and safe Experiences to All Cruise Passengers
New York, June 21, 2011 –The Puerto Vallarta tourism board is sorry to learn of Princess Cruises’ recent decision to cancel the remaining calls to its port for 2011, but looks forward to welcoming Princess Cruises and its passengers to Puerto Vallarta again in 2012. Puerto Vallarta is a leading cruise destination in Mexico and [...]
June 21, 2011
Posted in: Mexico
Security Assessment Study Finds that Puerto Vallarta Mexico Continues to be one of the Safest Destinations for International Travelers
New York, June 20, 2011 –In an innovative initiative aimed to study the safety standards found in Puerto Vallarta and enjoyed by visitors from around the world, the Puerto Vallarta Tourism Board appointed Thomas Dale & Associates (TDA), a leading global investigative and security firm who lists several Fortune 100 companies amongst its clients, to [...]
June 20, 2011
Posted in: Mexico
Mexico City Welcomes New Hotels and Upgrades in 2011
MEXICO CITY, Mexico – Mexico City is continuing to see an increase in development of accommodation options for both leisure and business travelers, which account for more than 12 million visitors per year. Business travel is especially booming as a result of the thousands of conventions, trade shows and business meetings that take place in [...]
June 13, 2011
Posted in: Mexico
President Calderon Promotes Mexico as a Safe Destination
The recent World Travel & Tourism Summit in Las Vegas featured the Mexican President, Felipe Calderon, who spoke about his country as a safe tourist destination and tried to raise Mexico’s international profile.
June 7, 2011
Posted in: Mexico
Team of Canoists from Cancun Take First Place During the Race on the Way to the Sacred Mayan Journey
Cancun, Q. Roo (April, 2011):- With the participation of 150 canoeists, all dressed in traditional pre-Hispanic outfits, the 5th edition of the Sacred Mayan Journey was a great success, completing almost five months of training that the competitors endured in preparation for the event. The event allowed competitors to test their abilities in open ocean [...]
April 29, 2011
Posted in: Mexico