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Tourism Will Be 3rd Biggest Cash Source by 2018
 Jose Enrique Arrioja
Mexico’s tourism industry, already the nation’s fifth-biggest source of revenue, is seen taking on more economic importance by the end of 2018 as international visits rise and new infrastructure is built, according to Tourism Minister Claudia Ruiz Massieu.
Mexico to Make It Easier for US Tourists to Visit
 LaPrensa.com
Immigration procedures are being streamlined to make it easier for tourists from the United States to visit Mexico. Tourism officials are discussing the progress being made in the 'Global Entry Program,' which makes it easier for trusted travelers to enter the country.
Mexico's Pinacate Desert Wins World Heritage Status
 Xinhua
Last Friday, the 37th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee made the decision to make the El Pinacate and Gran Desierto de Altar Biosphere Reserve in Mexico - with its sweeping dunes and huge volcanic craters - the latest site to achieve World Heritage Status.
 Ancient Mayan City Discovered in Campeche, Mexico
 HuffingtonPost.com
Archeologists working deep in the Mexican jungle say they have discovered a large Mayan city, complete with many monuments and carvings. The city was found in Campeche, an area home to dozens of Mayan sites including the ancient city of Calakmul, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
 Mexcaltitan's Annual Battle of the Saints
 RivieraNayarit.com
Every year on June 29, San Pedro and San Pablo engage in a battle in Mexcaltitan, Mexico. The town splits up in two teams, each one representing one of the saints, who compete in a race. After the race there's a pagan celebration, which includes dancing, eating and fireworks.
History & Culture Make Tecate Mexico a Pueblo Magico
 Susie Albin-Najera
Though the city of Tecate was named a 'Pueblo Magico' by Mexico’s Secretary of Tourism in November 2012, the town has recently added several world-class destination spas, cosmopolitan hotels and gourmet restaurants that make it stand out as a truly magical town.
Cuban Tourism Industry Promotes Offerings in Mexico
 FoxNews.com
According to the Tourism Ministry, Cuban tourism industry representatives plan a June 16th - 23rd swing through several Mexican cities to promote the 'Autentica Cuba' campaign. The campaign is aimed at getting Mexican tourists and tourism industry executives to visit Cuba.
8th Annual Hook the Cure Tournament in Puerto Vallarta
 Banderas News Team
Anglers can make their cast count at the upcoming 8th Annual Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Hook the Cure catch-and-release fishing tournament. Scheduled for November 7-10, 2013 in Puerto Vallarta, this year's event promises to be much more than your average offshore fishing competition.
St. Regis Resort Announces Punta Mita Beach Festival
 Live Punta Mita
Enjoy a fun-filled weekend of surfing, stand up paddle, stand-up paddle yoga, sand castle building for the kids, a surf fashion show, and sipping margaritas as you savor the delicacies of the ocean, during the Punta Mita Beach Festival 2013, scheduled to take place July 4–7th.
RFD Announces New Flights to Puerto Vallarta
 Robert Burke
On May 31, 2013, the Greater Rockford Airport Authority approved an agreement with Apple Vacations to provide nonstop service to Licenciado Gustavo Daz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Weekly flights will run from January 27th through April 3, 2014.
Summer is a Great Time to Visit Puerto Vallarta
 Barbara Peters
Summer is a great time to visit Puerto Vallarta as June brings beautiful sunny days, ideal for outdoor weddings and activities. There are also plenty of activities to enjoy, and you can find great shopping values and discounts at many of our great restaurants.
Motofiesta Returns to Riviera Nayarit June 7-9th
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
Approximately 500 bikers and thousands of fans from arouynd the world will meet in Rincon de Guayabitos from June 7-9, as Motofiesta returns to Riveria Nayarit for the seventh consecutive year. This fun-packed weekend features a motorcycle parade, concerts, shows, and contests.
Learn the Secrets of Mexican Cuisine at Las Alamandas
 Ed Placidi
Turn your vacation into an exhilarating culinary journey with a master chef as your personal guide. Las Alamandas Resort on Mexico's Costalegre is offering a 'From the Chef's Kitchen' experience that is a perfect fusion of fun and culinary education, through October 20, 2013.
Unique Father's Day Specials from St. Regis Mexico
 Heidi Pettit
In celebration of Father's Day, the St. Regis Punta Mita Resort and the St. Regis Mexico City are offering unique packages to indulge the most special man in our life, Dad. These extraordinary experiences have been thoughtfully fashioned to create a memorable Father's Day vacation.
Riviera Nayarit and Puerto Vallarta Lure Texans
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
On May 28 and 29th, Riviera Nayarit and Puerto Vallarta tourism representatives will inform Texas travel agents about the destination's unrivaled combination of simple pleasures and sophisticated charms, and encourage the sales of travel packages during the summer months.
Project Hope Baja Builds Houses for Mexico's Poor
 Anne Ward Ernst
There will be no margaritas or sandy beaches during a six day road trip to Baja, Mexico for some sixty Napa Valley residents. Instead they will be pouring concrete and swinging hammers - building three small homes for three poor Mexican families who live there.
The 1st Annual Chilis, Sauces, and Mortars Festival
 EFE
Chili peppers and sauces will take center stage at a festival being held this weekend in Mexico City, where the spicy plant - one of the pillars of Mexican cuisine - will be honored. Some varieties, like the guajillo, pasilla, and chilpaya are not well known outside Mexico.
53rd International Sportfishing Tournament in San Blas
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
From May 29 through June 2, 2013, the 53rd International Sport Fishing Tournament in San Blas will assemble approximately 280 angling enthusiasts from all over the world, who will vie to catch the largest sailfish, marlin and dorado - and win fabulous prizes!
Ancient Decapitated Ball Game Statue Found in Mexico
 BanderasNews.com
Villagers installing a water pipe in the Mexican town of Piedra Labrada - located near the Guatemalan border - unearthed a granite statue depicting a player of a Mesoamerican ball game. There are indications that the 5-foot-4 tall statue could be more than 1,000 years old.
Mexico's Urban Street Bazaars Harken Back to Our Roots
 Antonio Ramblés
What happens when the village street bazaar goes urban? In Guadalajara the answer is 'the Santa Teresita street market' - a tianguis. This is a working class market, short on art and crafts and long on staples from fresh produce and kitchen utensils to DVDs.
WTO Ranks Mexico World's 13th Most Visited Country
 Tribuna de la Bahía
According to the World Tourism Organization, Mexico fell out of the 2012 World's Top 10 Most Visited Countries, moving from 10th to 13th place in October. Mexico received 23.1 million international tourists in 2012, dropping 1.2 percentage points from 2011.
New Announcements for 'Vallarta Pride 2013' Event
 Gay PV Magazine
The Organizing Committee of the event 'Vallarta Pride 2013' has been busy adding events to the 3-day festival. A tribute to Mexican artist Frida Kahlo has been added and special guest 'Supermana' has agreed to MC various events as well as be the grand marshal for the parade!
Nayarit Resorts Offering Savings for Summer Travelers
 Caribbean News Digital
A variety of Riviera Nayarit’s hotels and resorts have announced summer packages, savings deals, and complimentary nights. The Grand Velas, the St. Regis and Four Seasons Punta Mita, Hard Rock, and Villa La Estancia are just a few of the places offering these 'HOT' deals.
Mexico Tourism Improving as Safety Concerns Wane
Ana Figueroa
Suppliers, agents, and tourism officials are reporting positive trends for travel to Mexico so far for 2013. These travel professionals are giving the majority of the credit to waning concerns about safety and security along with improved air service to tourist areas.
Puerto Vallarta Bugambilia Festival Scheduled Events
 Banderas News Team
Scheduled to take place May 17-25, 2013 in venues throughout the city, the First Annual Puerto Vallarta Bugambilia Festival will unite Vallarta residents, businesses, artists, expats and visitors in a celebration of the natural beauty, art, food, and culture of Mexico.
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