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SMART Festival Will Splash San Miguel with Art
 Ed Placidi
The fourth annual SMART, an eclectic and visionary art festival in San Miguel de Allende, will paint this jewel in the crown of colonial Mexico with the works of hot contemporary artists, cocktail parties, a DJ dance party, and more from May 29-31, 2015.
Puerto Vallarta Hosts 'Bachelor in Paradise' Season 2
 inquisitr.com
'Bachelor in Paradise' returns to Mexico for Season 2. Rumors about who will join host Chris Harrison in Puerto Vallarta to find love, or create drama, are creating a buzz online, with the rose master himself dropping hints about which Bachelor alum will appear on the show.
Puerto Vallarta Hosts Sold-Out NATJA Conference
 Exhibit City News
The 2015 North American Travel Journalists Association (NATJA) Conference & Marketplace, scheduled to be held May 4-9 in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, will be the largest conference for the association with over 100 active journalists confirmed to attend.
Canada Facilitates Entry for Mexican Travelers
 BanderasNews.com
The Canadian government announced last week that the expansion of the Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) program, to include travelers from Mexico and three other countries, is part of the country's 2015-2016 budget.
Mexico and Panthera Work Towards Jaguar Conservation
 Panthera.org
Although the jaguar is a cultural symbol of Mexico, their range has been reduced by over 50%. Last week, Senators from Mexico and Panthera, an organization dedicated to the conservation of wild cats, made a significant step toward jaguar protection.
A-Listers & Celebrities Visit The Riviera Nayarit
 Jorge Jiménez
The domino effect continues as more and more celebrities and A-listers show their preference for the Riviera Nayarit. Selena Gómez heads a long list of celebrities that have recently traded the red carpet for the golden beaches on Mexico's Pacific Coast.
Mismaloya Beach Awarded Clean Beach Certification
 NotiVallarta.com
Mismaloya, best known as the place where 'Night of the Iguana' was filmed in l963, has just become the sixth certified beach in Puerto Vallarta, making this tourist destination the one with the most certified beaches in all of Mexico.
Airlines Continue Expanding Service To and From Mexico
 Tim Wilson
The news from the airlines regarding Mexico continues to get better. Why the interest in Latin America? Latin America (which includes Mexico) is considered to be one of the most lucrative markets, after Asia, for growth by US airline companies.
 Which Mexican Beaches are Safe and Family Friendly?
 Eileen Ogintz
Are you ready for a vacation at a place that's beautiful, promises great eats, cultural attractions, fantastic beaches and enough adventures for any adrenaline junkie? Welcome to Mexico. But is Mexico safe, you wonder? I think so, especially in the resort areas.
Win a Trip to ISA World SUP Championship in Mexico
 Liliana Lara Guzmán
Head over to the Riviera Nayarit's Facebook page from April 15-30, 2015 and enter to win an all-expenses paid trip in Sayulita, including airfare and all-inclusive accommodations for 5 days and 4 nights from May 14-17, during the ISA World SUP & Paddleboard Championship.
New U.S. Travel Warnings Exempt Mexico Tourist Spots
 Marie Callan
The latest travel warning for Mexico, issued by the US State Department on April 13, 2015, exempts the tourist destinations of Puerto Vallarta, Riviera Nayarit, Cabo San Lucas, Riviera Maya, San Miguel de Allende, Guadalajara and Mexico City from any warnings or advisories.
Southwest Airlines Applies for Denver-Vallarta Flights
 PR Newswire
Southwest Airlines Co. filed an application Tuesday with the U.S. Department of Transportation to provide daily flights between Denver International Airport and Lic. Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Ten Things You Absolutely Must Experience in Sayulita
Huffington Post
Sayulita, a sleepy beach town 25 miles north of Puerto Vallarta, is known for its relaxed hippy vibe, rich Huichol artisan culture, and town square that's totally walkable. Here are 10 things you absolutely must experience during your stay in Sayulita, Mexico.
Costalegre's New Airport Set to Boost Region's Tourism
 Ana Figueroa
With a new airport in the works, Costalegre, an expanse of beaches, capes and bays between Manzanillo and Puerto Vallarta on Mexico's Pacific Coast, is about to become a bit more accessible. The new airport is expected to be up and running within two years.
Two-Person Cockpit Rule Initiated on Mexican Flights
 Julián Sánchez
In the wake of last week's Germanwings incident, Mexico's General Direction of Civil Aviation, Gilberto López Meyer, ordered Mexican airlines to adopt the two-person cockpit rule on all national and international flights of Mexican airlines.
EU Airlines Face Growing Demand for Passenger Data
 wsj.com
The EU has an agreement with the US over passenger-name records put in place in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. Now Mexico has threatened to impose fines of up to $30,000 per flight if airlines don't pass on the PNR data of every passenger on a flight.
Riviera Nayarit Impressed at 2015 Tianguis Turistico
Riviera Nayarit CVB
More than 35 countries participated in the 2015 Tianguis Turístico, which was held in Acapulco March 23-25. During this, Mexico's most important tourism trade show, the Riviera Nayarit CVB and hotel sector made the most of the opportunity to do business with international buyers.
Mexican Tourism and the 40th Annual Tianguis Turístico
 Allan Wall
This year's Tianguis Turistico, held in Acapulco as the vast majority of them have been, celebrated its 40th anniversary as Mexico's annual tourism trade fair. At the event's opening, President Pena Nieto said that Mexico is among the ten most visited countries of the world.
Volaris Inaugurates New Guadalajara-Houston Flights
 PR Newswire
On March 23, Volaris, the ultra-low cost airline operating the most extensive domestic route network servicing the US and Mexico, inaugurated new international service between the cities of Guadalajara, Jalisco and Houston, Texas with flights on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
Vallarta Botanical Gardens Wins Garden Tourism Award
 BanderasNews.com
The Vallarta Botanical Garden has once again been distinguished as one of the 'Top 10 North American Gardens Worth Travelling For' by the Canadian Garden Tourism Council. The award was presented on March 17 at the North American Garden Tourism Conference in Toronto.
Vallarta Named HRC's National Travel Partner for 2015
 Puerto Vallarta Tourism Board
The Puerto Vallarta Tourism Board has partnered with the Human Rights Campaign, the largest civil rights organization working to achieve equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Americans, as the organization's first national travel partner.
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