Riviera Nayarit, Mexico - Readers of MDC (Mercado de Convenciones) Magazine chose the Top 10 Destinations for Meetings Mexico 2011, which included Riviera Nayarit. The selection process considered several factors such as cultural relevance, hospitality, quality of professional services, as well as the variety of added-value features.

The March/April issue of MDC magazine devoted a complete article to recognize meeting planners, tour operators, travel agencies and other important players in the international touristic industry.

"It's truly remarkable that only four years after its launch as a brand-destination, Riviera Nayarit has become widely known, not only by travel agents and industry professionals, but by national and international tourists," stated the article about the 'rapid growth' of Mexico's Pacific Treasure.

The Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) of Riviera Nayarit has put special emphasis on the promotion of this market segment. Not only does it bring a major economic outpouring to our region, but it also promotes mouth-to-mouth publicity among opinion leaders and subsequent trips by those who participate in congresses. These efforts have resulted in an increased participation of this segment in the destination's room occupancy figures, which have expanded from 1% to 6% in the last four years.

"This combination of luxury, adventure and nature, together with the branding of a successful and expanding destination, has consolidated Riviera Nayarit as one of the most important destinations in the country for weddings, congresses, conventions and incentive-based vacations. Our destination offers a variety of lodging options that range from small ecological hideaways and boutique hotels to modern complexes with spaces that allow for any type of meeting," the article stated.

Events like the Boat Show Latin America and the Copa Mexico Regatta featured Riviera Nayarit in 2010, and the second edition of the Riviera Nayarit Classic from the LPGA Futures Tour, as well as the 2nd Annual Longboard and Stand Up Paddle Surf Punta Sayulita Classic and the return of the AMDIVED world convention taking place in 2011 reaffirm our destination's consistent leadership in this market.