Nuevo Vallarta, Nayarit - As social media explodes around the globe, Mexico’s own Tweet to Be Heard Conference returns for its second run in Riviera Nayarit. Local vacation rental and real estate team, Vallarta Escapes, returns with Tweet to Be Heard 2 on May 12-15, 2011 at Villa Veradero in Nuevo Vallarta, Nayarit, Mexico.

Building on the premiere conference last October, Tweet to Be Heard 2 promises to wow attendees with the power of online marketing. Topics include best practices, emerging technology, case studies and successful strategies for reaching audiences. Top social media gurus from Mexico and the U.S. will meet in this beach-front paradise to teach how and why social media efforts are the key to growing today’s successful businesses.

“Designed for both the Facebook novice and the minute-by-minute tweeter, we are proud to offer dynamic speakers and hands-on workshops, all set in beach front palapas…and not far from the margarita bar,” states Lydia Garcia, Director of Vallarta Escapes.

Regional and local sponsors are lining up to be a part of this important event, attracting attendees from around Mexico, US and Canada.

“We are pleased to host this important and exciting conference in Mexico. Nuevo Vallarta continues to be a safe and tranquil area for national and international visitors, with easy access from Puerto Vallarta International airport,” says Gabriela Perez, General Manager of Hotel Villa Veradero.

The main conference runs two full days, Friday and Saturday May 13-14. Due to high demand from beginners, a pre-conference “Social Media for Dummies” will be held on Thursday, May 12, providing an intro to understanding all of the basics. A post-conference “Create Your Own Plan” session offers the opportunity to create a customized step-by-step strategy and plan on Sunday, May 15.

Dynamic speakers include: Mirna Bard, Guillermo Perezbolde, Trey Pennington, Victor Garcia, Marco Ayuso, Richard Snyder, Jay Handler, and William Michael.

Featured sponsors include: Vallarta Escapes, Vallarta Adventures, the Mexico Tourism Board, Riviera Nayarit and Villa Veradero Hotel and Suites. Supporting Sponsors: Laguna Tinos, Black Forest Restaurant, Frascatti Restaurant, The River Café, The Culinary Project, Ginger Garden Lounge, No Name Bar & Grill, Unique ATV Tours, Café des Artistes, Guido Ristorante Italiano, Fishing Bass and Ski.

Register online at TweetToBeHeard.com Registration Fees: Full Conference Package is $502. Two-day main conference $275, Pre-conference $175, Post conference, $140. All fees in USD.

Tweet to Be Heard 2 is a conference produced by Vallarta Escapes, a leading vacation rental and real estate company based in Nuevo Vallarta, Riviera Nayarit.