Puerto Vallarta, Mexico – Renowned for its beautiful beaches, diverse cultural and entertainment options, and warm hospitality, Puerto Vallarta has captured industry attention again with seven nominations for the prestigious Travvy Awards 2024. These nominations reflect the variety and quality of experiences the city offers, recognized by industry experts and travelers worldwide.
Best Mexico Destination
Puerto Vallarta is a top contender for the Travvy Award for Best Destination in Mexico. Known as ‘The Friendliest City in the World,’ it offers a unique blend of natural beauty, cultural heritage, and modern amenities. Nestled between the lush Sierra Madre mountains and the Mexican Pacific’s warm waters, Puerto Vallarta caters to all travelers. Visitors can explore Old Vallarta and its Historic Center with charming cobblestone streets and a vibrant art scene, enjoy pristine beaches, and partake in over 50 outdoor activities.
Best Mexico Culinary Destination
Puerto Vallarta has been nominated for Best Culinary Destination in Mexico, delighting food lovers. Its culinary scene blends traditional Mexican flavors with innovative cuisine, offering everything from taco and seafood stands to gourmet restaurants. The city’s culinary festivals and events further highlight its diverse gastronomic offerings.
Best Mexico Wedding Destination
Nominated for Best Wedding Destination in Mexico, Puerto Vallarta is an ideal location for beach weddings. The city offers various stunning venues, from beachfront resorts and charming chapels to lush gardens and elegant private villas. Professional wedding planners and specialized services ensure every detail of a beach wedding is perfect.
Best Honeymoon Destination in Mexico
Puerto Vallarta is a dream destination for newlyweds, earning a nomination for Best Honeymoon Destination in Mexico. Known for its romantic atmosphere, breathtaking sunsets, luxurious adults-only hotels, and beautiful beaches with year-round sunshine, it offers spa treatments, romantic seaside dinners, and private yacht tours to hidden beaches.
Best Overall Wedding Destination
Beyond national recognition, Puerto Vallarta is also nominated for Best Overall Wedding Destination. This nomination underscores its global appeal as a perfect beach wedding destination, attracting couples worldwide with its natural beauty, cultural richness, and world-class services.
Best Mexico Tourism Office
The Puerto Vallarta Tourism Trust has been nominated for Best Mexico Tourism Office. Their exceptional work in promoting the destination through strategic marketing campaigns, collaborations with travel agencies, and international promotions has kept the city a top travel preference. The Fidetur Puerto Vallarta initiatives have boosted tourism and enhanced the overall visitor experience.
Best Academic Program for Travel Agents
The Puerto Vallarta Specialist Program has earned a nomination for Best Academic Program for Travel Agents. The Puerto Vallarta Tourism Trust provides extensive training options, including familiarization trips, online courses, and webinars, ensuring travel advisors have the tools to recommend and sell the destination effectively.
Puerto Vallarta faces competition for Best Destination in Mexico from other notable tourist spots like Cancun, Los Cabos, Mexico City, Nayarit, Playa del Carmen, Riviera Maya, and Tulum. Each of these destinations brings something unique to the table, making the competition for the title of Best Destination in Mexico particularly intense, but PV’s unique blend of natural beauty, rich culture, and warm hospitality stands out.
About the Travvy Awards
Considered one of the most prestigious awards within the travel and tourism industry, the Travvy Awards are known as the global travel and tourism industry’s “Oscar Awards”. Organized annually by travAlliancemedia, these awards recognize the most outstanding leaders in destinations, hotels, cruise lines, tour operators and travel agencies.
Visit the Travvy Awards website until September 30 to vote for Puerto Vallarta. Winners will be announced at the official awards ceremony to be held on November 7, 2024 at the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.