Puerto Vallarta is capturing the imagination of Canadian travelers like never before. With over 7 million searches in the first half of 2024, interest has surged by 5.8% compared to last year, according to the Amadeus travel data system. Leading the charge in this wave of interest is Comox, with a staggering 35% increase in searches.
After being one of the top five busiest cruise ports in Mexico during the first four months of 2024, Puerto Vallarta anticipates only five cruise ship arrivals in July. All but one of these arrivals will be from the Carnival Panorama, which will maintain its weekly visits throughout the summer.
The Vallarta Azteca-CECYTEJ Folkloric Group is set for its eighth international tour, the sixth in Europe. This month, the 35-member delegation, including dancers, mariachi musicians, and vocalists Herenka & Curiel, will visit Greece, Bulgaria, and Turkey, performing at cultural festivals in each country.
Jalisco's tourism industry thrived in the first five months of 2023, bringing in 31.8 billion pesos. Puerto Vallarta was the top earner, raking in 17.84 billion pesos, followed by Guadalajara with 11.35 billion pesos. The state welcomed over 13.4 million tourists and boasted a strong average hotel occupancy rate.
The Puerto Vallarta Tourism Trust and the Guadalajara Convention and Visitors Bureau are wrapping up a promotional caravan across several cities in the Czech Republic today. Prague, Hradec Králové, Ostrava, and Brno were all on the itinerary, with the goal of generating reservations on the charter flight to PVR that begins in October.
The Puerto Vallarta Citizen Security Police Station is prioritizing neighborhood safety through ongoing prevention efforts. Day and night patrols ensure streets, shopping malls, banks & ATMs, and convenience stores are monitored around the clock. Plus, they're working on new ways to make the city even safer.
The government of Puerto Vallarta, led by interim Mayor Francisco José Martínez Gil, is actively seeking to expedite the opening of new Ministry of Foreign Affairs (SRE) offices in the Puerto Mágico shopping center. These offices will streamline the passport issuance process for Puerto Vallarta residents.
Government officials are aiming to establish a formal sister city relationship (twinning) between Puerto Vallarta, Mexico and either Naples or Sicily in Italy. This initiative has the backing of the Italian embassy in Mexico, according to interim mayor Francisco José Martínez Gil.
Known for its beautiful beaches, diverse entertainment options, and warm hospitality, Puerto Vallarta has been nominated for seven 2024 Travvy Awards. Also known as the Travel Industry's Oscars, these prestigious awards recognize the best in tourism worldwide.
Since its arrival on June 18, Puerto Vallarta residents and visitors have been eager to visit the Amerigo Vespucci. Initially, free tours of the Italian Navy training ship required pre-registration. However, due to high demand, the public is invited to explore the ship this weekend - without a reservation.
