On June 18, the Italian ambassador to Mexico, Alessandro Modiano, and Captain Giuseppe Lai, commander of the Italian navy ship Amerigo Vespucci, arrived in Puerto Vallarta. They met with interim mayor José Francisco Martínez Gil and proposed a Sister Cities partnership, aiming to strengthen ties between the city and Italy.
City officials have unveiled the Fachada Vallartense project to revitalize the Historic Center's aesthetics. The project began with a public awareness campaign, with resident support & business partnerships promising a brighter future for the downtown area.
In an effort to improve the safety of police officers, the Puerto Vallarta Citizen Security station has received 440 bulletproof vests and 700 sets of handcuffs. This effort was managed by Commissioner Rigoberto Flores Parra to guarantee that each officer has the necessary tools to carry out their work safely.
Interest in traveling to Puerto Vallarta from the United States is on the rise, according to Amadeus, which tracks air travel trends. With a 25% increase in searches for June travel and more flight availability, PV is quickly becoming one of Mexico's top summer vacation destinations.
Despite an overall 2.5% decrease in year-over-year passenger traffic across GAP's 12 Mexican airports, the Puerto Vallarta International Airport soared in May 2024 with a 3.2% increase in passengers. This growth continues a strong year for the airport, which has already surpassed 3.2 million passengers in 2024.
The best up-and-coming beach volleyball players will compete in the 2024 Puerto Vallarta National Beach Volleyball Championship, set to take place at Holi Beach June 14-16. The event is free and open to the general public. Don't forget to bring your sunscreen and stay hydrated as you support your favorite team!
In celebration of Pride Month, Airbnb has revealed the top LGBTQ+ friendly cities, with Puerto Vallarta shining brightly. Known for its welcoming atmosphere and vibrant LGBTQ+ community, Puerto Vallarta stands out as a leading destination, offering warm hospitality and inclusive experiences for all travelers.
Excitement is brewing in Puerto Vallarta as the city anticipates a stellar summer tourism season. With hotel occupancy projected to surpass 70%, this popular beach vacation destination is poised to welcome a surge of national and international visitors eager to soak up the sun and explore its vibrant offerings.
Puerto Vallarta's international cruise ship segment is experiencing a low season in June 2024, with only four scheduled arrivals of large cruise ships. However, the 'most beautiful ship in the world', the Amerigo Vespucci, will arrive on June 18th, and will be docked at Pier 3 until Sunday, June 23rd.
Puerto Vallarta has announced a collaboration with NYC Pride, one of the world's largest LGBTQ+ events. As a result of the alliance, on June 30, Vallarta will have one of the 55 floats in the NYC Pride parade, which each year attracts over 2.5 million tourists.
