The national association of Canirac restaurants has obtained a definitive suspension against the federal anti-smoking law that went into effect on January 15 and prohibited smoking in public and open spaces. The decree annuls the ban on selling food and drinks in smoking areas, a measure that had reduced consumption in establishments.
With the expansion of the Tepic airport and a new highway that will go directly to some of the state's most popular tourist destinations - including San Blas, Guayabitos, Sayulita, San Pancho and Punta Mita - on the horizon, tourism to the State of Nayarit is expected to increase significantly over the next 5 years.
During the first half of the year, 322.8 million liters of tequila were produced, a slightly higher amount compared to the 315 million liters of tequila that were produced between January and June 2022. Of the 322.8 million liters produced, 216 million liters were exported, up from the 203.5 million shipped abroad during the same period of 2022.
Artificial Intelligence has made automation possible in many fields, but its rapid progress raises ethical concerns. Since it's important to educate people about responsible AI use and risks, while embracing the opportunities it brings, the State of Jalisco is working to create a regulatory ethical framework for the use of AI.
Mexico's automotive sector experienced a significant boost as car production increased by 13.9% during the first six months of this year compared to the same period in 2022. This growth indicates a continued recovery for the country's auto industry following the challenges posed by the pandemic.
Expats in Mexico enjoy a great social life and an affordable lifestyle, which makes the country the most popular destination worldwide. In the Expat Insider 2023 survey, Mexico comes in 1st out of 53 destinations. This might not come as a surprise, as the country has ranked in the top 5 since the first survey was conducted in 2014.
In the month of June, Jalisco created 6,225 new jobs, contributing significantly to the national total of 24,398 new job openings. In other words, out of every 100 new job openings, 26 were generated in the western state. These figures establish Jalisco as the second-highest formal job generator in Mexico.
For June 2023, the total number of terminal passengers at GAP’s 12 Mexican airports increased by 12.3%, compared to the same period in 2022. Guadalajara, Tijuana, Los Cabos, and Puerto Vallarta presented an increase in passenger traffic of 20.6%, 10.9%, 7.4%, and 0.6% respectively, compared to June 2022.
Remittances to Mexico reached a new monthly record of just under $5.7 billion in May, although the strength of the Mexican peso in recent weeks and months is softening the impact of money sent home by workers living abroad. Most of the money sent to Mexico in remittances comes from the United States, where millions of Mexicans live and work.
International cruise ships are expected to arrive at the port of San Blas, Nayarit starting next year, as confirmed by the State Secretary of Tourism, Juan Enrique Suárez, and the Mayor of that municipality, José Antonio Barajaz. The two cruise lines that have confirmed interest are Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruises.
