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.
Panteras eRacing, a ten-member student team from the Universidad Panamericana's engineering faculty, is developing an electric vehicle prototype to compete in the Shell Eco-marathon 2024. Set to be held from August 27 to 30 in Rio de Janeiro, the competition focuses on promoting sustainable mobility and technological innovation.
The Mexican embassy in the United States received 20 archaeological pieces for repatriation. Nineteen were returned anonymously, and one, a Mayan-style clay vessel, was voluntarily surrendered by Ms. Anne Lee Dozier, who had purchased it for $4 at a thrift store in Maryland.
The first phase of the Tepic International Airport expansion is complete. This transformation goes beyond handling commercial flights. The airport will now accommodate cargo operations and serve as a luxury tourism hub, according to Nayarit's Secretary of Tourism, Juan Enrique Suárez del Real.
A commercial air route using a 13-passenger Cessna Caravan recently took off from Tepic, offering a new way to reach the Islas Marías Biosphere Reserve. This collaborative effort between government agencies and private companies marks a significant step towards increased accessibility for the remote islands.
Data shows a surge in US citizens migrating to Mexico. Compared to 2023, twice as many Americans relocated here in the first 4 months of 2024. This follows a broader trend with permanent residency permits for US residents jumping 69.9% between 2019 and 2022.
Global fiber optic leader YOFC has officially opened its first Mexican factory in Lagos de Moreno, Jalisco, creating 200+ jobs and supplying high-quality products for the domestic telecom industry. This $19M USD investment strengthens Jalisco's position as a high-tech nearshore hub.
Iberia and Volaris have forged a comprehensive codeshare agreement to enhance connectivity between Europe and Mexico. The codeshare agreement grants Iberia passengers access to 25 additional destinations within Mexico, including Puerto Vallarta, on Volaris flights from Mexico City.
Jalisco has emerged as a national leader in job creation, showcasing impressive economic growth. Between December 2018 and May 2024, the state generated 231,562 new employment opportunities, accounting for 12% of all new jobs created in Mexico during this period.
For May 2024, the total number of terminal passengers at GAP’s 12 Mexican airports decreased by 2.5%, compared to May 2023. Puerto Vallarta airport presented an increase in passenger traffic of 3.2%, while Tijuana, Guadalajara, and Los Cabos airports presented a decrease of 5.2%, 2.7%, and 1.7% respectively, compared to May 2023.
