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Native Tourism Businesses Need to Sell Themselves Better
 Emilio Godoy
Native tourism companies dedicated to the preservation and promotion of indigenous culture and to sustainable development face a number of hurdles, especially in terms of marketing and commercialising their services.
Mexico Currency Laws Make it Tougher to Pay in Dollars
 Laura Bly
Since Sept. 14, making purchases in Mexico with dollars instead of pesos is more complicated. Travelers can exchange a maximum of $1,500 USD per person per month, and businesses can accept a maximum of $100 cash per transaction.
Airlines Boost Service to Mexico
 Megan Neighbor
The number of flights from the United States to Mexico is up, fueled by the bankruptcy of Mexico's largest airline, a resurgence of leisure traffic and a tepid economic recovery.
7th International Tourism Forum to Debate Role of Public Sector in Tourism Policy
 Theodore Koumelis
The global economic crisis has opened up important opportunities for the tourism sector, but capitalizing on these requires a better understanding of the various governance roles within national tourism policy and decision making.
Travel to Mexico on the Rise, Perception Challenges Remain
 Alison Hall
Hotel occupancy in Mexico was up 10 percent through August 2010, according to Smith Travel Research, while the number of international tourist arrivals to Mexico was up 27.5 percent in July 2010 as compared to July 2009. That’s the good news.
Tourism Secretary Touts Visitor Bump
The News
The Tourism Secretary, Gloria Guevara Manzo, said that Mexico’s promotion campaign abroad has been successful and is the result of an effort “that was not rushed or done in secrecy.”
Mexicana's Hopes Fade
 The News
The Communications and Transportation Secretariat (SCT) said Monday that it would be difficult for Mexicana de Aviación (Mexicana) to begin operating in December, 2010.
Mexican Legal Questions & Answers
 Miguel Angel
Do you have questions about legal matters in Mexico? Ask Miguel Angel, an expert in immigration issues for foreigners. As a former Base Commander for the Nayarit State Tourist Police, Miguel is well known for helping tourists and residents in the Banderas Bay area.
Vallarta Comes to Life: Puerto Vallarta CVB Launches New Website
 PVNN
The Puerto Vallarta CVB is betting on the Internet for 2011. Yesterday, the city's Convention and Visitors Bureau launched its newly redesigned website, rich with tourist information, descriptive articles, photographs and videos that bring Vallarta to life.
Mexico Expects 22.6 Million Foreign Visitors in 2010, Matching 2008 Levels
 Adriana Lopez Caraveo
Mexico Tourism Minister Gloria Guevara said the country expects to have 22.6 million foreign tourists this year, matching the industry’s 2008 numbers before swine flu hurt activity last year.
What if the Shoe Was On the Other Foot? Some Thoughts on Violent Crime and Tourism
 Lydia 'Lola' Gregory
What if CNN headlines blared 'Drug Violence Claims 4 Lives in Popular Vacation Destination' every time a gang-banger shot up a rival gang’s sidewalk in Los Angeles? Would travel warnings be issued? I think not. So why should I cancel my visit to Vallarta? I shouldn’t. And neither should you.
Mexico's Violence Isn't Keeping Tourists Away This Year
Hugo Martin
In a surprising turnabout, international tourism to Mexico showed a sharp increase this summer — a sign that tourists may be putting aside worries about the economy and fears of drug-related violence, analysts say.
Guayabera Shirt Now Official Cuban Formal Dress Code
 BBC News
The Cuban government has announced that the guayabera - the roomy cotton or linen shirt - is now the country's official formal dress garment.
GAP Reports Passenger Traffic Increase for September
 Business Wire
Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico, S.A.B. de C.V. announced today preliminary terminal passenger traffic figures for the month of September 2010 compared to traffic figures for September 2009.
Travel: Mexican Exchange Rule Can Affect Canadians
 Canadian Press
New limits imposed by Mexico on the amount of U.S. dollars that can be exchanged for pesos are affecting Canadians and their loonies, the Foreign Affairs Department says.
Vallarta in Need of Re-Engineering
 Eduardo García Gómez
The hot topic for most of the people who participated in a recent presentation of the Tourism Law Project for Jalisco and its cities was that Puerto Vallarta needs to improve its tourism image, focusing on adequate advertising, promotion, and more profitable markets.
The Mexico Tourism Board Joins Global Sustainable Tourism Council
 Mexico Tourism Board
The Mexico Tourism Board announced today it has joined The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), an international partnership dedicated to promoting sustainable tourism practices around the world.
AMPI Members Meet to Discuss the Status of Tourism Real Estate
 John K. Glaab
Nearly one hundred members of the Mexican Association of Real Estate Professionals met earlier this month in the Nation’s capital. The purpose of the all-day meeting was to discuss the status of Mexico’s real estate market in the tourist zones and develop strategies that might help a recovery.
 Mexico Road Safety Update
 Dorothy and Bill Bell
Many American and Canadian snowbirds are trying to decide whether or not to drive to their place in the Mexican sun this winter. As experts on Mexico road travel, we understand many of your concerns about driving and vacationing in Mexico, so here are the answers to many of your questions.
Mexico Rated 14th Best Destination for Conventions
 PromovisionPV.com
According to the International Association of Congress and Conventions, Mexico is rated #14 worldwide as the leading tourism meeting destination. The average expenditure by international convention tourists in Mexico for July was $427 USD, an increase of 11.9% when compared to 2009.
Puerto Vallarta Receives Crystal Award From Apple Vacations as "Best Destination"
 PVNN
In an emotional ceremony in Chicago, Illinois, on September 14th, Apple Vacations presented their Crystal Award for the 'Best Destination, 2010' to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - winning over other nominees, including Riviera Maya, Huatulco and Hawaiian Islands vacation destinations.
Mazatlan Brings Vibrant Culture, Acclaimed Folk Dance Performance to Vancouver During MexicoFest Celebration
 TravelVideo.tv
Mazatlan’s vibrant culture took center stage during a festive Independence Gala Dinner, held on Sept. 10 as a highlight of this year’s MexicoFest celebration in Vancouver, Canada.
Alaska Airlines Announces New Service to Mexico
 TravelDailyNews.com
Alaska Airlines will inaugurate service between San Jose, Calif., and Guadalajara, Mexico, starting Dec 15, 2010, and between Sacramento, Calif., and Guadalajara, starting Dec 16, 2010.
What it’s REALLY Like to Expatriate
 Mark Nestmann
There are a lot more former U.S. citizens than there once were. Americans fed up with paying tax—and their government—are voting with their feet. And they're doing it in much greater numbers than ever before.
Frontier Eyes Further International Expansion
 Brendan Sobie
Frontier Airlines is eyeing further expansion of its international network beyond its current services to Mexico and Costa Rica.
Mexico's Drug War Doesn't Stop Tourists
 Jane L. Levere
Mexican president Felipe Calderon has more to celebrate this week than the 200th anniversary of the country’s independence from Spain: Despite recent headline-inducing drug crime and threats to its vital tourist industry due to the global economic downturn, American visitors continue to head south of the border.
Vallarta is Alive with Color!
 PVNN
The CVB of Puerto Vallarta is betting on the Internet for 2011. The city's official website is being redesigned and developed by Mijo! Brands, incorporating elements of interaction, multimedia and social media in an impressive display of design, cutting edge programming and vibrant colors.
Mexico Promotes Some Routes Best Avoided
 Tim Johnson
White beaches, colonial cities, Mayan pyramids, world-class cuisine - these are some of the obvious draws that bring 22 million to Mexico each year. Now, Mexican tourism authorities are also highlighting some off-the-beaten-path destinations, promoting 10 "Routes of Mexico" in an advertising campaign in the United States and Canada.
Ecuador's Open Door Begins to Close for Some
 Gonzalo Ortiz
The Ecuadorean government's policy of "universal citizenship," which did away with visas or other requirements for foreigners entering the country, has clashed with the reality that Ecuador is being used for human trafficking - so now there are some exceptions.
VivaAerobus Announced New Routes
 ffog.net
The low-cost airline VivaAerobus from Mexico, announced the opening flight of six new routes from Mexico City with one daily flight each, besides increasing the frequency of its operations of Mexico-Monterrey and Mexico-Guadalajara.
Your Rights as a Cruise Passenger
 Paul Motter
Hurricane season is upon us and it’s time to review cruise passengers' rights. The bad news: Cruise ships must change itineraries at times to avoid hurricanes. The good news: Cruise ships can avoid hurricanes and you can’t say that about hotels.
Mexicana Bankruptcy Filing Accepted by Mexico Judge After Planes Grounded
 Jonathan J. Levin & Crayton Harrison
A Mexico judge declared Cia. Mexicana de Aviacion to be in bankruptcy, a week after the country’s largest airline by passengers indefinitely grounded all flights.
PEACE Members Invest in Community
 Becci Burchett
Local non-profit PEACE has launched a membership program that allows residents and visitors to receive discounts at various cafes, restaurants, shops and activity centers around the Bay, while providing an easy, beneficial way for businesses and consumers to give back to the community.
 Full-Body Scanners Installed at San Diego Airport
 NBC News
Workers at Lindbergh Field have begun installing the full-body scanners inside Terminal One. The scanners, which are being placed in 11 airports across the country by the end of the year, are funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
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