NEWS BRIEFS
September 2009
Experience fall equinox in Chichen Itza this September
Celebrating Independence Day in San Miguel de Allende
Meet Tequila
August 2009
Mexico City offers health insurance for tourists
Planeta.com’s 2009 Colibri Ecotourism Award goes to Oaxaca
Thank God for Wine
Veracruz and all that Jazz!!!
July 2009
Magic: Mexico's still got it!
The World's Largest Catwalk in San Luis Potosi
Expresion En Corto International Film Festival
Veracruz's Vanilla
June 2009
Mexico-the new Hollywood Hills?
Lagunas de Montebello named new UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
Lets Jazz on the Beach
Encounter Chiapas through the Mellow Sounds of the Marimba
May 2009
There will be no closing of borders
Production for MTV's "Real World: Cancun" Not Affected By Influenza
New pre-flight health procedures for passengers
Preventive Measures in Various Mexican Indigenous Languages
April 2009
The Legend of Zorro Brings Magic to Sinaloa
Three New Archaeological Sites for Your Enjoyment
Experience Mexico like No other at the San Marcos Fair
Mexico and Tennis: A Perfect “Match” During the 2009 Sony Ericsson Open
March 2009
A Whale of a Holiday in Loreto
Long Live Art in Mexico City!
Famous Faces at the Guadalajara Movie Festival
February 2009
Historic Investment of $115.3 Million Dollars in Tourism during 2009
Pump Adrenaline at Carnival in Mexico
Enjoy the Tamales on Candlemas in Mexico!
January 2009
Christmas Lasts Longer in Mexico
Bi-national Mozart Festival in Tijuana
Illuminated Nights at the “Center of the Universe”
Working to Protect the Yucatan Peninsula’s Ecosystems
A Fair in the Shoe Capital of the World
December
Private Investment in Tourism Grows 29.47 Percent in First Three Quarters
American Executive Says Mexico Has Big Potential in Business Tourism
The Best of Premium Tourism in Mexico Arrives in Las Vegas
Night of the Radishes, a Special Day Based on a Colorful Contest
The Christmas Spirit in Mexico: Posadas
The Second Most Visited Catholic Sanctuary in the World
Going Green at Loreto Bay Resort
November
A Unique Way to Travel Mexico: “Sun, Stones and Shadows”
Celebrating Life in the Coral Reefs
Feel the Beat at Mexico!
San Miguel de Allende and Oaxaca among Top 10 Cities to Visit in the Americas
Melomans: Head Out to the International Music Festival of Morelia!
One of the More Lively Festivals in Mexico
Analyzing Tourism in a Turbulent Economy
SATW on its Way to Guadalajara 2009!
October
Celebrate October Fest Guadalajara Style
Contests, Music, and Ballet in the Nacho Festival of Coauhila
Enjoy the Mexican Caribbean at the Mall of America® in Minnesota
Marvelous Concert Paid Homage to Anniversaries of Wonder of the World
Mexico’s Religious Offer at the International Tradeshow for Faith Tourism
Mexico Tourism Indicators up for the first Seven Months of 2008
Tourism Ministers Sign Agreement to Promote Cruise Industry
September
Foreign Tourists Increase Their Expenditures during the First Half of 2008
Spectacular Maneuvers in the Pipeline Waves of Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo
Travel to a Spot of Veracruz and Try Its Unique Cuisine in the Heart of Miami
Arts & Crafts at the First International Santa Lucia Festival in Monterrey
Guadalajara to Host 15th Annual International Mariachi and Charro Festival
Modern Lenses Depict Past and Present Monterrey
Welcome to the Mayan Underground: Cancun’s Secret River by Alltournative
August 2008
Martin Gonzalez Named Director of the Mexico Tourism Board in Houston, Texas
MUSHROOMS: An Indispensable Part of Mexican Cuisine
Discover Shining Crafts at the 38th National Copper Fair in Michoacan
A Real Treasure in the Sierra Madre
Come and See the Light!
Chichen Itza Will Be Serenaded by Placido Domingo
August 30th Named International Whale Shark Day!
July 2008
Be a Witness to History and Enjoy Good Films in Guanajuato
Secretary of Tourism Joins NYC & CO. CEO George Fertitta for Tourism Promotion in New York
An Inspiring Encounter of Nations That Share a Common, Universal Language
The Mystical Splendor of Tulum’s Archeological Site is Greater at Night
Tourist Tax Reimbursement Program
Fifth Anniversary of Instrument Oaxaca
June 2008
Roots from the Past, Colors from the Present: Guelaguetza 2008
A Unique Festival Celebrating St. John the Baptist: The Corn Festival in Tlaxcala
Puerto Vallarta to Host the 6th Annual Meeting Place Mexico
Charity Golf Tournament at Playa Mujeres
Campeche: the Next Tourist Frontier
16th Century Pueblo Embraces Contemporary Attractions
May 2008
Saddle Up and Gallop Down to Ensenada in Celebration of the Horse, Wine and Art Festival
Popcorn, Beach, Action: Acapulco International Film Festival 2008
Aeromexico Launches Successful Flights from Detroit
Authorization for New Airport in Riviera Maya by End 2008
Mexico City: Aiming to be the Top Destination for Business Tourism
Mexico Tourism Board Becomes Strategic Partner of ASAE & The Center
Mexico Tourism Board Launches International Media Campaign on the Expedia Network
April 2008
St. Mark’s Fair in Aguascalientes will Commemorate 180th Anniversary in April
Capulalpan de Mendez is the 33rd Magic Village
State Governments Present Infrastructure Programs to Reactivate Tourism
Isis and the Feathered Serpent in the Museum of Anthropology
Acapulco’s Newly Discovered Archaeological Attraction
March 2008
International Film Festival in Guadalajara
From folkloric dancing to interpretative dancing in Oaxaca
Morelia to Host XVIII Guitar Festival
"The most beautiful flower in the land" in Xochimilco
Mexico Pavilion at the Seatrade Cruise Convention
February 2008
Spanish Banks Will Invest 3 Billion Dollars in Riviera Maya
Mexico, Already Part of Early Running for New 7 Wonders of Nature
Guanajuato Set to Implement First 1 800 Service for Tourists
Mexico Opens the Doors of Imagination in Miami
20 Years of the Historical Center as UNESCO World Heritage Site
Tennis in Acapulco
El Cielo International Nature Festival
Creative event on Mexico wins distinguished International Award
January 2008
Secretaries of Tourism of the Americas chose Tabasco for their 2008 Meeting
A 3$ Billion Investment in Tourism Expected in 2008
Government to spend $5 million in Ruta Maya
Mexico works to become one of the five most visited destinations
Puerto Vallarta completes a mayor Harbor improvement Project.
December 2007
Ambassadors of the World: Sea turtles
Hot Air Balloon Festival: A Whole New Way to see Guanajuato!
Observe Birds, see new places and make friends at the Annual Yucatan Festival Toh
Our lady of Guadalupe, The most beloved religious and cultural image of Mexico
A special night in a magical time: The Radish Festival in Oaxaca
November 2007
Mexico bets for cultural tourism
Cruise tourism increases in Cozumel
Revenue from tourism will exceed 13,000 billion dollars in 2007
Mexico is for nature lovers
New Airport will impel Puerto Peñasco´s tourist development
The Colonial Treasures make a stop over in Houston
XIX Annual International Music Festival of Morelia
October 2007
ALMA Airlines Will Start Flying to the U.S. in 2008
A Colorful and Flavorful Festival in the National Capital of "Mole"
Visit Mexico Taxi Cabs Leave a Lasting Impression during the Motivation Show in Chicago
Bicycle Tourism Establishes Itself in Mexico City
Costa Maya Port will be Operational Next Year
Guadalajara, Ideal Destination for Meetings, Conventions and Incentive Tourism
First Cancun International Film Festival to be Promoted in Miami
September 2007
Mexico Now Festival re-takes New York
Mexico, the ideal destination for meetings and conventions
Mexico at the Smithsonian
Mexico participated in La Cumbre
Michoacán opens its doors to the world
Travelocity launches internet portal for Mexico
August 2007
Partnership to protect Mexico’s World heritage Sites extended thru 2012
Independence Day in Mexico
Mexico’s Tourism Board and Hosteria Las Quintas participated in first-ever "Aspen Spa Day"
Preserving culinary excellence is a Mexican tradition
The spirit of Mexico comes to Miami
July 2007
China to be honored guest at 35th Festival Cervantino in Guanajuato
Delta Opens New Route between Atlanta and Acapulco
Puerto Chiapas, a promising Port in the south coast of Mexico
Short Film Festival in San Miguel de Allende
Guelaguetza: Sublime Cultural Expression of Mexico
UNAM campus, a World Heritage site
Frida Khalo exhibit opens in Mexico City