With moderate optimism and constant work effort, the travel agencies are working this year  in the region. This was confirmed  an interview with the president of the association of travel agencies and all those with travel services in Puerto Vallarta. Mrs. Norma Furlong is a businesswoman that has a strong and clean experience in tourism she  commented that 2013 can be a year of recovery since have taken important steps in promoting the city during last year, that is why we expect a gradual recovery in the U.S. economy

After major promotional efforts as Puerto Vallarta Meetings, travel organizers are well aware of this destination name when organizing events, some of them even in small groups have already begun to schedule activities here the first half of the year.

Furthermore, the turismo recovery is underway in Puerto Vallarta

the year tourist reception is in a recovery process, it is not just the lack of demand from foreign visitors, but also the significant decline, which had been in receipt of flights and while recovering it go "well we will go retaking the right track."

She noted that foreign tourism is lost among the countrymen,   no work in the hotel as to improve the traveler's experience, there are often additional promotions were launched, they have been successful, but last year was strong domestic tourism.

So far it has been difficult to convince foreign tourists to visit us, because of the crisis in the United States, but the recovery of destiny is a fact, as it offers a year-round tropical climate. We are the closest option for various parts of the country, and abroad. We could say that in some way is a very affordable destination for U.S. tourists

She said that there are some tourism difficulties related connectivity, This in addition to the lack of flights, and other factors such as insecurity in the northern area"

Therefore has turned to see domestic tourism as a "lifeline" and under these circumstances there is a great lesson, but it is known that in these cases we can only have large flows during holiday periods such as Easter and during the summer as a long bridges are not always  productive as expected.

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Puerto Vallarta

The hotelier Juan Vela Ruiz Says, he is Ensures that there are good signs of recovery in tourism from the United States

The recovery of tourist flows arrived five years ago through a phase of recovery, but the tourism industry is still subject to the process of recovery of the U.S. economy, which moves at  slower pace , but the signs are encouraging.

He stressed that Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit have strengths that should use, but noted that other destinations like Los Cabos and Cancun have recovered  quickly, while this region lags behind the leaders.

 Ministry and CPTM will support tourism

On the other hand, Juan Vela met late last year, along with the National Confederation of Entrepreneurs Business Tourism (CNET), with Secretary of Tourism, Adriana Ruiz Massieu, who expressed a series of commitments that fully support to tourist destinations.

The Secretary of Tourism reported to received a summary of how perceive the situation in Mexico with hard data, he said that Los Cabos and Cancun have a fast recovery process but no Vallarta, so effort is required differential between Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit.

The secretary made it clear that it will be a facilitator with the different departments to remove the obstacles that get stuck rapid growth of tourism.

On that same page are the director of Fonatur and Tourism Promotion Council of Mexico (CPTM).

"We found a very positive person, its policy approach can be very important for the country, Fonatur will drive growth in certain areas and new products from Mexico and the CPTM to make marketing job and positioning of Mexico." He said we need differentiate destinations and independent fundraising Mexico brand for tourism development.

Iis not relevant that the new secretary has not complied experience in tourism, "the Tourism Ministry has an important political role and it is sublime secretary,  has to get to all state departments tourism is a priority and that Easier said than done, but we know that with their capacity and political trajectory they can do it. "

Greater efforts

At that same meeting the director of the School of Tourism Anahuac University, Francisco Madrid said, the secretary in the international market are urging greater efforts to relocate to Puerto Vallarta.

We seek to have coordinated plans between the Federation and the states he said, but we do see good things to consolidate Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit.

"The secretary promised to unjam barriers that could be hindering the development of tourism in Mexico and to the extent that is achieved will be important."

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Late last year Juan Vela met entrepreneurs from the Tourism Enterprise Confederation with Secretary of Tourism, Adriana Ruiz Massieu, who expressed a series of commitments that fully support the tourist destinations

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In Riviera Nayarit luxury is magic, that's why earlier this year we launch online a contest to travel agents and public in general, where you can win stays on Mexico's Pacific Treasure. Did you knew?. Now that you know, do not miss out an opportunity to participate

The Convention Visitors Bureau (CVB) of Riviera Nayarit has been launched contests to promote the various activities occurring in the target whereas

Seeking consolidate a wider database of travel agents and consumers for targeted promotional strategies in the future

To participate in such competitions is simple, just enter the site http://www.rivieranayarit.com.mx/Gana_Vacacionespara

http://www.rivieranayarit.com.mx/agent_win_free_trip general public and travel agents, complete the required registration information and discuss the most amazing tour experience you had in the Riviera Nayarit.

The testimonies will be published on our site and Facebook, will be voted on the same platforms. The 10 states with the highest number of votes on January 31, 2013 will be published on our site, and definitely the one with the most votes will receive a four-night stay for free in the European Plan Villa del Palmar Flamingos in the contest for the general public or a four-night All Inclusive stay at Hard Rock Hotel the assistance of travel agencies.

The Convention Visitors Bureau (CVB) of Riviera Nayarit stimulated with Internet contests like these the number of visitors to the destination, in a promotion strategy that allows the domestic market as well as travel agencies in the country, United States and Canada as well informed of the benefits provided by the destination as part of the opportunity of traveling.

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By RICK SEANEY, CEO of FareCompare
Jan 4, 2013

Did you hear about one man's bizarre way to avoid overweight luggage fees? Before his flight from China, he somehow managed to dress himself in just about everything he owned, including 60 shirts and 9 pairs of pants.

Not sure how he worked it out with his shoes, but it just goes to show that saving on airline fees is an international obsession.

Which brings me to my first air travel prediction for 2013. I've dragged out my crystal ball and here's what I see (and be sure to check out my last prediction -- it's something fun for all of us).

Fee Bundle Mania

It's not that airlines are raising fees; they'll actually lower some but you may wind up spending more. Confused? It's all about the bundling; airlines will package two or more fee-based services and discount the bundle. Maybe you only want one of the services but you may have to take the "bundle."

American did this last month with its Choice Essential and Choice Plus options (airlines love buzzwords like "choice"), which provide such options as early boarding and a free bag. Delta has something similar with its Lift and Ascend programs, which also began in December. Both can be great for frugal-minded business travelers who want some of the comforts of business class without the steep price tag, though I suspect the vast majority of vacation flyers will exercise their right to choose no fees at all.

 A Merger, Maybe

In early 2012, as American Airlines was just beginning its slog through bankruptcy, a merger seemed unlikely; AA sure as heck didn't want one. But times and circumstances change, and by summer a merger looked like a 50-50 proposition. I now think after American emerges from bankruptcy a union with US Airways is highly likely (let's say I'm nearly 70 percent sure it'll happen). If it does, watch for it to happen soon.

Higher Ticket Prices? Positively

No surprise here, really. For one thing, a merger means less competition, and as we all know, healthy competition is key to keeping prices down. In 2012 there were seven successful airfare hikes (one launched by Delta, the others divvied up between Southwest and United) and I expect to see at least as many this year.

Oil is one reason for more hikes; I don't expect the price of a barrel of oil to drop to levels where the airlines could lower prices; oil would have to be in the $70 to $75 range, down from its current $92. Plus it would have to stay in that range for about four to six months in order for airlines to really feel it in lower jet-fuel bills.

By the way, one reason airlines want to raise some ticket prices is that they're already dirt cheap. Skeptical? Consider that a winter flight to Europe goes for around $750 to $800 round-trip. About $450 of that cost is a fuel surcharge and another $150 or so is for government and airport taxes, so the cost of the airfare itself can be less than a hundred bucks each way!

Finally, there's the matter of demand for air travel. At larger airports it's been holding relatively steady and when people want to fly, there is no incentive to drop ticket prices. If you're looking for a silver lining, I suppose you could say the economy is on a better footing so more of us can afford higher ticket prices.

Smaller City Blues

This is a trend that'll continue: smaller cities will lose airline options as carriers continue a course of cutbacks and consolidation. Harrisburg, Pa., Sarasota, Fla. and White Plains, N.Y. found this out after losing AirTran service in the wake of its merger with Southwest. Watch for more flyers driving further to bigger airports for cheaper tickets.

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I do expect more headlines proclaiming airline profitability, but to be fair, we've seen precious little of that over the past decade. A lot of airlines folded in the 2000s, and as I said, competition is good for our wallets -- not to mention that extinct airlines can't fly us anywhere.

Better Flying Experience

At this point you're probably thinking, "Hey, Rick, is there anything in your predictions for us?" and the answer is yes. This year several airlines will be welcoming new additions to their fleets and you too will welcome these sparkling planes because of the larger bin spaces, better lighting and, in a lot of cases, more comfortable seats. Entertainment-wise, you may not see more seatback screens but you just might see flight attendants passing out tablets for your viewing pleasure.

Best of all, these jets will be fresh and clean. There's nothing quite like that "new plane smell." Am I right?  

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Companies and residents of the so called Zona Romantica,

the Romantic Zone, express their thankfulness to acknowledge the support given by
the Governor and the Secretary of Tourism of the Jalisco state, aswell as the Vallarta municipality.

Due to weather conditions in Chihuahua, Saltillo and Ciudad Juarez, Aeromexico and Interjet airline canceled some flights to these entities. Friday Aeroméxico announced that three more flights canceled, Chihuahua, Monterrey, Chihuahua, Mexico and Juarez-Mexico.

According to the company, "the damages caused by adverse weather conditions led to strong gusts of wind and heavy rain, fog banks and snowstorms."

On its website, the airline also said it will continue to monitor weather conditions to minimize the damages that this may cause to its customers, in order to restore normal operations.

From 16:00 hours on Thursday, the airline canceled 12 flights, which be leaving from and to the airports of Guadalajara, Monterrey, Chihuahua, Hermosillo, Ciudad Juarez, Saltillo and Mexico City. In turn, Interjet published on its website that flights canceled two Mexico-Chihuahua and vice versa, and reiterated that will not charge extra for the ticket date change.

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U.S. open next January 28, the first international automated crossing on its southern border, which uses biometric technology to identify people and authorize their income from hundreds of miles away from the office.

The international crossing computerized connect a remote area of ​​Big Bend National Park in Texas, the community of Boquillas del Carmen, in the Mexican state of Coahuila. He had a construction cost of $ 3.7 million, the agency Notimex.

The Bureau of Customs and Border Protection reported that Americans and foreign immigrants from Mexico, Canada and Bermuda will use legal documents.

The international crossing will open in a remote place where the border is bounded by the Rio Grande and the international bridge that does not exist, so the transition from one country to another is done through the use of boats that will be operated by a concessionaire.

On landing on U.S. soil, people must go through the "Port of Entry" automated, in which brokers located hundreds of miles away to remotely analyze migratory documents.

For decades, the residents of the towns of Texas and Coahuila undocumented crossed on foot or by boat along the Rio Grande to buy, go to school or work, according to Notimex.

Video cameras monitor remote controlled enable input port in full. Should someone try to circumvent the system, Border Patrol agents guarding the area would be alerted.

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A few days before its opening, the new pier de los Muertos carried out tests of lighting. Green, Purple, yellow, pink and blue are the colors that will adorn this new work.

Find a hotel room available is a mission impossible for this night.

The of port jalisciense offers a wide variety of activities in this holiday season

In this corner of the world is possible celebrate Christmas and the New Year taking the Sun on the sea shore. But Puerto Vallarta is not only one of the beach destinations of Mexico most important; It is also a picturesque village with cobbled streets and houses with tile roofs; at the site where there is an abundance of galleries and refuge of the artists; ideal city for those who enjoy the restaurants of haute cuisine and the feasts that extends into the dawn.

And all this at less than 400 kilometers from Guadalajara, which makes it one of the most visited tourist destinations by the Tapatios in these holiday season.

If you are thinking of getting rid of scarves and baling the bathing suits and the suntan lotion, here, we propose some activities to enjoy from the port to the maximum.

Vallarta for the day

Tuesday are sightseeing in Puerto Vallarta. Since last December 11 and throughout the holiday season, the municipal office of tourism offers free walks led by professional guides.

While the tourists interested through the streets of the center and visiting galleries, markets and some of the shops and typical restaurants, they can also find out more about the history, culture and architecture of the city.

The most early adopter can be cited in the municipal presidency at 9:00 am, the time that part the first tour with approximate duration of two hours, and the disclosed have a second chance at 12:00 noon

The Plaza de Armas, the Parish Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the old lighthouse of the calle Matamoros, the vantage point of the Crown Street, The parque Hidalgo and the great gallery offer the sculptures of the malecon, are some of the sites to visit during these tours.  

Those who prefer to walk so freely and spontaneously, without doubt you will find some great attractions. The stroll along the Malecón is one of the indispensable, because in the pedestrian area with views of the Pacific Ocean, you will find all kind of artists who offer their work to the dealers, And various sculptures that resemble an open-air museum.

The Arcs, the Seahorse, the chairs humanoids of Alejandro Colunga and the bronze piece in search of the reason of Sergio Bustamante, are some of the points of visit obliged.

And, of course, do not forget the beaches. The most well-known is Playa de los Muertos, which is a good place to go to eat by count with a multitude of restaurants, as well as clothes shops and crafts, and a few sites to enjoy the nightlife.

You can also visit Mismaloya, a small beach semivirgen, transparent water, almost asleep by its quiet surf, and the golden sands in a beautiful cove surrounded by mountains covered by tropical forests. Ideal to relax under the shade of a palapa, an umbrella or a palm tree, accompanied by a cold drink.

With an approximate length of 250 meters, it is also a suitable place for the navigation in water-skiing, kayaking and sailing boats, fishing, or diving by reefs, Deep tunnels and caves with abundant marine life. In addition, you can make adventure tours in the mountains and bungee jump, everything, without venturing too far from the life of the people.

Celebrate the fiestas

For appreciate the mega show will provide the fireworks for the first few minutes of the 2013 -when the Bay of Banderas is painted colors - is better having dined well,in Puerto Vallarta and there are plenty of options. There is something for all tastes and also for all the pockets.

An excellent proposal for the gourmand is milk, elected in 2011 by Travel + Leisure magazine as the restaurant with the best concept in Mexico, and nominated in 2012 in the category of Best Art to the dish.

The chefs  Alfonso and Ignacio Chain -father and son - already have designed the menus offered to the Noche Buena and the New Year, which include dishes to delight the palate and the eye. The first has a price of 460 pesos per person plus 15% of service) and the second, in seven times, of thousand 200. It is necessary to pay 50% in advance to assure the place. More formless in the website www.lalecherestaurant.com or to the telephone (322) 293 0900.

For those looking for a different experience, rhythms of the Night offers an interesting option. The celebration of the end of the Year is carried out on the island of La Caleta, where can only be reached by boat.

Consists of a pre-hispanic show followed by a dinner, campfire on the beach with music selection of the DJ, and champagne to welcome the 2013. The catamarans depart from the terminal of the port and the tour is operated by the company Vallarta Adventures.

The invite of Vallarta

On the other hand, from the last saturday (yesterday) and up to the December 30 -10:00 a.m. to 22:00 hours - will be carried out in the Parque Hidalgo the Culinary Demonstration, an activity organized by the town hall which will have the  Assistance from various indigenous ethnic groups of the State of Jalisco, who also provide their handicrafts and traditional dances.
The Directorate of Art and Culture of the village also invites the concert with an orchestra of Christmas theme that will be presented at the Plaza galleries on December 23 at 19:00 hours; as well as the traditional la Serna directed by the maestro Alberto Fabián, That will be presented from 15 to December 22 at 20:00 p.m. in the Center Cultural Cuale (Aquiles Serdan # 437).

TEKE NOTES
How to get there?
In auto follow the signs on the road to Nogales, or take a bus: ETN, First Plus, Elite, Future, TAP, White Star and Pacific.
 
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The Musibus in Puerto Vallarta, international cultural proposal

The Musibus is visiting Puerto Vallarta and brings cultural offerings, plus the best and most current music and film productions of art, at the best market prices and promotions.

Considering that Puerto Vallarta is maintained a place on  the top ten tourist destinations in Mexico, preferably located or first by  scenario of sun and beach, according to Trip Advisor - traveler choice; it is false that it is at risk of losing its tourist vocation. Maintains the Federal Secretariat of Tourism.

It exposes how unjustified versions are divulged in political publications listed circumstances on insecurity that have eroded the traditional active tourist destination vallartense. Options, on the contrary, the stroller at all levels have been diversified and with all the real estate development that ultimately have an objective, the uptake of natural recreation preferences. Mentions that the bahia continues as the preferred site of tourist market and foreign national, attracted by the alternatives offered, in addition to the beauty reflected in the Sierra Madre mountains.  

For its part, the State Secretary of Tourism, Aurelio López Rocha, confirms that at the end of this 2012, hotel occupancy projected in the destination vallartense cannot exceed 95 per cent, which in turn, seeks to overcome the more than three million annual visitors.

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