Tianguis Returns to a New Acapulco in 2015

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Puerto VAllarta, Jal.- Mexico’s largest annual travel trade show, Tianguis Turistico, returns to Acapulco March 23 to 26.
The event originated and spent its first 36 years in Acapulco but has been more of a touring show of late, taking place in Puerto Vallarta/Riviera Nayarit in 2012, Puebla in 2013 and Cancun last year.

Venue for Tianguis’ business events is the Mundo Imperial complex in Acapulco’s Diamante zone, a short drive from the airport.
Officials in the Pacific coast city are welcoming Tianguis back with open arms and say that attendees will be returning to a different Acapulco than the one they saw in 2011.

Pedro Haces, president of the Acapulco Destination Marketing Office, outlined a number of recent initiatives covering security, image perception, tourist zone renovations and beach upgrades that highlight the resort city’s progress on several fronts.

“To provide our visitors with peace of mind during their travels, Acapulco is renovating its Tourist Assistance and Protection Center (Capta, in Spanish),” Haces said.
“With the support of the Mexico Tourism Board, the office will be accessible to visitors and a place they can obtain information, report any incidents and receive assistance,” he said.

The government also has new training programs in place for the state police as well as the Gendarmerie, the federal police force.

Acapulco’s Advisory Council is an initiative formed in 2012 comprising private investors, including Mexican billionaire telecom tycoon Carlos Slim and Mexican hotel company Grupo Posada, to restore and revitalize Acapulco’s Traditional (tourist) zone.

“Efforts include upgrades to the Caleta and Caletilla tourist beach areas and the traditional zocalo (public market area) as well as the new Acabus urban transit service and the macrotunnel project, which connects the Diamante hotel zone and the Traditional zone,” Haces said.

Grupo Posada is investing in the new 350-room Fiesta Americana Grand, which opens at the end of 2016. Acapulco currently has 18,000 hotel rooms, according to Haces.
During Tianguis, social events will include outdoor receptions, tours and excursions to highlight attractions and boat trips around the harbor area.

“We are constantly working to showcase Acapulco’s diversified offerings to cultivate a fresh and innovative image for the destination,” Haces said.