Representatives from the academic, business, governmental, private and social sectors attended a workshop scheduled to assess the lagoon.

The “Workshop for Evaluating the Technical Justification Study to Declare the Quelele Lagoon a Protected Area” was held on the morning of October 29th at the Instituto Tecnológico de Bahía de Banderas.

Margarita Carreón Estrada, Deputy Director of the institute and coordinator of the Technical Justification Study for the Quelele Lagoon, explained the motives behind the project as well as the current work in progress.

“We have begun to study the biological, physical and theocultural aspects of the region,” said Carreón Estrada. “This workshop was a starting point so we could study the information provided by those who are in close contact with the lagoon.”

The workshop will generate an assessment that will be delivered to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, which has the authority to declare the zone a Protected Area.

“If the species that currently exist in the lagoon are not sustainably managed we’ll have a decrease in biodiversity within a few years, along with contamination, soil erosion and water pollution,” added the Deputy Director. “This, in turn, will affect quality of life for the local residents.”

This is a well-timed call-to-action and fully supported by the State Government and the Riviera Nayarit Convention and Visitors Bureau, both of which were present to help develop the project and bring it to fruition.

“The government has been completely in favor of this project,” she said. “They are very interested in conservation and good environmental resource management. Murphy has been an active participant at all the sessions that have taken place so far—including this workshop.”

The attendees included researchers, academics, private enterprise representatives, government personnel, local tenants and anyone who is in close contact with the lagoon. Other social sectors were also invited to join in and be taken into consideration.

This Saturday October 26th, the long awaited "Pink Loft vs. Breast Cancer" event was carried out in the hotel Casa Magna Marriott in Puerto Vallarta, with the main objective of gathering funds to support the Esperanza Fund.

The councillor Susana Mendoza Carreño said that the municipal government was unaware of the funding project

While the businessman Manuel Diaz Preciado, owner of Teatro Vallarta, yesterday announced the likely closure and dismantling of the place due to a lack of official support, the councilor Susana Mendoza Carreño, collegiate of the Culture Commission, said in the same press conference that the municipal council and the municipal attorney were unaware of the financing project.

It is affected by the lack of profitability due to the sparse crowd that is gathered by the city's major cultural events and the "lack of support" from the federal government

A luxury award was received on Saturday by the winners of the Best National Costume and the second and third places in the beauty contest Miss Brazil 2013: An all expense paid trip to Riviera Nayarit, staying at the luxurious Hard Rock Hotel Vallarta and flying through Copa Airlines.

The public relations strategy to support this event resulted in a high level of media exposure, because just before announcing the names of the winners a spot was shown to describe the prize they had won, showing in the television broadcast (http :/ / youtu.be/sKMke13Jw58) the natural attractions of Mexico's Pacific Treasure, since it is estimated that an audience of more than 8.6 million viewers that was recorded in 2012 was exceeded this year.

Moreover, the voting that was open to the public in the Internet, were the award was also announced, would have also generated a greater impact than the 262 thousand visualizations of the 127 thousand unique visitors that were generated in 2012.

"With actions like these, which have a very low cost compared to the media impact that we were able to generate, as only a portion of the air travel expenses is covered and a complimentary lodging is granted, we show that the Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) Riviera Nayarit is strongly committed to achieving the goals set by the Governor of the People, Roberto Sandoval, to bring tourism benefits to all Nayaritans", said Marc Murphy, CEO of the CVB.

[readon1 url="http://www.periodicoexpress.com.mx/nota.php?id=279097"]Source: Periódico Express de Nayarit by Rene Tripp[/readon1]

The RecreActiva Road, hosted the first canine race 'Hair Balls in Motion' organized by the Animal Collection Center and the Municipal Sports Development and Youth Support Council (Comufodaj), in which 28 pets and their owners spent a fun time, exercised and donated food to the dogs and cats that are currently in the animal Collection Center of Puerto Vallarta, the only one in the state that does not perform euthanasia, ie does not sacrifice animals, for it is betting in favor of education and awareness, and promoting adoption.

Between cheers to support their favorite, the competition was held in the categories of minis, small, medium and large, where pets and owners put their best efforts to win the first places, while others preferred to only finish the circuit and be entitled to the applause with which the spectators likewise recognized their effort.

The award of the first three places in each category was under the control of the head of the Animal Collection Center, Guadalupe Dávalos Villaseñor and the Comufodaj director, Juan Rincón Flores, who set the example by participating with his dog Pituka in this great race. The winners received a medal and a recognition, as well as some presents by Wolf's Veterinary and Bay View Can of Mónica González.

About this event, Dávalos Villaseñor said that the purpose of this race is to strengthen the bond between owner and dog, to prevent neglect, promote health care, supply materials to the Animal Collection Center and make citizens aware about the work that is being done here.

The municipal official also acknowledged the positive response given to this first day, involving children and adults who enjoyed this Sunday walk beside their four-legged friends, for which she indicated that more events of this type will be performed as they leave the audience with a pleasant experience.

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The famous pop singer Mane De La Parra surprised his fans with his unexpected arrival at the Macroplaza in Puerto Vallarta this weekend, where hundreds of fans were anxiously awaiting his arrival.

There are 105 companies supplying more than 500 quality products from Nayarit for the show cooking events.

According to a statement made by Fernando González Ortega, president of the Banderas Bay Hotel and Motel Association, during the inauguration of the Vallarta-Nayarit Gastronómica event, the gastronomy of the Riviera Nayarit and Puerto Vallarta is the driving force behind the region’s revival of international tourism.

“We are sowing the seeds so that Puerto Vallarta and the Riviera Nayarit can reap the rewards,” said González just seconds before the official inauguration at the Village Paradise Hotel in Nuevo Vallarta. “Both the agreements that have been reached as well as the joint efforts to move forward despite the economic crisis have been very beneficial.”

These types of events highlight the joint efforts of the Puerto Vallarta and the Riviera Nayarit convention and visitors’ bureaus plus the Mexico Tourism Board (MTB), as they serve to showcase the cultural riches of the region.

The governments of Nayarit and Jalisco, headed by Roberto Sandoval and Aristóteles Sandoval, have also been key players, as together they fully back the Vallarta Nayarit, Live it to believe it campaign with actions.There are 105 businesses from Nayarit participating with over 500 quality regional products, which will be highlighted during the show cooking events.

It is important to note that these events will be taking place in the Bay and not in other locations around the country, which serves to position the region as one of the most important tourism centers on a national level.

In fact, the president of the Hotel and Motel Association as well as the Puerto Vallarta Tourism Trust and Chef Ignacio Cadena pointed out that promoting the Riviera Nayarit and Puerto Vallarta as a unique destination strongly fosters the region’s development and welfare.

“These are all positive reasons that serve to recuperate the lost international market,” said Cadena. “This is cause for joy and increased confidence for the future.”
The event was presided over by important figures from the tourism, hotel, business and commerce sectors.

Marc Murphy, Managing Director for the Riviera Nayarit CVB, emphasized the social role played by this type of seminars, where the participation of students from different public and private universities, hotel professionals, restaurants, the gastronomy and the sponsors all come together to promote the region.

Only in Riviera Nayarit: Live It to Believe It!

 This undoubtedly exotic and quite spectacular tournament will take place for the second year in a row on November 1st at the El Nayar Golf Course at the Mayan Palace Hotel Complex. The format is practically identical to its first edition: a 9 Hole Scramble by four-player teams, no handicap. This is a party tournament 100% and will, of course, have different amenities that will make it an experience you’ll have to live to believe, from the thematic “Day of the Dead” decorations, the lighting and the LED-lit golf balls.

Prizes will be awarded to the top three places and to the first Hole-in-One at the Third Hole. Spots are limited to 72 players and the registration fee is $1,000 pesos for guests and $1,200 pesos for non-guests. The fee includes a couple of night-play golf balls, LEDs, shared golf cart, tees, sponsored beverages and dinner.

 The awards dinner will be held at the Havana Moon with a gorgeous view of the water. 

There’s no doubt the Riviera Nayarit is full of surprises—it’s the reason they call it the Treasure of the Mexican Pacific. No matter what you’re looking to experience, you’ll always be amazed. Live it to believe it!

With the assistance of renowned entrepreneurs, government officials and special guests, the Building "C" of Laboratories was opened in the Universidad del Valle de Atemajac Campus Puerto Vallarta.
"From whatever angle you look at it, it is a contribution to the quality of education for young students of our town, as well as offering technology to meet the requirements of this century", said the teacher Luis Ignacio Zúñiga Bobadilla, CEO of this institution.

From an early hour the guests arrived to this great event. Representing the Presbyterian rector Licencio Francisco Ramírez Yáñez, CEO of the Integral Training of the Univa System, Paulo Alejandro González Enríquez, performed the grace homily dedicated to the Blessed Virgin del Rosario. There was an invitation to assist to the unveiling of the bust of Bishop Dr. Santiago Mendez Bravo, president and founder of the Universidad del Valle Atemajac.

There the presbyter Mr. Gonzalez Enriquez told the assembled students, "there are people who only see the structure in the outside as one more building, you are fortunate to get the necessary wisdom that will allow you as professionals to humanize the service that you will provide to society, because you are trained in the humanities".

It is in this sense that the University upholds its commitment to obtain, maintain and innovate technology, infrastructure and the necessary equipment for the achievement of its educational mission, for this the project of the construction of the laboratory building, Building C was completed. Building "C", is part of the educational project of Univa, which establishes the importance of practical activities that are essential elements in the education of its graduates.

Congratulations, applause and praise

Later on the invited officials took the floor, auspicious moment for congratulations and praise for the management of the teacher Luis Zúñiga Bobadilla, who besides being the highest authority of the campus, is the National Coordinator of the ANFECA to which a classroom was assigned in this new building.

During the tour of the facilities called the Building "C" Laboratories, there was a pointing out of biochemical processes, detection of bacteria in foods that are widely consumed and the possible solutions. In this sense in the area of food the chef and nutrition area facilitator Adrian Romero Monterrosas gave an ample explanation of the production processes and training supplies that students receive, among which is hygienic and aesthetic management for presentation .

He continued the tour of the new facilities in the Oral Trial Chamber where there was a keynote lecture by the teacher Jose de Jesus Pineda Gutierrez, judge who specializes in integral justice for adolescents in Puerto Vallarta Jalisco; the teacher Roberto Gerardo Vásquez Ordaz, explained how this modern room works, which has all of the state of the art technological advances, as well as the orientation of the professors in the various specialties of the Bachelor of Law.

AMBITIOUS PROJECT

From this new infrastructure which was completed in one year thanks to the support received from the Presbyterian Rector Francisco Ramirez Yañez, as well as the encouragement of business sector and the social approval, all of that combined gave rise to one of the most ambitious university infrastructure projects under the management of the teacher Luis Ignacio Zúñiga Bobadilla who as CEO of this important educational institution encouraged the work and made the necessary steps to get to this point.

Interviewed students noted the importance of this new building that will house spaces for learning advanced degrees in Psychology, Law, Accounting, Nutrition, Tourism Management and High School with its specializations at the end of the year. It's a really accomplished project that technologically compares to national and international institutions they commented. The Laboratory of Food Science, Biology, Physics and Chemistry, Gesell Chamber, Retro Camera and Music area, are examples of this.
It is worth mentioning that besides the guests to the Univa System, there was the presence on behalf of the Governor of Jalisco, the teacher Aristóteles Sandoval Díaz, Andrés González Palomera; Dr. Jorge Villanueva Hernandez, the engineer Enrique Carothes, Rubén Miller Morales, Héctor Ignacio Morales, the engineer Carlos Oceguera Contreras and Andreas Rupprechter, Mago Ortiz, national counselor of the COPARMEX; in addition to the presence of the coordinator of the System of Radio and Television of the State of Jalisco, Mrs. Arcelia Madera López and the executive producer of the station, the teacher Gustavo Fernández, as well as the representatives of local, state and national media.

Note the excellent management of the event by the organizing team of the Local Univa: Mario Reyes Fuentes, communication and publications coordinator, Christopher Pelayo Diaz, welfare and development manager, Marlene Vidrios, marketing coordinator and Jesús Rodríguez; Isaac Bautista and Aurelio Camba, Systems engineers; and institutional dissemination officer Carmina López; as well as the staff of the Audiovisual Production Centre (CEPROA) of the Univa System.

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The Hit Play Of Don Quixote Represented By The Russian Ballet

The presentation of the Russian ballet in Puerto Vallarta was a success, people began to arrive early to purchase their entrance ticket to the Vallarta theater to see the play of Don Quixote, represented by the Russian ballet.

The Treasure of the Mexican Pacific received direct exposure to over 2,000 spectators and 120 journalists as well as ample coverage during the transmission of the contest 

Last Saturday the second and third place winners for Best National Costume in the Miss Brazil 2013 beauty contest received a splendid prize: an all-expense paid trip to the Riviera Nayarit with a stay at the luxurious Hard Rock Hotel Vallarta, with flights on Copa Airlines.
 
The public relations strategy undertaken to sponsor this event resulted in a very high level of media exposure with the support of the Mexico Tourism Board: just as the winner’s names were announced, the show aired a spot describing the prize, highlighting onscreen (http://youtu.be/sKMke13Jw58) the many natural attractions of the Treasure of the Mexican Pacific to an audience estimated to be more than the 8.6 million viewers the event had back in 2012.
 
“Through these cost-effective actions, especially when you compare the media reach generated versus our expenses in covering part of the airfare and the complementary hotel stay, the Riviera Nayarit Convention and Visitors Bureau sends out a strong signal that it is fully committed to achieve the objectives laid out by the People’s Governor, Roberto Sandoval, to attract tourism that benefits everyone in Nayarit,” said Marc Murphy, General Director of the CVB.