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By Gay Nagle Myers

Hotel occupancies in Puerto Vallarta jumped 10% from July 2 to Aug. 19, to 71.8%, according to Mexico's Secretariat of Tourism.

The destination's increase of nearly 9% year to date doubled Mexico's 4% overall hotel occupancy growth.

The hotel occupancy increases in Puerto Vallarta have been on an uptick since March, which recorded a 9% increase and 140,000 tourists. The destination maintained similar occupancy rates and visitor numbers in April.

From January through June, international visitors occupied 613,854 hotel rooms as compared with 590,921 for the same period in 2011.

However, international air arrivals dipped 3.8% from January through August in comparison to 2011. Flights from the U.S. decreased by 236 from January through July, a time when flight schedules generally are reduced from the peak winter season schedule.

 

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The companies said that in the second quarter of 2012 faced more favorable compared to the previous quarter

GUADALAJARA, JALISCO (19/SEP/2012.) - In the second quarter of 2012, three out of 10 Mexican companies obtained new bank loans.

According to the results of the Quarterly Survey of Credit Market Conjunctural Assessment, conducted by the Bank of Mexico, the companies agreed to bank financing have faced expressed more favorable conditions the previous quarter in terms of deadlines and amounts offered and best interest rates.

The central bank also reported that in the period from April to June this year collateral requirements and commissions and other expenses associated with bank loans remained virtually unchanged.

As for the conditions to refinance loans and credit resolution times, the perception of credit applicants was less favorable compared to the previous quarter.

 

Bank credit

The results for the second quarter of 2012 show that 52.6% of companies surveyed had bank loans at the beginning of the quarter, higher than the previous quarter (45.5 percent).

In turn, 48% of companies with up to 100 employees said they had bank loans, while the proportion for all companies with more than 100 employees was 55.3 percent.

The percentage of firms obtained new bank loans was 29.8%, while in the first quarter of 2012 was 24.4 percent. With respect to total financing companies not hired, 61.6% said they did not apply, 5.4% said they applied for credit and is being authorized and 1.4% indicated that they applied for credit and was not authorized. In turn, 1.8% reported that although the credit requested rejected on the grounds that it was very expensive.

The main sources of financing for qualified offeror companies were reported by providers, with 78.4% of firms (82.9% on the previous quarter), commercial banks, with 39.3% of the companies (35.2% in the quarter prior), other companies in the corporate group and / or the home office, with 21% of the total (25.5% in the previous quarter), foreign banks, with 4.3% of the companies surveyed (6.2% in the previous quarter), the debt issuance, with 2.5% of companies (3.4% in the previous quarter) and development banks, with 5.6% of them (5.1% in the previous quarter).

The results of the funding sources by firm size show that a high proportion of both companies over 100 employees and in that of those employing between 11 and 100 people, is funded by suppliers (79.5% and 76.6% , respectively).

In regards to credit from commercial banks, the percentage of companies with over 100 employees pointed out as a source of funding (41.1%) was higher than in the case of companies with up to 100 employees (36.2 percent) .

Of all the companies surveyed:

47.8% said that the current conditions of market access and cost of bank credit are not a constraint to carry out the operations of your business.

36.1% indicated that these conditions are a minor limitation.

16.1% considered that these conditions are a major limiting to-day operations of your business.

Source: Bank of Mexico

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Hospitals in Puerto Vallarta are cutting edge, with public and private medical services to the domestic and foreign tourists can be used if necessary.

Vallarta has become known for the quality of the services in the medical field, from cosmetic surgery to specialized treatment. Our destination offers qualified health professionals in all specialties and medical fields (including neuropathology and homeopathy) that meet individual needs.

For a long time the Puerto Vallarta has been known for excellence in this services and the warmth of people. This certainly extends to the field of medical tourism. Medical professionals make an increasingly important role in the health of the community, and provide world class services in various languages, from Spanish and English to French or German.

The first International Medical Tourism Congress held in Puerto Vallarta Mexico in August 2010, with extraordinary health professionals throughout North America and Europe.

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entertainment-centers-329e24dfPuerto Vallarta has several entertainment centers, among other events, performing arts, conferences, conventions, concerts and public attractions. Whether you are visiting or radiques at our destination, the entertainment is guaranteed.

Puerto Vallarta has increased popularity among event organizers worldwide due to the great infrastructure and accessibility to these centers shows that have been designed and built with every detail to offer first class services, in addition to incredible amenities

These world-class venues and location offer capacities ranging between 900 and 8,000 people, depending on the capacity and call that the magnitude of the required events.

With the best quality services, entertainment centers Vallarta offer a wide range of entertainment, live events inviting only the best environment within a framework of safety and comfort.

 

 

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actividades-98ce5fc1The city of Puerto Vallarta is a mosaic of possibilities. Surrounded by the impressive mountains of the Sierra Madre and the sparkling beaches of Banderas Bay, our destination is always waiting to offer you the best.

With a year full of activities, Puerto Vallarta has become a place that seems to offer visitors each his own ideal blend of relaxation, joy, peace, and other activities.

With a fight card loaded with the best Hollywood movies, the four cinemas in Vallarta, which are distributed throughout the city; avoid losing that premiere that both were waiting while enjoying your vacation.

The Teatro Vallarta is a resort that can accommodate more than 900 seats and every week we offer real plays that are ready to be enjoyed. Upon leaving, Vallarta's nightlife is calling you to have fun in one of the nightclubs are located along the Malecon.

Shopping centers, arts and cultural festivals and music concerts are other options that Puerto Vallarta Mexico offers all its visitors.

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promovera-api-a-puer-270ca098Idalia Lopez Mellado, Marketing Manager of Port Administration (API) of Puerto Vallarta, announced that in the month of October will make a promotional caravan with travel agents offering services within the port and the routes that craft carried through the bay as well as cruises.

He said the idea is to strengthen the arrival of passengers using tourist boats into the bay through the campaign "Vallarta from the Sea".

They will visit the main places of influence to promote Puerto Vallarta, some of the cities that will be visit are: Leon, Aguascalientes and Guadalajara, where it will diffuse the benefits offered by this destination.

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negociosIn order to choose Which business you can put in Puerto Vallarta, has to be together with some form of passion with the business opportunity.

An opportunity to resolve a situation represents a growing market trend, or a specific demand for a product growing in Puerto Vallarta. For example, say that you love to cook, and you want to put a restaurant or taqueria in Puerto Vallarta

However, it is not put any kind of food, but we have to assess whether there is any business opportunity in the restaurant industry in Puerto Vallarta. For example, in Mexico is growing foreign food industry, specifically the Chinese and Italian ..

This results in a potential business opportunity in Puerto Vallarta, which combines our interest with what the market wants or needs, and gives us indications what kind of business is good.

turismoIt was during the regular session of the 119th Congress of the State of Jalisco held on Friday September 14, when it unanimously approved with 29 votes in favor, the Tourism Law of the State of Jalisco and the municipalities, it was presented as an initiative of the local deputy of District V, and now President Elect of Puerto Vallarta, Ramon Guerrero, who also chaired the Tourism Commission in the State Legislature.

With zero abstentions and zero votes against the deputies, the new legislation was referred to the state executive to be included in the official newspaper "The State of Jalisco" in order to enter into force the day after the publication.

The new legislation was drafted after Jalisco conducted consultation forums and public deliberation during the months of March, April and May last year in the towns of Tequila, San Juan de los Lagos, Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta.

In each of the events local Deputy Ramón Guerrero promoted the participation of NGOs, members of the academic community, professional colleges, as well as labor and business organizations to achieve include the varied needs of each of the sectors involved in the tourist industry

Remember that in some of the main proposals contained in the document is the establishment of an Institute of Tourist Information in the state, so as to define the best
tools to develop public policy, "is an element that allows us to know all the tourist and cultural benefits of each of the 125 municipalities in the state.

This will achieve a society where there intermunicipal coordination with each of the mayors to strengthen tourist routes which provide for the same services, from garbage collection to security "today stressed the Mayor Elect in Puerto Vallarta, Ramón Guerrero.


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Bank branches will operate on normal hours Monday 17 of September, after the holidays of 15 and 16 to celebrate the start of the country's independence

This is according to the schedule of the National
Banking and Securities Commission (CNBV) published in the Official Journal of the Federation (DOF) on which credit institutions must close the doors and stop operations during the holiday.

For the month of September the only marked day official working suspension is Sunday 16 and which fall on a weekend does not extend to Monday.

As the work stopped will only apply to the education sector through an agreement between the agencies involved

Thus, 12 thousand and 953 bank branches spread across the country open their doors to the general public from 9:00 to 16:00 hours local office and institutions like Banco Azteca to 21:00.

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The Secretariat of Economy (SE) ​​announced the call for participation in the National Entrepreneurship Award 2012, which is aimed at individuals and companies that have taken steps to entrepreneurship or entrepreneurial training to support economic development of the country.

The agency said that the contest includes categories of entrepreneurs, business incubators and drivers agencies entrepreneurial culture.

Among some requirements that participants must cover  letter of motivation, executive summary and business plan, high before the Ministry of Finance, trademark and / or patent, and photographic evidence of the company for the cases that warrant.

The details of the call are available on the website www.preminacionaldeemprendedores.economia.gob.mx that will be available starting this Thursday and the deadline for registration and reception of information and documentation, will be until  October 5

The evaluation process will be conducted by a committee that will review and qualify the information provided by candidates, which will be submitted to a Council Awards which will be composed of experts in business. [readon1 url="http://www.prensaglobal.com/notas/24949.html"]Source: Prensa Global - Translation by Suyapa Ajuria[/readon1]

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Vallarta Shores International took the unprescedented step to offer a "No Offer Refused" during the month of September this year!  Vallarta Shores Condo Hotel, is well known for it's excellent service and "on the sand" beach front location on Los Muertos Beach.

According to Daniel Gonzeles, hotel reservations manager, "we offer this for our many clients who like to come here whenever they can!"

From now to the end of September...
NO OFFER REFUSED!

Dear Friends of Vallarta Shores and Puerto Vallarta, we still have some rental openings with fill-in rates!!

Vallarta Shores Hotel

  • 1 BR 1 BA $98US per night. Maid servcice, free Internet! (Make offer).
  • 2 BR 2 BA $169 US per night. Maid service, free Internet! (Make offer).
  • PH 3 BR 3 BA + Private pool, including chef $294 US per night. Maid service, free Internet! (Make offer).

Villa Azul

Nestled in Vallarta’s most exclusive hillside neighborhood; Conchas Chinas, the eight-bedroom Villa Azul enchants visitors with its stunning panoramic views of Banderas Bay and allows you to enjoy the beautiful sunsets over the water every day.

$49 USD per persor per night!

The Villa can be rented as follow:
2 BR 2 BA + 1 Private Pool, Maid servcice, free Internet! (Make offer)
4 BR 6 BA + 1 Private Pool, Maid servcice, free Internet! (Make offer)
6 BR 8 BA + 2 Private pool, Maid servcice, free Internet! (Make offer)
8 BR 10 BA + 3 Private Pool, Maid servcice, free Internet, including chef! (Make offer)
Please contact us for more info!

US and Canada Toll Free (800) 228-4552
Local Mexico (322) 222-3838

Marival Residences received the Excellence Certificate by TripAdvisor Apple Vacations’ customers named Riu Vallarta as one of the best resorts for families with children in Mexico In Riviera Nayarit luxury is our nature. This nature captivates those who visit and rank not only our destination, but also our hotels and service providers. Recently, TripAdvisor and Apple Vacations commended several properties in Mexico’s Pacific Treasure.

Last May 24, Marival Residences & World received the Excellence Certificate by TripAdvisor. This award recognizes the best services and hospitality and is only granted to resorts that consistently receive excellent opinions by TripAdvisor members. Only approximately 10% of all lodging options in TripAdvisor earn this award.

On May 29, Travel Agent Central – one of the leading resources for travel agents in North America – published an article with the results of a survey made by Apple Vacations to its more than 5,000 clients in order to determine the best properties for families with children in Mexico. Riu Vallarta, located in Riviera Nayarit, was one of the winners.

The work done by the Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) of Riviera Nayarit is evident in awards such as these, which position our destination as one of the best worldwide and are an indicator of how important it is to improve the guests’ experience for hotels, restaurants, government officials, tourism service providers and for the society in general.