Mexico: A destination that appeals to international tourists for its diversity!
ECONOMY, MEXICO - THE BY ALINE TIMBERT 14 JUIN 2012 A 15 H 12 MIN
The preliminary report for the month of May of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) 10th Place Mexico ranking of countries that attract the largest number of international tourists. Mexico wins and two places from the preliminary report in March which placed him in 12th position. This adjustment is due to the fact that Banxico has refined its registered over 2011 figures by counting a total arrival of 23.4 million international tourists instead of 22, 27 million foreign visitors, a figure previously announced (in the report of March). This correction allows Mexico to replace Austria and Russia in the number of foreign tourists, the top spot is occupied by France with 79.5 million visitors, the United States (62.3 million), China (57.6 million), Spain (56.7 million), or Italy (46.1 million).
The Mexican Minister of Tourism, Gloria Guevara Manzo, also stressed that between August 2011 and March 2012, tourism has experienced significant growth. At the fourth ministerial meeting of tourism and those of T20 World Council of Travel and Tourism held in May respectively in Merida, in the state of Yucatan and Riviera Maya, Quintana Roo, the minister said the Mexican tourism has very positive figures. The official explained that between January and March 2012, an increase in tourism of 7.1% was recorded by the National Institute of Migration, "no fewer than 140 different nationalities who have chosen to a trip to Mexico. The large number of different nationalities, we are aware of the interest in the discovery of Mexico, "said Gloria Guevara Manzo. The Assistant to promote Mexico as a tourist destination and CEO, Rodolfo López Negrete, stressed that the strategy pursued by the authorities aimed to attract a little more foreign visitors, but also national. During his participation in the conference on "Marketing for Growth", which brought together industry experts from Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean region, Lopez Negrete has highlighted the Mexican countryside ", a place that you thought know "insisting that the country is full of attractions and advantages for travelers keen to see this destination that combines cultural tourism, gastronomy, nature tourism and business with multiple opportunities to boot.
Teotihuacan pyramid of the moon
It must be said that tourism captures the attention of Mexican authorities estimate that each trip to Mexico is synonymous with economic growth for an entire nation. All officials Sectur invited players in this industry to work in a coordinated way to move in the coming years Mexico in the top five tourist destinations. The President of the Republic, Felipe Calderón Hinojosa, even decreed 2011 as "Year of Tourism in Mexico" in order to motivate all stakeholders associated with this activity and thus develop projects that encourage tourists to choose Mexico as a travel destination. The head of state has been emphasized the richness and diversity of the country in the field of heritage and culture while stressing the importance of its natural heritage. Guevara Manzo insists that tourism is a leading sector for Mexico as it generates many jobs and contributes to the GDP and foreign exchange earnings in the country. But beyond the economic benefits, the minister insists that the growth of the tourism sector also carries national pride, as it is to promote the roots and history of this country in the world. Do not forget the development of sustainable tourism that allows many communities, mostly indigenous, often excluded from the system to benefit from a new form of resources while respecting their natural environment.
Chichen Itza
Surely with 31 properties inscribed on the World Heritage List of Unesco, Mexico arouses desire to travel and discovery ... The pre-Hispanic and colonial heritage is incredibly rich for visitors eager to take d a complex culture imprint of syncretism. These iconic locations indicating a glorious pre-Columbian past, the pre-Hispanic City of Chichen - Itza, the most famous Mayan site is best restored of the Yucatan Peninsula.
Among the must places to this cultural impregnation may be called the pre-Hispanic city of Teotihuacan located about fifty kilometers from Mexico City, built between the first and seventh centuries, Teotihuacan, "the place where the gods were created", which is characterized by the very large size of its monuments, the most famous are the Temple of Quetzalcoatl and the Pyramids of the Sun and Moon and their geometric and symbolic. Teotihuacan, one of the most powerful cultural centers in Mesoamerica, imposed its cultural and artistic influence throughout the region, and even beyond its borders. Throughout its history, on this one there nearly 1,000 years, the city was constantly embellished by the contribution of different populations that succeeded. Mayans and Toltecs left on the stone monuments and artistic works imprints of their cosmologies and beliefs.
Cancún
One who succumbs to the temptation of a trip to Mexico will also discover the beauty of the Riviera Maya located in the state of Quintana Roo. A region that has consolidated its position last year of the first tourist destination in Mexico and even Latin America! Between January 1 and December 31, 2011, Cancun International airport handled very 13 million visitors mostly from the United States, Canada, but also Europe.L'état Quintana Roo is famous level worldwide for its mild tropical climate and the beauty of its white sand beaches. Andrés Quintana Roo (1787-1851) -man policy, writer, poet and journalist who gave his name to the Staff will probably not doubt the tourist wealth hidden in these places renamed the "Riviera Maya" which includes coastal strip between the popular resort city of Cancun and Tulum, as well as other destinations such as Playa del Carmen, Isla Mujeres and Cozumel. One can discover this territory remains of past civilizations visiting many great archaeological sites of interest including Chacchoben, Coba, Dzibanche, El Rey, Ichpaatán, Kohunlich, Muyil, Oxtankah, San Gervasio, Tankah, Tulum, Xel -HA and Xcaret.
Among the destinations highly appreciated by tourists, may be called the city of Acapulco and long celebrity hideaway called the "Pearl of the Pacific" even though the place is neglected in recent years in favor of Cancún and the Riviera Maya .
Las Guacamayas
Traveling in Mexico is also off the beaten discovering its sites and ecotourism and responsible travel programs with local populations trails. Among the wonders of this green tourism, the Biosphere Reserve of the Monarch butterfly, located in a mountain range about 100 km northwest of Mexico City. One can also mention the beautiful eco-lodge Las Guacamayas, Chiapas, based on a Community program on protecting the scarlet macaw, an endangered species that previously found even in the State of Veracruz. Today, it is noticeable that in the extreme east of the state of Chiapas. Since a reserve of 14.5 km ² it was dedicated in 1991 to promote its preservation, the number of pairs of scarlet macaws doubled. Visitors can contemplate especially during the season from December to June with the introduction of guided tours.
This is only a brief overview of Mexico's abundant beauty, a destination that appeals to the diversity of its offerings can satisfy a wide audience! A trip to Mexico is a total experience for the person who undertakes it, aware of this major asset the authorities continue their policy of seduction. The world's richest Mexican billionaire, businessman Carlos Slim, has himself said that "the great activity in Mexico is tourism" in the next 10 years, in detecting the activity dynamics of the Mexican economy.
(Aline Timbert)
ECONOMY, MEXICO - THE BY ALINE TIMBERT 14 JUIN 2012 A 15 H 12 MIN
The preliminary report for the month of May of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) 10th Place Mexico ranking of countries that attract the largest number of international tourists. Mexico wins and two places from the preliminary report in March which placed him in 12th position. This adjustment is due to the fact that Banxico has refined its registered over 2011 figures by counting a total arrival of 23.4 million international tourists instead of 22, 27 million foreign visitors, a figure previously announced (in the report of March). This correction allows Mexico to replace Austria and Russia in the number of foreign tourists, the top spot is occupied by France with 79.5 million visitors, the United States (62.3 million), China (57.6 million), Spain (56.7 million), or Italy (46.1 million).
The Mexican Minister of Tourism, Gloria Guevara Manzo, also stressed that between August 2011 and March 2012, tourism has experienced significant growth. At the fourth ministerial meeting of tourism and those of T20 World Council of Travel and Tourism held in May respectively in Merida, in the state of Yucatan and Riviera Maya, Quintana Roo, the minister said the Mexican tourism has very positive figures. The official explained that between January and March 2012, an increase in tourism of 7.1% was recorded by the National Institute of Migration, "no fewer than 140 different nationalities who have chosen to a trip to Mexico. The large number of different nationalities, we are aware of the interest in the discovery of Mexico, "said Gloria Guevara Manzo. The Assistant to promote Mexico as a tourist destination and CEO, Rodolfo López Negrete, stressed that the strategy pursued by the authorities aimed to attract a little more foreign visitors, but also national. During his participation in the conference on "Marketing for Growth", which brought together industry experts from Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean region, Lopez Negrete has highlighted the Mexican countryside ", a place that you thought know "insisting that the country is full of attractions and advantages for travelers keen to see this destination that combines cultural tourism, gastronomy, nature tourism and business with multiple opportunities to boot.
Teotihuacan pyramid of the moon
It must be said that tourism captures the attention of Mexican authorities estimate that each trip to Mexico is synonymous with economic growth for an entire nation. All officials Sectur invited players in this industry to work in a coordinated way to move in the coming years Mexico in the top five tourist destinations. The President of the Republic, Felipe Calderón Hinojosa, even decreed 2011 as "Year of Tourism in Mexico" in order to motivate all stakeholders associated with this activity and thus develop projects that encourage tourists to choose Mexico as a travel destination. The head of state has been emphasized the richness and diversity of the country in the field of heritage and culture while stressing the importance of its natural heritage. Guevara Manzo insists that tourism is a leading sector for Mexico as it generates many jobs and contributes to the GDP and foreign exchange earnings in the country. But beyond the economic benefits, the minister insists that the growth of the tourism sector also carries national pride, as it is to promote the roots and history of this country in the world. Do not forget the development of sustainable tourism that allows many communities, mostly indigenous, often excluded from the system to benefit from a new form of resources while respecting their natural environment.
Chichen Itza
Surely with 31 properties inscribed on the World Heritage List of Unesco, Mexico arouses desire to travel and discovery ... The pre-Hispanic and colonial heritage is incredibly rich for visitors eager to take d a complex culture imprint of syncretism. These iconic locations indicating a glorious pre-Columbian past, the pre-Hispanic City of Chichen - Itza, the most famous Mayan site is best restored of the Yucatan Peninsula.
Among the must places to this cultural impregnation may be called the pre-Hispanic city of Teotihuacan located about fifty kilometers from Mexico City, built between the first and seventh centuries, Teotihuacan, "the place where the gods were created", which is characterized by the very large size of its monuments, the most famous are the Temple of Quetzalcoatl and the Pyramids of the Sun and Moon and their geometric and symbolic. Teotihuacan, one of the most powerful cultural centers in Mesoamerica, imposed its cultural and artistic influence throughout the region, and even beyond its borders. Throughout its history, on this one there nearly 1,000 years, the city was constantly embellished by the contribution of different populations that succeeded. Mayans and Toltecs left on the stone monuments and artistic works imprints of their cosmologies and beliefs.
Cancún
One who succumbs to the temptation of a trip to Mexico will also discover the beauty of the Riviera Maya located in the state of Quintana Roo. A region that has consolidated its position last year of the first tourist destination in Mexico and even Latin America! Between January 1 and December 31, 2011, Cancun International airport handled very 13 million visitors mostly from the United States, Canada, but also Europe.L'état Quintana Roo is famous level worldwide for its mild tropical climate and the beauty of its white sand beaches. Andrés Quintana Roo (1787-1851) -man policy, writer, poet and journalist who gave his name to the Staff will probably not doubt the tourist wealth hidden in these places renamed the "Riviera Maya" which includes coastal strip between the popular resort city of Cancun and Tulum, as well as other destinations such as Playa del Carmen, Isla Mujeres and Cozumel. One can discover this territory remains of past civilizations visiting many great archaeological sites of interest including Chacchoben, Coba, Dzibanche, El Rey, Ichpaatán, Kohunlich, Muyil, Oxtankah, San Gervasio, Tankah, Tulum, Xel -HA and Xcaret.
Among the destinations highly appreciated by tourists, may be called the city of Acapulco and long celebrity hideaway called the "Pearl of the Pacific" even though the place is neglected in recent years in favor of Cancún and the Riviera Maya .
Las Guacamayas
Traveling in Mexico is also off the beaten discovering its sites and ecotourism and responsible travel programs with local populations trails. Among the wonders of this green tourism, the Biosphere Reserve of the Monarch butterfly, located in a mountain range about 100 km northwest of Mexico City. One can also mention the beautiful eco-lodge Las Guacamayas, Chiapas, based on a Community program on protecting the scarlet macaw, an endangered species that previously found even in the State of Veracruz. Today, it is noticeable that in the extreme east of the state of Chiapas. Since a reserve of 14.5 km ² it was dedicated in 1991 to promote its preservation, the number of pairs of scarlet macaws doubled. Visitors can contemplate especially during the season from December to June with the introduction of guided tours.
This is only a brief overview of Mexico's abundant beauty, a destination that appeals to the diversity of its offerings can satisfy a wide audience! A trip to Mexico is a total experience for the person who undertakes it, aware of this major asset the authorities continue their policy of seduction. The world's richest Mexican billionaire, businessman Carlos Slim, has himself said that "the great activity in Mexico is tourism" in the next 10 years, in detecting the activity dynamics of the Mexican economy.
(Aline Timbert)
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