Mexico’s tourism sector continues to show strong signs of growth, according to several attendees at Tianguis Turistico, Mexico’s annual tourism conference.
The 48th edition of the event – which took place from April 8 to 12 in Acapulco, in the huge exhibition hall of the Expo Mundo Imperial convention center – generated more than 35 thousand commercial commitments, according to the organizers, with around 1,115 buyers and 833 companies from all over Mexico and abroad. .
For Acapulco, as the host city, the event was especially significant as it provided an opportunity to showcase the city’s continued recovery following a destructive hurricane last October.
“The fact that Tianguis Turistico has returned to his home, Acapulco, is very important, as it represents a commitment,” said Aida Perez, director of operations at the Tourism Promotion Trust of Acapulco. “It is a commitment from the entire nation to continue supporting Acapulco after the very difficult situation that was Hurricane Otis; the commitment of businesspeople to invest as quickly as possible to have hotels and restaurants prepared to receive ‘tianguistas’ [Tianguis attendees]; and, of course, the commitment of the local population to help Acapulco get back on its feet – to demonstrate that, although there is still a lot of work to be done, Acapulco is ready to welcome visitors with the warmth for which the city is known.”
Although there is still a lot of work to be done, Acapulco is ready to welcome visitors with the affection that characterizes the city.
In fact, attendees were able to witness Acapulco’s recovery while staying in recently reopened hotels and socializing in recently reopened restaurants and event venues.
“Tianguis was a slightly scaled-back event this year, but that didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of attendees,” said Ethel Hansen Davey, travel consultant with Ontario-based Uniglobe Enterprise Travel. “My thoughts go out to the thousands of people in Acapulco who lost jobs as a result of the storm. Hotels, restaurants and shops are a very important part of this city. I was very happy that Tianguis chose to support Acapulco by choosing to hold the event there. Only God knows that the revenue generated will be a real stimulus.”
Latest news from Mexico on destinations, flights, hotels and more
The event also provided a platform to share tourism news from across Mexico. Here are the latest:
– In April, Aeromexico renewed its frequent flyer program, changing the name from Club Premier to Aeromexico Rewards and introducing new benefits, such as points that do not expire. Additionally, starting in August, the airline will launch a new direct service connecting Monterrey and Seoul, South Korea.
– Fiesta Americana Travelty’s agent rewards program is being revamped to improve productivity, commission reviews and reward redemption for its portfolio of 32 properties in Mexico and the Caribbean.
– Marriott marked its debut in the all-inclusive sector with the recent opening of Marriott Cancun, An All-Inclusive Resort. Also in the works for Marriott is the August opening of Almare, a Luxury Collection Adult All Inclusive resort, Isla Mujeres, which will have a spa.
– New developments in Guadalajara include the recent completion of the expansion of the food and boarding areas at the city’s Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport. Additionally, a new second runway is scheduled to be completed during the first half of this year, and the airport is now home to the newly opened 180-room Hilton Garden Inn Guadalajara Airport, which is the brand’s 15th hotel in Mexico. Hilton also announced plans to open Canopy by Hilton Guadalajara in 2028.
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– Hamak Hotels, which debuted Hotel Volga late last year, continues to expand its presence in Mexico with the opening of Alexander in Mexico City in April and the summer 2024 opening of Hotel Tropicana Los Cabos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton in San Jose del Cabo. The company also assumed management of the Numu Boutique Hotel San Miguel de Allende, a member of Hyatt’s Unbound Collection.
– Other new hotels on the Baja California peninsula include the Grand Velas Boutique Hotel Los Cabos, which opened earlier this year, and the Four Seasons Resort and Residences Cabo San Lucas at Cabo del Sol, set to open in May. Further north, the city of La Paz recently welcomed the 115-room Hotel Indigo La Paz Puerta Cortes, an IHG property.
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– Grupo Xcaret continues to introduce new elements into its portfolio in the Riviera Maya. Recent additions include Toboganxote, a water slide in Xplor de Xcaret park, considered the largest water vortex in Latin America, and Xenses Insomnia, a nighttime entertainment experience opened earlier this year in Xenses park.
Baja California is the host destination for next year’s Tianguis Turistico, which will take place from April 28 to May 1, 2025.
