Punta de Mita took the top spot as a family friendly surf vacation destination on the surf portal www.theinertia.com. The Riviera Nayarit has been keeping itself in the spotlight in different specialized tourism publications. On this occasion, surf portal www.theinertia.comgave it first place among the Top Five Family Friendly Surf Vacation destinations. Punta de Mita […]
Carlos Santana and a slew of major international music stars played for the camera on location in different spots of the Riviera Nayarit and Puerto Vallarta for Santana’s new record, “Corazón – Live from Mexico – Live it to believe it.” The Riviera Nayarit and Puerto Vallarta were chosen as the recording location for Carlos […]
Located in the FONATUR development of Litibú, the hotel boasts a Huichol-inspired architectural design and décor. It offers 452 rooms including 120 oceanfront ocean suites, 18 SPA rooms, two presidential suites and 4 handicap accessible rooms. The Iberostar Hotels & Resorts inaugurated its first property in the Mexican Pacific. Located in the FONATUR development of […]
The Riviera Nayarit CVB has succeeded in placing the destination on high rotation for two months on Antena 1, Brazil’s most popular radio station. The Riviera Nayarit Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) teamed up with the Hard Rock Hotel Vallarta and Copa Airlines to generate strong exposure for the brand on Brazil’s Antena 1 radio […]
The Riviera Nayarit and Puerto Vallarta CVBs jointly hosted a FAM trip for 32 travel agents from England, Wales and Scotland the first week of December in order to promote the destinations within the UK market. A FAM trip for a group of travel agents from England, Wales and Scotland took place the first week […]
The Riviera Nayarit is one of the few places in Mexico where you can enjoy this unique and very fun extreme sport, which will be available to visitors year round. Any destination truly committed to tourism is forever seeking new ways to satisfy its markets. So it is with the Riviera Nayarit, which has made […]
The website www.frommers.com places Hawaii’s Big Island in first place followed by the Riviera Nayarit, then Bali, Indonesia. The site receives 495,917 unique visitors every month from around the world. The American tour publication Frommers included the Riviera Nayarit in its list of “Top Destinations” for 2014. Taking second place right after Hawaii’s Big Island, […]
The tour highlighted the collaboration among operators, hoteliers, airlines and the destination for the promotion and positioning of the Riviera Nayarit in Colombia. During the event, the destination specialists trained 370 travel agents and held a press conference for 30 travel media representatives. The Riviera Nayarit promotional tour in Colombia was a resounding success. It […]
The research used by Dolphin Adventures in their dolphin insemination program can very well spell salvation for protected and endangered species. The Riviera Nayarit offers its visitors many different services and attractions, including accommodations, luxury, beaches, gastronomy and sports. It also strives to maintain a very close bond with nature, always seeking to play a […]
The press FAM trip organized by the Riviera Nayarit CVB during the International Gourmet Festival for media reps from Brazil, the US and Mexico generated a reach far greater than the initial investment suggested. The Riviera Nayarit Convention and Visitors Bureau’s (CVB) public relations office selected seven different media outlets from Brazil, the United States […]
The synergy between the destinations is absolutely perfect: every time the Mexico Tourism Board attends an international event showcasing the “Live it to Believe it” campaign, Vallarta-Nayarit is always the headliner. Rodrigo Esponda, Director of the Canadian office of the Mexico Tourism Board (MTB), stated that Vallarta-Nayarit is one of the highlights of the “Live […]
Organizers guarantee prizes for all simply by participating. More than a tournament, it’s a celebration in which the destination is revealed as the top winner. The Riviera Nayarit Christmas Golf Tournament is set to start at 8:30 a.m. on December 7, 2013, at the Litibú Golf Course, and will be a celebration that will close […]
The Litibú Golf Course is located in one of the most exclusive areas of the Riviera Nayarit. Designed by Greg Norman, the course has seven link holes, eight more tucked away within the pristine jungle and two signature holes on the Pacific beach. It’s a par 72, 6,707-yard course with SeaDwarf Seashore Paspalum turfgrass and 130 sand […]
El Tigre Golf Course & Country Club at the Paradise Village Located in Nuevo Vallarta, this course presents quite a challenge for golfers. It has hosted innumerable top-notch international events such as the Canadian Tour and the LPGA Futures Tour. Designed by Von Hagge, Smelek & Baril, the course is a par 72 with 7,239 […]
The event was well attended by 40 travel agents in Guadalajara, 50 in Monterrey and 80 in Mexico City From November 19-21, the Riviera Nayarit Convention and Visitors Bureau paid a visit to luxury specialists from Virtuoso in Guadalajara, Monterrey and Mexico City. The objective of the presentations was to bring the Virtuoso associates up […]
‘Cure The Winter Blues With A Shot Of Warm Weather And Sun Kissed Beaches In Riviera Nayarit’ — Doctor’s Orders Special offers from Riviera Nayarit resorts make your getaway irresistible Whether it be for warm, sunny weather or a change of scenery, it’s time to finalize those winter getaway plans. Fly south to Riviera Nayaritwhere […]
Presentations in Chicago at the Mast Sales Sensation (350 agents) and ASTA Midwest Mexico (125 agents) are part of the strong joint promotional campaign with the MTB. Two major presentations took place in the United States to update a total of 475 travel agents as part of the current joint promotional strategy undertaken by the […]
This summer Mexico saw an increase of 8% in tourists from Canada as compared to the summer of 2012. The overall increase in tourists traveling from Canada increased 3%, meaning the number of tourists from Canada that visited Mexico actually tripled. The talked-about increases in the Canadian tourist market coming to Mexico during the summer […]
A brand new flight from Rockford to the destination was announced for January; the February flight from St. Louis has been extended through August in order to include the summer season; 90 travel agents were trained during this visit, which also included Chicago. Illinois recently received the traveling Road Show sponsored by the Mexico Tourism […]
From November 19-21, the Riviera Nayarit Convention and Visitors Bureau paid a visit to luxury specialists from Virtuoso in Guadalajara, Monterrey and Mexico City. The objective of the presentations was to bring the Virtuoso associates up to speed on current events and investments occurring within the top echelon products in the Riviera Nayarit, including the […]
The port of San Blas was founded in the year 1768 by decree of King Charles III, crowned head of Spain. This year, this small town located just 2 hours and a half from Nuevo Vallarta, will celebrate its 245th year. San Blas and its environs are well known for the amazing concentration of local […]
One of the Riviera Nayarit’s many attractions is its culinary experience. Its location along Mexico’s coastline means plenty of fresh seafood that moves directly from ocean to table, including marlin, sailfish, dorado, red snapper, tuna, grouper, sea bass and much more. There are dozens of different dishes on the list of “musts” in the region, […]
Every year the humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) choose the Riviera Nayarit for a little R&R. They generally arrive towards the end of October, led by the “explorer,” a mature male that appears a few weeks before the rest of the pod to scope out the area, emitting a series of complex sounds that can be […]
The destination’s promotional efforts aimed towards the South American giant, including a press trip for the Brazilian media and the participation of the Riviera Nayarit in Brazil’s “Festival de Turismo de Gramado” have generated direct visits, which include the 43 Brazilians that stayed at the Hard Rock towards the end of this month. The Riviera […]
Puerto Vallarta-Riviera Nayarit and Cancún-Riviera Maya are the only two sun and fun destinations on the list; the only other destinations outside of the Unites States were London and Paris. According to a study performed in early November by FlightNetwork.com, Puerto Vallarta-Riviera Nayarit and Cancún-Riviera Maya were the two destinations that put Mexico squarely on […]
The winners of the Riviera Nayarit Half Marathon were David Gutiérrez Miranda from San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato in the male open category; and Dinora Pérez Sánchez from Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, in the female open category. The fifth edition of the Riviera Nayarit Half Marathon 2013 was a complete success with approximately 800 runners of […]
The UTBB inaugurated a new Enology Lab during this international event, which brought together bartenders and mixologists from Mexico and Spain. The Universidad Tecnológica de Bahía de Banderas (UTBB) is celebrating its first-ever international event for mixologists, Coctel-Arte 2013, in its facilities at the Riviera Nayarit. This event promotes mixologists, bartenders and cocktailing across the […]
Mexico is currently generating more software developers than the United States, attracting the attention of investors interested in the area’s great potential. The top 20 computer students from the Universidad Tecnológica de Bahía de Banderas (UTBB) had the opportunity to attend a free conference during the Mita TechTalks 2013 thanks to the involvement of Rodrigo […]
Journalist Mélissa Vailancourt recently published an article in www.journaldemontreal.com, Canada’s most important newspaper, where she waxed eloquent on the many wonders of the town of Sayulita. On November 6, 2013, journalist Mélissa Vailancourt published an article on Sayulita titled “Le Mexique Autrement: Plage & soleil loin du tout inclus” (Another Mexico: Fun in the Sun […]
The Cuban Festival and the Revolution Regatta Vallarta Yacht Club is helping lower income kids with good grades and excellent conduct enjoy the gift of sailing. The Club—together with local businesses and other supporters—looks to create better citizens and athletes in Nayarit. The Vallarta Yacht Club (VYC) is extending an invitation to its fall fundraiser […]
Swimsuit USA International 2013 The winner, Avril Mathie, who hailed from Perth in Western Australia, said she loved the food in the Riviera Nayarit, which she described as “healthy,” and was very enthusiastic about the nature tours. The Swimsuit USA International 2013 at the Hard Rock Hotel Vallarta in Mexico’s Pacific Treasure was a resounding […]
Major advertising campaign investment in London The organizers of the World Travel Market (WTM) estimate the 2013 event generated over £2 billion in business deals; some 50,000 delegates were at the event, an increase of 5% compared to the previous year. The Riviera Nayarit and Puerto Vallarta has partnered with TUI Travel Group, the largest […]
Canadian Wedding Planners Visit the Riviera Nayarit Five Canadian companies will be touring the destination from November 15-22, visiting four- and five-star hotels and boutique properties; they will also head out to the coastal villages to enjoy their varied attractions. The Riviera Nayarit Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) is working to strengthen the romance market […]
Successful Travel Weekly Fam Trip During their stay in the Riviera Nayarit and Puerto Vallarta, agents used social media to sell 10 trips each to the destination within a 24-hour period. Seventy-four agents from the United States and Canada, each of whom sell more than $1 million a year in vacations to Mexico for a […]
The Riviera Nayarit Promotes the Meetings Market Over 40 business meetings with MICE specialists from Brazil, Colombia, Argentina, the United States and Mexico took place during the 2013 ICOMEX Fair. The Riviera Nayarit Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) was present at the ICOMEX Fair in Mexico City, which took place from November 6-8, 2013, in […]
Big Business Expected With Travel Leaders Group Travel Leaders Group is the largest travel agency in the United States with approximately 6,000 agencies under its wing. During the event that takes place November 14-15, the Riviera Nayarit will be able to negotiate with over 400 travel agents for the tourism corridor, which includes the area […]
Street Closure Hours Announced for Half Marathon The streets will be closed from 6:45 a.m. to 10 a.m. and will include different areas of Nuevo Vallarta, the El Tigre Golf Course and the Flamingos tourist development. Orderliness is just one of the traits that continue to position the Riviera Nayarit Half Marathon as one of […]
13th Annual Chili Cook-Off and 1st Taste of Nuevo Vallarta All funds will be donated to “Families at the Dump” (FAD) and the Navy League’s “Toys for Tots” charities. The boardwalk, or malecón, at the Marina Nuevo Vallarta will host the very first “Taste of Nuevo Vallarta” together with the “13th Annual Chili Cook-Off” on […]
Nayarit’s Cuisine Is “Up In The Air” Journalist Vivian Bibliowicz showcases the culinary delicacies of San Blas, Tepic and Santa María del Oro in this month’s Volaris inflight magazine. Journalist Vivian Bibliowicz penned an article in November’s issue of the Volaris inflight magazine that transports her readers to the destinations of San Blas, Tepic and […]
Abraham Levy Triumphs Over His “Trial By Fire” In spite of tropical storm “Sonia,” it took 13 days for Levy to paddle from Los Cabos to the Marina Riviera Nayarit, which he now considers his home. Self-propelled explorer Abraham Levy survived his “trial by fire” by crossing the 600 km between San José, Los Cabos, […]
Mike Maples will advise on investments at MITA TechTalks The successful investor is also a marquee speaker; he is already on the advisory board and will be looking for investment opportunities. In response to his very successful participation in the MITA TechTalks 2012, organized by the MITA Institute, Mike Maples is once again invited as […]
New flights are a big hit on the East Coast Vallarta-Nayarit ended its U.S. tour on a high note with the announcement of new direct flights from Philadelphia and New York, set to start this coming December. The East Coast Road Show spearheaded by the Mexico Tourism Board (MTB) and the “Vallarta-Nayarit, Live it to […]
Mexico Honored During the SITV Fair in Montreal The award was conferred by Canadians participating in the travel trade fair; the competition included Cuba, Italy and France, the latter being the event host. Mexico was chosen as the most popular destination by attendees of the International Tourism and Travel Show (known by its French acronym […]
Riviera Nayarit present at London’s World Travel Mart (WTM) · The main objective is to promote new flights from London and Manchester to the Rivera Nayarit and Puerto Vallarta starting in May 2014. The World Travel Mart is taking place now through November 7th at the ExCeL London, where 5,000 exhibitors and buyers from around […]
Gourmet Festival Unites Vallarta and Nayarit The “Calidad Nayarit” Center brings the tastes of the country directly to the tourist; it is slated to produce 2,300 tons of food annually and generate revenue of 100 million pesos. According to chef Heinz Reize, one of the area’s famous culinary “Three Musketeers,” the XIX edition of the […]
Road Show Success in Canada Recent visits to Toronto and Montreal served to strengthen the bonds between Canada and Vallarta-Nayarit, with the ever-present support of the Mexico Tourism Board. As part of the East Coast Road Show to meet with our neighbors to the north we had two very successful visits to Montreal and Toronto—all […]
5th Annual Surf Fishing Tournament Exceeds Attendance Goals The big winners were local fishermen from Nayarit: Óscar Escobedo from San Pedro Lagunillas came in first place; Javier Vergara from Tepic took second and Julio Parra, also from Tepic, placed in third. Local Nayarit fishermen won the day during the 5th Annual “Lo de Marcos” Surf […]
Dia de los Muertos (or Day of the Dead) is a 2-day holiday in which relatives celebrate the lives of those who have passed. November 1st is All Saints’ Day, when Mexicans pay homage to the souls of the children and November 2nd is All Souls’ Day, when the souls of those who died in […]