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President of Mexico Enrique Pena Nieto Unveils National Tourism Policy

MEXICO CITY, Feb. 14, 2013 /CNW/ – President Enrique Pena Nieto yesterday
unveiled Mexico’s National Tourism Policy in the Riviera Nayarit. The
administration&#

39;s tourism policy is designed to strengthen the sector and
turn Mexicointo a world class destination through four guiding principles,
namely, legislative and sectorial transformation; innovation and
competitiveness; development and promotion; and sustainability and social
wellbeing. President Pena Nieto said, “We will open Mexico to the world,
and the world will visit Mexico. Tourism is a fundamental component of our
economy and a key driver of national development.” Tourism is responsible
for close to nine percent of Mexico’s gross domestic product.

President Pena Nieto announced the formation of a select committee headed by
the Federal Executive which will coordinate a multi-sector effort to grow
the tourism industry in Mexico. Competitiveness and the diversification of
products and segments such as culture, health, meetings and conventions and
eco-tourism will be achieved through innovation and competition.

The President said that through a policy of development and promotion,
Mexico will boost confidence in current and potential investors in the
country. “Growth of the tourism sector is important for tourists and
Mexicans alike. The opportunity to explore Mexico should be attainable by
all Mexicans.” Claudia Ruiz Massieu, Mexico’s Secretary of Tourism, said
tourism is a priority as a driver of growth and employment. She also
highlighted that Mexico sets the standard of the global tourism industry.
“I have no doubt that tourism is the future of Mexico. Under the President’s
leadership, tourism will be used as an engine to drive development for all
Mexicans,” she said. “Through intra-governmental collaboration and true
partnership with the private sector, the tourism industry in Mexico will
thrive.” The governors of the states of Jalisco, Quintana Roo, Sinaloa, San
Luis Potosi, Tlaxcala, Yucatan and the governor elect of Jalisco attended
the presentation along with local ministers of tourism, representatives from
the legislative and judiciary powers of the state, diplomats, businessmen
and other special invitees.

Puerto Vallarta Old Town Farmers Market

The farmers market is hot this year. Seems everyone is going and it is the place to see and be seen. Check out this video with the founder of the farmers market.

Time-Lapse of Puerto Vallarta’s New Pier

This is a very cool Time-Lapse of Puerto Vallarta’s New Pier.

Los Muertos Pier, Photos & Video

Some great shots of the new Los Muertos Pier. The pier has added another attraction to Puerto Vallarta.

The pier itself consists of a 65 meter walkway, with ample railings and lighting for safety, that leads to a roundabout with a “sail” at its center. Multi-colored lights illuminate the sail and shine out over the water, adding to the pier’s ambiance during the evening hours.

After a wait of nearly three years and an investment of $2.4 million USD, the new Los Muertos Pier was officially reopened by Jalisco Governor Emilio Gonzalez and Puerto Vallarta Mayor Ramon Guerrero on Friday, January 4, 2013, as part of the city’s downtown renovation program.

Puerto Vallarta Restaurants La Palapa, El Campanario, Barcelona Tapas

Three great places to eat in Puerto Vallarta including Puerto Vallarta’s best kept secret

Inauguration of the New Los Muertos Pier Puerto Vallarta

This is a magnificent video of the Inauguration of the new Los Muerts Pier. Check out the sky divers.

New Years in Puerto Vallarta 2013

Some great shots of the hours leading up to the New Years in Puerto Vallarta 2013

Puerto Vallarta at its best.

This is a very nice video about Puerto Vallarta. Pay close attention to the cruse ship coming into port. There are so many fun and beautiful things to see and do in Puerto Vallarta

10 Things to do in Puerto Vallarta

There are many things to do in Puerto Vallarta here is a list of just 10

Puerto Vallarta Energized

Puerto Vallarta continues to proactively polish its tourism offerings

Lots of things going on in Puerto Vallarta, hotel occupancy is up 17 percent, free tours of the downtown area led by professional guides, the Los Muertos pier has re-opened, old town even has a new micro brewery called Los Muertos Brewing Company.

You can read what Travel Age West has to say here: http://www.travelagewest.com/Travel/Mexico/Info/Puerto-Vallarta-Energized