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US Government Shutdown Affects Latin America Economy
 FoxNews.com
As the shutdown of the US government goes on for a second week, its effects are being felt all across the globe. In Latin America, currencies have swung up and down, while economists and analysts keep a close watch on the action in Congress for its impact on the region.
Hotel Industry's Biggest Names Reinvesting in Mexico
 Nadja Brandt
Hotel demand in Mexico is increasingly, with an rising number of tourists coming from places not traditionally associated with travel here. The resurgence is spurring a wave of investment by some of the biggest names in the hotel industry, including Hyatt and Starwood Hotels.
Air Transport Regional Offers Guadalajara to PVR Flights
 Vallarta Opina
During last week's World Tourism Day celebrations in Puerto Vallarta, the Jalisco Secretary of Tourism, Enrique Ramos Flores, announced that Air Transport Regional is set to begin operations in the state capital in November, and will begin offering flights to Puerto Vallarta and four other cities.
'Live It to Believe It' Campaign Launched in New York
 Adam Leposa
The Mexico Tourism Board’s new 'Live It to Believe It' marketing campaign for Vallarta-Nayarit was launched at the New York Museum of Natural History last week. The destination's new marketing campaign is part of a five-point program aimed at increasing tourism to Mexico.
Peña Nieto May Cancel Canada Trip Due to Visa Row
 BanderasNews.com
The Mexican ambassador to Canada said that President Enrique Peña Nieto will not make a planned official visit to Canada next year unless the Canadian government acts to remove the requirement that Mexicans obtain travel visas before visiting their country.
2nd Annual La Cruz International Fishing Tournament
 Lorena Sonrisas
Offering 3.5 million pesos in prizes, the Second Annual La Cruz International Fishing Tournament, scheduled to be held October 9-13th at Marina Riviera Nayarit in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, promises some hot and heavy competition in the sailfish, marlin, tuna and dorado categories.
Jalisco’s Recovering Tourist Sector Courts Russians
 Duncan Tucker
Boosted by an influx of international tourists from far-flung destinations such as Russia, Jalisco has reversed the recent decline in the number of visitors flying into its airports. From January to August, 3.29 million people flew to the state, up 2.1 percent from 2012.
Vallarta Celebrates World Tourism Day Sept 25-27
 Banderas News Team
Since tourism is one of the main activities in 'Mexico's Most Authentic Port,' Puerto Vallarta Mayor Ramon Guerrero Martinez and the Municipal Tourism Department will host a series of events from September 25th through 27th, in observance of World Tourism Day.
Banderas Bay Women's Shelter Charity Golf Classic
 Banderas News Team
The Banderas Bay Women's Shelter Annual International Charity Golf Classic is scheduled to be held on January 18, 2014 at the Flamingos Golf course in Nuevo Vallarta. All proceeds will go towards the completion of the Puerto Vallarta area's only safe house for women and children.
'Dancing With The Stars' Comes to Riviera Nayarit
 BroadwayWorld.com
From November 17 to 21, 2013 Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit will host an all-inclusive 'Dancing Week' highlighted by dance classes led by three-time World Dance Champion and 'Dancing With The Stars' favorite, Louis Van Amstel, and co-host Stephanie de Ortiz.
Mexico Mandates Car Insurance On Federal Roadways
 InternationalLawOffice.com
Federal law will soon require every automobile that uses Mexico's federal highways and roads to be insured with liability coverage for damages and injuries caused by motor vehicles. The amended law is expected to expand automobile insurance coverage across the nation.
Superior Tours Vallarta Ready for the 2013-2014 Season
 Marie Callan
Superior Tours Vallarta has been spending the months of August and September preparing their tours and excursions for the upcoming Winter Season. Between exploring new destinations and planning so many great trips throughout Mexico, owner Astrid Van Dam has been very busy.
PVR 2013 Music and Culture Festival, Nov 27-Dec 1
 Banderas News Team
This November, Puerto Vallarta welcomes PVR 2013 Music + Culture for 5 days and 5 nights of incredible party, dance, sunshine and celebration. The event is being produced by Will Gorges and Gilles Belanger, the organizers of 'Latin Fever,' one of PV's most important gay events.
Third Annual TASTE OF LA CRUZ Expo/Fair Date Announced
 Landon Hollander
The 3rd Annual TASTE OF LA CRUZ will be held on Saturday, January 18, 2014 from 3:00 until 8:00 pm at the Malecón and Xiriki Amphitheater of Marina Riviera Nayarit. The yearly expo/fair features area businesses, services and restaurants at the marina in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle.
Private Flight Arrivals on the Rise in Vallarta-Nayarit
 Vallarta Opina
The number of upper-income North American tourists arriving in Vallarta-Nayarit via the Aerotron private jet facilities is up 17% over last year, while the number of national visitors has increased by 24%, according to Owner/Director Captain Enrique Tron Berengue.
Say 'Sí' to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
 Jerry Nunn
With direct flights from Chicago on airlines like AeroMexico, the resort city of Puerto Vallarta, located on the Pacific Coast of Mexico, makes a great winter vacation destination. And, when booking through a service like Apple Vacations, much of the work is done for you.
Mexican Pacific Ports Form 'Ruta del Pacífico' Alliance
 Rodrigo Lopez Becerril
The Mexican Pacific Coast ports of Puerto Vallarta, Los Cabos, Mazatlan, and Manzanillo have formed the 'Ruta del Pacífico Mexicano' committee, a unified alliance that is committed to reviving the region's cruise industry market through cooperative strategies.
Carlos Santana to Promote Vallarta-Nayarit Tourism
 Eduardo García Gómez
The Tourism Board of Mexico (CPTM) is on the verge of signing a contract with international musician Carlos Santana, who will promote the Vallarta-Nayarit region as its tourism ambassador as part of the $10 million USD joint promotion campaign that was initiated earlier this year.
Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit on T+L 'Best Hotels' List
 hospitalitynet.org
Making its second appearance on Travel & Leisure Magazine's 'World's Best Survey,' Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit ranks 10th amongst the Top 25 Best Hotels in Mexico. Judging for the prestigious survey is based on opinions from among the world's most discriminating travelers.
Endangered and Threatened Animal Species of Mexico
 Allan Wall
Mexico is blessed with a great variety of plant and animal life, the country's collection of flora and fauna being among the most diverse in the world. It's estimated that Mexico is home to over 200,000 species, which would account for 10-12% of the entire planet's biodiversity.
8th 'Vallartazo Vochero' Scheduled for November 15-17
 Banderas News Team
According to Vallarta Volkswagen Club Vice President Andrew Femania, a caravan of Volkswagens from all over Mexico will converge in Puerto Vallarta November 15-17 for a fun-filled weekend of everything 'vocho,' including a parade of classic and decorated models down the Malecón.
Vallarta Cruise Season Kicks Off, 110 Arrivals Expected
 Doraliz Terrón Moreno
110 cruise ships are scheduled to arrive in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico during Cruise Season, which started last Friday and will culminate in May 2014. This represents a 30 percent increase in the number of cruise ship arrivals to our port, when compared to the same period of 2012.
Vallarta Conservatory of Mexican Orchids Back on Track
 Bob Price
A vision of the Vallarta Botanical Gardens that has simmered quietly on the back burner for the past few years is suddenly back in the limelight. Longtime donors to the Gardens have now pledged to match contributions to the Vallarta Conservatory of Mexican Orchids dollar for dollar.
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