Articles tagged “mexico”

Bolstered by findings that tourism GDP grew by 3.2 percent in the second quarter, government officials look just beyond their borders for an easy influx of visitors and continued growth.

It’s not the profits lost from the relocation of the fair, but a wave of gang violence and American reluctance to visit this part of Mexico that’s led the famous vacation destination into a sea of debt.

The Mexican authorities have the advantage of approaching border issues without the same, obstructionist political baggage that bogs down their U.S. counterparts.

Social media often reveals things about people even they don't understand, and this episode reveals the complex relationships between travelers, destinations, and race.

Oh, what Brand USA could learn from NYC & Co. Rather than a one-size-fits-all approach, the country's leading marketing and tourism organization is agressive about promoting the city by tailoring messages to specific audiences.

Playing host to several global forums has provided a much-needed image boost, which helped attract tourists as Mexico focused on reaching consumers outside North America.

Tourism in Mexico has been climbing back up after its significant drop several years ago due to drug violence, and 2012 buzz is expected to boost the industry through the end of the year.

Travelers are drawn to Mexico as 2012 hype grows and officials must choose between preserving Mexico's past or risk ruining the pyramids and monuments to make a profit from tourism developments.

For comparison with a few U.S. cities: New Orleans was 58 per 100,000 in 2011 and Chicago is 19 per 100,000 this year.