http://www.travelindustrywire.com Travel Industry News EN http://www.travelindustrywire.com/images/logo.gif http://www.travelindustrywire.com support@nevistas.com http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article71407Colombia_Poised_to_Break_Tourism_Records_in_____.html http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article71407Colombia_Poised_to_Break_Tourism_Records_in_____.html Building on solid tourism numbers in 2012, Proexport Colombia predicts to receive close to 2 million of tourists visiting Colombia in 2013. Tue, 14 May 2013 10:53:00 EST http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article71355Orbitz_Survey_Names_Cancun_the____International_Destination_for_Summer_Travel.html http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article71355Orbitz_Survey_Names_Cancun_the____International_Destination_for_Summer_Travel.html All signs point to a glorious summer season as Cancun is named the top international destination for summer travel by Orbitz. Orbitz Summer Travel Insider Index analyzed air and hotel booking data from Orbitz.com and picked the 10 most popular summer destinations. Fri, 10 May 2013 09:35:01 EST http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article70286Chile_and_Peru_Pilot_New_Global_Sustainable_Tourism_Criteria_for_Destinations.html http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article70286Chile_and_Peru_Pilot_New_Global_Sustainable_Tourism_Criteria_for_Destinations.html The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) has selected the Cusco-Sacred Valley-Machu Picchu corridor in Peru, and the shores of Lake Llanquihue, Puerto Varas, and Frutillar in the Lakes Region of Chile for the second round of its pilot program to test its new Criteria and Indicators for Destinations. Wed, 27 Mar 2013 12:16:20 EST http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article70041MLT_Vacations_Offers_New_Air_Capacity_and_Resorts_in_Mexico.html http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article70041MLT_Vacations_Offers_New_Air_Capacity_and_Resorts_in_Mexico.html Today at the annual Mexican tourism event, Tianguis Turistico in Puebla, MLT Vacations announced an increase in its airline partners’ non-stop capacity and the addition of new resorts to its Mexican product offerings. Mon, 18 Mar 2013 10:31:23 EST http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article69970Brazil_Business_Travel_to_Grow_Over_____in_____.html http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article69970Brazil_Business_Travel_to_Grow_Over_____in_____.html GBTA BTI™ indicates that strengthening domestic and global economies will place Brazil on a strong growth path in 2013, with the index increasing by over 40 points Wed, 13 Mar 2013 19:40:30 EST http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article69776Puerto_Vallarta_Increases_Accessibility_for_Disabled_Travelers.html http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article69776Puerto_Vallarta_Increases_Accessibility_for_Disabled_Travelers.html Puerto Vallarta’s Tourism Board and the city’s Municipal Health Counsel (COMUDIS) have implemented a series of initiatives to improve accessibility for the more than 13, 000 disabled travelers the destination received yearly. Tue, 5 Mar 2013 10:01:10 EST http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article69694Cozumel_Reaffirms_Commitment_to_Sustainable_Destination_Management.html http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article69694Cozumel_Reaffirms_Commitment_to_Sustainable_Destination_Management.html New Action Plan Developed to Address Priority Issues Thu, 28 Feb 2013 12:56:32 EST http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article69441Been_to_Rio__Simply_the_Best___By_John_Hendrie.html http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article69441Been_to_Rio__Simply_the_Best___By_John_Hendrie.html The New York Times Sunday edition, February 17, 2013 led their Travel section with an article on Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, where the World Cup (futbol/soccer) will be held next year and the Summer Olympics in 2016. Mon, 18 Feb 2013 13:58:34 EST http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article68415Celine_Cousteau_Leads_Guests_on_Conservationist_Journey_in_Chilean_Patagonia.html http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article68415Celine_Cousteau_Leads_Guests_on_Conservationist_Journey_in_Chilean_Patagonia.html Between March 2 - 13, 2013, guests of Patagonia Sur Reserves will have the opportunity to explore the natural wonders of the private Melimoyu Reserve with Celine Cousteau, world-renowned ocean explorer, free diver, photographer, documentarian,and environmental champion. Tue, 18 Dec 2012 09:58:28 EST http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article68074Mexico_Surpasses_Targets_For_Tourist_Arrivals_And_Private_Investment_In_Tourism_Projects.html http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article68074Mexico_Surpasses_Targets_For_Tourist_Arrivals_And_Private_Investment_In_Tourism_Projects.html The Mexico Ministry of Tourism reports that private investment for the development and maintenance of tourism projects in the period January 2007 to September 2012 reached $20,129,900,000 USD, a figure that exceeds the established six-year target of 20 billion dollars. Wed, 28 Nov 2012 12:22:54 EST http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article67948Quito_Announces_Innovative_Tourism_Developments.html http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article67948Quito_Announces_Innovative_Tourism_Developments.html Quito, Ecuador's Capital, presents new tourism developments to meet projected inbound tourism demands and host high profile events during 2013. Tue, 20 Nov 2012 12:39:52 EST http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article67938Mexico_s_Tourism_GDP_Grew_____Percent_In_The_Second_Quarter.html http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article67938Mexico_s_Tourism_GDP_Grew_____Percent_In_The_Second_Quarter.html Domestic tourism consumption grew 2.1 percent, while inbound tourism increased by 18.3 percent. Tue, 20 Nov 2012 12:08:55 EST http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article67601International_Air_Arrivals_To_Mexico_Increase_By_____Percent_In_September.html http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article67601International_Air_Arrivals_To_Mexico_Increase_By_____Percent_In_September.html The number of travelers to Mexico by air during September from the US and Canada reported growth of 3.7 percent and 2.2 percent, respectively, compared to the same period last year. Tue, 6 Nov 2012 10:16:45 EST http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article67364Leading_Mexican_Tourism_Companies_and_Associations_Commit_to_the_UNWTO_Global_Code_of_Ethics.html http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article67364Leading_Mexican_Tourism_Companies_and_Associations_Commit_to_the_UNWTO_Global_Code_of_Ethics.html Fourteen of Mexico’s major tourism companies and associations have signed commitments to the UNWTO Global Code of Ethics for Tourism, joining the growing number of private sector players that have pledged to promote and implement the values of responsible and sustainable tourism as championed by the Code (Campeche, Mexico, 24-25 October). Mon, 29 Oct 2012 09:52:24 EST http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article67341Puerto_Rico_Poised_for_Medical_Tourism.html http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article67341Puerto_Rico_Poised_for_Medical_Tourism.html the Medical Tourism Association announced a strategic partnership with the Puerto Rican Government to support the growing medical tourism sector. Thu, 25 Oct 2012 11:29:47 EST http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article67188Sabre______s_Technology_Summit_in_Mexico_Unveils_Latest_Innovations_for_Latin_American_and_Caribbean_Travel_Industry.html http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article67188Sabre______s_Technology_Summit_in_Mexico_Unveils_Latest_Innovations_for_Latin_American_and_Caribbean_Travel_Industry.html Sabre’s Technology Summit in Mexico, an established business-to-business meeting in Latin America and Caribbean region, provided a forum for travel industry leaders and technology experts to share the latest industry trends on travel. Mexico’s Secretary of Tourism Gloria Guevara Manzo delivered a keynote speech on SECTUR strategy about Public Sector creating opportunities in travel. Mon, 22 Oct 2012 10:47:58 EST http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article67084Mexico_Remains_Top_Travel_Destination_for_U_S__Market.html http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article67084Mexico_Remains_Top_Travel_Destination_for_U_S__Market.html The Mexico Ministry of Tourism and the Mexico Tourism Board reported that as a result of the promotional strategies implemented in international markets, Mexico remains the top travel destination for the U.S. market; in the second quarter of the year. In addition, the intent of North Americans to travel to Mexico grew 5.3 percent compared to the same period in 2011. Tue, 16 Oct 2012 16:04:10 EST http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article66848Mexico_s_Report_on_Tourism_Indicates_Robust_Growth_from_Public_and_Private_Sector.html http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article66848Mexico_s_Report_on_Tourism_Indicates_Robust_Growth_from_Public_and_Private_Sector.html Mexico has seen a 53.7% increase in private sector investment, from $12,833,000,000 pesos in 2001 to $20,200,000,000 pesos in 2012 - which has been a key factor in Mexico having the best year of tourism ever in 2011 with 23.4 million people [international air arrivals]. Sun, 7 Oct 2012 15:59:16 EST http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article66678Grand_Circle_Foundation_Announces_Third_People_To_People_Program_to_Cuba_for_____.html http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article66678Grand_Circle_Foundation_Announces_Third_People_To_People_Program_to_Cuba_for_____.html New program to Santiago de Cuba, Baracoa & Havana expands opportunities for meaningful exchange between Americans and Cubans Thu, 27 Sep 2012 10:57:38 EST http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article66538Quito_Will_Host_Travel_Mart_Latin_America_in_____.html http://www.travelindustrywire.com/article66538Quito_Will_Host_Travel_Mart_Latin_America_in_____.html The city of Quito has been named host city of the 37th annual Travel Mart Latin America (TMLA) scheduled to take place in September 2013. The announcement was made during this year’s conference which took place from September 13-15 in Cartagena, Colombia. Mon, 24 Sep 2012 10:01:45 EST